I'm a bit obsessed with indian music at the moment.

Ravi Shankar - homage to mahatma Gandhi & baba Allaudin - on deutsche gramophone - absolutely spectacular.

Also just picked up the 3 albums Ravi Shankar and Yehudi Menuhin did together in the early 60s.

 

Nice. I'm looking at buying a couple of Shankar platters from experimedia, thus:

 

http://experimedia.net/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&products_id=8214

 

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http://experimedia.net/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&products_id=8162

Nice. I'm looking at buying a couple of Shankar platters from experimedia, thus:

http://experimedia.net/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&products_id=8214

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http://experimedia.net/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&products_id=8162

That's weird - I was trying to remember today the first indian music album I bought when I was about 16. I tried really hard to like it but it was quite hard work at the time. this reminded me - it was shankars 3 ragas. Must get that.

Haven't bought from these guys before - they look good.

Edited January 4, 201412 yr by buddyev

That's weird - I was trying to remember today the first indian music album I bought when I was about 16. I tried really hard to like it but it was quite hard work at the time. this reminded me - it was shankars 3 ragas. Must get that.

Haven't bought from these guys before - they look good.

 

Even nicer That seals it, I'm gonna have to buy it.

 

Experimedia are the shiz, and dangerous for my cash flow....

I suppose this qualifies as world music

Stefano Bollini and Hamilton de Holanda- O Que Sera (ECM) Jazzed up Brazilian music.Nice.

Peter Gabriel's real world label has a lot of good stuff.

The compilation album bliss in particular is a very good taster and I have about 4 nushrat fateh Ali khan albums.

http://www.realworldusa.com/albumpages/bliss/default.html

Edited January 5, 201412 yr by cafe67

I'm surprised that there is no mention of the Putumayo label.

 

Would you consider them as genuine world music or just a marketing exercise ?

 

Ralph

This is one fabulous album. And having the great Chucho Valdés on piano just tops it off.

 

Edited January 6, 201412 yr by soundfan

Sheila Chandra: Nada Brahma

Vinyl

Comprised of five songs, Nada Brahma spotlights a younger Chandra exploring numerous vocal techniques.

 

The 27-minute title track showcases her lush vocals in an intriguing  series of vocal maneuvers--ethereal streams of sound, appealing Indian melodies, and staccato-syllable dances. This is beguiling, organic ambient music with occasional accompaniment by keyboards, percussion, or other instruments.

 

 

Edited January 6, 201412 yr by soundfan

Sheila Chandra: Nada Brahma

Vinyl

Comprised of five songs, Nada Brahma spotlights a younger Chandra exploring numerous vocal techniques.

The 27-minute title track showcases her lush vocals in an intriguing series of vocal maneuvers--ethereal streams of sound, appealing Indian melodies, and staccato-syllable dances. This is beguiling, organic ambient music with occasional accompaniment by keyboards, percussion, or other instruments.

I can't see the image.A few years ago when I was selling cds on ebay,I auctioned 2 copies of a Sheila Chandra ep.She was accompanied by the Ganges Orchestra.I never heard the disc.Supposedly more ambient/experimental.It was a limited edition disc and signed by Sheila.

Nice one Chris. I'd like some Sheila on LP, discogs has numerous autographed copies of this album starting at around $5! Hmmm...

 

http://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=35525&ev=mb

This is one fabulous album. And having the great Chucho Valdés on piano just tops it off.

 

cant see the pic on this Chris — what is it?

cant see the pic on this Chris — what is it?

 

It's Buika: El Ultimo Trago

 

I'm surprised that there is no mention of the Putumayo label.

Would you consider them as genuine world music or just a marketing exercise ?

Ralph

Marketing exercise. They basically repackage already released material under themes, all with consistent branding. Like all good marketing though, it helps novices to a genre find stuff that appeals. I like what they do.

yep I dont mind compilations if they help introduce to music wouldnt normally come across by other means alternatively as mentioned sbs chill is also a good way to do this. without having to buy an album

yep I dont mind compilations if they help introduce to music wouldnt normally come across by other means alternatively as mentioned sbs chill is also a good way to do this. without having to buy an album

Prior to SBS Chill, SBS Weatherwatch turned me onto some great stuff. That's where I first heard Fela Kuti.

 

watching this dvd transglobal underground and natacha atlas videos and live. quite an old video but a nice collections of their tunes

Peter Gabriel's real world label has a lot of good stuff.

The compilation album bliss in particular is a very good taster and I have about 4 nushrat fateh Ali khan albums.

http://www.realworldusa.com/albumpages/bliss/default.html

 

No discussion about World Music would be complete without at least some mention of Peter Gabriel, and his involvement in starting WOMAD.

 

I agree that compilation albums are a good way to gain an introduction to the different artists playing various styles of world music. I have quite a few in my collection.

 

There are some very good compilations on the 'World Music Network' label. Each one focuses on the music of a particular region, or of a particular type, and are usually titled 'The Rough Guide to the Music of........', or similar. A few of their compilations also include a full CD of one of the featured artists along with the compilation as a bonus. Their website is well worth checking out too.

Edited January 7, 201412 yr by emesbee

Picked this Sheila Chandra CD up this morning from a local Salvo's outlet.

AARGH!  This computer won't let me quote properly!  Re. Ravi Shankar:

 

I need to get more of his stuff.  I only have his (excellent) collaboration with Philip Glass: Passages. 

Edited January 8, 201412 yr by st3ph3nm

AARGH!  This computer won't let me quote properly!  Re. Ravi Shankar:

 

I need to get more of his stuff.  I only have his (excellent) collaboration with Philip Glass: Passages. 

That sounds like something I would like to hear.  Thanks for the suggestion 

AARGH!  This computer won't let me quote properly!  Re. Ravi Shankar:

 

I need to get more of his stuff.  I only have his (excellent) collaboration with Philip Glass: Passages.

I love Glass but don't know this collaboration - must get it. Really recommend all of Shankar - he really is an amazing musician. Let's have a gtg on indian music sometime soon.

world music fans, get over to Womadelaide 2014 www.womadelaide.com.au four days of absolute bliss!

same acts to check out:

Le Trio Joubran: superb dose of oudness

Babylon Circus: French ska, touring Oz now!

Another World is Possible: a fabulous compilation

http://www.discogs.com/Various-Another-World-Is-Possible/release/3838828

check the lineup! Most of those mentioned above have appeared at Womadelaide

Sheila Chandra: Nada Brahma

Vinyl

Comprised of five songs, Nada Brahma spotlights a younger Chandra exploring numerous vocal techniques.

 

The 27-minute title track showcases her lush vocals in an intriguing  series of vocal maneuvers--ethereal streams of sound, appealing Indian melodies, and staccato-syllable dances. This is beguiling, organic ambient music with occasional accompaniment by keyboards, percussion, or other instruments.

 

 

 

Sounds interesting. I have some of her Real World albums, but none of her earlier recordings. Might have to check that one out.

world music fans, get over to Womadelaide 2014 www.womadelaide.com.au four days of absolute bliss!

same acts to check out:

Le Trio Joubran: superb dose of oudness

Babylon Circus: French ska, touring Oz now!

Another World is Possible: a fabulous compilation

http://www.discogs.com/Various-Another-World-Is-Possible/release/3838828

check the lineup! Most of those mentioned above have appeared at Womadelaide

 

I will be there, guaranteed!