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World
Contemporary
A blend
of Western & World Traditional Music
Aldoush
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Rain
& Dust: Aldoush
Collection
of songs from Aldoush's pre Award Winning "Child Within"
era. Most songs in Persian, except "Melancholy Man" and
"People Aren't for Sale" in English. Full of melodic songs
performed by Aldoush. Electric guitar, acoustic guitar and
Aldoush's powerful & heart touching vocals. |
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The
Child Within By: Aldoush & The Human Exchange
An exotic
new sound, combining ancient Persian folk music with Persian
lyrics written in contemporary poetic forms. Arrangements
pass through different genres, blending traditional folk
melodies & rhythms with Western harmonies & classical
styles. Winner: World Music album of the year.
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This
Life By: Aldoush
East
meets West on the new release from composer/producer Aldoush.
New lineup, a different perspective. Progressive world fusion
crosses rock boundaries and is influenced by Middle Eastern
textures. Enhanced by Aldoush's expressive vocal work, lyrics
of depth and intensity in English.
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Axiom
of Choice
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Beyond
Denial By: Axiom of Choice
A sound
that combines Middle Eastern melodies and rhythmic structures
with progressive Western concepts. It features exotic
and sensuous traditionally-styled Persian soaring feamale
vocals, Middle Eastern & Indian percussion.
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Haunted
By Waters
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Like
the Dust By: Haunted By Waters
Fusing
together driving rhythms, soaring synth sounds, sensuous
Celtic & Mid Eastern inspired vocals, woven into a compelling
blend of textured guitars, bass, synths, electric violin,
didgeridoo & tin whistle. Powerful rhythms, a mesmerizing
sound, crossing boundaries of culture and time.
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Samsara's
Edge By: X Haunted By Waters Members
new release by main duo from the Haunted By Waters group.
Great vocals with urban world/tribal Samsara's Edge backing.
Picture Loop Guru, Lost at Last or Stellamara with a lot
of edge, including guitar textures reminiscent of U2's guitarist
Edge... Future 2008 Release.
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Yussi
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Bandidos
De Amor By: Yussi & Django
Yussi
& Django play an exotic and energetic style of acoustic
guitar instrumental music that is spiced with fiery improvisation
in the tradition of Eastern European Gypsy, Spanish flamenco
and American jazz players. Debut album.
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El
Pirata By: Yussi
Yussi's original acustic guitar compositions blend Spanish
and Middle Eastern guitar melodies with powerful Latin
and Persian rhythms. His music has sweetness, soul,
precision, and youthful energy. Yussi's first solo album.
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Ustad
Habib Khan
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Jewel
of Heart By: Ustad Habib Khan & Bay Area Friends
A follow up to "Longing", this CD project was created by
Ustad Habib Khan bringing the best of Bay Area musicians
together. "Jewel
of Heart" shows its roots in the music of India with strong
compositions by Ustad Habib Khan and contributions from
some fine western musicians.
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Longing
By: Ustad Habib Khan & Bay Area Friends
A World/Indian fusion CD project with Master Indian, Persian,
Western Musicians. Persian Santur, Tabla, Saxophone, Acoustic
Guitar, Piano, Drum, Cello & Bass. "Longing" shows its roots
in the music of India with strong compositions by Habib
Khan. Just an amazing album.
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Evening
Light By: Ustad Habib Khan & Swapan Chaudhuri
A
collection of five romantic raagas performed by world renowned
musicians. Here simplicity of only two instruments, Sitar
and Tabla, turns into a creation of some of the most passionate
and romantic, yet meditative music.
Over 77 min.
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Alan
Kushan
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East
to East By: Alan Kushan
One of Alan Kushan's many contributions to the Santur has
been to broaden its musical range by increasing the number
of bridges (notes) available to the musician. He uses piano
and harp strings on Santur creating fascinating variations
in tonal quality. Accompanied by Ustad Banerjee on Tabla.
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Arctic
Soul By: Alan Kushan
The original
compositions in this album reflect influences from Africa,
Persia, India, Romania, and the Blues. The goal was to interconnect
musical colors relating to a tranquil mind environment &
Santur as an instrument. Alan's 2nd album.
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Pegah
(Dawn) A Persian Diaspora By: Alan Kushan
Alan
Kushan is arguably one of the most accomplished Santur players
in the world. The instrument which Alan uses is also his
own invention, which is designed after the traditional Persian
Santur (hammered dulcimer).
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Koorosh
Angali / Alan Kushan
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Introspection
By: Mythos
Music
is a beautifully produced and utilizes hypnotic dance grooves
that churn beneath elegant melodies, and it moves impressively
through different styles marked by cool, dark synth textures,
outstanding classical and acoustic guitar & piano works,
thick, and sensuous, chanting vocals.
