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EarthCDs is an independently-owned record label with direct distribution of all releases through our web store. Our catalogue of field recordings capture the beautifully diverse styles of traditional music from around the globe on CD and DVD. We invite you to browse through our material from West Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, India, and the Middle East. We specialize in detailed ethnographic musical portraits and many of our releases are recordings of live events such as religious rituals, funerals, folkloric performances, and cultural festivals. Our online store also stocks many hard-to-find items from other labels which you can see on the central insert pages of this catalog. If you wish to order, you may use the enclosed order form or visit our website at www.earthcds.com Fall/Winter 2007 Catalogue PO Box 56 • Makanda, Illinois 62958 • 618-351-6588 and DVDs!!! Our 2007 sampler CD is now available. It includes full length audio tracks from many of our CDs and a special video preview of our DVDs. MISTERIOS A Film By Giovanni Savino A journey into the complex and mysterious world of Vodou filmed in New York, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Live footage of real rituals and ceremonies as well as many interviews show an inside and intimate view of a usually private and secretive tradition. Incredible video and sound quality coupled with great editing. Separate order number required for version licensed for public showing, including libraries or classrooms. 1 DVD: item # DVD-DR-MIS $32 1 DVD: item # DVD-DR-MIS-PS $250 (public) THE CULTURE OF PALO Palo Music and Oral Traditions from the Dominican Republic A humble archival collection of all the marvelous musical- religious expressions encountered in the course of filming MISTERIOS that for editorial, timing and formatting reasons were not possible to include. This DVD helps preserve at least a small part of this rapidly disappearing and mutating oral tradition. Separate order number required for version licensed for public showing, including libraries or classrooms. 1 DVD: item # DVD-DR-COP $32 1 DVD: item # DVD-DR-COP-PS $250 (public) CAJÓN ESPÍRITUAL: The Music Box of Cuba Omí Iná & Obbara Performance video of two Afrocuban folkloric groups performing in Havana. Omí Iná revives the legacy of Pancho Quinto, playing Makuta, Yuka, Arará, and Congo on a set of 3 cajones. Obbara mixes the cajón into a larger ensemble with congas, bells, and hierro. Made with multiple mic’s for a better-than-live balance and edited from 3 camera angles. 1 DVD: item # DVD-CU-CAJ $25 OBINÍ BATÁ CUBA: Conjunto Feminino de percusión, canto y danza Performance video of the first group of females to play the batá drums professionally in Cuba. Katherine Hagedorn calls their performance at the Yoruba Cultural Institute in Havana “breathless, riveting.” She adds: “Their choreography is smooth and professional, and the blending of percussion and voice is seamless; the group has clearly rehearsed exhaustively.” Includes the Orishas Suite and several rumbas. 1 DVD: item # DVD-CU-FEM $25 FET GEDE IN LITTLE HAITI A Festival of Vodou Drumming In November 2005, the Vodou festival for the sacred dead was celebrated in the Miami’s Little Haiti. Three nights of drumming and dancing are captured here on this 2-disc DVD set. The feature title is the final ceremony led by Yatande Boko, “The Night of Bawon Samdi.” It has a run-time of almost 90 minutes, English subtitles for the Creole lyrics, and a secondary audio track with explanatory commentary by Jan Sebon! Also includes short video of Rara drumming. Recorded at 192kHz resolution for superior sound, and edited from 2 camera angles. Filmed on location in the USA. 2 DVD set: item # DVD-HA-FGL $45 DVDs

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EarthCDs is an independently-owned record label with direct distribution of all releases through our web store. Our catalogue of field recordings capture the beautifully diverse styles of traditional music from around the globe on CD and DVD. We invite you to browse through our material from West Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, India, and the Middle East. We specialize in detailed ethnographic musical portraits and many of our releases are recordings of live events such as religious rituals, funerals, folkloric performances, and cultural festivals.Our online store also stocks many hard-to-find items from other labels which you can see on the central insert pages of this catalog.If you wish to order, you may use the enclosed order form or visit our website at www.earthcds.com

Want to hear audio samples of a CD in this catalogue? Or video clips

of a DVD? Just visit our website!www.earthcds.com

Fall/Winter 2007 CataloguePO Box 56 • Makanda, Illinois 62958 • 618-351-6588

and DVDs!!!

Our 2007 sampler CD is now available. It includes full length audio tracks from many of our CDs and a special video preview of our DVDs.

TAMBOR FOR OBATALÁMusic of Santería - A Live Afro-Cuban CeremonyField recording of a religious feast (Toque de Santo) in 2002 for Obatalá, the creator of humans and King of the Orishas. The tambor in Havana includes Oru Seco and Oru Cantado, as well as traditional Lukumí songs.Available in complete (3 CDs) and abridged (1 CD) versions.3 CD set: item # CU-OBA-3 $251 CD: item # CU-OBA $15

ECHUN OKIRY – Güiro for ElegguáMusic of Santería, Live Ceremonial Afro-Cuban MusicCeremony to honor and evoke Elegguá, the gatekeeper and trickster among the Orishas, Güiro is the name of the shaker instruments as well as the musical style.Available in complete (2 CDs) and abridged (1 CD) versions.Recorded on location in Cuba.2 CD set: item # CU-ELE-2 $201 CD: item # CU-ELE $15

RELIGIOUS MUSIC OF PALO MONTEA Cajón Ceremony - Live Afro-Cuban MusicThis Palo Monte ceremony in Havana exclusively uses cajones, wooden sound boxes, for pecussion instruments. Great example of Afrocuban drumming with roots in the Congo. For another example of cajones, see the Cajón Espíritual video in our DVD section.1 CD: item # CU-PAL

GÜIRO FOR OCHÚN AND YEMAYÁField recording of an authentic Santería ritual for 2 orishas; Ochún, the goddess of love and Yemayá, the goddess of the oceans and mother of all the orishas.Available in complete (2 CDs) and abridged (1 CD) versions.Recorded on location in Cuba.2 CD set: item # CU-GOY-2 $201 CD: item # CU-GOY $15

ANDRéS CHACóN Y EL GRUPO IRé IRéMusic Afro-CubanaThe late great Andrés Chacón plays Lukumí, Abakua and Arará styles with his group Iré Iré in his home circa 2001.28-page, full-color booklet with notes, interviews with Andrés Chacón and photos is included! (English/Spanish)Recorded on location in Cuba.3 CD set: item # CU-AND $28

LUIS CASALHomage to PanamaA beautiful portrait of several of the Afro-Panamanian rhythms found on the Peninsula of Azuero in Panama. Produced to help rescue the Panamanian folk violin.Beautiful full-color booklet with extensive liner notes (English/Spanish).Studio recording made in Panama.1 CD: item # PA-LCH $17

