World Journey

If one were to compile a list of iconoclastic and innovative guitarists who came to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, the list would have to include such names as Michael Hedges, Adrian Belew, David Torn and Steve Tibbetts. While Tibbetts is probably the least known of the four, his work is easily on par with that of the others. What makes Tibbetts unique among these is that he is equally prone to playing acoustic and electric guitars. He has released several all-acoustic albums, but most of his albums feature a good mixture of both, as well as judicious use of electronic effects and a heavy reliance on a variety of exotic and familiar percussive instruments. Safe Journey is all of the above in a nutshell.

Through much of history the language of women has been told through men, but La Femme turns this narrative upside down. All of these composers share an unrelenting will to be artistic, often in opposition to the societies in which they found themselves. From the very earliest medieval verses by Kassia via the blind virtuoso Maria von Paradis’ famed Sicilienne and holocaust victim Ilse Weber’s moving Wiegla, to powerful modern statements by the likes of Niloufar Nourbakhsh and Flaka Goranci’s own contribution, The Speech of Love- this entire project is dedicated to all creative women in music.

A. Sivamani - Mahaleela - My Journey Through Life (2008) {KKVM Record CD 081201}
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Indian Music / Indian Percussion / Indian Raga / World Music

Sivamani is an amazing South Indian Percussion musician who got phenomenal reputation all over the world. He worked with many great musicians to name a few John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Trilok Gurtu etc. And practically, he performed in almost every work of A.R. Rahman. Although he performed in countless albums, this one is his debut album as a leader. He assembled many great musicians including Zakir Hussain, Louis Banks, U. Shrinvas, Niladri Kumar etc for this jam packed recording which resulted a different and modern approached, good contemporary percussion album. Have a good ride. Enjoy.