Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

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Various Artists - Made In Iceland

Various Artists - Made In Iceland

Various Artists
Made In Iceland
Label: Iceland Music Exporrt

Perhaps the chill weather of January makes you think of Iceland. If so, this compilation showcases 15 rising Icelandic stars. Quirky indie overtones pervade, but a nice overview of offerings for sure.

Various Artists Website

Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate - Seventy Five (75)

Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate - Seventy Five (75)

Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate
Seventy Five (75)
Label: Heads Up

Deep reaching double live disc recorded in Lugano, Switzerland culminating the 75 year career of Joe Zawinal who passed on Sept 11, 2007. This world music with a smooth, intricate and innovative jazz backbone also highlights a wide variety of performers and instruments with wide reaching influences.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Live! (DVD)

Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Live! (DVD)

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Live! (DVD)
Label: Heads Up

The amazing harmony acapella vocals of this group have been heard the world over for over 30 years. Filmed in Akron, Ohio in 2008 this DVD puts recent faces to the voices. 14 songs plus an in-depth interview with the group’s founder, leader and musical director Joseph Shabalala.

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Al Conti - Scheherazade

Al Conti - Scheherazade

Al Conti
Scheherazade
Label: Shadowside Music

Utilizing the legendary tales of 1001 Arabian nights is a sure bet for a theme and Conti supports the legends with ambient Middle Eastern musical structures while embellishing his work with exotic instruments and captivating arrangements. Escape to another world.

Al Conti WebsiteAl Conti Wiki

Matthew Montfort - Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar

Matthew Montfort - Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar

Matthew Montfort
Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar
Label: Ancient Future Music

Being aptly titled to describe the non vocal guitar wizardry on this debut release from award winning Ancient Future band leader manages to expose his proficiencies and improvisational skills. Although well executed and technically proficient, the serenades are a tad on the dry side overall

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Randy Granger - A Place Called Peace

Randy Granger - A Place Called Peace

Randy Granger
A Place Called Peace
Label: Dogsense Music

Serene and meditative Native American flutes are melded and invoked above a percussive platform including Native drums and djembe plus the unique UFO shaped Hang drum. Perfect accompaniment for a blazing summer sunset.

Randy Granger Website

Slumdog Millionaire - Slumdog Millionaire - Original Soundtrack

Slumdog Millionaire - Slumdog Millionaire - Original Soundtrack

Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire - Original Soundtrack
Label: Interscope Records

Bringing Bollywood rhythms fused with hip hop beats to the minds of millions, this Oscar winning soundtrack weaves an intricate intertwining tale of suspense and drama. Spanning a splendid musical spectrum these tracks take the listener on an exotic experience as varied and exciting as the movie itself.

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Jai Uttal - Thunder Love

Jai Uttal - Thunder Love

Jai Uttal
Thunder Love
Label: NuTone Music

Imbuing the Kirtan style with a variety of contemporary knob twirling elements, Uttal displays an entrancing variety of upbeat and thought provoking songs and chants. Blazing a boisterous trail of global fusion and bombastic love energy.

Jai Uttal WebsiteJai Uttal Wiki

Bhagavan Das - Loves Songs to The Dark Lord

Bhagavan Das - Loves Songs to The Dark Lord

Bhagavan Das
Loves Songs to The Dark Lord
Label: NuTone Music

I breathed a sigh of relief when I confirmed the Dark Lord mentioned had nothing to do with Dick Cheney. This enlightening master brings us simple rhythms imbibed with potent and powerful traditional chants and mantras. Contemporary Kirtan to tickle the mystic and satisfy the seeker.

Bhagavan Das Website

Deuter - Atmospheres

Deuter - Atmospheres

Deuter
Atmospheres
Label: New Earth Records

Taming the wilds of your mind so that inner healing can occur, on this release Deuter harnesses impressionistic piano to fill but not overfill the musical space. Another in his line of excellent massage, Reiki or meditation CDs, the songs here contain a carefully measured harmonic blanket of sound and result in a cosmic blissful state.


BLACK RIO 2 - Original Samba Soul 1971-1980 Compiled by DJ Cliffy

BLACK RIO 2 - Original Samba Soul 1971-1980 Compiled by DJ Cliffy

BLACK RIO 2
Original Samba Soul 1971-1980 Compiled by DJ Cliffy
Label: Strut Records

18 tracks of highly energized funk and soul bands culled from the so called “Black Rio” movement; an amazing and largely unknown happening in Brazil during the 70s. Some great stuff here! Guaranteed to get you up and moving.


Vieux Farka Touré  - Fondo

Vieux Farka Touré - Fondo

Vieux Farka Touré
Fondo
Label: Six Degrees Records

Standing firmly on his own merits, this son of legendary Malian bluesman Ali Farka Toure leads his musical charge with a graceful, majestic grandeur. The ancient and contemporary African instrumentation and rhythms fill a broader vision as well as purpose with all but one of these modern classics penned by Vieux himself.

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