Roots and Wings

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Roots & Wings speaks to the giddy process of exploration without benefit of a map. It tells a story of creation from the middle, reaching back and venturing forth. By merit of her astounding body of work from her youthful gig with Monsoon to her solo output (in addition to brand-name recognition garnered from Peter Gabriel's Real World label), the time is ripe for singer Sheila Chandra. Roots & Wings, originally recorded after a nearly five-year hiatus and released in 1990, is a promise fulfilled. Listening now to Roots, one can sense that Chandra's work sounds both ingenuous and naive, a heady harmonic cycle of wordless utterances with stripped down multi-ethnic accompaniment. Both stark and lush, these pieces are marvelously phoenix-like, peaking in magnificent crescendo only to burn and be reborn. --Paige La Grone

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Average customer rating: Shanti! Shanti! Shanti! The World Within The Voice An exquisite first journey.. Like going through a doorway. Fantastic The Crossroads of A Musical Journey Wow.

Roots and Wings Sheila Chandra Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Weaving My Ancestors' Voices Zen Kiss ABoneCroneDrone Moonsung Quiet ASIN: B00004SQXX Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. One
2. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
3. Roots And Wings (Traditional Mix)
4. The Struggle (Slagverks Mix)
5. Lament Of McCrimmon/Song Of The Banshee
6. Mecca
7. Roots And Wings (Original Madras Mix)
8. Konnokol Al Dente
9. Escher's Triangle
10. The Struggle/The Dream
11. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

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Roots & Wings speaks to the giddy process of exploration without benefit of a map. It tells a story of creation from the middle, reaching back and venturing forth. By merit of her astounding body of work from her youthful gig with Monsoon to her solo output (in addition to brand-name recognition garnered from Peter Gabriel's Real World label), the time is ripe for singer Sheila Chandra. Roots & Wings, originally recorded after a nearly five-year hiatus and released in 1990, is a promise fulfilled. Listening now to Roots, one can sense that Chandra's work sounds both ingenuous and naive, a heady harmonic cycle of wordless utterances with stripped down multi-ethnic accompaniment. Both stark and lush, these pieces are marvelously phoenix-like, peaking in magnificent crescendo only to burn and be reborn. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Shanti! Shanti! Shanti! The World Within The Voice.......2006-01-26

The lovely enchantress Sheila Chandra uses her incredible voice as a vehicle transporting the listener to another time, another place. Mystical, ethereal she slowly hypnotizes her passengers with repetition of sounds and phrases, like a holy mantra with no beginning and no end.

Truly a voyage of wonder and discovery awaits the listener. Turn down the lights, rest comfortably and close your eyes. Welcome to the 'World within the Voice.'

An exquisite first journey.. Like going through a doorway........2004-08-10

Being an early fan of "raga-rock" and other eastern-type music years ago, I had since left it for more acoustic pop stylings. A few years ago I walked into the Borders in Minneapolis with my wife and when I sat down to read some books, I was totally mesmerized by the chants drifting over the speakers, practically lifting me up out of my chair and inviting me on a journey of exploration. Sort of a truthfulness I hadn't been aware of. I HAD to have the album! It was Shelia's 'Roots and Wings' - and I play it at home still whenever I have the chance.

It's outstanding background music for relaxing, letting the bonds of time just slip away (seriously..). Obviously this may sound "new ageish", but even from my Christian viewpoint, it's still a delightful trip for the senses.

Fantastic.......2004-02-06

One of my favorite Sheila albums. It's half good, and half amazing. And even the good can be amazing at times.

For example... this is going to sound weird, but I especially enjoy how she suffocates you in a boring 6 1/2 minutes on track 10, with occasional small gasps of melodic air... and then at the end cuts loose with 50 seconds of melody that's like pure oxygen, followed by a etheric voice and drone closing track 11.

I have quite a few Sheila CDs. I consider this, ABoneCroneDrone, and the Moonsung compilation to be my favorites.

The Crossroads of A Musical Journey.......2003-05-12

Sheila Chandra's Roots and Wings is an eclectic album, made up of tracks that cycle in and out and reflect where she had been, where she was, and where she would soon be going. She includes alternate versions of two tracks here, with each version sounding totally different than the others. In one, we hear traditional Indian music; in another, a modern, worldbeat mix of sampling and production; in yet another, a gentle blend of them all. Chandra seemed to be at the crossroads and cannot seem to decide which road to take. Therefore, she takes them all.
The results of this are mixed, but the disc is still worthy simply because the good tracks are very, very good. One and Lament of McCrimmon/Song of the Banshee point us towards the future of Chandra's music, and are wonderfully inviting. The Slagverks mix of The Struggle is another standout, with Chandra's vocal abilities front and center, astounding us with her fluidity in phrasing what is basically the percussion line, made up of traditional instrumentation, that kicks into the track and propels it forward with a modern edge.
However, some of the offerings sound unfinished, and to repeat some tracks in a different form is interesting and creative, but it would have been nicer to have other, more completed tunes.
However, Chandra manages to keep the listener coming back for more, giving us what amounts to a small taste of her incredible talents, which would be more fully explored and displayed on the brilliant ABoneCroneDrone a few years later.

Wow........2000-08-10

Over the last few years I've become somewhat saturated in East-Indian influenced music. For the longest time, my personal favorite was Peter Gabriel's "Passion" (the soundtrack to Last Temptation). I'm into everything from Ar Rahman and Jai Uttal to Krishna Das, Joi, and Bally Sagoo (for those of you who want to try Bally Sagoo, get Ballywood Flashback II...I heard this while walking along a street in Toronto and bought it on the spot. Bhangra is SO cool!)But the best of the best, I have to say, is Sheila Chandra. Specifically, "Roots & Wings." Her voice is other-worldly and is supported by waves of tablas, congas, gongs, bells, zings, drones...An amazing album to have sex to....Astonishingly good. I also enjoy "A Bone Crone Drone" and the western-influenced "Monsoon," but "Roots & Wings" stands waaaay above them both.

Average customer rating: Really Good

Roots & Wings Vaya Con Dios Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vaya Con Dios Night Owls ASIN: B0000075TW Release Date: 1996-06-25

Tracks:

1. Lonely Feeling
2. Stay With Me
3. Hot August Night
4. Don't Break My Heart
5. Mind on Vacation
6. Call on Me
7. What If?
8. Evening of Love
9. Paradise
10. Get to You
11. Don't Hate You Anymore
12. Movin' On

Customer Reviews:

Really Good.......2002-04-28

I often feel surprised that many of the people I know have never heard of Vaya Con Dios. This Belgian group is definitely a world-class band. Their music is a mix of Spanish influences with contemporary pop sounds, their lead singer (Dani Klein) is one of the best female voices in the world and they write beautiful lyrics.
This is a really good album in which they remain faithful to their style, but the album that I will give ten stars is their Best Of collection released in 1996.

Average customer rating: Hello James Bonamy...Where are you?? We miss you!! Whatever happened to James Bonamy? I LOVE THIS MAN!!! The love songs and beautiful. But the first CD was better

Roots & Wings James Bonamy Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: What I Live to Do Ken Mellons Two Ways to Fall Rick Trevino Mark Wills ASIN: B000002BRO Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. Roots And Wings
2. The Swing
3. Naked To The Pain
4. I Knew I'd Need My Heart Someday
5. Daddy Never Had A Chance In Hell
6. The Heart Stops The Clock
7. Some Things I Know
8. Long As I Got You
9. Little Blue Dot
10. When God Dreams

Customer Reviews:

Hello James Bonamy...Where are you?? We miss you!!.......2003-06-19

We bought James's first tape in 1997 and fell in love with him..My sons loved his tape and so did I. He is not only handsome but very, very talented!!!!An awesome singer and songwriter he sings from the heart!! We demand to know where in heck is he?? We have literally worn out our tape and would love to have new material of him . I currently just found out about his second album..which I will go buy today!!WE LOVE YOU JAMES And we MISS YOU and your songs on the radio!!!My sons were only 7 and 9 when we bought your tape in 97 and we have it still and play it alot!!OUr favorites are dog on a toolbox, heartbreak school and I dont know if I will, plus Jimmy n Jesus. Please dont give up if you can hear us..we hear you!!We live in Oregon but we heard you alot!!. Thankyou so much for such good heartfelt country music...and do continue to follow your dreams and dont let go of us fans..we are still here for you..6 years later..from when you came on the scene. Congratulations to you and Amy Jane on your little boy. God Bless you and yours from
The Kaufer family in Oregon.

