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. GraeberWax Tailor
Phonovisions Symphonic Orchestra
B-SIDE PLAYERS
Fire in the Youth
Pistolera
Siempre Hay Salida (There's Always A Way Out)
FUNDUBMENTALS
FunDubMentals
NII OTOO ANNAN AND STEVEN FELD
Bufo Variations
VARIOUS
One World Many Cultures
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