LIVE YOUR LIFE - Featuring SABUGozando del sabor CaribeñoClassic recording, newly remastered, of the Legendary SABU from Bluefields, Nicaragua.CD-extra with videos!Studio recording made in Nicaragua.1 CD: item # NI-LYL $13

MISTERIOSA Film By Giovanni SavinoA journey into the complex and mysterious world of Vodou filmed in New York, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Live footage of real rituals and ceremonies as well as many interviews show an inside and intimate view of a usually private and secretive tradition. Incredible video and sound quality coupled with great editing.Separate order number required for version licensed for public showing, including libraries or classrooms.1 DVD: item # DVD-DR-MIS $321 DVD: item # DVD-DR-MIS-PS $250 (public)

THE CULTURE OF PALOPalo Music and Oral Traditions from the Dominican RepublicA humble archival collection of all the marvelous musical-religious expressions encountered in the course of filming MISTERIOS that for editorial, timing and formatting reasons were not possible to include. This DVD helps preserve at least a small part of this rapidly disappearing and mutating oral tradition.Separate order number required for version licensed for public showing, including libraries or classrooms.1 DVD: item # DVD-DR-COP $321 DVD: item # DVD-DR-COP-PS $250 (public)

CAjóN ESPíRITUAL: The Music Box of CubaOmí Iná & ObbaraPerformance video of two Afrocuban folkloric groups performing in Havana. Omí Iná revives the legacy of Pancho Quinto, playing Makuta, Yuka, Arará, and Congo on a set of 3 cajones. Obbara mixes the cajón into a larger ensemble with congas, bells, and hierro. Made with multiple mic’s for a better-than-live balance and edited from 3 camera angles.1 DVD: item # DVD-CU-CAJ $25

OBINí BATÁ CUBA: Conjunto Femininode percusión, canto y danzaPerformance video of the first group of females to play the batá drums professionally in Cuba. Katherine Hagedorn calls their performance at the Yoruba Cultural Institute in Havana “breathless, riveting.” She adds: “Their choreography is smooth and professional, and the blending of percussion and voice is seamless; the group has clearly rehearsed exhaustively.” Includes the Orishas Suite and several rumbas.1 DVD: item # DVD-CU-FEM $25

FET GEDE IN LITTLE HAITIA Festival of Vodou DrummingIn November 2005, the Vodou festival for the sacred dead was celebrated in the Miami’s Little Haiti. Three nights of drumming and dancing are captured here on this 2-disc DVD set. The feature title is the final ceremony led by Yatande Boko, “The Night of Bawon Samdi.” It has a run-time of almost 90 minutes, English subtitles for the Creole lyrics, and a secondary audio track with explanatory commentary byJan Sebon! Also includes short video of Rara drumming.Recorded at 192kHz resolution for superior sound, and edited from 2 camera angles. Filmed on location in the USA.2 DVD set: item # DVD-HA-FGL $45

FIESTA EN BANICA - Virgen del CarmenPopular Religious Music from the Frontier between the Dominican Republic and HaitiExcerpts from the yearly celebration in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, in Banica, a tiny border village in the Dominican Republic.1 CD: item # DR-FEB $18

FIESTA DE PALO - Santa Marta DominadoraAn excellent example of Palo practiced outside of Cuba. This ceremony honors Santa Marta la Dominadora in the deep south of the Dominican Republic, with traditional and religious themes mixing the sacred and profane.1 CD: item # DR-FDP $18

PALO DE MUERTO - Bolo, Guivo y su GrupoIncredible recording from a historic location of an almost forgotten musical tradition. The music, ‘Palo de Muerto’ (Palo of the Dead) is used at wakes and funerals.Recorded on location in the Dominican Republic. 1 CD: item # DR-PDM $18

FET GEDE IN LITTLE HAITIA Festival of Vodou DrummingThis companion to the double DVD package with the same name has a selection of excerpts from each night that are NOT on the DVD. It is an excellent introduction to Gede music. Principal performers include “Ton Ton” Laguerre, “Ti Rouj” Senatus, and Yatande Boko.Recorded on location in the United States.1 CD: item # HA-FGL $15 DVDs

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Volume 1: Temne of Banda WharfFeatures a variety of male and female vocalists, with spectacular drumming. The group includes a couple of professional musicians, but mostly consists of fishermen who play music as a leisure activity, and women and children from the village. The style of the singing is call-and-response which encourages everyone to participate, and gives the music event a festive atmosphere.1 CD: item # SL-MO1 $17

Volume 2: Temne of SucTarrFeatures a style of Temne music called kagbe, which is associated with herbalists. The principal instruments are sangba drums and kongoma. The musicians include male and female vocalists, and professional drummers. The lyrical themes are mostly serious or sorrowful, reflections on the life experiences and living conditions of the musicians, which demonstrate an acute awareness of the poverty in Sierra Leone, but also a strong belief in the importance of family and faith in God.1 CD: item # SL-MO2 $17

Volume 3: Sorie KondiSorie Kondi is a blind musical genius and a cultural treasure, able to sing in four different languages. He is also an innova-tor; he taught himself how to play a little-known traditional instrument (the kondi) at the age of 15, later electrified it, and developed a unique style of playing it. Reminiscent of Ameri-can blues guitarists who went electric in the 1950s. The CD also contains two bonus tracks from a studio session in which the kondi was recorded “unplugged.”1 CD: item # SL-MO3 $17

Volume 4: danceS of The SecreT SocieTieS A compilation of two events featuring music of the secret female society called Bundu. Every year, many parents send their girls to the “society bush” to learn about the traditions and customs of their culture. Bundu is the most influential and prolific of the societies. This CD has both ceremonial songs and festive songs, but all the music is made for dancing. The instruments include a large double-sided bass drum, small high-pitched drums called sangba, and a gourd-rattle.1 CD: item # SL-MO4 $17

on The ShoulderS of The mounTainFrank M. Chipasula recites poems taking us on a tour of many sites of politcal assassinations, massacres and murders in Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Angola.Recorded on location in the United States.1 CD: item # MW-OSM $16

Volume 5: SuSu of lungiThis group of stellar Susu singers, balangi players and percus-sionists play music with roots in Guinea. Some of the songs are about love, and other praise heroic or accomplished in-dividuals. Two of the songs are instrumental-only with spec-tacular solos on the balangi, a xylophone with gourds mounted underneath the keys.1 CD: item # SL-MO5 $17

