Unofficial additional information. More artist links. Mailing list archive. Miscellaneous information. ** Narada News ** Date: 10 Mar 2000 Narada Friends Narada Friends- We always welcome your questions, comments and orders by e-mail at friends@narada.com or phone 1-800-966-3699. Outside the toll free calling area 414-961-8350. Be sure to visit us on the Web at: http://www.narada.com New Releases Available Now! Narada Jazz Presents... Urban Knights III Urban Knights 48498 Produced and arranged by Frayne T. Lewis The Urban Knights return with powerful and passionate urban, funk and jazz grooves featuring a core of Chicago's finest young talent led by Ramsey Lewis with guest performances by Fareed Haque, Hardeman, The Staples, Tami and many other contemporary jazz giants. Debuted #4 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/UrbanKnights/urbanknights_page.htm Special Urban Knights III Drawing With this special release we are offering you the chance to win a limited edition, numbered, framed lithograph of Urban Knights III individually signed by the Urban Knights who performed on Urban Knights III. One lucky winner will receive this timeless and priceless piece of art. Also, 5 runners up will win the new Urban Knights III CD. Just click on the link below or cut and paste the link into your web browser, then complete the online survey and you will have a chance to win. No purchase necessary. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Entry deadline March 20, 2000. Please read Contest Rules for complete details. http://www.narada.com/images/Order/urbanknightscontest_page.htm In Search of David Lanz !?!! David will be appearing in Seattle at The East West Bookstore for their Grand Opening in their new location (6500 Roosevelt Way NE. Seattle) on Sunday, March 19th for a mini concert and signing. If you are in the Seattle zip code, pop in and check it out! David will also be performing on Friday, March 31 in Salt Lake City and on Saturday, April 1 in St. Louis. Please visit http://www.narada.com/concerts_page.htm or http://www.davidlanz.com for more info. Narada, Your Celtic Music Source Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these new Celtic titles! Another Sky Altan 48838 One of the most recognized names in the Celtic music genre, this lively group presents an exciting album. The transfixing voice of Maihréad Ní Mhaonaigh is paired with dynamic twin fiddles, accordion and bouzouki. Traditional Irish music with a contemporary edge, with guests Jerry Douglas and Bonnie Raitt. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/anothersky/anothersky_page.htm Altan On Tour Now!! For tour dates check out http://www.narada.com/concerts_page.htm Specially Priced! The Emerald Isle Series Celtic Song 48856 This collection will capture your heart. Some of the most beautiful Celtic vocals in the world. Featuring Altan, Kim Robertson, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Tannas and more. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/CelticSong/celticsong_page.htm Celtic Dance 48858 A fun-filled, whirlwind of the best in Celtic dance music. Lively, jigs, reels and waltzes. Featuring Blair Douglas, John Whelan, Alasdair Fraser, Paul Machlis, Dordan and more. Erin go bragh! http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/CelticDance/celticdance_page.htm Celtic Soul 48857 Rich and diverse, this exquisite collection is innovative and contemporary Celtic music at its best. Featuring Kim Robertson, John Whelan, William Coulter and more. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/CelticSoul/celticsoul_page.htm ***If you would like to receive a complimentary copy of our complete Celtic 2000 catalog, please e-mail us at friends@narada.com with your snail mailing address. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. New! From Luaka Bop Eco de Sombras / Echo of Shadows 48912 Susana Baca Eco de Sombras represents the further emergence of Susana Baca from the rich Afro-Peruvian musical tradition. Here, alongside the traditional Afro-Peruvian grooves are the modern licks and atmospherics of such guest musicians as John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood) and Mark Ribot (Tom Waits, Cubanos Postizos) on guitar and Greg Cohen (Tom Waits, John Zorn) on bass. On Valentin or Xanajari, you can hear the sometimes eerie, sometimes playful sounds you might expect from Waits, building on atmosphere created by Baca and her incredible Peruvian band. