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Voices of Forgotten Worlds

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Excellent samples of various groups and locations all over the world. The range is from Tuvan throat singers, Inuit songs, the Australian Aborigne digeridoo, three Native American pieces among others, but there is something from every geographical area and musical style. If you are interested in a wide variety of groups or would like to hear samples of various groups, this CD set is usefula as it gives a taste and an introduction to different ethnic group music styles. The accompanying booklet is a very useful resource in learning more about the music, the culture and in some cases, the performers of these pieces.

The book is beautiful, with lots of color photography. The tracks are great, you can tell that there were some ethnomusicologists involved. Alltogether, a great buy.

The book that accompanies the CD is superbly produced with high quality color pictures, notes about the artists, descriptions of the culture, and remarks about the recording process for each track. As a one-purchase introduction to the music of indigenous peoples, it can't be beat. But be careful--after reading about and listening to this music, you may find yourself wanting to purchase lots more music you only get to sample here.

This cd paired with the book is really fasinating. The book allows you to listen to the unique musical sounds of native instruments and gain a better appreciation for other cultures.

If you're into REAL world music (as opposed to synthesized electronica), this is a great find. Voices of Forgotten Worlds offers a peek into other worldviews and cultures in danger of extinction - thanks to the all-powerful globalizing influences of television, [corporations]. Grab it while you can; you won't be dissappointed!