Rough Guide to World Lullabies

Traditional lullabies from some of the world's greatest artists

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An exceptional compilation of 15 lullabies
From traditional melodies to modern interpretations with the flavours of Africa, the Celts, Tahiti, Cuba and more
Includes a bonus CD of Zimbabwean acapella
Playtime 56:43
Bonus CD playtime 46:42

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From Scotland to Tahiti, parents from all over sing lovingly to rock their children into sweet slumber. The hopes and dreams of each culture are conveyed in these songs; each parent gently willing the best fate for their children's future. This Rough Guide offers beautifully tranquil adventures into restful sounds from across the globe.

Several versions of traditional lullabies feature on the album. Cuban songstress and Buena Vista Social Club star, Omara Portuondo opens the album with the classic Afro-Cuban lullaby, 'Drume Negrita'. Whilst the Corsican singer, Anghjula Potentini can be heard performing the famous traditional lullaby 'Ciucciarella'. Another European contribution comes from Talitha MacKenzie, the New York born singer who offers up her version of the traditional Scottish Highland tune, 'Théid Mi Dhachaigh'. Also on this album, the Malagasy band Vakoka present their take on the traditional lullaby 'Vorombazaha'.

Other tracks on the album feature interesting contributions from some notable creative duos. On 'Naweye Toro' Ali Farka Touré, the legendary king of the desert blues meets kora maestro-supreme Toumani Diabaté. The perfectly matched duo from Mali offer up a sensitive balance of unadorned simplicity and deeply complex layers of interaction. 'Tiare No Tahiti' is sung by the Tahitian duo, Kalei Napalapali and Terii Tumahai. Both musicians began their careers working at Disney World's Polynesian Resort in Orlando, Florida in the early 1970s. Now established as musicians in their own rights, they are both key players in the Polynesian and American music industry.

Some modern re-workings and inventions are contributed by artists including the Zimbabwean 'Chimurenga Soul' artist, Netsayi. The group Axial contribute their modern mix of Brazilian music with African and Haitian flavours, all thrown together with a thick dollop of relaxed electronica aligned ambience.

The bonus CD features music from Zimbabwean a capella and dance group, The Black Umfolosi 5. The rich and dulcet harmonies of their vocal music provide a gentle and comforting listening experience.

Track List

CD1
01 Omara Portuondo: Drume Negrita (Cuba)
02 Kalei Napalapalai & Terii Tumahai: Tiare No Tahiti (Tahiti)
03 Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté: Naweye Toro (Mali)
04 Michel 'Beausoleil' Doucet: P'tit Galop Our Mamou (USA)
05 Axial: Torre Das Mercês (Brazil)
06 Ginou Oriol: Dodo Titite (Haiti)
07 Anghjula Potentini: Ciucciarella (Corsica)
08 Chava Alberstein: Hasheina Hi Metuka (Sleep Is Sweet) (Israel)
09 Hasmik Harutyunyan & The Shoghaken Ensemble: Nazei Oror (Armenia)
10 Lucilla Galeazzi: Lu Gattu La Sonava La Zampogna (Italy)
11 Vakoka: Vorombazaha (Madagascar)
12 Totó La Momposina: Mami Wata (Colombia)
13 Netsayi: Kuzanga (Zimbabwe)
14 Teresa Doyle: A Chuachag Nam Beann (Canada-Celtic)
15 Talitha MacKenzie: Théid Mi Dhachaigh (The MacKenzie Lullaby) (Scotland)

CD2 - Bonus Album: The Black Umfolosi 5: Khuluma Lami (Talk To Me)
01 Khuluma Lami
02 Uthando
03 Me, Myself, I
04 Uma Sithethela
05 Ikhaya Elihle
06 Yes Lord
07 Sibongile
08 Summertime
09 Ungangishiyi
10 I Remember