The Secret Museum of Mankind, Vol. 1

The Secret Museum of Mankind, Vol. 1

by SECRET MUSEUM OF MANKING 1 / VA
The Secret Museum of Mankind, Vol. 1

The Secret Museum of Mankind, Vol. 1

by SECRET MUSEUM OF MANKING 1 / VA

CD

$19.99 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    Qualifies for Free Shipping
  • PICK UP IN STORE
    Check Availability at Nearby Stores

Related collections and offers


Overview

World music recorded during the first half of the 20th century, once etched onto wax cylinders and brittle 78s, has been diligently rescued and revived for presentation on this, the first volume from The Secret Museum of Mankind. This CD opens with a late '30s recording of an alluring yet laid back performance by a Nigerian choral, organ, and drum ensemble. An impressive Sardinian launeddas (triple read pipe) solo rendered by an experienced player comes next. Circular breathing and lightning fast chops highlight the Herculean nature of this master musician's effort. Other noteworthy tracks on this CD include a rare '20s recording of Japan's serene Imperial Household Orchestra, a performance by Hindustani musicians that feature melodic clusters of suspended bells, a 1924 recording of a trombonist's "Jewish Jazz" band, and a Vietnamese string and vocal ensemble's graceful rendition of "Worthy Gem." The superb musicianship and creative approaches displayed on these varied recordings makes this CD a must-have for any real "world music" fan. ~ John Vallier

Product Details

Release Date: 08/22/1995
Label: Yazoo
UPC: 0016351700421
Rank: 128223

Tracks

  1. Jubilee Anthem  -  Eleja Choir
  2. Fiorassio  - Effisio Melis
  3. Techudo Techudiessa  - Savelli Walevitch
  4. Kapirigna  -  Fonseka & Party
  5. Jat Song  -  Bhoora Singh & Party
  6. Oye Mi Coro  -  Septeto Matamoros
  7. Dance Song
  8. L¿¿'i S¿¿ng Nui (Voice of the Mountain and Stream)  -  Hoang-Vuy
  9. Selska Ratschentitza  -  Sephanya Penchevya
  10. Upa-Upa  -  Tamaru
  11. Ma Thama Zinek  - Raoul Journo
  12. Angihambe  - Zwabesho Sibisi
  13. Ise'-No-Umi  -  Imperial Houshold Orchestra
  14. Gungru Tarang  -  Master Manahar Barve
  15. Te Quiero Bilbania  - Triki Triki
  16. Byggnan  - Eric Sahlstrom
  17. A Europaische Kolomyka  -  Raderman-Beckerman Orchestra
  18. Nic Smuccie Sie Tatry  -  Goralska Orkiestra
  19. Hill and Gully Ride/Mandeville Road  -  Lord Composer
  20. Medina  -  Haile
  21. Alegrias  -  Nina De Los Peines
  22. Naidasay Toy Pusoc  -  Duetto Pamolinao
  23. Isa Lei  - Harry Owens  - Andi Thakambau

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eleja Choir   Primary Artist
Lord Composer   Primary Artist
Goralska Orkiestra   Primary Artist
Haile, Ighigou et.al.   Primary Artist
Duetto Pamolinao   Primary Artist
Hoang-Vuy   Primary Artist
Sephanya Penchevya   Primary Artist
Imperial Houshold Orchestra   Primary Artist
La Nina de Los Peines   Primary Artist
Fonseka & Party   Primary Artist
Raderman-Beckerman Orchestra   Primary Artist
Master Manahar Barve   Primary Artist
Andi Thakambau   Primary Artist
Bhoora Singh & Party   Primary Artist
Zwabesho Sibisi   Primary Artist,Vocals
Ighigou   Primary Artist
Les Tamaru   Primary Artist
Goralska Orkestra   Primary Artist
Ichigou   Primary Artist
Haile   Primary Artist
Tamaru   Primary Artist
Triki Triki   Primary Artist
Effisio Melis   Primary Artist,Pipe
Savelli Walevitch   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Septeto Matamoros   Primary Artist
Raoul Journo   Primary Artist,Vocals
Eric Sahlstroem   Primary Artist,Fiddle
A.B. David   Director
Pastora Pavon   Vocals
Miguel Matamoros   Guitar
F.A. Buckley   Percussion,Organ

Technical Credits

Pat Conte   Compilation Producer,Editing,Producer,Liner Notes
A.B. David   Leader
Zwabesho Sibisi   Performer
Septeto Matamoros   Performer
Triki Triki   Performer
Savelli Walevitch   Performer
Tamaru   Performer
Richard Nevins   Remastering
Effisio Melis   Performer
M. Emory   Illustrations
Joan Pelosi   Art Direction
Robert Vosgien   Digital Mastering
Eric Sahlstroem   Performer,Composer
Miguel Matamoros   Leader
Harry Owens   Composer
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews