Positive vibrations in lyrical content and the rhythm are what make the reggae sweet, mon. This artist creates utopic visions that take a stand on the lives of children, the importance of the family, and the necessity for peace amongst us. A strong set of uplifting, top-notch tracks from this voice heard in the "One Love" TV commercials for the Jamaican Tourist Board.

Like a raging Irish rain, The Young Dubliners immerse fans in torrents of hard-rocking melody and rhythm on the band’s new OmTown/Higher Octave Music album, Absolutely. The culmination of relentless touring —- including a 2001 European tour opening for Jethro Tull, Salt Lake City performances during the 2002 Olympics and countless dates across the U.S. —- Absolutely features 12 songs that capture the hellfire intensity and absorbing musical diversity of the Dubliners' acclaimed live shows. This auspicious new album is a lyrical triumph as well, with the Dubliners spinning challenging yet optimistic stories that underscore the complexities of modern life. "It really is a reflection of the band," says Dubliners founding member and frontman Keith Roberts, describing Absolutely. "It's got the sense of humor of the band, along with the balls-y lyrics that maybe in the past I couldn't bring myself to write. You put it all together and you get this good-feeling, upbeat album. That's why we titled the album like we did. This record is The Young Dubliners, absolutely."

The lofty beauty of Don McLean's reverent elegies "American Pie" and "Vincent" became classics in their own time and still possess enormous power to move. Both are here, along with "Babylon" and "Castles In The Air."

These top-selling hipsters are at it again with a playful set that charts a course in modern music with tunes that range from reggae to Motown to disco, and an infectious melody treatment throughout makes this a very fun listen. Current hit "Say Yeah" centers on the interplay of steel and nylon string guitars, set against unique rhythmic variations.

From The Cradle of Civilization to The Age of Discovery, CUSCO commemorates ancient journeys that have changed the vision of the world. Soaring flutes, tribal drums and an array of new and old world instruments capture the romance of Spanish galleons on the high seas, caravans to the Orient, and the wondrous bazaar of Byzantium. An extraordinary musical journey through the pages of time.

Again and again, his music with the English rock band Yes ("Owner of a Lonely Heart," "Roundabout") winged its way up the charts. Now on keyboards, Jon Anderson creates a mostly instrumental journey which begins with the chant "Myo Maya," passes through the quiet "Prayersong," and flows into a lush orchestral suite of enchanting Celtic harmonies.

A journey featuring acoustic guitarist Michael Mandrell and multi-insturmentalist Benjy Wertheimer. Anjali transports the listner into both the faraway lands of acient India - through the soulful sounds of the esraj, tamboura and tabla - and the mystical Celtic landscape with lyrical splashes fo acoustic guitar. This is one of our Spa consultant, Cat's recommendations for body work and massage; for meditative travel and introspection. " Benjy Wertheimer and Michael Mandrell are world-class musicians who will rock your heart and move your soul" - John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga

The pioneering sound of classical melodies and modern rhythm loops is one of my favorites, here is the second Aria release in this group’s cathartic collection that will help release the tensions of modern life.

ARIA was Paul Schwartz' first album: an experiment in melding short snippets of opera with contemporary sounds and beats. The result was a rich and varied collection of musical cross-fertilization, groovy and yet spiritually true to the drama of the original opera arias. The album features singer Rebecca Luker, and a large string orchestra, and was recorded and mixed at Abbey Road Studios in London.

A large string orchestra, and vocals are recorded in the extraordinary acoustics of Abbey Road Studios in London, Resulting in true performances which lend the entire project vitality and presence that is rare for this genre. Soaring soprano vocals by Tony-nominated Rebecca Luker combine with pulsating grooves. If you’ve missed Aria in the past, think Enigma, Deep Forest, ERA, Lesium and the like.

At last, indeed! This album is much more than this editor expected! Kenny G's heartfelt sax is the common thread running through an album of genius musical match ups...LeAnn Rimes sings Bryan Adams' "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You," R&B star Brian McKnight gives George Michael of Wham a run for his money when he covers "Careless Whisper." Even the instrumental tracks feature superstars, including David Benoit and David Sanborn.

Don't let the title scare you, this traditional gospel group takes us on an adventure into a pop music revival session. The three-time Grammy winners fot "Best Gospel Album" formed in 1939 at the Alabama School for the Negro Blind. This unique group has brought the most spiritual aspects of mainstream music to our attention while presenting the music of the church to a wider audience.

Like his beloved early classics steeped in Blues, Van Morrison weaves spell after spell of deep yearning and earthy wisdom in his unique, raspy, crooning voice--grizzled and captivating. One of life's warrior poets, here at his best.

It's deeply gratifying how well these poetic songs are standing the test of time. About real people in real lives, they're as touching, profound and poignantly humorous now as they were then. "Time In A Bottle". "Operator." Wow.

Banyan founders Stephen Perkins and David Turin experiment in sound drawn on a diverse range of inspiration for their debut album--from Miles Davis to Stravinsky and points in-between. This largely instrumental tour de force also features the talents of Mike Watt, Nels Cline and The Freeway Keyboardist. Recorded by the Dust Brothers and mixed by John King of the Dust Brothers. Visit www.cyberoctave.com for more on Banyan!

The definitive Ottmar Liebert sound resides in his seminal early recordings, with their purity of musical expression and their innovative excitement coupled with that indefinable yet essential Higher Octave ambience. On this collection, the accent is on the artist’s upbeat and mid-tempo songs. It’s this sound—both highly personal and universally expressive—that is celebrated in this retrospective CD.

The Native American Flute comes alive in the hands of Mary Youngblood! Silver Wave is proud to announce that Mary Youngblood has been named FLUTIST OF THE YEAR two years in a row (1998 & 1999) at the Native American Music Awards. Of Aleut (Alaskan) and Seminole (Floridian) ancestry, Youngblood is one of the first Native Women to record this sacred instrument, a role that has traditionally limited to men.

Introduce yourself to the Blues by listening to the best from B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Charles Brown, T-Bone Walker, John Lee Hooker and others.

Nominated for a Grammy, Borrasca is the third in the trilogy from Ottmar and his band Luna Negra,consisting of Jon Gagan on bass and keyboards and Dave Bryant on drums and percussion. This power-packed album (which includes 15 songs) features a few new surprises with special horn arrangements from Gary Meek on tenor and alto saxophones and Jeff Elliot on trumpet and flugelhorn. Co-producer and engineer Dominic Camardella adds his touch with a sultry Latin piano. Certified Gold!

In 2001: A Space Odyssey, visionary film director Stanley Kubrick charted new cinematic terrain as he took viewers on a psychedelic trip into the 21st century. In Brainscapes 2001, visionary Dutch musician Alain Eskinasi of (3rd Force fame) similarly employs new musical sounds and forms to take listeners on a sonic journey into the new millennium.This is the third Brainscapes recording to emanate from the Amsterdam studio of this prolific composer, arranger, keyboardist and percussionist. The first two dealt with, respectively, music's effects on the brain and the emotions. Call them sound collages where ambient, trance-dance and meditation music meet in seductive and mysterious ways. His latest project distills elements from the first two records, but adds an uptempo dance aesthetic to the mix. The music is still imbued with a hypnotic, otherwordly quality, but is layered with an infectious groove that moves the feet as it uplifts the spirit.