Volume 6: mende of moyamBaFeatures the Salina Cultural Dance Troupe, a group formed at a refugee camp during the civil war. They sing in Mende, the most widely spoken tribal language in Sierra Leone. The instruments that provide the exciting rhythmic variation are the keleng and the shegbere. The sangba and gbeteh drums provide the irresistible grooves on which the music relies, while Kadiatu Williams, the lead female vocalist, sings both the inspirational and sorrowful.1 CD: item # SL-MO6 $17

Volume 7: folK SongS of SherBro iSlandAbdul Sheriff and Ansumama Fai, a young duo from Bonthe Town, perform a style of music called gbokindeh. These folk singers make their living through a residence on the M.B. Ha-lala, a wooden passenger boat. Sheriff sings in Mende, Krio, and Sherbro, while simultaneously strumming his hand-carved konigai and beating a large resonant box with the heel of his foot. Fai adds rhythmic fervor with the two-sided kowi drum and a tin pan.1 CD: item # SL-MO7 $17

Beigu neeyo – remembering the chiefsOral history ceremony which occurs twice a week at sunrise among the Dagomba people in northern Ghana. Recorded in the outskirts of Wa in 2001. Enhanced CD with 15 min. video, showing clips from the ceremony. Viewable on PC or Mac.1 CD: item # GH-BEI $15

durBar ProceSSion in caPe coaSTField recording of a parade and celebration of the Chiefs and Queen Mothers in the streets of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2001.Enhanced CD contains 9 min. video of the procession, viewable on PC or Mac. 1 CD: item # GH-DUR $15

BoBo muSic of maliThe Bobo believe that mortal man must maintain a balance and harmony with nature. When that balance is upset, it can be restored through ceremonies. Two groups are heard here playing their traditional music, featuring gourd drums and balaphones that sound amazing!1 CD: item # ML-BOB $17

mali drumS: young gunSfeaturing Siaka doumbia and crew‘New school’, Bambara-based djembe music played by the younger generation. Arrangements by young master drummer Siaka Doumbia. Includes Suku, Madan, Soli, Kaarta Sunu, Marakadon, and others!1 CD: item # ML-YOG $17

mali drumS: old maSTerSfeaturing aruna Sidibe and Brulye doumbiaTraditional, “old school” Bambara-based djembe arrange-ments put together by master drummer Aruna Sidibe. Includes Jagwe Wara, Sogonikun, Dununba, Bawana Foli, and others!1 CD: item # ML-OLD $17

muSic of mali: didadeefeaturing Sumba Togola and friendsDidadi music, from the Bougouni circle in Mali’s Sikasso region, is played for end-of-the-year holidays or to celebrate the arrival of an important person. Drummers play the two-headed drum with a stick on one end and a bare hand on the other. Didadee is an easy rhythm to dance to, and it’s used by young people to compete!1 CD: item # ML-DID $17

PigeonS du SaBlegnawa chants from moroccoGnawa is a ritual music that was brought to Morocco from the slaves of Sub-Saharan Africa. The powerful chants can induce a transcendental state of consciousness. The on-location recording technique used to give this CD a “right-there-in-front-of-you” sound will take your mind on a sublime voyage to Northern Africa. The effect is amazingly strong when using high-quality headphones.1 CD: item # MO-PIG $15

The Tulum of hemSinBagpipes from the Kaçkar mountains of TurkeyThis CD presents the unique sounds of two solo players from the village of Hemsin in Turkey. Murat Avan and Yasar Çorbacioglu, representing two generations, play different styles of Tulum.1 CD: item # TK-TUL $15

The BagPiPe of TurKeyAn intimate recording of Bülent playing in his own home followed by five live tracks where we can hear the dancers singing, stomping & shouting.Recorded on location in Turkey1 CD: item # TK-BAG $15

derViSh Sufi chanTS & SongSSufi musicians sing beautiful gazels (vocal improvisations) about their Master’s life and death as well as prayers for inner peace, happiness and love. Recorded live during a Zikir ritual in Konya, Turkey.Available in complete (2 CDs) and abridged (1 CD) versions.2 CD set: item # TK-DER-2 $201 CD: item # TK-DER $15

muSic of iranA collection of traditional Iranian music on setar and santur, two styles of Kurdish music, various styles from the Turkman of northeastern Iran, and a solo piece for ney.Beautiful and enchanting CD tracks were compiled by Dan Rein during many visits to the country.1 CD: item # IR-MOI $17

nagaSVaram Wedding music of indiaField recording made during an actual wedding in Madurai, India. Nagasvaram is the music and instrument played during the wedding ceremonies of South Indian Hindus.1 CD: item # IN-NAG $17

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West Africa Music of Sierra Leone Anthologyfirst 7 volumes now available!

This unique anthology being produced by Luke Wassermann hopes to put Sierra Leone on the map of world music and highlights the diversity of styles amongst the nation’s many ethno-linguistic groups. Sierra Leone spent the end of the 20th century in a brutal civil war, but this series tells the inspirational stories of the resilient musicians that have so much to offer their beautiful country in this new millennium.Each volume includes a 12-page booklet with background information, musical analysis, song translations, color photographs, and in some cases, interview transcripts. All recordings made on location in Sierra Leone.

West Africa (cont’d)

Music of Mali Seriesproduced by Michael Pluznick

Morocco

Middle East

India

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Volume 1: Temne of Banda WharfFeatures a variety of male and female vocalists, with spectacular drumming. The group includes a couple of professional musicians, but mostly consists of fishermen who play music as a leisure activity, and women and children from the village. The style of the singing is call-and-response which encourages everyone to participate, and gives the music event a festive atmosphere.1 CD: item # SL-MO1 $17

Volume 2: Temne of SucTarrFeatures a style of Temne music called kagbe, which is associated with herbalists. The principal instruments are sangba drums and kongoma. The musicians include male and female vocalists, and professional drummers. The lyrical themes are mostly serious or sorrowful, reflections on the life experiences and living conditions of the musicians, which demonstrate an acute awareness of the poverty in Sierra Leone, but also a strong belief in the importance of family and faith in God.1 CD: item # SL-MO2 $17

Volume 3: Sorie KondiSorie Kondi is a blind musical genius and a cultural treasure, able to sing in four different languages. He is also an innova-tor; he taught himself how to play a little-known traditional instrument (the kondi) at the age of 15, later electrified it, and developed a unique style of playing it. Reminiscent of Ameri-can blues guitarists who went electric in the 1950s. The CD also contains two bonus tracks from a studio session in which the kondi was recorded “unplugged.”1 CD: item # SL-MO3 $17

