Mae Park Ja - Gyeongg Sori - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Korean folk music is varied and complex, but all forms maintain a set of rhythms (called Jangdan) and a loosely defined set of melodic modes. Because the Folk songs of various areas are categorized under Dongbu Folk songs, their vocal styles and modes are diverse. These songs are mostly simple and bright. Namdo Folk songs are those of Jeolla Province and a part of Chungcheong Province. While the folk songs of other regions are mostly musically simple, the folk songs of the Namdo region, where the famous musical genres pansori and sanjo were created, are rich and dramatic. The Korean Folk Music Ensemble are adept at all styles and this recording provides an comprehensive overview of this wonderful, ancient music. Digitally re-mastered. [Note This product is an authorized CD-R and is manufactured on demand].

On her new album Alva, singer, musician, activist and cultural icon Mari Boine offers glimpses into a childhood which she abandoned when she chose to leave behind a strict religious upbringing in order to pursue a life of activism. The new studio record reflects on finding the balance the between her, the at times lonely, mission to share the culture and histories of the Sámi people through music to people across the world, and her personal journey and relationships. The poignancy of the record reaches an emotional high on the mournful InchMu eadniInch (Mother of Mine), wherein Mari laments her own relationship with her mother. She is also found reflective on InchOainnestanInch (Glimpses), when looking at the relationship she has with her son.Alva reflects the InchwillpowerInch of it's name, and takes the listener on a musical journey of exhilarating momentum, spurred along by a full band. There's an emancipated energy that is also reflected in the music, soaring to new heights over vast imagined landscapes of the tundra of Northern Norway.

Joan Baez - Joan Baez [COMPACT DISCS] UK - Import date 11/26/2001