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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. Graeber
EASY STAR ALL-STARS
DUBBER SIDE OF THE MOON
Various Artists-Calypsoul 70: Caribbean and Calypso Crossover 1969-1979
Calypsoul 70: Caribbean and Calypso Crossover 1969-1979
LENI STERN
Africa
NIYAZ
Nine Heavens
Various Artists
Congotronics 2 – Buzz ‘N’ Rumble From the Urb ‘N’ Jungle
HAZMAT MODINE
Klezmer Blues
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