Volume 4: danceS of The SecreT SocieTieS A compilation of two events featuring music of the secret female society called Bundu. Every year, many parents send their girls to the “society bush” to learn about the traditions and customs of their culture. Bundu is the most influential and prolific of the societies. This CD has both ceremonial songs and festive songs, but all the music is made for dancing. The instruments include a large double-sided bass drum, small high-pitched drums called sangba, and a gourd-rattle.1 CD: item # SL-MO4 $17

on The ShoulderS of The mounTainFrank M. Chipasula recites poems taking us on a tour of many sites of politcal assassinations, massacres and murders in Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Angola.Recorded on location in the United States.1 CD: item # MW-OSM $16

Volume 5: SuS

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K SongS of SherBro iS

eigu neeyo – remembering the chiefsOral history ceremony which occurs twice a week at sunrise among the Dagomba people in northern Ghana. Recorded in the outskirts of Wa in 2001. Enhanced CD with 15 min. video, showing clips from the ceremony. Viewable on PC or Mac.1 CD: item # GH-BEI $15

durBar ProceSSion in caPe coaSTField recording of a parade and celebration of the Chiefs and Queen Mothers in the streets of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2001.Enhanced CD contains 9 min. video of the procession, viewable on PC or Mac. 1 CD: item # GH-DUR $15

BoBo muSic of maliThe Bobo believe that mortal man must maintain a balance and harmony with nature. When that balance is upset, it can be restored through ceremonies. Two groups are heard here playing their traditional music, featuring gourd drums and balaphones that sound amazing!1 CD: item # ML-BOB $17

mali drumS: young gunSfeaturing Siaka doumbia and crew‘New school’, Bambara-based djembe music played by the younger generation. Arrangements by young master drummer Siaka Doumbia. Includes Suku, Madan, Soli, Kaarta Sunu, Marakadon, and others!1 CD: item # ML-YOG $17

mali drumS: old maSTerSfeaturing aruna Sidibe and Brulye doumbiaTraditional, “old school” Bambara-based djembe arrange-ments put together by master drummer Aruna Sidibe. Includes Jagwe Wara, Sogonikun, Dununba, Bawana Foli, and others!1 CD: item # ML-OLD $17

muSic of mali: didadeefeaturing Sumba Togola and friendsDidadi music, from the Bougouni circle in Mali’s Sikasso region, is played for end-of-the-year holidays or to celebrate the arrival of an important person. Drummers play the two-headed drum with a stick on one end and a bare hand on the other. Didadee is an easy rhythm to dance to, and it’s used by young people to compete!1 CD: item # ML-DID $17

PigeonS du SaBlegnawa chants from moroccoGnawa is a ritual music that was brought to Morocco from the slaves of Sub-Saharan Africa. The powerful chants can induce a transcendental state of consciousness. The on-location recording technique used to give this CD a “right-there-in-front-of-you” sound will take your mind on a sublime voyage to Northern Africa. The effect is amazingly strong when using high-quality headphones.1 CD: item # MO-PIG $15

The Tulum of hemSinBagpipes from the Kaçkar mountains of TurkeyThis CD presents the unique sounds of two solo players from the village of Hemsin in Turkey. Murat Avan and Yasar Çorbacioglu, representing two generations, play different styles of Tulum.1 CD: item # TK-TUL $15

The BagPiPe of TurKeyAn intimate recording of Bülent playing in his own home followed by five live tracks where we can hear the dancers singing, stomping & shouting.Recorded on location in Turkey1 CD: item # TK-BAG $15

derViSh Sufi chanTS & SongSSufi musicians sing beautiful gazels (vocal improvisations) about their Master’s life and death as well as prayers for inner peace, happiness and love. Recorded live during a Zikir ritual in Konya, Turkey.Available in complete (2 CDs) and abridged (1 CD) versions.2 CD set: item # TK-DER-2 $201 CD: item # TK-DER $15

muSic of iranA collection of traditional Iranian music on setar and santur, two styles of Kurdish music, various styles from the Turkman of northeastern Iran, and a solo piece for ney.Beautiful and enchanting CD tracks were compiled by Dan Rein during many visits to the country.1 CD: item # IR-MOI $17

nagaSVaram Wedding music of indiaField recording made during an actual wedding in Madurai, India. Nagasvaram is the music and instrument played during the wedding ceremonies of South Indian Hindus.1 CD: item # IN-NAG $17

Do you have a great field recording that you wish others could listen to? We are currently accepting submissions.

Contact us for more [email protected]

West Africa (cont’d)

Music of Mali Seriesproduced by Michael Pluznick

Morocco

Middle East

India

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EarthCDs is an independently-owned record label with direct distribution of all releases through our web store. Our catalogue of field recordings capture the beautifully diverse styles of traditional music from around the globe on CD and DVD. We invite you to browse through our material from West Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, India, and the Middle East. We specialize in detailed ethnographic musical portraits and many of our releases are recordings of live events such as religious rituals, funerals, folkloric performances, and cultural festivals.Our online store also stocks many hard-to-find items from other labels which you can see on the central insert pages of this catalog.If you wish to order, you may use the enclosed order form or visit our website at www.earthcds.com

Want to hear audio samples of a CD in this catalogue? Or video clips

of a DVD? Just visit our website!www.earthcds.com

Fall/Winter 2007 CataloguePO Box 56 • Makanda, Illinois 62958 • 618-351-6588

and DVDs!!!

Our 2007

TAMBOR FOR OBATALÁMusic of Santería - A Live Afro-Cuban CeremonyField recording of a religious feast (Toque de Santo) in 2002 for Obatalá, the creator of humans and King of the Orishas. The tambor in Havana includes Oru Seco and Oru Cantado, as well as traditional Lukumí songs.Available in complete (3 CDs) and abridged (1 CD) versions.3 CD set: item # CU-OBA-3 $251 CD: item # CU-OBA $15

ECHUN OKIRY – Güiro for ElegguáMusic of Santería, Live Ceremonial Afro-Cuban MusicCeremony to honor and evoke Elegguá, the gatekeeper and trickster among the Orishas, Güiro is the name of the shaker instruments as well as the musical style.Available in complete (2 CDs) and abridged (1 CD) versions.Recorded on location in Cuba.2 CD set: item # CU-ELE-2 $201 CD: item # CU-ELE $15

RELIGIOUS MUSIC OF PALO MONTEA Cajón Ceremony - Live Afro-Cuban MusicThis Palo Monte ceremony in Havana exclusively uses cajones, wooden sound boxes, for pecussion instruments. Great example of Afrocuban drumming with roots in the Congo. For another example of cajones, see the Cajón Espíritual video in our DVD section.1 CD: item # CU-PAL

GÜIRO FOR OCHÚN AND YEMAYÁField recording of an authentic Santería ritual for 2 orishas; Ochún, the goddess of love and Yemayá, the goddess of the oceans and mother of all the orishas.Available in complete (2 CDs) and abridged (1 CD) versions.Recorded on location in Cuba.2 CD set: item # CU-GOY-2 $201 CD: item # CU-GOY $15

