Lalon Fakir
Zahra, the Highest Diamond Jewel
Lalon Fakir takes his name from a famous predecessor, the long-lived Bengal Sheik Lalon Shah (1792-1890). Here, Lalon Fakir plays two instruments simultaneously, while singing traditional Bengali folk songs. On his YouTube website he reveals that he is a sibling of Rajan Fakir and Sumon Fakir both Sufi, Folk, Qawwali, Classical & Pop singers, songwriters & composers. He is a very popular singer back home. Here you’ll find 50 of his songs interpreted by various male and female singers.
Ghédalia Tazartès
Diasporas
An extraordinary musician in the musique concrète genre, “Tazarès was was born into a Judeo-Spanish family in Paris’ 10th arrondissement. He quickly ascended into a musical career, with musician David Fenench defining his music as ‘unclassifiable’. He rarely performed in concerts and released few albums, but was still able to make a living from dance, theatre, and cinema.” (Wikipedia) Theatrical and poetic in a highly unexpected and often humorous way, the more I listen to him, the more I like him. (SGS)
Bisou Records
Various traditional healers
Shamanic Icaros from Peru
“Shamans believe drinking ayahuasca brew puts you in direct contact with the spiritual plane, opening you up to both beneficent and bad spirits. Ultimately, the purpose of icarosis guidance. Shamans use the song to invoke the good spirits of plants and animals, as well as to keep the bad spirits away.» (Psychedelic Times). Their healing effect results from their power to ground us and touch our hearts.
Spirit Way
Year of the Dragon 2024
Chinese New Year Traditional Music
Spirited, confident and just plain fun, this music is composed and played for each new year. This year the fiery dragon is celebrated. Dragons are strong and independent but also long for support and care. “Dragon is powerful, endlessly energetic and full of vitality, goal-oriented yet idealistic and romantic, and a visionary leader. They know exactly who they are and possess the keenest sense of self among the 12 zodiacs of Chinese astrology.»
Year of the Dragon, online
The Young Gods
Play Terry Riley In C (Documentary & Live)
(You can always skip the intro in French.) The Young Gods are a Swiss industrial rock band from Fribourg, formed in 1985. The original lineup of the band featured singer Franz Treichler , sampler Cesare Pizzi and drummer Frank Bagnoud. Says Treichler: “Our encounter with the « Sasha Waltz and Guests » dance company on Terry Riley In C has been mind blowing. Thank you to the Elbphilarmonie to have provoke it. Thank you all of you the incredible dancers and everyone involved in this crazy collective trip.”
Tangram Music