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Mythos
By: Mythos
Their
Music is an intriguing foray along the ambient, dance, monk-rock
path first blazed by artists like Enigma, Delerium, Panagea,
Dadawa, and Deep Forest, yet going beyond those artists and
expanding the genre. This is powerful music.
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Yaghob
Zoroofchi
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Baku
Nights By: Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra
An instrumental version of Arezoo, this is a symphonic recording
of some of the most romantic and moving Azarbaizan's classical
pieces by composers such as Niazi, Haji Bakeov, Ali Salimi
and others. Future Release 2008
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Kamil
Alipour / Parinaz
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Moon
Dance ( Raghs-e Mahataab ) By: Kamil Alipour
Classical Persian music is an ancient art. The traditional
sounds of Persia come to life on this CD composed, arranged
and performed by Kamil Alipour. Persian Classical Instrumental.
Over 73 minutes.
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Songs
of the Enchanted By: Parinaz & Kamil Alipour
Parinaz displays her splendid soft and warm voice singing
the spiritual poems of Rumi on "Songs of the Enchanted". Singing
the spiritual poems of Jalaledin Rumi and other Persian Sufi
poets, in Persian, accompanied by the mystical sound of Tar,
Setar, Kamouncheh, Daff and Tonbak.
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Ustad
Salamat Ali Khan
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Voices
of Spheres By: Salamat Ali Khan
An "ambient"
journey into the world of Indian Classical Music. Blended
soundscapes, surround astonishing vocal performances of rare
raga alaaps from one of the Indian subcontinent most revered
musical families. Vocals by Salamat Ali Khan, Shafqat Ali
Khan & Sharafat Ali Khan.
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Vaaleh
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Darmian-e
Aboo Atash By: Vaaleh
Darmian-e Aboo Atash (Pandemonium of Fire and Water )
Vaaleh has an enchanting voice in the mold of traditional
Persian Singers, which lures the listener to venture along
with her into realms of mysticism. Future Release 2008
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Paiman
Abdali
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Angel
of Thoughts By: Paiman Abdali
Paiman Abdali is a synthesist who has created a Persian soundscape
on his CD, "Angel of Thoughts". This instrumental album is
a powerful sonic story that will take you to distant Persia.
Paiman Abdali's debut album.
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Ahmadreza
Nabizadeh
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Some
Day. . . By: Ahmadreza Nabizadeh
In this album, you will find beautiful melodies and words,
expressing the artist's emotions and feelings expressed in
Persian. This music is a richly romantic and emotionally charged
journey into the Golden Era of Persian Pop Music.
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Zhaba
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Sharena
By: Zhaba
A San Francisco based band playing an exciting and dynamic
brand of world music on "Sharena". Formed in 1991, Zhaba features
the vocals of Bon Brown, well known for her direction of the
Eastern European women's chorus, Kitka. Bulgarian Fusion,
Female Vocals.
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Sky
Cafe
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The
Age of Indifference By: Sky Cafe
Conveyed in simple yet eloquent rock and folk settings, this
collection of songs combines Johnny Tillman Smith's powerful
vocals and Michael Dane Hager's complementary songwriting
skills and Aldoush Alpanian's typically attentive production.
English World/Rock album.
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Jazz
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Small
Clubs Are Dead By: Dred Scott
Pianinst
Dred, eminent force among talented and diverse jazz musicians
of San Francisco. Director for the acclaimed acid jazz group,
"Alphabet Soup". Compositions here combine elements of straight
ahead jazz run through blender of modern harmony & complex
rhythmic structure.
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Compilations
and Special Releases:
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Portraits
in Sound By: Various X DOT Music Artists
Collection of World Music by X DOT 25 Music artists.This
is a collection of selections from our roster of World Music
artists. Featuring songs from Haunted By Waters, Mythos, Axiom
of Choice, Aldoush & the Human Exchange, Yussi & Django, Zoroofchi,
Parinaz, & rest of the best in World Music.
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Nevag
Compilation By: Various Persian Artists
NEVAG is the result of X DOT 25 searching for the best world
music artists and supporting up and coming talents. After
listening to many hours of music from many different musicians,
we chose these 13 songs to present on this collection. A great
World Music Collection
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X
DOT 25 Artists Video Collection
A Collection of music video's made for World Music artists
by X DOT 25. A great visual sampler of the great music produced
by X DOT 25. It includes music video's by, Axiom of Choice,
Aldoush, Parinaz, Yaghob Zoroofchi, Habib Khan, Kamil Alipour,
Ahmadreza, Mythos.
Future Release 2008
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Norooz
This is collection of four Persian songs. These songs are
written and produced by 3 of the best X DOT 25 Music Artists.
Three
of these songs have lyrics that relates to the Persian New
Year (Norooz), fourth is instrumental. A
special release for the Persian new year celebration. Future
Release 2008
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