ANDRéS CHACóN Y EL GRUPO IRé IRéMusic Afro-CubanaThe late great Andrés Chacón plays Lukumí, Abakua and Arará styles with his group Iré Iré in his home circa 2001.28-page, full-color booklet with notes, interviews with Andrés Chacón and photos is included! (English/Spanish)Recorded on location in Cuba.3 CD set: item # CU-AND $28

LUIS CASALHomage to PanamaA beautiful portrait of several of the Afro-Panamanian rhythms found on the Peninsula of Azuero in Panama. Produced to help rescue the Panamanian folk violin.Beautiful full-color booklet with extensive liner notes (English/Spanish).Studio recording made in Panama.1 CD: item # PA-LCH $17

LIVE YOUR LIFE - Featuring SABUGozando del sabor CaribeñoClassic recording, newly remastered, of the Legendary SABU from Bluefields, Nicaragua.CD-extra with videos!Studio recording made in Nicaragua.1 CD: item # NI-LYL $13

MISTERIOSA Film By Giovanni SavinoA journey into the complex and mysterious world of Vodou filmed in New York, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Live footage of real rituals and ceremonies as well as many interviews show an inside and intimate view of a usually private and secretive tradition. Incredible video and sound quality coupled with great editing.Separate order number required for version licensed for public showing, including libraries or classrooms.1 DVD: item # DVD-DR-MIS $321 DVD: item # DVD-DR-MIS-PS $250 (public)

THE CULTURE OF PALOPalo Music and Oral Traditions from the Dominican RepublicA humble archival collection of all the marvelous musical-religious expressions encountered in the course of filming MISTERIOS that for editorial, timing and formatting reasons were not possible to include. This DVD helps preserve at least a small part of this rapidly disappearing and mutating oral tradition.Separate order number required for version licensed for public showing, including libraries or classrooms.1 DVD: item # DVD-DR-COP $321 DVD: item # DVD-DR-COP-PS $250 (public)

CAjóN ESPíRITUAL: The Music Box of CubaOmí Iná & ObbaraPerformance video of two Afrocuban folkloric groups performing in Havana. Omí Iná revives the legacy of Pancho Quinto, playing Makuta, Yuka, Arará, and Congo on a set of 3 cajones. Obbara mixes the cajón into a larger ensemble with congas, bells, and hierro. Made with multiple mic’s for a better-than-live balance and edited from 3 camera angles.1 DVD: item # DVD-CU-CAJ $25

OBINí BATÁ CUBA: Conjunto Femininode percusión, canto y danzaPerformance video of the first group of females to play the batá drums professionally in Cuba. Katherine Hagedorn calls their performance at the Yoruba Cultural Institute in Havana “breathless, riveting.” She adds: “Their choreography is smooth and professional, and the blending of percussion and voice is seamless; the group has clearly rehearsed exhaustively.” Includes the Orishas Suite and several rumbas.1 DVD: item # DVD-CU-FEM $25

FET GEDE IN LITTLE HAITIA Festival of Vodou DrummingIn November 2005, the Vodou festival for the sacred dead was celebrated in the Miami’s Little Haiti. Three nights of drumming and dancing are captured here on this 2-disc DVD set. The feature title is the final ceremony led by Yatande Boko, “The Night of Bawon Samdi.” It has a run-time of almost 90 minutes, English subtitles for the Creole lyrics, and a secondary audio track with explanatory commentary byJan Sebon! Also includes short video of Rara drumming.Recorded at 192kHz resolution for superior sound, and edited from 2 camera angles. Filmed on location in the USA.2 DVD set: item # DVD-HA-FGL $45

FIESTA EN BANICA - Virgen del CarmenPopular Religious Music from the Frontier between the Dominican Republic and HaitiExcerpts from the yearly celebration in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, in Banica, a tiny border village in the Dominican Republic.1 CD: item # DR-FEB $18

FIESTA DE PALO - Santa Marta DominadoraAn excellent example of Palo practiced outside of Cuba. This ceremony honors Santa Marta la Dominadora in the deep south of the Dominican Republic, with traditional and religious themes mixing the sacred and profane.1 CD: item # DR-FDP $18

PALO DE MUERTO - Bolo, Guivo y su GrupoIncredible recording from a historic location of an almost forgotten musical tradition. The music, ‘Palo de Muerto’ (Palo of the Dead) is used at wakes and funerals.Recorded on location in the Dominican Republic. 1 CD: item # DR-PDM $18

FET GEDE IN LITTLE HAITIA Festival of Vodou DrummingThis companion to the double DVD package with the same name has a selection of excerpts from each night that are NOT on the DVD. It is an excellent introduction to Gede music. Principal performers include “Ton Ton” Laguerre, “Ti Rouj” Senatus, and Yatande Boko.Recorded on location in the United States.1 CD: item # HA-FGL $15 DVDs

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Nation of Origin Title Label $ Price Item #Afghanistan Inside Afghanistan: Recordings by Deben Bhattacharya ARC 15 AF-IAF

Invaluable document of Afghan musical heritage from Kabul, 1955 and 1970. Fr/Eng/Esp/Ger notes.Balkan States Trio Balkan Strings PlayaSound 15 BA-TRI

Zoran, Nihola & Zeljho Starcevic play original guitar trios, a fusion of sounds from Yugoslavia.Bangladesh River Songs of Bangladesh ARC 15 BD-RSB

One of Bhattacharya’s last recordings, made in 2001. Features the long-necked fretless lute.Bénin Bénin: Rythmes Et Chants Pour Les Vodun VDE-Gallo 20 BE-RCV

Classic 1975 Ocora LP, now reissued. Intense, dancable grooves, good musical variety. Fr/Eng notes.Bulgaria Bulgaria - Music of the Shepherds’ Tradition VDE-Gallo 20 BG-MST

Charming pastoral flute and bagpipe music from the countryside of Bulgaria. Fr/Eng notes.Belize Garifuna Music: Field Recordings from Belize ARC 15 BZ-GAR

Fascinating variety of music from little-known culture, ca. 2002-2004. Fr/Eng/Esp/Ger notes.Carriacou Big Drum & Other Ritual & Social Music of Carriacou Folkways Custom-Made 18 VC-BDO

Mini-dissertation from 1971 on the French and West African-influenced music, newly digitized.Caribbean Voyage: Carriacou Calaloo Rounder 16 VC-CCA

1962 field recordings, part of Alan Lomax collection. Interesting notes and lyrical transcriptions incl.Tombstone Feast - Funerary Music of Carriacou Rounder 16 VC-TFE

1962 field recordings, part of Alan Lomax collection. Interesting notes and lyrical transcriptions incl.Central African Rep.