Whatever happened to James Bonamy?.......2002-07-29

Six years ago, James Bonamy stole the show with his hit single, "I Don't Think I Will". The video to the song focused on Bonamy's chiseled good looks and made him the hottest male heartthrob in Country music. A year later, he followed up with the album, "Roots and Wings". The album featured many excellent songs, including the dance hall thumper, "The Swing". Bonamy crooned the virtues of down-home lovin' with ballads such as "The Heart Stops the Clock" and "Little Blue Dot". The album was excellent, but for some reason didn't receive a strong response from the public. Bonamy disappeared from the scene, never to be heard from again.

I LOVE THIS MAN!!!.......1999-08-17

what can i say? i just LOVE james bonamy! he's an awesome singer, obviously very talented, and drop-dead handsome. my favorite song of james' is "the swing". this album is every bit as good as his first. keep up the excellent work, james!

The love songs and beautiful. But the first CD was better.......1998-07-31

I love the songs Naked to the Pain, and The Swing. Naked to the Pain was a beautiful song and it touched my soul. The whole CD was great. I can't wait til the next one.

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Roots and Wings: The Indipop Recordings Sheila Chandra Manufacturer: Caroline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Quiet ASIN: B000000HYA Release Date: 1995-05-02

Tracks:

1. One
2. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
3. Roots and Wings [Traditional Mix]
4. Struggle [Slagverks Mix]
5. Lament of McCrimmon/Song of the Banshee
6. Mecca
7. Roots and Wings [Original Madras Mix]
8. Konnokol al Dente
9. Escher's Triangle
10. Struggle/The Dream
11. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

Average customer rating: A good album, funny cover Beautiful music Real Culture Culture's Best!!! Culture at its best!

Wings of a Dove Culture Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Baldhead Bridge Trust Me World Peace Lion Rock Nuff Crisis ASIN: B000000DXH Release Date: 1992-06-22

Tracks:

1. Marcus
2. Why Worry About Them
3. Marriage In Canaan
4. Wings Of A Dove
5. Freedom Time
6. Rub-A-Dub Style
7. Pass On
8. Campyard
9. Too Much Pressure
10. English Fireplace

Customer Reviews:

A good album, funny cover.......2005-07-11

Good Culture album... Two Sevens Clash and Harder Than The Rest are better in my opinion, but Wings Of a Dove is classic roots reggae, definitely worth owning if you have love for the reggae of that time as I do.

Beautiful music.......2003-12-22

This is powerful, beautiful music. I bought this CD in 92 and it is one of my all time favorites. I don't think I have another reggae album that I like better. The vocals are great and the drums are touching. Marriage in Canaan and Wings of a Dove are the best songs on the album, but every song is solid.

Real Culture.......2002-04-24

Culture's song wings of a dove when I first listen to, inspired me of how life on earth is really worthless than that life we could live spiritually deep down home where I could not be bothered or waken to peruse the sort of live in cities where you are kept on chasing money to survive while him the slave driver keeps on milking your energy by working for him but never get satisfied then I wish I had those Wings of a Dove to fly away home where Jah calls his children Zion.
I believe Culture displayed Reggae as dynamic not just a music for fun and dance as some of us could think it is, but a medium for spreading the kingdom of Jah to come on earth through this song Wings of a Dove which in some cases signifies Peace on earth through ONE LOVE...

Culture's Best!!!.......2001-06-15

"Wings Of A Dove" is without a doubt and by far Culture's best album ever. "Bitter Belly" Joseph Hill's voice never sounded better. I am a really Reggae expert - and believe me everyone who likes Reggae loves "Wings Of A Dove". Everyone who doesn't like "Wings Of A Dove" is not a true Reggae fan. The best tracks on this CD are "Freedom Time", "Marriage In Canaan" and of course "Wings Of A Dove". So check the album.

