Music

An extraordinary dance journey through the music of many cultures around the world, with influences ranging from rock, funk and jazz to West African, Indonesian and Indian folk and classical traditions.

The latest CD from award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Benjy Wertheimer, Circle of Fire is an extraordinary dance journey through the music of many cultures around the world. The album's influences range from rock, funk and jazz to West African, Indonesian and Indian folk and classical traditions. Many moods are woven throughout the CD, inviting dancers fully into their bodies and inspiring them to take themselves through the full spectrum of expressive movement.

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The newest from master percussionist Brent Lewis - powerful, mystical and exciting. Tracks:
Dinner at the Sugarbush
1739
Popcorn & Pink Champagne
Hot Oil, No Sweat
The Gates of Gomorrah
Twinkle Berry: 'The Belly Dancing Chicken'
Temple of Love
Needy, Needy, Needy
Sweetheart
Sex, Drums & Rock 'n Roll
Reflections
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Follow up to best selling Drum Sex, Journey of Souls is Brent Lewis’s newest CD. Master melodic drummer, Brent Lewis has created a new dimension in music. He uses his one and only melodic drums as the lead instrument surrounded by beautiful counter point melodies and harmonies.

Powerful drum cuts such as 'A Cry in the Night' thrill the listener with amazing drumbeats and sounds never before heard. 'Soul of My Brother' is a sonic wonder of melody and rhythm. No music lover should miss this! Learn More

The essential ingredients of ancient and contemporary shamanic trance states are fully activated in this highly potent new release. Byron carved out a collection of incredible trance grooves for nearly a year, eventually bringing in the prana-infused didgeridoo of Dashmesh Khalsa on every track. Steve joined on in early January 2010 and poured his heart and soul-drenched soundworlds into the six pieces, covering a full range of ecstatic dreamtime flow: rhythm, breath and expansion Learn More

In Breathing Rhythms, master percussionist Glen Velez offers a multilayered, interactive journey to attune listeners to the natural rhythms and energy flows of the body.

Engaging the principles of rhythm and tone used by meditative chant and drumming traditions across the globe, these five somatic soundscapes were created to boost energy levels, encourage expansive states of well-being, and activate the 'matrix of sound' that resonates within every cell of our bodies. With cello by Eugene Friesen and gypsy pan flute by Damian Dragichi. Learn More

Heal and balance your bodyÆs energy centers with Rhythms of the Chakras Volume 2, by world-class percussionist and sound healer Glen Velez.

Here is a fresh new blend of rhythms, movements, and vocalizations fine-tuned to lead you into the dynamic energy of your chakras. Seven years in the making, this sequel to the bestselling Rhythms of the Chakras draws on drumming techniques from South India, Asia, Egypt and elsewhere to add new depths and complexity to VelezÆ extraordinary music for mental and somatic toning.

Instruments include North African tar drum, Arabic tar, Egyptian tambourine, Azerbajani frame drum, surdo, caxixi and waterphone. Learn More

Sabla Tolo III - Advanced Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion - Hossam Ramzy's new rhythmic compositions of Egyptian tabla solos with full percussion arrangements for Oriental dance, spanning a wide array of Egyptian and Middle Eastern rhythms.

Explanations to each of the pieces in four languages, with rhythms, numbers of bars, notation etc. perfect for creating beautiful dance choreographies. Learn More

Drums On Fire is a journey through the dynamic and exciting interplay of rhythm as jointly created by Indian master drummer Sivamani and world musician James Asher, whose best-selling Feet In The Soil and Tigers Of The Raj are already acknowledged world fusion classics.

Vocals, flute, violin, guitar and sax join Sivamani's rhythmic heat, while James' keyboards and production mastery set the fires firmly ablaze. The global interplay of Indian and European musical styles is further enhanced by chunky but crystal clear sound. Get those toes tapping with the energy of Drums On Fire!

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A powerful recording of sacred chants with drumming. Features Jonathan Goldman and Chant Masters from different traditions: Native American, Hindu, Mayan, Tibetan and Hebrew. Includes Om Mani Padme Hum, Hey Yungua and Om Namah Shivaya. Great for movement, dance and ceremony.  Learn More