Orenda

Valerie Naranjo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Relaxation
• ASIN: B00004SWJP
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,726 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Traditional & Inovative at Once, August 5, 2001

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D.D. "Dandylander" (Somerset, KY. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Orenda (Audio CD)

This a a remarkable recording! Valerie Dee Naranjo combines the beauty & simplicity of traditional chants with contemporary arrangements of classical subtlety. It is refreshing to hear a musician who is a percussion virtuoso compose & play with restraint & a constant understanding of the color & tone of her instruments. This mastery reflects her deep understanding of traditional tribal music of America & Africa. In addition to the amazing percussion work, Ms. Naranjo sings & chants with a distinctive & powerful voice. The combination of percussion & solo voice rarely works as well as it does here! Just two other qualities among many fine ones to note...I suspect that Ms. Naranjo has learned a thing or two from the insect world (!) & some of the arrangements feature beautiful flute work by Jorge' Alfano. I couldn't recommend this disc too much!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome music!, December 12, 2007

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Ifetayo J. White "IfetayoSun" (Beaufort, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Orenda (Audio CD)

I listen to Orenda over and over again. Also use it with my massage clients who have all commented on its beauty. A must have if you love indigenous music!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Native American Music from a Fabulous Musician, September 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Orenda (Audio CD)

I love this CD, and am now a big fan of Valerie Dee Naranjo, a musician of many talents, ranging from her traditional Native American heritage to her spending much time in Africa learning traditional instruments there. This CD is a collection of Native American "comfort" and "social" songs designed to lift your spirits and help you feel balanced and aligned again. Highly recommended!