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© REVIEWS version of Eric Burdon's "Don't Let Me Be M U S | r ¢ Misunderstood". Of his return, he says: "I 5 5 4 feel right about making music and singing Reviewed by Richard Giles about life in this fragile world again. It is WOMEN OF THE WORLD: ACOUSTIC _ important for me to be able to help bridge by various artists the cultural gaps others are sometimes Putumayo, USA, 2007 (41mins) frightened to cross." Go, Yusuf! Distributors: Aust—MRA, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK, USA—www.putumayo.com PRANAH Oi 8 March each year, women all over by Mark Biehl . the world celebrate International Acuity Soundworks, 2006 (67mins) Women's Day. In tribute to this tradition, Distributor: USA—Acuity Soundworks, Putumayo has released an album of female _tel (314) 361 6605, website singers/players from around the planet. http:/www.acuitysoundworks.com Artists include Luca Mundaca from Brazil, e've reviewed CDs of singing bowl Mona from Algeria, Tamara Obrovac from tones in previous editions. This one Croatia, Kaissa from Cameroon, Marta by Mark Biehl uses authentic Tibetan Gémez from Colombia, The Wailin' Jennys —_ Singing bowls in compositions designed to from Canada, and many more. Women of assist in your meditation or breathwork. the World: Acoustic is a softer exploration The use of resonant metal objects such as of contemporary acoustic music by some of __ chimes and bells to achieve higher levels of today's leading female musicians. consciousness goes back thousands of years, and Mark continues the tradition. The long, WATINA sustained tones of the tuned metal bowls bring relaxing, transpersonal effects into by Andy Palacio & The Garifuna your life. Try them through this album. Collective Cumbancha Music BMI, 2007 (54mins) Distributors: Australia—MRA, tel (07) by Dartone Koldenh oven 3849 6020; UK—Putumayo, tel 07759 Timeart Recordings, 2006 (53mins) 600495; USA—Cumbancha, tel (802) Distributor: USA—TimeArt Music; 425 2118, http/Avww.cumbancha.com ttn. //www.darlenekoldenhoven.com ndy Palacio is a Belize musician from arlene Koldenhoven is a Gramm the almost extinct Garifuna society, a ‘Award-winning artist known wok d- mix of West African and indigenous wide for her soprano solo "Aria" featured in Caribbean cultures that once flourished Yanni, Live at the Acropolis. This, her along the Caribbean coast of Central , Pous: ” America. This collection featuring Garifuna newest classical crossover album, demon- nae . . s strates her extraordinary five-octave vocal musicians from Belize, Guatemala and Hond ks t thei ical range and angelic, soul-soaring notes. She onduras Seeks to preserve tear musica’ is also a keyboardist, producer, songwriter, heritage. The lyrics and chants are sung in . we arranger and composer. There are tracks Garifuna, and the traditional thythms are featuring works by Stravinsky, Bach and irresistibly danceable. Instruments include . : . Sting, as well as compositions/arrangements unique Garifuna drums called primero and S P e . : : by Darlene, Brad Cole and Larry Steelman. segunda. With a tecognisably Caribbean Those who love the music of the film The feel, too, this is an immensely important Ibum for th A ic and cul Mission will enjoy Ennio Morricone's theme album for the region's music and culture. here, too. A sublime, inspirational album. AN OTHER CUP by Yusuf Ya Records, Atlantic, 2006 (42mins) Distributors: Aust—Warner Records; UK—Polydor; USA—Atlantic Records, http://www.atlanticrecords.com (also see http://www. yusufislam.org.uk) ast November, Yusuf Islam, aka Cat Stevens, released his first album of popular songs in 28 years, marking the 40th anniversary of his first record. His work was a seminal part of 1970s music, with songs like "Father and Son" and "Peace Train". The compositions here are all his own, and the old Cat voice is back. The song that grabs me the most is his potent version of Eric Burdon's "Don't Let Me Be M U S | r ¢ Misunderstood". Of his return, he says: "I 5 5 4 feel right about making music and singing Reviewed by Richard Giles about life in this fragile world again. It is WOMEN OF THE WORLD: ACOUSTIC _ important for me to be able to help bridge by various artists the cultural gaps others are sometimes Putumayo, USA, 2007 (41mins) frightened to cross." Go, Yusuf! Distributors: Aust—MRA, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK, USA—www.putumayo.com PRANAH Oi 8 March each year, women all over by Mark Biehl . the world celebrate International Acuity Soundworks, 2006 (67mins) Women's Day. In tribute to this tradition, Distributor: USA—Acuity Soundworks, Putumayo has released an album of female _tel (314) 361 6605, website singers/players from around the planet. http:/www.acuitysoundworks.com Artists include Luca Mundaca from Brazil, e've reviewed CDs of singing bowl Mona from Algeria, Tamara Obrovac from tones in previous editions. This one Croatia, Kaissa from Cameroon, Marta by Mark Biehl uses authentic Tibetan Gémez from Colombia, The Wailin' Jennys Snging bowls in compositions designed to from Canada, and many more. Women of assist in your meditation or breathwork. the World: Acoustic is a softer exploration The use of resonant metal objects such as of contemporary acoustic music by some of __ chimes and bells to achieve higher levels of today's leading female musicians. consciousness goes back thousands of years, and Mark continues the tradition. The long. WATINA by Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective Cumbancha Music BMI, 2007 (54mins) Distributors: Australia— MRA, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Putumayo, tel 07759 600495; USA—Cumbancha, tel (802) 425 2118, http://www.cumbancha.com ndy Palacio is a Belize musician from the almost extinct Garifuna society, a mix of West African and indigenous Caribbean cultures that once flourished along the Caribbean coast of Central America. This collection featuring Garifuna musicians from Belize, Guatemala and Honduras seeks to preserve their musical heritage. The lyrics and chants are sung in Garifuna, and the traditional rhythms are irresistibly danceable. Instruments include unique Garifuna drums called primero and segunda. With a recognisably Caribbean feel, too, this is an immensely important album for the region's music and culture. AN OTHER CUP by Yusuf Ya Records, Atlantic, 2006 (42mins) Distributors: Aust—Warner Records; UK—Polydor; USA—Atlantic Records, http://www.atlanticrecords.com (also see http://www. yusufislam.org.uk) ast November, Yusuf Islam, aka Cat Stevens, released his first album of popular songs in 28 years, marking the 40th anniversary of his first record. His work was a seminal part of 1970s music, with songs like "Father and Son" and "Peace Train". The compositions here are all his own, and the old Cat voice is back. The song that grabs me the most is his potent APRIL — MAY 2007 NEXUS 75 www.nexusmagazine.com