World Music help..

[MoFo]

I'm looking for some recommendations for some interesting world music to listen to. Particularly African and Indian.

Does anyone know how I would go about searching for African choirs? Like the one that was on Sesame Street all the time with Paul Simon?
Not an easy thing to look for.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Rocky]

I really like the chanting music from the film "The Thin Red Line."

 

[bambam]

check out frederic gallianos work /w the african divas (fcomm)
ry cooder, obviously (work /w ali farka toure, among others)
cant think of anything else off the top of my head.

 

[Booty Bits]

sunny, you're thinking of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
just search for them on whatever music program you're using. they have been putting out albums for years.

 

[MoFo]

That's it!
Thank you!
Yay Liz!

 

[Booty Bits]

in the same style, you would probably like a song called Senzenina. its a traditional (south?) african song that was on the Power of One soundtrack. also available online.

 

[MoFo]

Right now, I rediscovered Youssou N'Dor.

Any good gospel songs, Liz?

 

[rentboy]

Afro Celt sound System are worth checking...

i love their second album

nice blend of celtic and african instruments with guitars and electronic pads.

 

[Booty Bits]

this might be a bit of a stretch, but if you're diggin N'dour, you could try some Ofra Haza too. shes Israeli, but shes Sephardic.

but no, i haven't hit the gospel jackpot yet. all my world music knowledge comes from my dad. hes a huge fan.
my current faves are Cesaria Evora (from Cape Verde) and Ozomatli (cuban influenced L.A. 12 piece).

 

[kat]

Originally posted by Booty Bits
sunny, you're thinking of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

did they do the lifesavers commercial too?

mm peppermint