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Real Name: Jim Eliason
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World Music

by Jim_Eliason - last update: Jan 16, 2005

Music of the World

I have always been a music lover. I like great music regardless of the style. One of the joys of travelling I have found is to find new musicians that due to language or other cultural barriers are not knwon outside their own countries. Here are a few of my favorites.

I have to give credit to VT Member Jennifer Chin for inspiring this page with her own music pages.

Bjork-
Her music was a little far out to me until I heard Vespertine. This CD is really a masterpiece of classic/electronic fusion. You can honestly say there is nobody out there that sounds even remotely like Bjork.
Mana

Mana

This is a Mexico's premier rock band. I suggest checking out their new greatest hits CD's SOl or Luna.

For a sample check out http://launch.yahoo.com/ar-256678---Mana
Mariza

Mariza

Portugal's premier signer of FADO. This woman has one of the most powerful voices I have heard.

For a sample try http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.media/project_id/91.cfm
Souad Massi

Souad Massi

An Algerian born folk singer now living in Paris, her music is a combination of Arabic and French. She is one of the most talented and unique song writers I have heard in a long time.

Check out http://souadmassi.artistes.universalmusic.fr/new/index_fla.htm
EGE

EGE

Another folk singer who combines pop melodies with traditional turkish instruments and themes.

http://www.egemusic.net/index.php?c=2&p=0
Bebel Gilberto

Bebel Gilberto

This Brazilian jazz singer is from Brazil's most famous family of jazz musicians.

See http://www.bebelgilberto.com/disc/bebel.asp

Shakira

By now most of the world knows this South American artist. However most do not know that she was a superstar in SA long before the American music companies turned her into a Britney wannabe.

Check out her original Spanish language music for the true Shakira.
Brazil

Brazilian Music

I would be remiss if I did not give recognition to what I think is the most musical country on the planet, Brazil. Putumayo has some excellent collections or try out

http://brazilianmusic.com/

So this is my best of. I would love to hear yours!

Jim_Eliason's Albums
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
A little about me- 7
Vt Meets- 8
Absolute must see sights- 8
World Music- 8

Comments for Jim_Eliason about World
ChristinaNest Thu Oct 8, 2009 10:01 UTC
 Hi Jim, how are you? Just to let you know that you're Featured Member at the moment:) Wow, I just saw on your HP you went to Tahiti, great!! greetings from Sofia
paoseo Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:02 UTC
 Hi there. sorry for replying only now and thanks for your birthday wishes!!!! :)
Kakapo2 Thu Aug 13, 2009 23:36 UTC
 Hi Jim, great that you enjoyed your virtual visit of Kuala Lumpur. Thank you! All the best, Sissi
jumpingnorman Sun Aug 9, 2009 15:30 UTC
 Thank Jim! I added the Ski Jump at Gallery #7 and would love to have your personal jumping picture later....Have a nice day, Norman :)
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