Putumayo Presents World Yoga by various artists

 

Take a relaxing journey around the world with these soothing songs from Mali to Nepal and beyond.

1 Sona Jobarteh– Reflections 1:56 Gambia/UK

2 Quentin Dujardin– 1977 3:10 Belgium

3 Deva Premal & Miten– Om Asatoma 4:56 Germany/UK

4 Mirabai Ceiba– Ong Namo (Putumayo Version) 4:37 USA/Mexico/Germany

5 DJ Drez– Floating Sweetness 5:34 USA

6 9Bach– Cariad Cyntaf (First Love) 2:37 Wales

7 Sona Jobarteh– Saya 3:55 Gambia/UK

8 Stevin McNamara– Moon Magic (Chandra) (Part 2 - Gat) 6:00 South Africa/USA

9 Balla Tounkara– Yarabi 3:13 Mali

10 Sara Tavares– Exala 3:26 Portugal

11 Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band– Ramachandra 4:08 USA

12 Ara Dinkjian– Offering 3:34 Armenia/USA

13 Geoffrey Oryema– Makambo 5:01 Uganda/France

14 Kelsang Chukie Tethong– A Prayer To Dispel Sickness And Harms 4:53 Tibet/Nepal

15 Tiny Island– Le Valse Petit (The Little Waltz) 3:18 Sweden

World Yoga

Various Artists – Café De Flore (Rendez-Vous À Saint-Germain-Des-Prés)

 

Lakasha– I Feel Blue 3:47

Paris Combo– Señor 3:40

Serge Gainsbourg– Black Trombone 2:32

Diana Krall– Besame Mucho 6:34

Yuri Buenaventura– L'Eau À La Bouche 2:54

Anna Karina– Petite Lola 2:09

Nery– Les Amants 3:39

Nicoletta – Où Es-Tu Passé Mon Saint-Germain-Des-Prés? 2:44

Lakasha– 5 P.M. At Cafe De Flore 1:10

Eartha Kitt– Je Cherche Un Homme (I Want A Man) 2:47

Chet – Ainsi Soit-Elle 3:36

Brigitte Bardot– Les Hommes Endormis 3:28

Julien Baer– La Folie Douce 1:38

Isabelle Aubret– Il N'Y A Plus D'Abonné Au Numéro Que Vous Avez Demandé 2:20

Nana Mouskouri Et Michel Legrand– Quand On S'Aime 3:42

Nina Simone– Tomorrow Is My Turn (L'Amour C'Est Comme Un Jour) 2:48

Lakasha– About Love In Saint-Germain-Des-Prés 1:14

Blossom Dearie– Plus Je T'Embrasse 2:27

Nico – Strip Tease 2:11

Marc Gauvin– J'Suis Ton Mec 3:58

Lakasha– Sormiou 4:57

The Matthew Herbert Big Band– Cafe De Flore 5:10

Café De Flore

Milica Ilic - Stir the Sky - classical/folk/world guitarist

 

Milica Davies (née Ilić, born 1981 in Bosnia and Herzegovina), is an Australian classical guitarist. She has released three albums, Rouge Guitar (2005), Stir the Sky (2007) and Evie's Song (2012). In 2002, she toured Australia and Asia backing José Carreras. As from 2004, Davies is based in London where she also teaches guitar.

Milica Davies took up classical guitar at seven years old and was 11 when the family relocated to Perth, Western Australia. Davies has toured in Australia, Asia and Europe, performing as a soloist, with orchestra and as an accompanist. She holds a First Class Honours degree in performance, from the University of Western Australia, Perth, where she studied with guitar teacher, John Casey. In 2002, she toured Australia and Asia backing José Carreras. In 2004 she was honoured with a Western Australian Citizen of the Year Award for her contribution to the state's Youth Arts. Davies' work - live and on record - has been played on the BBC, Classic FM (UK) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Milica released her debut album, Rouge Guitar, which had been recorded in Perth in March, 2004 with Paul Wright on violin. From 2006 she has periodically performed and toured with guitar duo, Desert Child, which are Guy Ghouse and Damian Watkiss. For her second album, Stir the Sky (May 2007), she used Wright with Ghouse on guitar, Watkiss on acoustic guitar and Jessica Ipkendanz on violin. She co-produced the album with Lee Bundle and issued it on Twilight Classics.

