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REVIEWS two different backgrounds combine to pro- M U Ss | C duce some divine singing and verse with the ; 7 7 inspiring, emotional call-and-response style Reviewed by Richard Giles of bajhan (song), with tabla, guitar and key- CARIBBEAN PLAYGROUND board contributions from Ty Burhoe, David by various artists Nichtern and John McDonald. An historic Putumayo Kids, USA, 2004 (42mins) album for Indian music enthusiasts. Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Pinnacle TASSOUMAKAN Imports, tel 01689 870622; USA— by Issa Bagayogo Putumayo, tel 1888 7888 8629, website Six Degrees, USA, 2004 (66mins) http://www.putumayo.com Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, Ihe World Playground series has been tel (07) 3849 6020; USA—Six Degrees promoted by Putumayo in recent years Records, tel (415) 626 6334, website and this is the newest release. The aim of http://www.sixdegreesrecords.com the series is to introduce children to music of [= Bagayogo has been nicknamed the world and let them have fun as well. ‘Techno-Issa" in his homeland of Mali. Each CD has upbeat songs to sing or dance Raised on traditional music and instruments, to, liner notes that inform on the songs and he began mixing these sounds with techno great artwork. (There is also an interactive drum programming after he met French website, www.putumayokids.com.) Music engineer Yves Wernert and guitarist Moussa from the Caribbean is a mixture of reggae, Kone in 1993. This was very new in Mali, zouk and bomba, with famed artists like Taj and it became known as "Afro-techno". His Mahal, Desmond Dekker, the Wailers, Luc first CD, Sya, in 1998, was a huge success in Leandry and more. The series has won the Mali. The second album, Timbuktu, became an international hit, and this third album, Tassoumakan ("Voice of Fire"), is his most OM MANI PADME HUM bluesy roots music yet. Recommended. by Buedi Siebert Real Music, USA, 2004 (50mins) soa hene NE MAN Distributors: Australia—New World New World Music Aust, 2004 (60mins) Music, tel (02) 9565.4522; USA—Real Distributors: Australia/UK/USA-— New Music, tel (415) 331 8273, website : : http://www.realmusic.com meue Music, website . rained as a classical musician, Buedi ttp: Whee wor ihe wean f ambi Siebert has travelled the world and con- TT eater a has of the ole ambi- nected with the music of Tibet on his way. b hind him Thi I as a thas “ron “Tim This album was created for a multi-vision ehind him. This latest album trom Tim ventas wns 7 expresses his inspiration for the shaman's Te erionce meted Bre Tn ee path and was recorded in the high mountains used the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra in of Colorado, USA. Hi s distinctive flute his work and for this studio recording. It sound “hat cy his magical, havnt compo- blends the voices of Tibetan monks and the sitions that capture the solitude, dedication Billafinger Madrigal Choir with bamboo and peace of the ancient shaman’s path. The flutes, clarinet, udu, frame drums, gongs CD holds that drifting Tim Wheater sound, marimba and base guitars. An uplifting CD transmitting a message of timelessness. A . . beautiful, calming album. of ambient Tibetan music. US Parents' Choice Award and is top value. A DROP IN THE OCEAN by Sultan Khan and Krishna Das Karuna/Triloka, USA, 2003 (55mins) Distributors: Aust—Difrnt Music, tel (02) 9387 4552; USA—Karuna Music, tel (415) 626.6334, website http://www.karunamusic.com rishna Das has performed around the world, influencing many leading musi- cal and political figures with his devotional music. Here he combines traditional Indian chant with the modern, and provides the har- monium accompaniment. Sultan Khan is one of the Indian music greats as a sarangi player and singer. The two masters from OM MANI PADME HUM by Buedi Siebert Real Music, USA, 2004 (50mins) Distributors: Australia—New World Music, tel (02) 9565.4522; USA—Real Music, tel (415) 331 8273, website http://www.realmusic.com rained as a classical musician, Buedi Siebert has travelled the world and con- nected with the music of Tibet on his way. This album was created for a multi-vision project, "Tibet Impressions", in 1999-2000. The experience moved Buedi so much, he's used the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra in his work and for this studio recording. It blends the voices of Tibetan monks and the Billafinger Madrigal Choir with bamboo flutes, clarinet, udu, frame drums, gongs, marimba and base guitars. An uplifting CD of ambient Tibetan music. A DROP IN THE OCEAN by Sultan Khan and Krishna Das Karuna/Triloka, USA, 2003 (55mins) Distributors: Aust—Difrnt Music, tel (02) 9387 4552; USA—Karuna Music, tel (415) 626.6334, website http://www.karunamusic.com rishna Das has performed around the world, influencing many leading musi- cal and political figures with his devotional music. Here he combines traditional Indian chant with the modern, and provides the har- monium accompaniment. Sultan Khan is one of the Indian music greats as a sarangi player and singer. The two masters from NEXUS + 73 DECEMBER 2004 — JANUARY 2005 www.nexusmagazine.com