Various Artists - The Northern Side Of Philly Soul - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Various Artists - Indian Rhythm / Various [COMPACT DISCS] UK - Import date 07/23/2013

The 16 tracks on this collection feature traditional music from the Southeast Asian nation of Burma, also known as Myanmar. Drums, cymbals, bells, and a harp are some of the instruments featured?as are the Western violin and guitar, with strings tuned differently. Liner notes explore the characteristic tempo and scale used in Burmese music, and provide notation and background on the songs.

The Syrian singer Dima Orsho has recorded lullabies of different provenance for DREYER-GAIDO. In addition to traditional songs from her homeland, her own compositions as well as Aramaic and Azerbaijani songs can be heard - even a work by the Spanish composer Manuel de Falla is included. Her selection of Hidwas (lullabies) is both moving and intuitive. All pieces are strongly influenced by the charismatic artist, not only by her unique singing, but also by her way of composing and arranging. The songs awaken emotions that are familiar to all of us Motherly love, care and protective instinct. Hailed by Hamburger Abendblatt asInch her singing is the most beautiful thing human vocal cords can produceInch Dima (b.1975) is an established and seasoned performer, recording artist, and collaborator with renowned international musicians. Dima holds an M.M. in opera performance from The Boston Conservatory, and B.M. in Voice & Clarinet from the Damascus High Institute of Music.