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Amrap's AirIt :: World

World

Bringing the rhythms, instruments and styles of different cultures together. A celebration of Australia's ethnic diversity.

Tracks

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Felicity Lawless - Rainspeak     Rock 18/06/2013
Fiery flamenco and bohemian singer, Felicity Lawless stimulates the senses and elevates the soul with music fusing Gypsy, world, rock and folk elements.
Rainspeak is a mysterious journey with haunting violin hooks over a hynotic, acoustic/rock sound. The lyrics are powerful and there are strong vocals with walls of harmony. It is a rocking song to make the listener feel empowered.

Other tracks by Felicity Lawless:  Unfold  -  Olé
Fiona Joy Hawkins - The Journey     World, Acoustic, Instrumental, Easy Listening 18/06/2013
Celtic/New Age pianist, composer and singer Fiona Joy Hawkins celebrates her most epic and significant album 600 Years in Moment recording with a handmade Australian piano and ancient world instruments.
Very "Lord of the Rings" and Enya'ish. Acoustic instrumental with vocals.

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Other tracks by Fiona Joy Hawkins:  Naked Love  -  Running on Joy
Vitabeats - One World Rhythm     Pop, World 12/06/2013
After the re-release of the Vitabeats album Spot the Spanner on iTunes, two years ago, Andrew and Lissa Barnum have been inspired to re-animate their Vitabeats project.
The infectious 80’s electro sounds of the Vitabeats comes through loud and clear on this beat driven pop track.

Other tracks by Vitabeats:  Flowers In The Wilderness
The Electric I - The Vocabular of Theoph     World, Experimental, Pop, Rock 30/05/2013
The Electric I is a Melbourne born music project and the result of an inspired blend of virtuous musicianship, conceptual dare and cultural cross-pollination.
This song experiments with traditional Salsa Rhythms and progressive pop merging different blends of Latin folklore with contemporary rhythms.

Other tracks by The Electric I:  La Anatema
Nicola Milan - The Scent of Her Perfume     World, Jazz 22/05/2013
Sophisticated, sensual and romantic, Nicola Milan’s blend of easy listening jazz combines the sultry cool of Melody Gardot with the elegance of Diana Krall.
A dramatic and passionate tango that tells the story of a man haunted by the lingering memory of his lost love. His love’s memory is personified as her perfume which lingers tauntingly throughout his apartment. Sung with Nicola Milan’s sultry vocals, this magical track features a soaring violin solo.

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Other tracks by Nicola Milan:  Love Me More  -  The Waiting Game
Fabels - Nek     Electronic, Atmospheric, Experimental, Psychedelic 08/05/2013
at this stage only through band camp.
a loop drone based track with Dutch lyrics, based on a real life story told to Hiske by her mum , about someone getting stuck in a revolving door .....

ON TOUR:
MAY/JUN
ACT/SA/VIC/NSW

Other tracks by Fabels:  Semaphore  -  Everything
The Mouldy Lovers - Yonder Ruckus     World, Ska 08/05/2013
Rocketing onto the Australian music scene, The Mouldy Lovers are known for their wild live performances and high energy blend of gypsy, ska and punk.
Yonder Ruckus is the title track of The Mouldy Lovers debut album of the same name. It combines upbeat gypsy and ska elements, making it a perfect party track. Lyrics by Gavin Cook.

Other tracks by The Mouldy Lovers:  Toro  -  Wake In Fright ft. Laneous
Judex Rose - Round About     Funk/Soul, Soul, Easy Listening, Jazz 24/04/2013
Judex Rose born in Mauritius, is a music composer, songwriter, living in Melbourne Australia. Afro-Soul Power is a blend of soul music, influenced by the the power of native music.
This track is influence by the Neo-Soul sound and the smooth-Jazzy Loungy Atmosphere.

Other tracks by Judex Rose:  Mr DJ  -  Riviere Des Creoles
Mama Toto - Strange Mistress     Folk, Acoustic, Soul, Blues 24/04/2013
Mama Toto is fresh, hauntingly familiar and addictive. A sound that is spine tingling, with harmonies like honey and lyrics that cut deep,Mama Toto is sure to thrill the senses.
Strange Mistress is a snappy song that explores the difficult issue of mental illness and it's unpredictable effect on relationships.

Other tracks by Mama Toto:  Reconnect  -  With You In My Arms
Takadimi - Into The Night     World, Jazz, Folk 24/04/2013
The group bring you into their worlds through inventive improvisations and evocative soundscapes. Takadimi exerts a genuine obsession for the possibilities within genres and their indefinite boundaries.
Bulgarian folk-style tune with an ancient line of Irish heritage, experimenting with being a Jazz musician on this particular night whilst drifting through the Blue Mountains and whispering 'Takadimi-takita, Takadimi-takita' quietly to itself. Shh. Listen..

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Other tracks by Takadimi:  You Know, You Know  -  Therese
Dead Can Dance - Children Of The Sun     World, Ambience, Atmospheric, Live Performance 17/04/2013
Dead Can Dance are an ethereal neoclassical world music duo which formed in Melbourne, Australia, in August 1981 with Lisa Gerrard on vocals and Brendan Perry on vocals and guitar.
“Children of the Sun” is the album’s ‘welcome to the show’, statement said Perry. The lyric addresses human evolution and how our genetic code is infused with ancient memory, right up to the present, celebrating nature – the Woodstock generation’s legacy.

