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Akwaba

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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.

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.

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!

This is a wonderful work of musical artistry. Fusion of trance, trip-hop, world--it's great. I've been listening for two weeks and I'me still lovin' it like the first listen. This music has reinforced that feeling of oneness, that all people are special and can all come together to make music with a spiritual effect. Give this one a try, you won't be disappointed.

Tya's music is indicative of the the sounds of Deep Forest's music... SUPERB, but not for the "homogenized" and uncultured ear.