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& REVIEWS compilation. Some of the greats of M U S I Cc modern didgeridoo-playing are included Reviewed by Richard Giles here: Charlie McMahon, Rivertribe, Didjworks, Ash Dargan and more. If SEVEN SERENADES you're a didge man/woman and you love by Matthew Montfort fusion didge, then this is for you. Ancient Future Music, 2008 (56mins) Some great improvisations, including Distributor: USA—Ancient Future one with cello, violin and percussion by Music, tel (415) 459 1892, Andrew Clermont. Recommended. http:/Awww.Ancient-Future.com atthew Montfort is part of the WHAT ABOUT ME? Ancient Futures world music by Duncan Bridgeman and Jamie Catto group, and this is his first solo One World Music, Australia, 2008 recording with his wondrous work on (2DVDs, 346 mins) the scalloped fretboard guitar. Back in Distributors: www.oneworldmusic. 1978, he had the wood between the frets. Com.au; www.whataboutme.tv carved out so that his fingers would his is probably the DVD that will only touch the strings, allowing a more change the world, if only everyone intricate, note-bending style. He was could see it on TV, cable or their trained in the gamaka (note-bending) computer media. Duncan Bridgeman technique in India. His album has a and Jamie Catto have done an amazing soulful Indian sound with a beautiful job in bringing together leading fusion effect. Highly recommended. musicians and commentators from around the globe to enlighten us on the AFRICAN CLASSICS theme "We are all One". The names by Fallou Dieng will rock you: Carlos Santana, kd lang, Sheer Sound Music, South Africa, Michael Stipe, Tim Robbins, Eckhart 2008, www.sheergroup.com (62mins) Tolle, Stephen Fry, Noam Chomsky, Distributors: Australia—Select Audio, Bob Geldof, Billy Connolly, Krishna tel (02) 8966 3307; Europe— Das and many more. This is genuinely Harmonia Mundi, tel +49 (0)711 groundbreaking material about the 2567671; USA—Harmonia Mundi parlous state of our planet. Watching the DVD gives you a sense of belonging to a race that needs to be healed and uplifted. The music and words are so inspiring, you'll find yourself crying with joy at some of the insights. This production has over five hours of visual delight and planetary soul-healing sound. his collection features Fallou Dieng's classic numbers going back over a decade. A long-time friend of Youssou N'dour (Senegal's most famous musical son), Dieng is leading a new generation of artists as a dynamic singer and composer. Backed by his band DLC, he's released many albums, including Barsane, a smash hit in Senegal in the 1990s. This CD features tracks from then, plus international hits . from his 2006 album Feuk Dieuf. “wHar AbbuT ME? DIDGERIDOO FANTASY by various artists S $5 Music Mosaic, Aust, 2008 (58mins) . y Distributors: Australia—Brumby u AGIANT LEAP Books and Music, tel (03) 9761 5535; www.music-mosaic.com; UK— = Sounds Travel, 01242 571609; USA— pt White Swan, tel (303) 527 0770 Ce: ~ , oneet 2 Mc“: Mosaic in Australia has put together another wonderful MUSIC Reviewed by Richard Giles SEVEN SERENADES by Matthew Montfort Ancient Future Music, 2008 (56mins) Distributor: USA—Ancient Future Music, tel (415) 459 1892, http:/Awww.Ancient-Future.com atthew Montfort is part of the Ancient Futures world music group, and this is his first solo recording with his wondrous work on the scalloped fretboard guitar. Back in 1978, he had the wood between the frets carved out so that his fingers would only touch the strings, allowing a more intricate, note-bending style. He was trained in the gamaka (note-bending) technique in India. His album has a soulful Indian sound with a beautiful fusion effect. Highly recommended. AFRICAN CLASSICS by Fallou Dieng Sheer Sound Music, South Africa, 2008, www.sheergroup.com (62mins) Distributors: Australia—Select Audio, tel (02) 8966 3307; Europe— Harmonia Mundi, tel +49 (0)711 2567671; USA—Harmonia Mundi his collection features Fallou Dieng's classic numbers going back over a decade. A long-time friend of Youssou N'dour (Senegal's most famous musical son), Dieng is leading a new generation of artists as a dynamic singer and composer. Backed by his band DLC, he's released many albums, including Barsane, a smash hit in Senegal in the 1990s. This CD features tracks from then, plus international hits from his 2006 album Feuk Dieuf. “wHar Abbor ME?” nti fit AAGIANT LEAP “wular Abbor ME?” DIDGERIDOO FANTASY by various artists Music Mosaic, Aust, 2008 (58mins) Distributors: Australia—Brumby Books and Music, tel (03) 9761 5535; www.music-mosaic.com; UK— Sounds Travel, 01242 571609; USA— White Swan, tel (303) 527 0770 Mc“: Mosaic in Australia has put together another wonderful NEXUS ¢ 71 en a te a: _ FEBRUARY — MARCH 2009 www.nexusmagazine.com