Song of the Tribal Spirit

Wonderful music. Hard to find.

This CD provided authentic African music--no Americanization. It was just what I had been looking for and not found in other CD's. Highly Recommend.

I just purchased this CD, and I have probably listened to it 10 times. I have, in the past, tried numerous 'African' tapes, CDs,etc. and have always been thoroughly disappointed. Having no prior knowledge of this one, I was prepared for a similar result. Boy, was I wrong! The vocals/chants are clear, haunting and brilliant. Each song has a listing of which percussion/instruments were employed, as well as a brief description of what it is. For example, it lists a Djun Djun and describes what it is, and how it's played. The rhythms throughout are without equal, and the variety of sounds created with these instruments makes for extraordinaryily interesting and exhilerating sounds. I just wish there was a little lengthier explanation since the music is so interesting, it begs for a more thorough description. I also wish this was about a 5 CD set - - I could listen to this for hours. It simply cannot be adequately described, it really must be heard! If you're into world/African music, this one is a must.