Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Jamshied Sharifi - One
Jamshied SharifiOne
Label: Ceres Records
Ambient world atmospheres blend into trance imaginations as this release conscientiously crosses paradoxical global musical boundaries. This prolific and award winning multi instrumentalist and composer utilizes a smorgasbord of high profile guest musicians to become “One.’
• Jamshied Sharifi Website • Jamshied Sharifi WikiDavid & Steve Gordon - Earth Drum: The 25th Anniversary Collection, Vol. 1
David & Steve GordonEarth Drum: The 25th Anniversary Collection, Vol. 1
Label: Sequoia Records
A collection of this famous duo’s favorite global drum fusions from their past 25 years. Beautiful, serene and trance-invoking drum visions. With bonus DVD of music and landscape visuals.
• David & Steve Gordon Website • David & Steve Gordon WikiJaya Lakshmi - Sublime
Jaya LakshmiSublime
Label: Sequoia Records
Continuing on with her tradition of utilizing top talent and great producers to produce a very NOW direction to her offerings of Bhakti yoga. This Kirtan themed voyage of chant, chill and grace will carry the listener to alcoves of serenity and blissful platitudes.
• Jaya Lakshmi WebsiteRupa and the April Fishes - ExtraOrdinary Rendition
Rupa and the April FishesExtraOrdinary Rendition
Label: Cumbancha Records
Etherial and whimsical whisperings spoken thru the flickering flame of chanteuse Rupa Marya. Tantalized with a multicultural temptation of sultry awareness amidst the occasional Euro spin, raga, or mariachi interlude. Superb.
• Rupa and the April Fishes WebsiteJuno Reactor - Gods and Monsters
Juno ReactorGods and Monsters
Label: Metropolis Records
Genre crossing techno united by a vast array of amazing musicians.
• Juno Reactor Website • Juno Reactor WikiPutumayo Presents - Café Cubano
Putumayo PresentsCafé Cubano
Label: Putumayo World Music
Envision relaxing at a café on the coast of Cuba exploring the musical heritage evoked by this culturally rich island. From guajiras, trovas, sones, boleros and the nueva trova movement, experience the majestic musical facets and performers presented here.
• Putumayo Presents Website • Putumayo Presents WikiMusicians For Minneapolis - 57 Songs For the I-35W Bridge Disaster Relief Effort
Musicians For Minneapolis57 Songs For the I-35W Bridge Disaster Relief Effort
Label: Electrovoice
Produced by audio equipment giant, Electro-Voice, the only thing longer than the title of this 3-CD release is the list of amazing musicians contributing to this self-explanatory fund raising project. Dick Dale, George Clinton, DJ Spooky, Calexico, Les Claypool and MANY, many more.
• Musicians For Minneapolis WebsiteGenji Siraisi - Surviving Freedom: Uncensored Remixes & Naughty Bits
Genji SiraisiSurviving Freedom: Uncensored Remixes & Naughty Bits
Label: Expansion Team Records
These 7 Tracks of subtle and unassuming electronica with a smooth flow and quirky backbone are revamps taken from this Groove Collective drummer’s prior “Censorshit” release. Interesting and entertaining.
Bill Purdy - Move My Way
Bill PurdyMove My Way
Label: Bill Purdy Music
This singer/songwriter and pianist bellows out smooth pop rock grooves in the vein of Jack Johnson but manages to find his own gritty pace and emotion on this EP
• Bill Purdy WebsiteDengue Fever - Venus On Earth
Dengue FeverVenus On Earth
Label: M80 Music
Have you been searching for 60’s retro Cambodian pop rock with a psychedelic slur and female vocals? Then look no further than this flamboyant Los Angeles-based group to fulfill your need!
• Dengue Fever Website • Dengue Fever WikiGemini Sun Records Presents - Live!
Gemini Sun Records PresentsLive!
Label: Gemini Sun Records
Taking 4 of their highest selling new age artists, David Arkenstone, Loren Gold, Nicholas Gunn and Johannes Linstead, and pairing them together in a CD and DVD combo package is formulated to be a sure bet for this label. I pretty much agree
• Gemini Sun Records Presents WebsitePutumayo Presents - Acoustic Arabia
Putumayo PresentsAcoustic Arabia
Label: Putumayo World Music
Sandstorm powered acoustic grooves delight the senses and take us on subtle, laid back journeys through distant lands with a variety of Middle Eastern and North African artists including Les Orientales, Jamal Porto, and Zein Al-Jundi.
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