East to West

Artist: Baka Beyond
Label: Narada
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 724354372520
EAN: 0724354372520
ASIN: B000087DTX

Release Date: 2003-02-11

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Cameroon

| Africa | International | Styles | Music

General

| Africa | International | Styles | Music

Britain

General

| International | Styles | Music

Jazz Fusion

| Jazz | Styles | Music

General

| Pop | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Awaya Baka
Braighe Locheil (The Brais Of Loch Eil)
An Gwirder
Ra-Li-O
Wandering Spirit
A Thousand Curses On Love
Dans Les Jardins De Baya
Rakish Paddy
Silver Whistle

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Customer Reviews:

Terrific fusion of Irish and Ba'aka music!.......2007-03-12

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did, given the political controversy surrounding the use of Ba'aka intangible cultural property in a mix with European music. But problematic politics aside, from a musical point of view, it's very successful. The rhythm and syncopation of the Ba'aka percussion, and their complex singing, provides a surprisingly interesting background for Irish lyrics and melodies. This goes to show how cultural mixings can produce really show-stopping aesthetics. Too bad the Ba'aka weren't financially compensated for the use of their music. In the future, musicians wanting to use material from Third World peoples need to propery compensate them, the same way they would pay royalties to cover a piece composed by another musician.

Baka Beyond - East to West.......2003-09-11

This is some of the most incredible music I have heard in years. Every aspect of this album is superb and played to perfection. I especially enjoy the African percussion, fiddle, guitar,and vocals. You will find this music to be extremely uplifting. A masterpiece!

Energizing and Utterly Amazing Music.......2003-08-24

I first heard Baka Beyond at a festival and was enthralled immediately. Their music is infectious and forces you to smile, sway and rock back and forth in your chair before finally being carried away and jumping up and dancing with full force in the aisle! Listen and be enchanted for yourself :)

Another Great One.......2003-02-28

It's good to see that Baka Beyond is not resting on its laurels but has come out with another great, creative CD. Existing fans should not hesitate to get this. I've only had one complete listen-through but this CD seems to have more of a celtic influence than predecessors which is fine with me. Plus the djembe playing is excellent and more pronounced. While the group stays true to its acoustic feel, I was happy to hear some experimentation with electric guitar as well. Congratulations to Martin Cradick and company.

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Too Fast for Love ~ M%C3%B6tley Cr%C3%BCe

Peace for Me ~ Motherland

Vagamente ~ Wanda S%C3%A1

Essential Collection ~ Marillion

Private Eyes ~ Hall & Oates

L' Estase ~ Les Messieurs du Rock

Handle This ~ Sum 41

My Stepmother is an Alien ~ Various Artists

Stay ~ Wendy Phillips