Culture at its best!.......2001-05-01

I have eight culture albums and have seen them 3 times now. I am also an avid reggae listener and enthusiast. I love this album it ranks up there with one of culture greatest works. Listen to tracks 7 and 8 they are very hot. Go buy this album so culture is able to tour the US more often, so we all can enjoy great live reggae music!

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Roots & Wings Linda Hirschhorn , and Vocolot Manufacturer: Oyster Albums ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CNGEXC Release Date: 1992-10-09

Tracks:

1. Roots & Wings
2. Not By Might
3. What Happened to the Dream?
4. If Not Now
5. Homeless Blues
6. Kahrev Yom
7. Mizmor Shir
8. But Ask Now the Beasts / Trees of the Wild
9. Waltzing in the Shadows (In Memoriam - A Yizkor for Tay)
10. Stepping Lightly
11. Shifchi Ka-Ma'yim
12. Marbeh
13. Play On
14. Blessing for Children
15. Circle Chant (New Version)

Product Description

English and Hebrew a cappella and accompanied songs, including "If Not Now", "Blessing for Children", and "Circle Chant". Lush harmonies, sung by Linda's Jewish women's a cappella quintet Vocolot, give this recording many levels of melodic, lyrical and spiritual depth.

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Roots & Wings Manufacturer: EPIC ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B00094AUCK

Product Description

CONTAINS:... 1. Roots And Wings 2. The Swing 3. Naked To The Pain 4. I Knew I'd Need My Heart Someday 5. Daddy Never Had A Chance In Hell 6. The Heart Stops The Clock 7. Some Things I Know 8. Long As I Got You 9. Little Blue Dot 10. When God Dreams

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Roots and Wings Lathrop Community Music Center Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004T23I Release Date: 2000-12-05

Tracks:

1. Lathrop Homes
2. The Hood
3. Roots and Wings
4. Que Te Pasa
5. I'll Watch You Fly
6. Been Around the World
7. The Passion
8. Mystery Mambo
9. Our Love is a Lifetime
10. AR
11. Peaceful Beginnings
12. Shadows on the Shore
13. Full Moon Madness
14. I'm Always Thinking of You
15. Oh My Soul
16. Walk in the Sun

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Roots & Wings Sheila Chandra Manufacturer: Stern's Music U.S.a. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000K5BU Release Date: 1999-08-31

Tracks:

1. One
2. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
3. Roots and Wings
4. Struggle
5. Lament of McCrimmon/Song of the Banshee
6. Mecca
7. Roots and Wings
8. Konnokol Al Dente
9. Escher's Triangle
10. Struggle/The Dream
11. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

Amazon.com

Roots & Wings speaks to the giddy process of exploration without benefit of a map. It tells a story of creation from the middle, reaching back and venturing forth. By merit of her astounding body of work from her youthful gig with Monsoon to her solo output (in addition to brand-name recognition garnered from Peter Gabriel's Real World label), the time is ripe for singer Sheila Chandra. Roots & Wings, originally recorded after a nearly five-year hiatus and released in 1990, is a promise fulfilled. Listening now to Roots, one can sense that Chandra's work sounds both ingenuous and naive, a heady harmonic cycle of wordless utterances with stripped down multi-ethnic accompaniment. Both stark and lush, these pieces are marvelously phoenix-like, peaking in magnificent crescendo only to burn and be reborn. --Paige La Grone

Average customer rating:

Roots & Wings Dino Palazzi & Friends Manufacturer: Roots & Wings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAEURC Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

1. Now the Green Blade Rises
2. Glory! Glory!
3. Song of Peace
4. Halleluia Jerusalem
5. For the Fruits of This Creation
6. Enter the Way
7. Beauty All Around
8. Rock Solid Ground
9. Because You Forgive
10. Amazing Grace
11. Gentle Woman
12. My Life Is a Song of Praise
13. Do Right, King
14. Lord of All Hopefulness
15. By the Calm Waters
16. Salve, Regina
17. Oh Saviour! Oh Rock!
18. What Love Says
19. Boundless Joy
20. Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
21. Why Lord, Why?
22. In Paradisum
23. Silent Light
24. How Great Thou Art
25. Blessed My Beloved
26. They'll Know We Are Christians
27. Light Shines

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