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/echode/ecodesombras_page.htm For more information about this incredible label, visit www.luakabop.com Real World Notes Since its founding by Peter Gabriel and WOMAD in 1989 - springing from the visionary early WOMAD festivals - Real World Records has provided a forum for remarkable music from around the globe. Free Show! If you are in the L.A. area on March 21 be sure to catch the live taping of Afro Celt Sound System performing on the Donnie & Marie show. Visit www.narada.com/whatsnew_page.htm for more details. New this year from Real World.... Voices of the Real World 48119 2CD SET "Of all the sounds that we hear, human beings have the broadest range of responses to the voice... Great instrumental players often refer to the voice and talk of 'singing' through their instruments....This collection shows the enormous range of singing styles and remarkable artists that we have been lucky enough to work with in our first ten years." - Peter Gabriel http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/VoicesRW/voicesrw_page.htm Walking On 48118 Ananda Shankar Experience & State of Bengal Meet Ananda Shankar, illustrious cult figure in the secret history of pop culture, pioneer of '60s Indo-funk, the sitarist who jammed with Jimi Hendrix and spent a long career at the forefront of fusion and experimentation until his untimely death in 1999. This album is dedicated to his memory. Shankar's rediscovery by the '90s English club scene, spearheaded by hot London DJ/ impresario/producer Sam Zaman, aka State of Bengal, led to a wildly successful UK tour, and an electrifying collaboration on this final studio recording. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/Walkingon/walkingon_page.htm On the Horizon 3.14.00 Cuban Nights 48960 (Narada World) 3.14.00 Rain of Blessings: Vajra Chants 48814 Lama Gyurme & Jean- Philippe Rykiel (Real World) 3.14.00 Luaka Bop - 10th Anniversary (2CD) Zero Accidents on the Job 48922 (Luaka Bop) 3.28.00 Gypsy Fire 48989 (Narada World) 3.28.00 The I-10 Chronicles 48991 The I-10 Chronicles (Back Porch) Visit http://www.narada.com/whatsnew_page.htm for more information. Tour Dates & Cities For Your Favorite Artists... Feel free to e-mail us at friends@narada.com if you have questions about any of our artists or titles, or if you would like to request our complete catalog listing. Catalogs are available only in hard copy, so please be sure to include your postal mailing address. Request a catalog online at http://www.narada.com/friends_page.htm. Other NARADA Sites Please share any others you find. Ancient Future. Paul Cardall. Jesse Cook. John Doan. Bradley Joseph. Pat Kirtley. Oscar Lopez. Billy McLaughlin. Miriam Stockley. Vas and their fans. Richard Warner. Michael Whalen. Scott Wilkie. The NARADA Mailing List Since its founding in 1983, Narada Records has become one of the most recognized and respected new age music recording labels in the world. We are now expanding to the online world with this mailing list and an upcoming Internet site. We hope this service will be useful as your information source to great new music, artist tours and noteworthy news. Please feel free to send your questions, comments or catalog requests via e-mail to: friends@narada.com. Thank you for your interest! ** Narada News ** Date: 16 Feb 2000 Narada Friends Narada Friends- We always welcome your questions, comments and orders by e-mail at friends@narada.com or phone 1-800-966-3699. Outside the toll free calling area 414-961-8350. Be sure to visit us on the Web at: http://www.narada.com Narada - Your Celtic Music Source. Now Available! Faire Celts A Woman's Voice 48733 An unparalleled collection from 14 contemporary Celtic divas of vocal treasures immersed in Celtic soul, showing the beauty and strength of a woman's voice. Featuring Sinéad O'Connor, Karen Matheson, Connie Dover, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Mary McLaughlin and more. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/FaireCelts/fairecelts_page.htm **Order Faire Celts and receive a free Celtic temporary tattoo. Show your Celtic side this St. Patrick's Day!*** Hurry! Supplies are limited. Another Sky Altan 48838 (Available February 29, 2000) No Irish band in the last dozen years has had a wider impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world than Altan. With a series of exquisitely produced award-winning recordings (certified gold and platinum in Ireland), and a dynamic range from the most sensitive and touching traditional Irish songs to hard hitting reels and jigs, Altan has moved audiences from Donegal to Tokyo to Seattle. In fact, Altan has always believed that Irish traditional music is a modern music in every sense - its growing influence and popularity have proved them right. Another Sky features traditional reels and Gaelic songs brought to life by dynamic twin fiddles, accordion, bouzouki, and Maihread Ní Mhaonaigh's transfixing voice. Available from Narada in the U.S. only. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/anothersky/anothersky_page.htm Altan on tour now!! For tour dates check out http://www.narada.com/concerts_page.htm Pre-Order Special Opportunity Pre-order Altan's upcoming release Another Sky by clicking on the link below, or by copying and pasting the link into your web browser and completing the online registration form, and we will give you free shipping (U.S. only) on your pre-order. Another Sky will be available for shipment on February 29, 2000. http://www.narada.com/images/order/altanpreorder_page.htm Narada Presents... The Emerald Isle Series Celtic Song 48856 (Available February 29, 2000) This collection will capture your heart. Some of the most beautiful Celtic vocals in the world. Featuring Altan, Kim Robertson, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Tannas and more. (Specially priced) http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/CelticSong/celticsong_page.htm