India - Made In India - Various Artists

Advantages: AMAZING CD AND BOOK
Disadvantages: none

...this is such a briliant cd and book guide. i would highly reccomend this to all indian musicians and people interested in studying indian classical music , specifically north indian aka hindustani music. it has a deep explanation of the basics of indian music so that you can truly appreciate the ragas (melodic structures) and talas (rhythmic cyles) and more features unique to indian music. the cds are also great as they are thoroughly explained in the book and you can even play the music on your western or indian instrument as the music is written in the book in western notation. the cds are not only great to listen to to learn the music side but are also great performances by some of the most distinguished artists in india.... Read review

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Advantages: Voice, Lyrics
Disadvantages: A bit inconcistant aftet the interlude

......Introduction... I first heard of India Arie when I saw her on Later With Jools Holland when she released this album in 2001. She was born India Arie Simpson on October 3, 1975 in Denver Colorado, her father Ralph Simpson was an NBA Player and her mother Joyce was a former singer herself. India started having an interest in music at an early age and she pretty soon started learning to play various instruments. Though She is most well known for playing the guitar. She was discovered by a motown executive in 1999 and two years later released her debut album Acoustic Soul. ...India's voice... She has a great voice that has a substantial range allowing her to sing some great tender moments and then errupt in a fantastic almost gospel like chant. One of the best singers in her genre and similar to Lauryn Hill's more tender... Read review

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Advantages: Great movie-songs collection
Disadvantages: the sound of the 60`s.70`s is different than today

...Probably the Best Compilation of movie songs that have ever been made!Having such a bouquet of artists such as John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John,James Brown,The Mammas and The Pappas,Barry White and all of the greatest performers ever, you really dive into a spectacular show of music and movie together.. No matter of the time passing these songs will remain deep in our hearts with their sensuality, motivation,spirit and sound rechargement. To find a good birthday present might sometimes turn into a big challenge.For your closest ones you can make a wonderful surprise with one unforgettable memory of the years we have all passed together.And no matter of your age or musical tastes it is so easy to enjoy the beautiful collection of classics from the movies. Two hands Up!!... Read review

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