Good percussion recordings

Neither Latin nor orchestral, but give Kodo a listen when you're in the mood for wonderful percussion in an entirely different vein. These Japanese drummers live an isolated, monk-like existance on Kodo Island with their entire lives focused soley on their craft. That's 24/7/365! Specifically, try "Kodo Live At The Acropolis" -- that's what I call cultural fusion. On the Latin side, the very best Afro-Cuban percussion I have ever heard was Mongo Santamaria's "Up From The Roots" -- percussion and vocals that will know your socks, or knickers, off. (If I'm off just a bit on the title, feel free to correct me. I have this on LP and since I am currently between turntables my LP's are in storage.)

Mamba Percussions, Pierre Verany, PV78291

Although not Latin an amazing African drummer named Sekon Camara made a dics called Dejmbe Tigui on silence records. SLC9605-2. Its one the best recorded discs that I have. Recorded at Reference Studio in Quebec Canada ,available thru mail order from UHF magazine cheers.steve

I agree with Jim, but you had better have the volume control in your hand. This CD breaks equipment!!!! One killer CD if your system is up to it. Enjoy.

Evelyn Glennie