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"Summer Solstice
2"
The
second in the "Summer Solstice" series is perhaps our favorite
of the series. This CD takes a "world music" angle, and creates
an exotic summer pool-party atmosphere with great performances
by such artists as Buckwheat Zydeco, Ladysmith Black Mambazo,
Flaco Jimenez, and Taj Mahal. Ugandan singer Samite opens the
CD with a piece he co-wrote with Brian Keane called "Siwa". Other
notable guests include noted Puerto Rican cuatro player Yomo Toro,
and guitarist Earl Klugh. Although a critical success, this CD
was not as big a commercial success as the first "Summer
Solstice" release. However, it was still on the Billboard
New Age charts for more than two months. One of our favorite releases
of 1998.
Track
List:
1.
Siwa - Samite
2. After The Harvest - Angels Of Venice
3.
Lei'Awapuhi - Ledward Kaapana/Bob Brozman
4. Tres Curumins - Lani Hall with Herb Alpert
5. Sutu Kun - Vieux Diop
6. Everything Hurts - Buckwheat Zydeco
7. Cruisin' Negril - W.G."Snuffy" Walden
8. Silgugu Isiphambano - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
9. Adventures In Paradise - Tuck & Patti
10. Alegre Vida - Yomo Toro
11. La Feria De Las Flores - Leonardo "Flaco" Jiminez
12. No Ma Mamo - Taj Mahal and The Hula Blues Band
13. Birds In Flight - George Winston
14. I'm Falling - Earl Klugh
15. Puesta Del Sol - Sean Harkness
16. A Child's Song - Will Ackerman/Samite
Release
Date: June 16, 1998
Label: Windham Hill/BMG
Reviews:
Amazon.com:
"With
a blend of New Age sensibility and performances from world-class
international artists, Windham Hill's second Solstice collection
is perfectly suited to the time of year for which it's named.
There's substantial variety on this disc, from the ethereal guitar
and flute of Angels of Venice's 'After the Harvest', to the choral
piece 'Silgugu Isiphambano' from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, to the
up-tempo, jazzy 'Tres Curmins' from Lani Hall, to the upbeat 'Alegre
Vida' from Yomo Toro. There's a fine contribution from Buckwheat
Zydeco that evokes a carnival atmosphere, and 'Lei 'Awapuhi' from
Ledward Kaapana, who infuses the piece with bluesy touches of
slide guitar and bent notes. This is music to open your windows
and air out your house to."
-- Genevieve Williams
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