Other tracks by Dead Can Dance:  Amnesia  -  Ubiquitous Mr Lovegrove
Bustamento - Livin' The Dream     World, Roots, Reggae, Folk 16/04/2013
Nicky Bomba's Bustamento unleash, 'Living The Dream', a new single from their ARIA nominated album. After their main stage Bluesfest performance the band have now announced an east coast tour.
Livin' The Dream is a classic style Mento/Calypso track.
Energetic grooves it is upbeat, with punchy horn lines that will make you shimmy.
Lifted from the ARIA nominated album 'Intrepid Adventures To The Lost Riddim Islands'. It was acclaimed in reviews and featured on major networks and stations nationally.

Other tracks by Bustamento:  Mañana
Paul Ruske - Uncertain Times     World, Acoustic, Live Performance, Christian 13/04/2013
Paul Ruske's debut album Uncertain Times. Mixed by world renowned Tchad Blake. Includes collaboration of Washed in the River with Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir composed by Paul.
This song was written by Paul when he was going through the birth of his first child and he was questioning the state of the world and what was important to him re family and friends.

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Other tracks by Paul Ruske:  Head in the Clouds  -  Washed in the River
The Midnight Wookiee Combo - Chillactic Groove     World, Chill, Downbeat, Ambience 01/04/2013
The Midnight Wookiee Combo take you on a journey through space and time - mellow and ambient tunes with a hint of cosmic chill and a touch of quirkyness.
Haunting, ambient saxophone laid over an easy chillout lounge beat and relaxing keyboard melodies.

Other tracks by The Midnight Wookiee Combo:  Lost in a Tumbling Module  -  Catwomen of the Moon
Ben Lee - Welcome to the House of Mystical Death     World 27/03/2013
Sydney-born, LA-based singer/songwriter and recording artist is set to release his new album "Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work" through One World Music on April 23rd.
'Welcome to the House of Mystical Death' is taken from the album 'Ayashuasca: Welcome to the Work,' which refers to the process of discovering what's inside, and the active transformation of turning our darkness into light. That ongoing process of discovery is called "the work."

The Lyrical - Rule The World     Reggae/Dub, Acoustic, Blues, Hip Hop 22/03/2013
Take a dash of Franti, a hint of Harper, a twist of John Butler, with a drop of Marley and you have "The Lyrical".
This track depicts all the things that are wrong but fixable in the world in regards to environment, xenophobia and religious undertones. It is a call to love the place that we are in ... Earth!

Stella - Non je ne regrette rien     World, Ethnic 14/03/2013
Stella is a Melbourne based,Mauritian born artiste who performs contemporary English, French and Creole/Sega songs. She loves passionate songs that tell a story and let her connect with her audience.
My own take on this classic Piaf number. It talks of letting go and having no regrets. Starting afresh with a new love . New beginnings.

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Other tracks by Stella:  Ne me quitte pas  -  Coucouroucoucou Paloma
Bobby Alu - You Know     Blues/Roots, Reggae, Soul 09/03/2013
After a massive summer playing packed out stages at Woodford, Earth Freq, Folk Rhythm & Life Festival and more, Bobby Alu is proud to release new single – ‘You Know’.
Although a playful, upbeat soul pop tune, ‘You Know’ is a serious reminder for Bobby about accepting truth and not avoiding it no matter the discomfort. Roadtested on crowds up and down the East coast, this bounce-heavy, beautifully-harmonised, popcorn-guitared track got a resounding thumbs up.

ON TOUR:
MAR/APR/MAY
VIC/NSW/QLD/TAS/WA

Omid Zohourian - The Fire of Love (Atash-E-Eshgh)     Ethnic Multicultural, Rock 23/02/2013
Omid Zohourian (born 22 October 1984) is a Persian singer, songwriter and guitarist who has recently moved to Australia in late 2012.
Using ancient Sufi and Persian instruments such as 'ney' (wind instrument) and 'daf' (percussion) combined with acoustic guitar with an intense rhythm, with mystic lyrics from one of the best Iranian poets from 200 years ago. The poem talks about spirituality and the hypocrisy of religious leaders.

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Other tracks by Omid Zohourian:  Believe It (Bavar Kon)  -  Empty Love (Eshgh-e-Aroosaki)
Joseph Tawadros - Freo     Jazz, Funk, World 13/02/2013
At just 29, Egyptian-born Australian Joseph Tawadros has established himself as one of the world’s leading Oud performers and composers. Tawadros won the 2012 ARIA for Best World Music Album.
Tawadros’ new album has a truly gratifying and contemporary fusion where world, classical and jazz seamlessly create a new sound.
This track features solos by Joseph Tawadros, Bela Fleck, Richard Bona, Roy Ayers and James Tawadros.
Written in Fremantle, WA this track is lively, bluesy and funky.

Other tracks by Joseph Tawadros:  Gypo Blues  -  Rose in the Sky