Moses Boyd - Displaced Diaspora - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Known for his powerful and emotive voice, vocalist Aditya Prakash is one of the foremost young virtuosos of Carnatic music, the traditional classical style of South India. Growing up in his native Los Angeles, Aditya was rooted in South Indian arts and culture through his immigrant family, yet at school found himself in a distinct minority. He studied Carnatic voice with great dedication from childhood, but kept that passion apart from the public persona he had for his friends. Balancing two worlds in this way leads one to isolation, a feeling of being separate from both cultures. Yet it also drives the creative to find ways to bring these worlds together. The power of his ancestral culture and his formidable talent took the lead when, at just 15 years of age, Aditya was summoned and personally selected by the great Ravi Shankar to tour; soon such respected stages as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl appeared on his resumé - but more importantly they enhanced his confidence and his sense of self. Returning to high school, he picked up the lead role in a class production of Beauty and The Beast - surprising everyone, including himself!- and set out on a path toward reconciling the disparate influences in his life. Looking forward to college, he sought the advice of the master, who suggested Aditya commit himself completely to music. Rather than hit the road in a van (as so many do), Aditya chose to study ethnomusicology and music at UCLA, where he gained a broad understanding of western music and met the key players and friends who would help move his vision forward. Aditya was now certain of his Carnatic voice, and ready to explore it's potential for groundbreaking synergy in a jazz context. Aditya Prakash Ensemble has released two explorative and powerful albums, and is now prepared to Diaspora Kid, it's title a reference to the artist's cross-cultural upbringin

The fourth studio album by the second great Miles Davis quintet (and the second recorded in 1967), Nefertiti marked yet another metamorphosis in Miles' career. Includes Fall; Hand Jive; Madness; Riot; Pinocchio, and the title track, plus alternate takes on Hand Jive; Madness, and Pinocchio. Album Tracks 1. Nefertiti 2. Fall 3. Hand Jive 4. Madness 5. Riot 6. Pinocchio 7. Hand Jive [Alternate Take] 8. Hand Jive [Second Alternate Take] [Alternate Take] 9. Madness [Alternate Take] 10. Pinocchio [Alternate Take]

Three-time GRAMMY nominee Boney James has returned to Concord Records with a dynamic, genre-busting album THE BEAT. With over 3-million sales to date, this time, Boney turns to fusing his R&B/Jazz roots with Latin rhythm and percussion. Special guests include R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn, poet the Floacist and trumpet great Rick Braun. Album Tracks 1. Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing 2. Sunset Boulevard 3. Missing You 4. Batucada (The Beat) 5. Maker of Love 6. Mari S Song 7. Powerhouse 8. The Midas (This Is Why) 9. Acalento (Lullaby) 10. You Can Count on Me