Musiques Et Chants Polyphoniques De La Sylve VDE-Gallo 20 CF-MCP

Recorded in 1992 in the Central African Rep. Beautiful Aka Pygmee singing. Fr/Eng notes.Echoes of the Forest: Music of the CAR Pygmees Ellipsis Arts 25 CG-EOF

64 pg. book with CD; combines old Colin Turnbull recordings, and newer Pygmee songs. Out of print.Cuba Afro-Cuba: A Musical Anthology Rounder 16 CU-ACA

One of the first Afrocuban CDs released. Collection of historical recordings produced by Morton Marks.Bata y Bembe de Matanzas, Vol. 1 Kabiosile 15 CU-BBM

The presentation of an Iyawo of Chango, Matanzas-style drumming rec. in Havana, ca. 2003.Carnaval in Cuba Folkways Custom-made 18 CU-CIC

Special digital transfer of Andrew Schloss’ 1980 recording of Cuba’s 400 year old annual celebration.Cult Music of Cuba Folkways Custom-made 18 CU-CMC

Special digital transfer of Harold Coulander’s 1951 LP of Afrocuban music no longer called “cult.”Cuba: Afrocuban Songs and Rhythms VDE-Gallo 20 CU-CRA

Yoruba, Bantú, and Arará songs by Grupo Afroamerica. Rec’d in Swiss studio, 1997. Fr/Eng/Esp notes.Grupo AfroCuba de Matanzas - Raíces Africanas Shanachie 16 CU-GAC

Studio rec. made in 1996 of the elite professional Afrocuban folkloric group. Eng/Esp notes.Grupo Cuero y Cajon Nolan Warden 15 CU-GCC

Recordings made in 2000 in Havana, Cuba. Incl. live tracks from ceremonies and session material.Iré Iré: Lukumí. afro-cuban devotional music Lila Records 15 CU-IRE

Sacred batá music rec. in Havana, Cuba ca. 2000. Featuring master batalero Andrés Chácon.Music of Cuba Folkways Custom-made 18 CU-MOC

Rumba, Palo, Santeria, Guaracha music rec’d by Verna Gillis in 1978-79. Special digital transfer.Olufina Baba Mi: African Yoruba Music of the New Land Gosan Records 13 CU-OBM

Classic guiro formed in the late 70s. This, their 2nd rec. was made in 1982, Miami, USA.Ojajara Ogüe: Guiro a los Orishas Miguel Rodriguez 15 CU-OJA

African-rooted Orisha songs. Studio rec’d in Puerto Rico. Dissonant singing will stretch your ears.Ritmos Cubafricanos Vol 1: Ballet Folklórico Cutumba de Santiago rec. 2005 in Cuba.

Academy of Cuban Folklore & Dance 18 CU-RC1

Single-disc 1st vol. focuses on Haitian-rooted music, incl. Vodú, Nagó, Gagá, Yamvalú, Congo Layé.Ritmos Cubafricanos Vol 2: Ballet Folklórico Cutumba de Santiago rec. 2005 in Cuba.

Academy of Cuban Folklore & Dance 18 CU-RC2

Single-disc 2nd vol. focuses on Cuban-rooted music, incl. Palo, Yuka, Makuta, Tajona, Rumba.Santisimo en Ritual Luz Productions 13 CU-SER

Emilio Barreto presents a live recording of Santeria ritual drum feast.Sacred Sounds of the Female Orishas Destiny Recordings 13 CU-SSF

Presents songs, chants, and drumming that evoke powers of the female orishas.

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cuba (cont’d) Sacred Sounds of Santeria: Rhythms of the Orishas Destiny Recordings 13 CU-SSSCollection of gems by Raul J. Canizares. A compilation of field and studio rec’s from 50s and 60s.

Afro-Cuban Music from the Roots: Tumba Francesa Soul Jazz Records 22 CU-TUMTraditional and modern experimental drumming rec. in Santiago, Cuba in 2005. Colorful package!

Dominica Caribbean Voyage: Dominica - Creole Crossroads Rounder 16 DM-CCR1962 field recordings, part of Alan Lomax collection. Work songs, with translations and commentary.

Dominican Rep. Afro-Dominican Music from San Cristobal Folkways Custom Made 18 DR-ADMSpecial digital transfer of out-of-print 1983 LP. Ritual drumming, palo and salve styles.

Music from the Dominican Republic Vol 1Music from the Dominican Republic Vol 2Music from the Dominican Republic Vol 3Music from the Dominican Republic Vol 4

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Verna Gillis’ research and rec’s, originally released on Ethnic Folkways in the late 70s, now reissued.Ethiopia Nyabole: Hamar - Southern Ethiopia Wergo 24 ET-NYA

Re-issue of 1976 LP. Wide variety of Hamar music. 14 tracks, informative 96 pg. book. Ger/Eng notes.Grenada Caribbean Voyage: Grenada Rounder 16 GD-CVG

1962 field recordings, part of Alan Lomax collection. Creole and Yoruba voices from Calypso-land.Ghana Ghana - Cape Coast: Changing Traditions VDE-Gallo 20 GH-CHT

Late 90s rec. of bamboo orchestra, horn ensemble, xylophone. Fanti and Twi songs. Fr/Eng notes.Master Drummers of Dagbon Vol. 1Master Drummers of Dagbon Vol. 2

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J.M. Chernoff recordings of Dagbamba talking drums of Northern Ghana, led by Ibrahim Abdulai.Master Fiddlers of Dagbon Rounder 16 GH-MFD

J.M. Chernoff rec. of the fiddlers and rattle players in Tamale, N. Ghana, led by Mahama Braimah.Guinea-Conakry Magbana - Michael Markus Magbana 15 GU-MAG

High-energy studio recording of NYC drum and dance company with guests from Guinea-Conakry.Gypsy/Rom Latcho Drom: A Tony Gatlif Film Caroline 16 GY-LAT

Soundtrack CD to the groundbreaking film. Simply the best collection of gypsy music available.Shutka Music Project Music That Matters 15 GY-SMP

Heartsongs from the Roma Gypsies of Macedonia. Proceeds benefit Roma refugees from Kosovo.Haiti Angels in the Mirror: Vodou Music of Haiti Ellipsis Arts 25 HA-AIM

Out-of-print, excellent reference work on Vodou. 64 pg. book incl. notes, pics, song translations.Music of Haiti Vol 1: Folk Music of HaitiMusic of Haiti Vol 2: Drums of HaitiMusic of Haiti Vol 3: Songs and Dances of Haiti