In 2004 Davies relocated to London where she performs and teaches guitar. During 2009 she toured Australia with Guitar Heaven Quartet, which comprise Ghouse, Watkiss and Simon Fox. Davies released her third album, Evie's Song in November 2012. Again, she worked with Ghouse, Ipkendanz, Watkiss and Wright. The album is dedicated to Davies' idol, Eva Cassidy. Her fourth album, Go South in the Winter, released in 2016, is in collaboration with the flamenco master Ramon Ruiz.

Stir the Sky

Carl Cleves - Tarab: Travels With My Guitar

 

Carl Cleves, singer, songwriter and guitarist was born in Mechelen, a traditional Flemish town in Belgium. Even as a child he would entertain his siblings and schoolmates with his vivid imagination. At 15 he was fronting his own band The Dragons and writing songs. His first recordings were made in Dusseldorf during one of his many escapes from student life, hitchhiking around Europe. In the mid 1960s he worked the folk clubs in London in the good company of Paul Simon, Al Stewart, Bert Jansch, Jackson C. Frank, Davey Graham and others, but instead of following a career path to musical fame like his contemporaries, Carl went travelling.

Carl's nomadic past results in highly original songs, which have won numerous awards in the categories of folk, world & roots, including two of the most coveted national Australian Music Awards (Music Oz and the Australian Songwriters Association). Ranging from polyrhythmic exuberance to intimate subtlety, the personal to the political, styles are interchanged and blended with great ease. Traces of Brazil, Africa, folk, blues and dance are the spice in the stew of Carl's songs. Approach and sound vary widely with each release but always with 'a complete lack of pretence and trendiness' (R. Jasituowicz, Diaspora World Beat). His pallet is as broad as life itself.

Tarab: Travels With My Guitar was released in 2008 and, although stated on the back insert as "this compilation of songs", it was an album of new recordings. The word "Tarab" means "a place where music and poetry bestow true bliss upon the lucky one" (as per liner notes).

1 Texan Lion 4:09

2 To Coroico 3:51

3 Mustapha 4:29

4 Trem Mineiro 7:35

5 Party At My House 4:30

6 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe 8:09

7 Penkele 5:26

8 A Long Way 4:50

9 Welcome Home 1:38

10 Tashi's Song 1:59

Tarab: Travels With My Guitar

Putumayo Presents African Groove - various artists

 

1    Issa Bagayogo–    Saye Mogo Bana 5:14
2    Badenya Les Frères Coulibaly–    Boroto 4:36
3    Madeka–    Mokote 3:48
4    Julien Jacob–    Kalicom 3:52
5    A Peace Of Ebony–    Vadzimu 3:52
6    Hardstone–    Uhiki (Pinye's Remix) 4:26
7    Positive Black Soul–    Wouyouma 3:57
8    Dady Mimbo–    Bouba (Cool) 4:06
9    Thievery Corporation–    The Lagos Communique 3:53
10    The Pleb–    One For Senegal 4:45
11    African Rhythm Travellers–    Khululuma 2:55
12    Ndumiso*–    Mofolo Hall (Akulalwa) 3:56

 African Groove

Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble – Silk Road Journeys

 

One of Yo-Yo Ma's most ambitious adventures, the Silk Road Project, explores the cultures that flourished along the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that for centuries connected Europe and the East. Founded by Ma in 1998, the project aims to create connections, mutual trust, and cultural interchange between people from different parts of the world through their only shared language: music.

This recording includes music from Mongolia, China, Persia, Japan, Iran, Azerbaijan, and an improvisation on an Italian Renaissance street song, performed by musicians from all those countries, as well as America, on both Eastern and Western instruments. Ma, who participates in every piece either as soloist or part of the ensemble, plays cello and a Mongolian "horse-head fiddle." There is also a Mongolian soprano, who sings a traditional song native to her region. For the uninitiated Western listener, the music requires some getting used to. Much of it is based on rhythmic ostinatos. 

The melodies use Oriental scales; the intonation is untempered; the music seems all color, texture, and atmosphere, without what might be called themes; and repetition takes the place of development. Contrast is achieved through sudden change, buildup by adding instruments. However, the music is often beautiful, delicate, dreamy, or peaceful; every listener will find his or her own favorite pieces. The playing is splendid, with much inventive improvisation. Inevitably, Ma's tone and personality stand out, but he never dominates in fact or spirit.  --Edith Eisler (Amazon review)

