Akwaba

TYA | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 8, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sequoia Records
• ASIN: B000255L0M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,843 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

New Age Retailer

"Infectious trip-hop beats propel exotic melodies creating both the perfect party album or deep listening experience."

Product Description

Enigma meets Deep Forest by way of Australia in TYA’s phenomenal second, much anticipated release. The timeless meets the contemporary as indigenous Aboriginal voices blend with modern grooves in an uplifting new world-trance sound that is deeply moving and uplifting. One of the most requested artists from the best selling Buddha-Lounge series, TYA (Aboriginal word for Mother Earth) is the creation of German composer Martin Scherl who has spent an extended period of time with the Australian Aboriginal people. TYA brilliantly blends the ancient with the modern, and the melodic with the hypnotic. Great for listeners into today’s latest world fusion sound! Feel the pulse and come home to Earth's ancient roots!

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vocal and instrumental sounds with Trip Hop grooves, June 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Akwaba (Audio CD)

With his 2001 album "Tribal Sutras", German composer and musician Martin Scherl, mastermind of the formation "TYA" (pronounced t:sch:ya, an Aboriginal word meaning "Mother Earth"), had a very successful debut, both in Europe and in the United States.

Martin plays keyboards and drums also utilising extensive programming and samples. During a long stay in Australia, where he spent much of his time making music with the native aborigines, Scherl was profoundly impressed with their ability to see themselves as part of a whole - his music clearly expresses this sense of oneness. Many years experience of Afro-American music styles and a careful study of various exotic music traditions have further broadened Martin Scherl's musical horizon.

The music on the new album "Akwaba" ( welcome in Ghanaian ) retains all the qualities of the debut recording, but adds new kinds of sounds and grooves, new exciting dimensions to the TYA sound.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than an album..., March 23, 2008

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Dawn West (Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Akwaba (Audio CD)

Hypnotic and lush, I actually ordered this for my brother also. Tya is a true gift to music. This album takes it's listeners to a new level of understanding...if that's possible. I am left feeling like I've visited the world in a day, with all it's wonders and all it's trials, and I treasure it more than ever. There isn't much more an album can do for you. Soles on Earth is another really great listen.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Totally intoxicating, January 12, 2008

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SpitFire2007 (Beautiful Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Akwaba (Audio CD)

Wow!! This is an amazing album. I mean it mixes so many wonderful rhythms and vocals, it is of another world. Truly inspiring music. I can't stop my body from engaging in the total tribal and raw feel of this album. "Mama" is by far my favorite, quick downtempo, yet mellow and pulsating, it draws you in instantly. Up there with the likes of World Groove Mix, Vol. 1. What a duo!