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Digital reissues of original LPs from 1950, 1951, 1952. Product of Harold Coulander’s research.Prepare featuring master drumming Frisner Augustin La Troupe Makandal 15 HA-PRE

A piece of Haiti in Brooklyn! 10-piece ensemble plays authentic drums and rhythms of Vodou.Rara: Vodou, Power, and Performance Ellizabeth McAllister 25 HA-RAR

236 pg. groundbreaking book on the vibrant annual Lenten street festival in Haiti, with audio CD.Ritual Possession of the Dead Interra 12 HA-RPD

Reissue of 1952 LP. Field recording of Vodou drumming/singing, live from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Spirits of Life: Haitian Vodou Soul Jazz Records 22 HA-SOL

Complete Vodou experience, recorded in studio in Port-au-Prince ca. 2004. Colorful package!Voodoo Drums: Drummers of Societe Absolument Guinin Soul Jazz Records 22 HA-VDS

Companion CD to Spirits of Life, this disc contains no singing, instead focusing on the drum rhythms.Vodun-Rada Rite for Erzulie Folkways Custom-Made 18 HA-VRR

Excellent disc of Vodou drumming from Haiti, released 1975. Special digital transfer of original LP.Indonesia Balinese Barong & Keris Dance Interra 12 ID-BBK

Large-scale Barong tells the lengthy story of a struggle between good and evil. Clean recording.Gamelan Music of Bali ARC 16 ID-GMB

Funeral music, shadow play, Barong dance-drama, recorded ca. 1973-74. Fr/Eng/Ger notes.Jegog: The Bamboo Gamelan of Bali CMP 14 ID-JEG

Superbly-rec. 1991 performance by Werdi Santana, a tungguh ensemble. Great dynamic range.Night Recordings from Bali Sublime Frequencies 16 ID-NRB

Live gamelan and ketchak from the villages of Peliatan and Ubud in 1989. Raw and mysterious.israel Kaya & Cosmogenesis Kaya & Moti Schwartz 15 IS-KYA

A mystical & magical experience. Collection of multicultural originals w/ the percussion Moti Schwartz. Jamaica Bongo, Backra and Coolie: Jamaican Roots Vol 1 Folkways Custom-Made 18 JM-BBC

Jamaican East Indian music rec. by K.M. Bilby. Special digital transfer of out-of-print 1975 LP.Folk Music of Jamaica Folkways Custom-Made 18 JM-FMJ

Special digital transfer of out-of-print 1956 LP. Secular and religious music rec. by Edward Seaga.

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Kurdistan Chavê minî: Songs from Turkish Kurdistan Cultural Cornerstones 15 KU-CHACollection of archival and original recordings. Colorful liner notes advocate for the Kurdish people.

Mali Anke Dje Anke Be 3iDESIGN 40 ML-AJAMonumental collection of djembe and dounou transcriptions from Mali. 133 pg. book and two CDs.

Mali - Bambara Music of Baninko VDE-Gallo 20 ML-BMBDiverse collection of 25 styles of music from 22 different villages, from early 90s. Fr/Eng notes.

Bush Taxi Mali Sublime Frequencies 16 ML-BTMStylistically unique ‘sound-collage’ of field recordings. Authentic ngoni music and Mande singing.

Morocco Moroccan Trance Music Vol 2: SUFI Sub Rosa 16 MO-MT2Gnoua Brotherhood of Marrakesh & Master Musicians of Joujouka. Rec. in Rif mtn’s, 1995.

Nigeria Drums of the Yoruba of Nigeria Folkways Custom-Made 18 NG-DYNDigital transfer of out-of-print 1953 LP produced by William Bascom. Igbin, dundun, bata.

Yoruba Bata Drums: Elewe Music and Dance Folkways Custom-Made 18 NG-YBDDigital transfer of original 1980 LP. Live festival drumming. High-pace dance grooves from Nigeria.

Nepal Nepal - Festival Music of the Newar VDE-Gallo 20 NP-FMNRecording from 1973 highlights the great diversity of instruments in Nepal. Fr/Eng notes.

Folksongs and Sacred Music from Nepal ARC 15 NP-FSCBhattacharya rec’s from mid-70s. Great variety of string and wind instruments, drums and vocals.

Oceania, Pacific Islands

Heiva i Tahiti: Festival of Life ARC 15 OC-HIT

Rec’s from the annual July celebration of the wonder of living. Made 1979-86 by David Fanshawe.Pacific Chants: Polynesian Himene ARC 15 OC-PCH

Large-chorus a capella gospel hymns from Tahiti, Cook and Society Islands rec. by David Fanshawe.Puerto Rico Folk Songs of Puerto Rico Folkways Custom-Made 18 PR-FSO

Digital transfer of out-of-print 1971 LP explores variety of styles incl. bomba, juba and pasodoble.Songs & Dances of Puerto Rico Folkways Custom-Made 18 PR-SAD

Digital transfer of out-of-print 1956 LP produced by William Marlens. Música típica and danzón.Senegal Jebebara - The Bamana Djembe Rootsy Records 15 SN-JEB

Abdouli Diakite and Mamadou Sidibe play ancient rhythms that trace back to the Bamana of Mali.Rhythms of the Djembe Vol 2 Rootsy Records 15 SN-RJ2

Collection of excerpts from drum classes given by Abdouli Diakite in San Francisco.Live Sogoni - Djembe Festival 2001 Rootsy Records 15 SN-SOG

Raw field recording of hunter’s festival in Tambacounda, Senegal. Makes you feel like you’re there.Tibet Streets of Lhasa Sublime Frequencies 16 TB-LHA

Collage of Tibetan street soundscapes, temple prayers, and folk songs, rec. by a Chinese vacationer.Sacred Temple Music of Tibet ARC 16 TB-STM

Enchanting music from religious rites. Trumpets, double-reeds, and bone-pipes. Fr/Eng/Ger notes.Tibet/Bhutan Tibetan & Bhutanese Instrumental & Folk Music Sub Rosa 16 TB-TBI

John Levy captures the majestic Dramnyen lute and plaintive singing of central Asia, ca. 1971.Tibetan Buddhist Rites from the Monasteries of Bhutan Sub Rosa 19 TB-TBR

double-CD reissue of 1971 rec’s by John Levy at the invitation of the king of Bhutan. 32 pg. booklet.Thailand Music from Thailand ARC 15 TH-MFT

Bhattacharya rec’s in 1973 of both royal court Piphat and village folk music. Eng/Ger/Esp notes.Thailand/Laos Music from Thailand & Laos ARC 15 TH-MTL

Riveting variety of music collected by David Fanshawe during 1994 filming of “Tropical Beat.”Trinidad Caribbean Voyage: Trinidad, Carnival Roots Rounder 16 TT-CVT

1962 field recordings, part of Alan Lomax collection. Interesting notes and lyrical transcriptions incl.Drums of Trinidad Folkways Custom Made 18 TT-DOT

Special digital transfer of out-of-print 1956 LP, ft. tribal drumming for fishing and harvesting.turkey Whirling & Howling Dervishes ARC 15 TK-WHD

Authentic field recordings by ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya ca. 1955-1974 with 20 pg. booklet.United States Afro-American Spirituals, Work Songs, and Ballads Rounder 16 US-APW

NoNoise™-restored reissue of 1942 Lib. of Congress 78 rpm disc. Complete lyrics and thorough notes.The Hammons Family Rounder 27 US-HAM2-CD reissue of the landmark 1973 Lib. of Congress collection of songs from single West Virginia family.

