Fabulous
Marius Cipolla | 07/12/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Trilok Gurtu and fellow percussionist Nana Vasconcelos are consummate magicians who produce an astonishingly sophisticated variety of rhythms from "primitive" instruments.
Both are capable of leading other musicians in a merry dance, and together the effect is dazzling. This is a complex and exciting recording which I never tire of, evoking rites, dances, incantations and other magical events.
Shanthi Rao on veena and European masters Jan Garbarek (in tense, excited mood) and Daniel Goyone (playfully evoking a termite-eaten piano in the jungle) fill out the melodic dimension. Nicolas Fiszman on bass is brilliant.
A thrilling album -- check out tracks 3, 4 and 7 for a quick sampling of the delights in store.
Highly recommended."