The Secret Museum of Mankind, Vol. 1

by SECRET MUSEUM OF MANKING 1 / VA

Overview

World music recorded during the first half of the 20th century, once etched onto wax cylinders and brittle 78s, has been diligently rescued and revived for presentation on this, the first volume from The Secret Museum of Mankind. This CD opens with a late '30s recording of an alluring yet laid back performance by a Nigerian choral, organ, and drum ensemble. An impressive Sardinian launeddas (triple read pipe) solo rendered by an experienced player comes next. Circular breathing and lightning fast chops highlight the Herculean nature of this master musician's effort. Other noteworthy tracks on this CD include a rare '20s recording of Japan's serene Imperial Household Orchestra, a performance by Hindustani musicians that feature melodic clusters of suspended bells, a 1924 recording of a trombonist's "Jewish Jazz" band, and a Vietnamese string and vocal ensemble's graceful rendition of "Worthy Gem." The superb musicianship and creative approaches displayed on these varied recordings makes this CD a must-have for any real "world music" fan. ~ John Vallier

Product Details

Release Date:	08/22/1995
Label:	YAZOO
UPC:	0016351700421

Tracks

1. Jubilee Anthem  -  Eleja Choir
2. Fiorassio  - Effisio Melis
3. Techudo Techudiessa  - Savelli Walevitch
4. Kapirigna  -  Fonseka & Party
5. Jat Song  -  Bhoora Singh & Party
6. Oye Mi Coro  -  Septeto Matamoros
7. Dance Song
8. L¿¿'i S¿¿ng Nui (Voice of the Mountain and Stream)  -  Hoang-Vuy
9. Selska Ratschentitza  -  Sephanya Penchevya
10. Upa-Upa  -  Tamaru
11. Ma Thama Zinek  - Raoul Journo
12. Angihambe  - Zwabesho Sibisi
13. Ise'-No-Umi  -  Imperial Houshold Orchestra
14. Gungru Tarang  -  Master Manahar Barve
15. Te Quiero Bilbania  - Triki Triki
16. Byggnan  - Eric Sahlstrom
17. A Europaische Kolomyka  -  Raderman-Beckerman Orchestra
18. Nic Smuccie Sie Tatry  -  Goralska Orkiestra
19. Hill and Gully Ride/Mandeville Road  -  Lord Composer
20. Medina  -  Haile
21. Alegrias  -  Nina De Los Peines
22. Naidasay Toy Pusoc  -  Duetto Pamolinao
23. Isa Lei  - Harry Owens  - Andi Thakambau

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Fonseka & Party   Primary Artist
La Nina de Los Peines   Primary Artist
Imperial Houshold Orchestra   Primary Artist
Lord Composer   Primary Artist
Haile, Ighigou et.al.   Primary Artist
Hoang-Vuy   Primary Artist
Bhoora Singh & Party   Primary Artist
Andi Thakambau   Primary Artist
Sephanya Penchevya   Primary Artist
Duetto Pamolinao   Primary Artist
Master Manahar Barve   Primary Artist
Raderman-Beckerman Orchestra   Primary Artist
Eleja Choir   Primary Artist
Goralska Orkiestra   Primary Artist
Raoul Journo   Primary Artist,Vocals
Zwabesho Sibisi   Primary Artist,Vocals
Les Tamaru   Primary Artist
Eric Sahlstroem   Primary Artist,Fiddle
Ighigou   Primary Artist
Goralska Orkestra   Primary Artist
Ichigou   Primary Artist
Haile   Primary Artist
Tamaru   Primary Artist
Triki Triki   Primary Artist
Effisio Melis   Primary Artist,Pipe
Savelli Walevitch   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Septeto Matamoros   Primary Artist
A.B. David   Director
Pastora Pavon   Vocals
F.A. Buckley   Organ,Percussion
Miguel Matamoros   Guitar

Technical Credits

Pat Conte   Compilation Producer,Editing,Liner Notes,Producer
Eric Sahlstroem   Performer,Composer
Septeto Matamoros   Performer
Triki Triki   Performer
Savelli Walevitch   Performer
Tamaru   Performer
Richard Nevins   Remastering
Effisio Melis   Performer
M. Emory   Illustrations
A.B. David   Leader
Joan Pelosi   Art Direction
Miguel Matamoros   Leader
Robert Vosgien   Digital Mastering
Harry Owens   Composer
Zwabesho Sibisi   Performer