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Playlists from the past thirty days are here
David Nighteagle / Torn From the Heart - The Journey / Canyon - Music for solo Native American Flute combined with songs centered on the expressive voice of Courtney Brocks. Very moving release which focuses on the plight of contemporary Native people in the US.
Todi Neesh Zhee Singers / Dancers of Mother Earth / Canyon � The earthy songs of the Navajos recorded in the studio. These two step and skip dance songs are used at powwows and gatherings of the tribes makes this a very nice place to understand the culture.
Uun Budiman and the Jugala Gamalan Orchestra / Banondari / Felmay � An exotic trip to Java gamelan taking along the fabulous vocalizations of Uun Budiman. Her modern jazzy voice stays in the recognizable formats of gamalan, switching rhythms constantly. The high register vocals and off-key notes take some getting used to, but this release should not be missed.
Various / Rough Guide to the Music of Iran / World Music International - Just in time for Iran's entrance onto the world stage again, music, rhythm and voices from the people showcasing their heritage. Here are their feelings direct to you in a well packaged, heavily annotated album. Highlights are the modern sounds of Arian Band and the sensitive acoustic pieces of Trio Chemirani.
Te Vaka / Nukuehe and Tutuki / Spirit of Play Productions ( www.tevaka.com ) - This is the best, most fun and heartfelt music out of anywhere to appear recently. These two well produced albums of music from New Zealand sound like South African jive music one minute then South American then some Japanese electronica all covered with the soaring vocals of Opetaia Foa'i and almost child like vocals Sulata Foai Amiatu. Get it just for fun.
Various / Music From the Winelands / Putumayo - Another excellent Putumayo sampler of international artists including my favorites Gianmaria Testa, Amparanoia, and Melingo. This is the fourth in their series focusing on Chocolate, coffee, tea, and now wine.
