The Afro Brazilian Project by Ravi
Ravi, British kora player and multi-instrumentalist spent six months in Rio de Janeiro recording with Brazilian musicians. Inspired by a love of Brazilian music Ravi explores, with kora, guitar and voice, some of the styles and rhythms of the vibrant culture. Special guests include legendary clarinettist Paulo Moura, two of Brazil's leading percussionists Armando Marcal and Robertinho Silva and Marlui Miranda, whose spellbinding voice recreates the atmosphere of the Amazon with songs and sounds of the Brazilian Indians. Duration 55 minutes
CD 1161
Price: £12.95
The Afro-Indian Project by Ravi/Hossam Ramzy & Danny Thompson
Ravi's Afro-Indian Project is a unique and exotic blend of African and Indian cultural sounds. Ravi (West African kora) explores new musical horizons and soundscapes with world renowned santoor player , Tarun Bhattacharya, Ravi Shankar's tabla player, Bikram Ghosh, legendary double bass player, Danny Thompson and master of Egyptian tabla, Hossam Ramzy. Mixed by legendary producer John Leckie (The Verve, Stone Roses, Radiohead). Duration 62 minutes
CD 1172
Price: £11.95
From a Different Planet by Oxala
Oxala the name of our duo, is an expression, which we find in many cultures. Oxala in Portuguese, “Inshallah” in Arabic, therefore “God willing”, in English. The name seems fit for two musicians who lived and travelled all over the world finding themselves, now living as neighbours in the heart of the countryside in Baixo Alentejo. Combining acoustic instruments and electronic sounds make this CD an ideal chill out album. Duration 48 minutes
CD 1192
Price: £11.95
Journey in Dream by Ustad Usman Khan
Usman Khan enjoys the rare distinction of having earned a place among the great artists of Indian Classical Music. Exploring new ways of musical expression, his sitar playing reaches to divine heights. Beginning with his first public appearance at the age of nine, he has been commended for his approach to music, his rich musical content, and the mastery of his instrument. Duration 67 minutes
CD 1196
Price: £12.95
Sacred Memories by Cybertribe
In the spirit of mother earth, Cybertribe leads you on a journey into the heartland with the haunting and mystical sounds of the didgeridoo, ambient vocal chants and contemporary dance rhythms. Duration 48 minutes
CD 1197
Price: £12.95
Sattva by Manish Vyas
Manish Vyas is a singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist from India. With “Sattva”, he launches his first album, sharing the many years of experimentation that have graced his musical journey – a journey enriched by talented musicians from around the globe. The Sanskrit word “Sattva” means ‘the essence of being’. It refers to that soft, silent and serene space that awaits us beyond our mind. Through songs and chants vibrating with silence, devotion and prayer, this music connects you with this very essence, bringing the listener effortlessly into the heart. Let his soulful voice and rich compositions based on ancient mantras and ‘tarana’ lead you into ‘Sattva’ .. the state of balance and harmony. Duration 57 minutes
CD 1204
Price: £13.95
Exotic Dance by Anugama & Sebastiano
The exciting rhythms played on Oriental and African drums are perfect for African dance and belly dance – or to simply release blocked energy in the joy of dancing. Anuguma’s title “African Journey” was featured in the award winning film Baraka, which was hailed as the Best Film at the Montreal Film Festival. Duration 40 minutes
CD 1056
Price: £10.95
Timepass by D’n A
The songs on this album are a way for D'n A to use the sounds of their favourite instruments including the sitar, santoor and veena to express the melodies in their imagination. It is an easy blend of Indian musical influences. Ideal chill out music. Duration 64 minutes
CD 1100
Price: £12.95
Tantra Electronica by Al Gromer Khan
World ambient music pioneer Al Gromer Khan collaborates with producer Emin Corrado to revisit elements of ritual dance and electronic space on Tantra Electronica. The mood is mesmerising, evocative, sensual, erotic and engaging. Another level of consciousness can be reached through the listening of Tantra Electronica. Duration 59 minutes
CD 1145
Price: £10.95
The Medicine of Sound by Various Artists
This album and accompanying booklet offer an introduction to Tibetan Healing; the power of meditation and prayer, the use of Singing Bowls and the chanting of Buddhist Mantras. With modern ambient instrumentation by popular recording artist, Kevin Kendle. It has been compiled and performed by Venerable Choesang, a Buddhist since the early sixties, who had the good fortune to have studied and qualified under some of the great masters who fled Tibet with His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Duration 42 minutes
CD 1240
Price: £12.95
Dakini Lounge (Remixed) by Prem Joshua
Dakini Lounge marks Indo-Jazz innovator Prem Joshua's first encounter with DJ science. Here, an electric collection of cutting edge mixologists including Karsh Kale, Sean Dinsmore (The Dum Dum Project), Joi and Dharma Dogz (of Waterbone) shed new light on Joshua's signature sound, translating his East-West alchemy's into stunning dub, chill and dance floor masterworks. Prem Joshua has come a long way from the 18-year-old German rocker, mind blown by a Ravi Shankar performance, answering a mysterious call from a faraway place. While spending the better part of 20 years in India, Joshua has developed a unique musical style employing sitar, Indian flutes, saxophone, electronica and tarana-style singing that artfully-and skilfully-bridges the gap between traditional Eastern sounds and Western jazz forms, prompting the Times of India to dub him "the new guru of East-West fusion music.' Dakini Lounge marks the next logical progression in Prem Joshua's storied career. Placing the master musician's songs in the able hands of these modern day studio mavens presents new interpretations and directions for the many listeners already in love with Prem Joshua's music while introducing him to an ever wider audience. Duration 65 minutes
CD 1242
Price: £12.95
Shiva Moon by Prem Joshua
The beauty of acoustic Indian instruments such as the sitar and bamboo flute shines in a totally new and global light when expressed in Prem Joshua's unique style and merged with Maneesh de Moor's danceable yet sensitive groove and electronica arrangements. Indian lady vocalist Sanjana joins the two in creating a pulsating energy link between such opposite musical cultures as Indian Classical, Lounge and Trance. Duration 48 minutes
CD 1243
Price: £12.95
Ahir by Prem Joshua & Chintan
With Ahir, multi-instrumentalists and composers Prem Joshua and Chintan harvest the creative fruits of a 15 year musical partnership. Drawing on material from their recent world tours, the essence of ancient Indian raga music is successfully united with infectious contemporary grooves creating a true masterpiece of fresh and inspired global music. Duration 45 minutes
CD 1244
Price: £12.95
Taranga by Prem Joshua
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Taranga", freely translated from Sanskrit means 'colourful waves of joy and enthusiasm'. Expressing an even deeper side of Prem Joshua's vast musical vision and accompanied by outstanding musicians from India, in this album he taps into a new flow of powerful yet intimate compositions. Duration 61 minutes
CD 1248
Price: £9.95
The Rough Guide to Bhangra Dance by Various Artists
From its humble beginnings as a folk dance in Northwest India, bhangra – a British-Asian phenomenon – has evolved into an energetic and highly popular club and dance music. This album features some of the hottest bhangra beats and funkiest names on the scene. Duration 66 minutes
CD 1249
Price: £9.95
The Rough Guide to Global Dance by Various Artists
This Rough Guide dips into the burgeoning global dance scene, which in the last decade or so has become a new universal language, with DJs blending local trademark styles with house, hip-hop, ragga, garage nu-jazz and other electronic based dance music. From Italian batucada bossa nova, this cultural cross-fertilisation is transforming popular music today. Duration 74 minutes