Uzbekistan Music of Uzbekistan ARC 15 UZ-MOUBhattacharya’s 1970 rec’s of folk & classical, orchestral & small ensemble music. Fr/Eng/Esp notes.

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Nation of Origin Title Label $ Price Item #Bénin Discovering Benin Chris Starace 30 DVD-BE-DIS

3+ hour, in-depth look at Benin’s culture, including Vodou, from former Peace Corps volunteer.Burkina Faso Drums & Djembes of Burkina Faso PlayaSound 20 DVD-BF-DDB

Great 26 min. educational video narrated in plain language explains the role of drumming in African culture, and includes 43 min’s of full-length versions of performances without narration. Highly recommended for introductory world music classes. Dual-sided DVD has PAL and NTSC versions.

Cuba Afrocuba de Matanzas: 50 Years On La Timbala Films 35 DVD-CU-AC5An 80 min. collection of nine performance videos filmed in different locations around Matanzas.

Incl. Congo, Lukumí, Arará, and Carabalí traditions. Incl. 24 pg. booklet with pics and notes!Afrocuba de Matanzas: Rumba Matancera La Timbala Films 28 DVD-CU-ACP

Documents a 70 min. performance in 2005 of trad. and contemp. styles recorded live at El Palenque in Havana, by one of Cuba’s most famous music and dance troupes. Incl. 24 pg. booklet!

Rumba - double DVD Academy of Cuban Folklore & Dance 38 DVD-CU-CFR

First in a series of instructional videos. José Alfredo Carrión teaches you to dance yambú and guaguancó.

Elegguá - single DVD Academy of Cuban Folklore & Dance 32 DVD-CU-ELE

Second in a series of instructional videos. José Alfredo Carrión teaches you 4 different Ellegguá dances.Tremendo Vacilon Boogalu 32 DVD-CU-TRE

A panorama of music and dance in Havana and Santiago consists of 18 intimate performance events.Descarga: Pi-Mozambi-Son Boogalu 32 DVD-CU-DES

Flutes, congas, timbales, bass, trumpet, trés, piano, bongos. Son and chá chá chá styles from Cuba.Dances of the Orisha Obakoso Dance Co. 32 DVD-CU-DOO

José Francisco Barroso teaches the common Orisha dances and 3 rumba styles. The 112 min. video covers the beginner basic steps as well as more advanced and interpretive techniques.

La Fuerza del Tambor Kabiosile 25 DVD-CU-FDTDocuments Batá, Bembe and Guiro in Matanzas, Cuba, the ritual music of Santería. Also incl. interviews.

How to Play Shekere Michael Pluznick 25 DVD-CU-HTSInstructional video. Master percussionist Pluznick teaches the basics of playing the gourd rattle, or shekere. U Laka Laka La Boogalu 32 DVD-CU-LAKAll the splendor of the 2003 Carnaval on Havana’s seafront roadway, incl. comparsas, floats, street dancers.El Lenguaje del Tambor (2 DVD set) Kabiosile 50 DVD-CU-LDT

Comprehensive package offers 5 hrs. of drumming demos, tutorials, and interviews about batá rhythms and techniques, as taught by Daniel Alfonso Herrera. English subtitles offer clear detailed

explanations and the music is broken down drum by drum. A learning tool for the serious batá student.El Lenguaje del Tambor (2 DVD set) PLUS Bata Rhythms from Matanzas:Transcriptions of the Oru Seco (Book) 75 SET-CU-LBT

Special offer combines the DVDs and companion book. Transcriptions by Bill Summers & Neraldo Duran.Rumbambeo Boogalu 32 DVD-CU-RBO

Cajón de Muertos, Wemilere, Fiesta de Los Orishas, and Rumba, rec. in Havana. 75 min.Rumbon Tropical Boogalu 32 DVD-CU-RUM

Modern rumba played on cajones, congas, and batá of all genres, incl. rap-rumba, by Rumberos de Cuba.Under the Radar Black Fire Films 20 DVD-CU-UTR

Award-winning documentary on Afrocuban music follows jazz saxophonist J. Plunky Branch on a musical tour of Cuba, whilst making a political statement against the US blockade and for cultural exchange.

Vamos al Tambor Kabiosile 25 DVD-CU-VAT90 min. video shows the initiation of three new iyawos to the orisha Changó, as well as the

consecration of a sacred set of batá drums, all recorded on location in Matanzas, Cuba.Guinea-Conakry Landouma Fare: From the Heartland B-rave STUDIO 30 DVD-GU-LAN

Renowned dancer Youssouf Koumbassa travels home to Guinea-Conakry and narrates his personal journey of discovery in seeking out the dances of the Landouma, his father’s tribe. English subtitles.

Gypsy/Rom Gypsy Music Into Africa Shanachie 19 DVD-GY-GMAMeet gypsy dancing girls, magicians, acrobats, musicians, fortune tellers & mystics conducting an exorcism.Gypsy Music Into Europe Shanachie 19 DVD-GY-GME

A penetrating underground tour of a fabled peoples’ existence, from India to Eastern Europe.Nigér Nigér: Magic and Ecstasy in the Sahel Sublime Frequencies 24 DVD-NE-NGR

Indescribably fascinating and moving 70 min. portrait of the surprisingly diverse musical landscape of the Sahel region in Nigér, where northern Arab influence meets sub-Saharan Africa.

Nigeria The Art of Traditional Egungun Music & Dance Obakoso Dance Co. 18 DVD-NG-EGURare footage of Nigerian bata drumming with mask dances of the Yoruba from Ibadan.

Thailand Phi Ta Khon: Ghosts of Isan Sublime Frequencies 24 DVD-AS-PTKRobert Millis’ film documents the psychedelic ghost festival of Isan province in Thailand, alternating

between live festival footage, explanatory subtitles, and extra-musical aspects like rice whiskey.

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