2007-12-03
Sanctity and the sacred undergo a succulent treatment of downtempo electronica as the passionate kirtan chants are put under the knife of remix artist Rara Avis. In Jai Uttal's "Dial M for Mantra" the raw and powerful sacred Sikh hymns are set to the ambient whisperings of modern zen dance to produce an ethereal backdrop to the soul. Rara Avis found Jai Uttal's classic kirtan chants oozing with rhythmic appeal when he broke them down to provide a modern trip-out into Indian mysticism. Featuring a compilation from Jai's album "Kirtan!" and collaborations such as "Music for Yoga and Other Joys," this 10 song album takes traditional chants into uncharted territory. - Daniel J. GraeberVarious Artists
Bridge to Havana
YOUSSOU N'DOUR
Rokka Mi Rokka (Give and Take)
FORRO IN THE DARK
Light a Candle
Femi Kuti
Live at the Shrine
Marta Gomez
Cantos de Agua Dulce
Rupa & The April Fishes
Extraordinary Rendition
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