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Release Date: 12-09-2002
Label: Krishna Das Music
Catalog Number: TRICD82011
Barcode: 801298201120
Musical Style: World
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monkey | 6 | Ayodhya (Court Of The King) |
| 2 | Soldiers | 7 | Distant Episode |
| 3 | Hooded Serpent | 8 | Heaven |
| 4 | I Won't Ask For More | 9 | Petition To Ram |
| 5 | Govinda | 10 | Watching The Signs |
Description:
The follow-up recording to his critically acclaimed release Footprints, Jai Uttal and The Pagan Love Orchestra's Monkey is truly a musical and spiritual bridge between East and West. Monkey is the consummate World Music fusion recording. It seamlessly brings together Eastern music traditions, Jazz improvisation and Pop innovation. The songs include not only music that so eloquently marries East and West but also includes English and Sanskrit lyrics that speak from and to matters of the heart.
Biography:
Jai Uttal is a pioneer in the world music community. His eclectic east-meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. Jai Uttal's musical roots embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions that span the globe and the centuries. From the hillbilly music of the Appalachian mountains to the passionate strains of Bengali street singers, from the haunting rhythms and melodies of ancient India to contemporary electric rock sounds, Jai's music distills the essence of diverse musical forms.
