Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations

1. Incantations

2. Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations

3. Dawn(Idaji)

4. Embracement

5. Accension(Igoke)

6. Stepping(Isis)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
Babatunde Olatunji best known for his release "Drums of Passion" but has also played with Micky Hart among many other releases and musicians.

Sikiru Adepoju has played with Babatunde Olatunji, Micky Hart, and many others.

Muruga Booker has played with many people since the 60's including Weather Report, George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars, Muruga UFM, and was featured on "Blues from the Rainforest" by Merl Saunders which also featured Jerry Garcia.

James Gurley was the guitar play for Big Brother and the Holding Co. featuring Janis Joplin and can be heard on the hit record "Cheap Thrills"

Band members: Babatunde Olatunji: Drummer- Ashko Drum, Djembe Drum, Ngoma Drum, Vocals

Sikiru Adepoju: Drummer- Gudugudu Drum, Sekere, Talking Drum, Cow Bell & Clay Drums

Muruga Booker: Drummer- Nada Drum, Traditional Drum Set, Large Floor Tom, Synthesizer

James Gurley: Ektar

Shakti: Female Vocals

Harry Ely: Hammered Dulcimer

Product Description
It has been said that the harmony of the rolling spheres resound in the cosmos through the years. The harmony of the rolling spheres in new age terms are the cosmic rhythm vibrations. Nowhere can these rhythms be heard better than in the drum beats of Babatunde Olatunji, the drums, Nada Drum and synthesizer of Muruga Booker and the talking drums of Sikiru Adepoju. These are supported by the stirring spiritual singing of Shakti in "Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations", drums of all shapes, skins, sizes, timbres and traditional functions symbolize the spheres of our universe;the male and female spirits of divine musical tones which voice them.

Album Description

It has been said that the harmony of the rolling spheres resound in the cosmos through the years. The harmony of the rolling spheres in new age terms are the cosmic rhythm vibrations. Nowhere can these rhythms be heard better than in the drum beats of Babatunde Olatunji, the drums, Nada Drum and synthesizer of Muruga Booker and the talking drums of Sikiru Adepoju. These are supported by the stirring spiritual singing of Shakti in "Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations", drums of all shapes, skins, sizes, timbres and traditional functions symbolize the spheres of our universe;the male and female spirits of divine musical tones which voice them.

Customer Reviews:

A Great CD!.......2002-12-26

I have had "Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations" for a couple years now and I still love it. I have given this CD as a gift to many close friends and they all end up telling me how much they enjoy the music.. I even gave a copy as a gift to my boy friends Mom and she has been playing it for her pre-school class she teaches and the children dance and drum to the music. I highly recomend this CD to all.

Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations.......2002-10-31

This disc provides a stirring cosmic journey, care of three of the most influential percussionists of today. Baba Olatunji was one of the first to bring West African drums to American ears. His rhythmic ebb and flow, along with his classic call and response singing, amply aided by Shakti, reminded me of when I first heard "Drums of Passion" - a truly enlightening moment. With Muruga and Sikiru, he is in his element. Muruga provides a vast dynamic range and brings flavors of Eastern spirituality and the steady counter-rhythms employed in his Weather Report days. Sikiru's talking drum alternates between lead and chorus, providing a conversational thread. This strong album is a must for all fans of drumming and world beat music.

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