1        Mongolian Traditional Long Song 1:28
2        Legend Of Herlen 11:17
3        Blue Little Flower (Chinese Traditional) 4:22
4        Mido Mountain (Chinese Traditional) 3:51
5        Moon Over Guan Mountains 11:48
6        Five Finnish Folksongs (No. 3 Miero Vuotti Uutta Kuuta) 1:58
7        Five Finnish Folksongs (No. 5 Joiku) 2:26
8        Avaz-E Dashti (Persian Traditional)    6:01
9        Habil-Sayagy (In Habil's Style) 13:23
10        Blue As The Turquoise Night Of Neyshabur 15:33
11        Chi Passa Per'sta Strada 4:43
        Bonus Track   
12        Desert Capriccio 1:35

 Silk Road Journeys

Various Artists – African Voices: Songs of Life

 

Tracklist
1    Ayub Ogada–    Kothbiro    5:32
2    Ayub Ogada–    Dala    3:15
3    Ayub Ogada–    Ondiek    4:00
4    Vieux Diop–    Sutu Kun    6:19
5    Vieux Diop–    Jali    7:20
6    Samite–    Ekobobo    5:57
7    Samite–    Ndere    2:12
8    Samite–    Wasuze Otya?    3:49
9    Lucky Diop–    Ngak    4:50
10    Lucky Diop–    Igne    4:19
11    Lucky Diop–    Mamadi    4:19
12    Kevin Nathaniel–    Woza Azania    3:50
13    Kevin Nathaniel–    Tatenda    3:20

 African Voices: Songs of Life

Stephan Micus – Athos (A Journey To The Holy Mountain)

 

Athos is a 1994 album by Stephan Micus that was released on ECM.

Based on a three-day visit to Mount Athos, Micus tries to capture his experiences with the Greek Orthodox liturgy he experienced in the monasteries there, framing it with pieces that evoke his emotions at going to and leaving the isolated peninsula. Between them he recreates the liturgical experience of the services during his stay, in six alternating pieces of night and day.

As in his other works, Micus uses a combination of traditional instruments from various cultures to capture the feel of the monastery. These include: the sattar (a bowed 10-string instrument used by the Uyghur), the shakuhachi (a Japanese bamboo flute), the suling (a reed flute from Bali), the ney (a Middle Eastern flute), and 22 flowerpots, filled with water, which he plays with his hands and with mallets. These instruments are only used in the pieces representing the days on Mount Athos.

To emulate the Greek Orthodox tradition of not using musical instruments in their services, his pieces devoted to the nights are performed by a 22-man choir singing prayers to the Virgin Mary.

Tracklist
1        On The Way 4:57
2        The First Night 5:35
3        The First Day 6:38
4        The Second Night 4:47
5        The Second Day 3:32
6        The Third Night 6:19
7        The Third Day 5:55
8        On The Way Back 8:58

 Athos (A Journey To The Holy Mountain)

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Chill Out...music to relax to....various artists

 

Tracklist
1-1    Mike Oldfield–    Tubular Bells
1-2    Enigma–    Sadness
1-3    Robert Miles–    Children
1-4    Deep Forest–    Deep Forest
1-5    Elton John–    Song For Guy
1-6    Francis Lai–    Theme From "Bilitis"
1-7    Michael Nyman–    The Heart Asks Pleasure First
1-8    Julee Cruise–    Falling
1-9    David Foster–    Love Theme From St.Elmo's Fire
1-10    The Vienna Orchestra–    Bolero
1-11    The Vienna Orchestra–    Pachelbel's Cannon
1-12    John Williams –    Cavatina
1-13    Enrico–    Moments In Love
1-14    Santana–    Flord'luna
1-15    Ennio Morricone–    Theme From "The Mission"
1-16    Us3–    Cantaloop

2-1    David A. Stewart With Candy Dulfer–    Lily Was Here
2-2    Mike Oldfield–    Moonlight Shadow
2-3    Jeff Wayne–    The Eve Of The War
2-4    Clannad–    Theme From Harry's Game
2-5    Love Unlimited Orchestra–    Love's Theme
2-6    The Allman Brothers Band–    Jessica
2-7    Francis Lai–    Theme From "Love Story
2-8    Alessandra Ruffini–    The Flower Duet From Lakme
2-9    Praise–    Only You
2-10    L.S.O.–    Life On Mars
2-11    Fleetwood Mac–    Albatross
2-12    L.S.O.–    Space Oddity
2-13    The Hollywood Orchestra–    Theme From "Local Hero"
2-14    Eumir Deodato–    Also Sprach Zarathustra
2-15    Sky –    Toccata 

Chill Out...one...two

Enya....Christmas Secrets

 

Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night)     3:46
We Wish You A Merry Christmas     3:40
White Is In The Winter Night     3:00
Adeste, Fideles     3:59
Christmas Secret     3:48
Journey Of The Angels     4:47
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel     3:40
Amid The Falling Snow     3:38
The Magic Of The Night     3:34
The Spirit Of Christmas Past     4:18
Dreams Are More Precious     4:26
Oíche Chiúin (Chorale)     3:50

Christmas Secrets

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Trojan presents ROOTS 1974-1979....40 Roots and Culture Classics.....various reggae artists

 

"An essential collection of 40 of the greatest roots anthems of all time, performed by its most influential protagonists - As sampled by Jay-Z and The Prodigy amongst others."