Celtic Dance 48858 (Available February 29, 2000) A fun-filled, whirlwind of the best in Celtic dance music. Lively, jigs, reels and waltzes. Featuring Blair Douglas, John Whelan, Alasdair Fraser, Paul Machlis, Dordan and more. Erin go bragh! (Specially priced) http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/CelticDance/celticdance_page.htm Celtic Soul 48857 (Available February 29, 2000) Rich and diverse this exquisite collection is innovative and contemporary Celtic music at its best. Featuring Kim Robertson, John Whelan, William Coulter and more. (Specially priced) http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/CelticSoul/celticsoul_page.htm Coming Soon 2.29.00 Urban Knights III Urban Knights (Narada Jazz) 2.29.00 Eco de Sombras Susana Baca (Luaka Bop) 2.29.00 Voices of the Real World Various (Real World) 2.29.00 Walking On Ananda Shankar Experience & State of Bengal (Real World) Visit http://www.narada.com/whatsnew_page.htm for more information Tour Dates & Cities For Your Favorite Artists... Feel free to e-mail us at friends@narada.com if you have questions about any of our artists or titles, or if you would like to request our complete catalog listing. Catalogs are available only in hard copy, so please be sure to include your postal mailing address. Request a catalog online at http://www.narada.com/friends_page.htm. ** Narada News ** Date: 4 Feb 2000 Narada Friends Special E-Mail Offer Order any of the new releases mentioned in this e-mail direct from Narada before February 15, 2000 and receive free shipping (U.S. only). Just mention this e-mail when ordering to receive free shipping. We always welcome your questions, comments and orders by e-mail at friends@narada.com or phone 1-800-966-3699. Outside the toll free calling area 414-961-8350. Be sure to visit us on the Web at: http://www.narada.com New Releases Available Now! From Narada Jazz... Alex Bugnon...As Promised 48725 Urban, jazz and R&B funk. Keyboardist Alex Bugnon's wide ranging influences, coupled with his love of funk, urban and traditional jazz plus R&B result in a musical hybrid jazz sound that is all Alex Bugnon; as promised. This highly anticipated album includes special guests Gerald Albright, Christopher Williams, and many more. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/AsPromised/aspromised_page.htm Narada is pleased to offer you a special opportunity... Order Alex Bugnon...As Promised (48725) through e-mail request and we will send you a personally autographed Alex Bugnon CD booklet. Hurry, supplies are limited to the first 25 requests! (CD booklet will be mailed separately from initial order and should arrive 2-4 weeks later). From Narada... Letters from Joubee Artie Traum 48788 Honored as the #1 Adult Alternative Instrumental album of 1993 - legendary guitarist Artie Traum's Letters from Joubee showcases a collage of acoustic, jazz and folk influences. Now digitally re-mastered. New cover graphics. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/Letters/letters_page.htm Quiet Sheila Chandra 48621 A spellbinding fusion of Sheila Chandra's beguiling wordless vocals and instrumentation in ten richly textured ambient soundscapes. Quiet is the first album of this early pioneer of the British Indipop music scene. A re-issue from the legendary, groundbreaking Indipop label proudly presented by Narada World. http://www.narada.com/images/AlbumPage/Quiet/quiet_page.htm Coming Soon Visit http://www.narada.com/whatsnew_page.htm for more information Presenting... Shakti - a new label devoted to ambient trance, dance, world and electronica music. Approaching Silence David Sylvian 48177 Celebrated musical innovator, David Sylvian, presents Approaching Silence - three highly evocative and beautifully crafted electronic pieces that will both calm and challenge. This incredible recording from former lyricist, composer and vocalist of the group Japan is required listening for fans of Brian Eno's ambient works. http://www.narada.com/images/albumpage/approaching/approaching_page.htm New Label... Backporch - Roots * Rock * Americana Good Dog Bad Dog Over The Rhine 48787 Still waters run deep. Quiet music should be played loud. The songwriting team of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler provides unparalleled expression through Karin's soulful voice and haunting, yet spirited melodies reminiscent of 10,000 Maniacs and the Cowboy Junkies. Not familiar with Over The Rhine? Visit www.overtherhine.com or http://www.narada.com/images/albumpage/gooddog/gooddog_page.htm for more information. Tour Dates & Cities For Your Favorite Artists... Feel free to e-mail us at friends@narada.com if you have questions about any of our artists or titles, or if you would like to request our complete catalog listing. Catalogs are available only in hard copy, so please be sure to include your postal mailing address. Request a catalog online at http://www.narada.com/friends_page.htm. Miscellaneous Info From Past News Hear Music Samples Free! 877-4-NARADA or 877-462-7232 24 Hours! Available only in the U.S. Our toll free number allows you to hear Narada music samples anytime! This service includes, but does not require, easy-to-use 24-hour automated ordering (credit cards only). Here's How: 1. Use the five-digit product number. 