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Around The World In 80 Minutes

by Grand Union Orchestra

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Francis Dee Dutta PhD
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James Hennessy
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New Day 04:21
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Kwela 03:12
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Mexe Mexe 03:42
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Verdianinha 04:03
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Piri Piri 02:29
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Ibrahim Balde 03:37
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Bamba Bodjan 03:31
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Baya Hamba 03:09
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African Marketplace 04:27
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Halay 04:09
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Yemen 05:41
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Yagmar Yagar 04:22
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Nagin Been 04:09
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Pani Hari 03:58
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The Great Ambush 04:24
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Cachapari 03:44
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Tamia 04:30
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Ciao Baby Samba 03:35
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Feelin' Nice 03:20
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Ol' Lady 03:00
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A musical journey around the world, starting in Central America and travelling east to Africa, eastern Europe, Asia, and South America before returning to the Caribbean. It is also a journey through musical textures, beginning and ending with exuberant dance rhythms, with a number of more reflective pieces in the middle.

The Grand Union band is a melting pot where different musicians and musical styles rub together, helping establish the musical relationships that inspire the music of Tony Haynes's larger-scale work for the Grand Union Orchestra.

Whether based in London, Lisbon or Melbourne, each of the different combinations of musicians reflects the cosmopolitan nature of the local scene. Another characteristic of all the Grand Union bands is versatility: most of the performers are multi-instrumentalists, which makes for an absorbing stage presentation as well as an ever-changing sound.

There is no pretence at purity of style: the authenticity of this music lies in the creative personality of the individual musicians.

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released April 23, 2002

Maria João Silveira (Angola) voice
Sabahat Akkiraz (Turkey) voice
Baluji Shrivastav (India) voice, sitar, tabla, Moroccan drums
Mingo Rangel (Mozambique) voice, guitar
Sadjo Djolô (Senegal) voice, kora
Valanga Khoza (South Africa) voice, kalimba, timbales
Vladimir Vega (Chile) voice, panpipes, quena, charango, tiple
Rosamel Burgos (Chile) panpipes, quena, charango, guitar
Miao Xiao Yun (China) pipa
Cemal Akkiraz (Turkey) saz
Ken Johnson (Trinidad) steel pan
Uïé Sissoco (Guinea-Bissau) djembe, congas
Balasri Rasiah (India) mridangam, ghatam
Claude Deppa (South Africa) trumpet, flugelhorn, whistle, percussion
Shanti Jayasinha (Sri Lanka/Scotland) trumpet, flugelhorn, cello, percussion
Wendy Anderson (Australia) trumpet, flugelhorn
Chris Biscoe (England) soprano & alto saxophone
Fiona Burnett (Australia) soprano & tenor saxophone
Louise Elliott (Australia) tenor saxophone, flute
Ros Davies (Wales) trombone, flute, bamboo flute, whistle
Tony Haynes (England) trombone, piano, vibraphone, dijeridu
Adrian Sherriff (Australia) trombone, shakuhachi, tabla
Gerry Hunt (England) guitar, bass guitar, soprano saxophone
Andy Lafone (Uruguay) bass guitar
Conrad Henderson (India) bass guitar
Keith Morris (Wales) bass guitar, bass clarinet
Carlos Fuentes (Chile) percussion
Josefina Cupido (Spain) drums
Richard Bennett (Australia) drums
Steve Fox (England) drums
Brian Abrahams (South Africa) drums, percussion, voice

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Grand Union Orchestra London, UK

Grand Union Orchestra is a multicultural world jazz ensemble based in London. It has been performing, touring and recording large-scale shows for over 30 years and is well known for its educational work. Grand Union specialises in large-scale musical performances that reflect the backgrounds of its performers and often invites participation from amateur musicians and community groups. ... more

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