Track listing is chronological from 1974 to 1979.

1-1    Johnny Clarke–    None Shall Escape The Judgment 3:16
1-2    Bob Andy–    Fire Burning 3:33
1-3    Junior Byles–    Curly Locks 2:56
1-4    Prince Lincoln Thompson & The Royal Rasses–    Humanity 3:21
1-5    Michael Rose–    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner 2:47
1-6    Burning Spear–    I And I Survive (Slavery Days) 3:52
1-7    Gregory Isaacs–    Mr Cop 3:58
1-8    Jacob Miller & Inner Circle–    Tenement Yard 2:38
1-9    Justin Hinds & The Dominoes–    Prophesy Must Fulfil 3:07
1-10    Lee Perry–    Dreadlocks In The Moonlight 3:47
1-11    Bobby Melody–    Jah Bring Us Joy In The Morning 3:59
1-12    Glen Washington–    Rockers Nuh Crackers 2:36
1-13    Burning Spear–    Black Wa-Da-Da (Invasion) 5:34
1-14    Culture–    Two Sevens Clash 3:30
1-15    Bob Marley & The Wailers–    Rainbow Country 4:27
1-16    Max Romeo–    War Ina Babylon 4:52
1-17    Dennis Brown–    Wolf And Leopard 2:49
1-18    The Congos–    Row Fisherman Row 6:04
1-19    The In Crowd–    His Majesty Is Coming 3:16
1-20    Zap Pow–    Last War (Jah Jah Children Arise) 4:47

2-1    The Heptones–    Sufferer's Time 3:58
2-2    The Congos–    The Wrong Things 5:38
2-3    Max Romeo–    Chase The Devil 3:24
2-4    Junior Murvin–    Roots Train Number One 3:45
2-5    Leroy Smart–    Ballistic Affair 3:06
2-6    Gregory Isaacs–    Set The Captives Free 3:05
2-7    Jacob Miller & Inner Circle–    Standing Firm 4:08
2-8    Israel Vibration–    The Same Song 4:00
2-9    Johnny Clarke–    Peace And Love In The Ghetto 3:51
2-10    George Nooks–    Tribal War 3:52
2-11    Junior Delgado–    Sons Of Slaves 6:40
2-12    Israel Vibration–    Lift Up Your Conscience 4:03
2-13    The Meditations–    Think So 3:36
2-14    The In Crowd–    Back A Yard 4:29
2-15    Culture–    Zion Gate 3:38
2-16    Linval Thompson–    I Love Marijuana 3:25
2-17    Dennis Brown–    Children Of Israel 3:09
2-18    Bim Sherman–    Lightning And Thunder 3:33
2-19    Michael Rose–    Born Free 3:33
2-20    Wailing Souls–    Bredda Gravilicious 4:13

Roots one Roots two

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Tony O'Connor featuring Matt James – Awakenings...utilising chakra points to achieve total relaxation

 

Experience an amazing adventure in music and sound, as each seven minute track takes you on a journey through the seven chakra points. Like no other album you've heard before, Awakenings provides a natural and harmonious means of achieving total relaxation.

"Harmonic Induction using Chakra tones helps promote a balance and healing in the body's energetic system. This exquisite recording accomplished this to perfection." Dr John Pirie, Chiropractic Physician - Applied Kinesiologist

The track listing indicates the musical note associated with each track (chakra): C, D, E, F, G, A, B.

The artwork features 7 symbols arranged around the spindle hole, each representing one of the 7 chakras. 

Tracklist
1        Root Chakra    7:10
2        Navel Chakra    7:12
3        Solar Plexus Chakra    7:06
4        Heart Chakra    7:10
5        Throat Chakra    7:00
6        Brow Chakra / Third Eye    7:02
7        Crown Chakra    7:10

    Composed By, Arranged By, Producer – Tony O'Connor
    Didgeridoo – Matt James
    Instruments [All Other] – Tony O'Connor 

 Awakenings

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