New Music From Tibet on Calabash Music

Ayongzerang

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

Ayongzerang, a Tibetan native of Ruoergai Prairie, has a deep and strong voice that can be heard on his Tanggula release Sang Ji La Mu. His hit singles include “The Girl From Ruoergai,” “King Gesaer

Beautiful Tibet

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

Zhaxidele

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

Lama Gyourme et Jean-Philippe Rykiel

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

The blind French keyboardist Jean-Philippe Rykiel bringing orchestral sensibilities to the chants of Lama Gyurme, a Buddhist monk from Bhutan.

Choying Drolma & Steve Tibbetts

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

Choying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts combine Tibetan Buddhist chants with atmospheric soundscapes of guitar and percussion

Sacred Temple Music of Tibet

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

Sacred temple music serves a definite function in the spiritual life of the Tibetans. The music consists of chants and recitations of the religious texts and teachings by the great masters of Buddhism.

Eden: Global Chill from Six Degrees

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

Featuring Cheb i Sabbah, Niyaz, the MIDIval PunditZ (featuring Anoushka Shankar), Karsh Kale, Bombay Dub Orchestra and others.

Ekayani & The Healing Band

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

Buddhist Monks of Maitri Vihar Monastery

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:01 -0600

Most of the selections on Tibetan Mantras and Chants are chants by a choir composed of the temple's resident monks. Apart from a cappella performances, some of the mantra chants are accompanied by bowls and cymbals.