Various Artists
Discover World Percussion (CD)

EUCD2619

Every civilization has its own percussive traditions which have evolved both independently and by influence. This vibrant and interesting collection highlights a huge variety of world percussion from the Americas through Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Total Playing Time: 74:51 mins.

Track listing:

Japan: Joji Hirota & The Taiko Drummers: Suisei - Hanabi (Joji Hirota) - 4:58
England: Joji Hirota, Pete Lockett: First Thoughts (Pete Lockett) - 2:22
Morocco: Nour Eddine: T’bel Solo (Nour Eddine Fatty) - 3:22
Africa (Pygmy): Miguel Castro: Cadence of Waters (Miguel Castro) - 2:56
India: Sanju Sahai: Madhya Laya Teental (trad., arr. Sanju Sahai) - 5:47
Iran: Zarbang: Cycling Feast (Samani) - 4:13
Africa: Bushmen of the Kalahari: Qwa (Lion) (trad., arr. Tebogo Tshotetsi) - 1:03
Egypt: Hossam Ramzy: Harrira & Basboosa (Hossam Ramzy) - 3:15
Canada/Scotland: Forrester’s Cape Breton Scottish Dance Company: Drummer’s Salute (Mike Steele) - 2:49
Philippines: Fiesta Filipina: Malong-taghing baila (trad.) - 2:36
America: Northern Wind (Ojibway): Shake, Rattle & Roll (G. Desrosiers) - 2:14
England (Fusion): Joji Hirota, Pete Lockett: M’bira Dream (Hirota/Lockett) - 6:00
Tahiti: Field recordings: David Fanshawe: Otea Tamarii Fautaua (trad.) - 1:15
Nigeria: Solá Akingbolá: Ojo To Wa Ninu Ose (Solá Akingbolá) - 1:30
India: Field recordings: Deben Bhattacharya: Santal Flutes & Madal Drums (trad.) - 1:41
Africa (Ivory Coast): Adzido: Digba (trad., arr. Adzido) - 5:06
South Korea: Dulsori: Driving Beat (Kap Hyun Moon) - 5:19
Iran: Ramin Rahimi & Friends: Tornado (Ramin Rahimi) - 1:00
Africa (Botswana): Serankure Music Arts: Kopano (trad., arr. Serankure Music Arts) - 2:42
Africa: Bushmen of the Kalahari: Xai (Elephant) (trad., arr. & performed by Tebogo Tshotetsi) - 0:56
Siberia: National Dance Theatre of the Republic of Sakha: Alghys (trad.) - 1:09
Africa (Uganda): Field recordings: David Fanshawe: Bunyoro Xylophone Madinda (David Fanshawe) - 2:41
Africa (Mozambique): Barry Van Zyl, Robin Hogarth: Mozambican Nungwe Dance (trad. arr. Barry Van Zyl/Robin Hogarth) - 3:38
America: Plains Indians: Contest Song for Fancy Dancers (trad.) - 1:22
India (Fusion): Sarvar Sabri, Hossam Ramzy, Emmanuel Nii Tagoe, Miguel Castro: Banjara (S. Sabri) - 4:44

Published: 2015

Genre: Africa & Percussion & Didgeridoo
Label: Arc Music