2. Important: Please allow the automated system to complete each segment before advancing. 3. Sample up to three albums. 4. After sampling, feel free to e-mail us your order to friends@narada.com To Order Direct from Narada or to Request a Catalog 800-966-3699 9a.m. to 5p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday. e-mail: friends@narada.com fax: 414.961.8351 Narada Around the World For several years, Narada has been expanding its international network. The response from consumers is overwhelming! Thanks for your support and interest in the artists and music of Narada. With your help, we have established some excellent worldwide distribution channels. We are proud to announce that Virgin Records America has acquired Narada in 1997. With Virgin, we will continue to expand the availability of our music and, as always, provide our listeners with innovative, high quality music. Throughout 1998, with our current wide-reaching distributor network and with the addition of Virgin companies and their partners, Narada releases will become available virtually worldwide wherever fine music is sold. We encourage you to continue to support the local businesses. Please refer to the following list to locate the distribution company in your territory. Feel free to ask them any inquiries about where to find Narada. If a specific release is not immediately available, please contact your local company to place a special order. 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You may reserve your copy now by calling 1(800)966-3699. * On the Net * We are pleased to announce that you may now sample sound clips for Tempest by Jesse Cook and for Sacred Road by David Lanz on the following Internet sites: Los Angeles Times - www.latimes.com Chicago Sun Times - www.suntimes.com Charlotte Observer - www.charlotte.com Ottawa Citizen - www.ottawacitizen.com Music Previews Home Site - www.mpmusic.com Simply choose a site to visit, select the New Age catagory, and you'll be there! These sound samples are also available via local phone call in over 40 cities. If you are interested in locating the number for your area, please inquire by e-mail at custserv@narada.com or call our Customer Service Department at 1(800) 966-3699. Chart News! -David Lanz's new release (and only one week old), Sacred Road, debuted on Billboard Magazine's New Age Chart at #6! -Narada's new Various Artists release, Flamenco Fire & Grace, has also debuted on Billboard's World Music chart at #15! Narada has committed to using the technique of 20-Bit mastering on each and every new release. If you're wondering, just what is 20-Bit mastering and why is so much better, then you may want to refer to our handy 20-Bit Question and Answer information. Additional information is available by e-mail or calling 1(800)966-3699. 20-Bit Mastering Q: What is a bit? A: A bit is one piece of digital information. When a number of bits are strung together (like 16 or 20 of them), they form a digital word, which describes the music at that particular point in time. On a CD, there are 44,100 of these words that make up one second of music. Q: Do I need special equipment to play these new CDs and will I have to replace all my current CDs? A: No, since 20-bit CDs require no special playback equipment, listeners can still enjoy their current CD collections. Any home stereo system will be able to take advantage of the improved sound quality. Q: What does this improved recording technology mean to composers and musicians? A: "As a composer, what strikes me most about the new process is the greater clarity and transparency it provides. Now the listener will get more of the details I hear when I compose and perform. It comes closer to my original intent and helps to remove some of the barriers between me and the audience". David Arkenstone, Narada Recording Artist A: "There is a finite amount of information that can be stored in 16-Bit audio. The move to 20-Bit is a huge leap forward that will give the composers the ability to more fully express themselves with complex harmonies and intricate textures. As a result, the listener will have a heightened awareness of the nuances that make each composer's work unique". Randy Roos, Narada Recording Artist Q: Why is Narada using 20-Bit? A: We have always prided ourselves on the exceptional quality of our recordings as well as the artistry and craftsmanship of the music. It's only natural that Narada should be the first new age label to commit to the use of 20-Bit mastering for all future recordings. Q: Will the new CDs cost more? A: Not for Narada CDs. As part of its commitment to providing added value both in terms of the music, the sound quality and the packaging, Narada is proud to be able to offer this advanced technology at no additional cost to our consumers. If you are interested in ordering any Narada titles, please call 1(800)966-3699. If you would like to sample the music, call 1(900)370-4500. Use the 4-digit iten # to hear excerpts from four albums per call. ($2.50 charge will be credited if an order is placed during the call). CJohnYu.96@alum.mit.edu [index]