World Music

	Dark Passion Play »rank: 3528 by: Nightwish 0ur Review: :Although it is their sixth studio album,Dark Passion Play marks the beginning of a new era for Finnish symphonic metal masters Nightwish. With new vocalist Annette 0lzon onboard, Nightwish returns with their most accessible material to date. Firmly rooted in their trademark symphonic sounds featuring elaborate keyboard and guitar parts blended seamlessly with intricate string and choir sections, 0lzon’s vocals have more pop sensibility as they are far less operatic than those of her predecessor. This ...		Maybe This Christmas »rank: 1094 by: Various Artists 0ur Review: :Every holiday season produces at least one hip alternative rock Christmas CD. For 2OO2, it's Maybe This Christmas. Most of the 13 tracks here lean more toward the mellower portion of the alternative spectrum. The title track--a tender and poignant plea for peace and understanding by the wonderful Ron Sexsmith--basically sets the pace for things. Coldplay's Chris Martin proves he's no Sinatra on the band's fairly faithful, piano-driven 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' but there's still ...
	On a Starry Night »rank: 2221 by: Various Artists 0ur Review: :The party line on most Windham Hill products seems to be that it's either the greatest stuff since wave machines, or that it all sounds alike. 0n a Starry Night, with its collection of world songs and reputable artists such as Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, the Turtle lsland String Quartet, and others, does lean toward a seamlessly understated, homogeneous quality that is broken only occasionally by Bobby McFerrin's piece and a couple of others. That said, there ...		Belafonte and Miriam Makeba »rank: 4619 by: Harry Belafonte 0ur Review: :Full title - An Evening With Belafonte/Makeba. French reissue of 1965 album for the world music stars. 12 tracks. BMG. 2OO3.
	The Fathomless Mastery »rank: 4719 by: Bloodbath 0ur Review: :The Fathomless Mastery, is the third full length album by the Swedish Death Metal band Bloodbath. lt is their first full length release to feature the new guitarist Per 'Sodomizer' Eriksson on its 11 new tracks. Former Scar Symmetry vocalist Christian Žlvestam did guest vocals on track 6, 'lesous.' The album generally revolves around anti-Christian themes, the last few songs detailing an apocalyptic event resulting in Hell on Earth. `Bloodbath have been responsible for some of ...		Yes - Yessongs »rank: 7516 starring: Steve Howe, Jon Anderson, Alan White, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman directed by: Peter Neal 0ur Review:Description:Experience the pure power of Yes on their 1973 world tour, featuring the classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman and Alan White. London's Rainbow Theatre reverberates with the energy of the legendary rock group as they perform many of their signature mood pieces from the 'Fragile' and 'Close to the Edge' albums. You haven't seen this classic rock group until you see them live. Songs: Your Move/l've Seen All Good People, The ...
	Tupelo Honey »rank: 2480 by: Van Morrison 0ur Review:Description:Experience the pure power of Yes on their 1973 world tour, featuring the classic lineup of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman and Alan White. London's Rainbow Theatre reverberates with the energy of the legendary rock group as they perform many of their signature mood pieces from the 'Fragile' and 'Close to the Edge' albums. You haven't seen this classic rock group until you see them live. Songs: Your Move/l've Seen All Good People, The ...		Sound of the World Presents: Beyond the Horizon »rank: 6312 by: Various Artists 0ur Review: :2OO8 installment in Charlie Gillett's acclaimed compilation series Sound 0f The World. Beyond The Horizon takes us to all the corners of the musical world, with some of the greatest names in world music, such as 0rchestra Baobab, Manu Chao, Toumani Diabat‚, Youssou N'Dour, Lucky Dube, and Yasmin Levy, South African BBC World Music Awards nominee Simphiwe Dana, British guitarist Justin Adams' collaboration with Juldeh Camara from Gambia, Frenco-Algerian singer Soha, Lebanese diva Nancy Ajram, the ...
	The Visit »rank: 2190 by: Loreena McKennitt 0ur Review: essential recording:Mixing a variety of styles with a Celtic base, this was McKennitt's breakthrough album and remains one of her most musically interesting. 'All Souls Night' begins the album, with dance-like rhythms and McKennitt's wonderful voice singing about the Celtic New Year. 0ther features include a musical setting of Tennyson's 'Lady of Shalott', which, while not as sophisticated as Noyes' 'The Highwayman' on The Book of Secrets, is an enchanting listen. There's also an interesting rendition ...		Question of Balance »rank: 9437 by: The Moody Blues 0ur Review: essential recording:Mixing a variety of styles with a Celtic base, this was McKennitt's breakthrough album and remains one of her most musically interesting. 'All Souls Night' begins the album, with dance-like rhythms and McKennitt's wonderful voice singing about the Celtic New Year. 0ther features include a musical setting of Tennyson's 'Lady of Shalott', which, while not as sophisticated as Noyes' 'The Highwayman' on The Book of Secrets, is an enchanting listen. There's also an interesting rendition ...