Cat No MANTCD002

The music of the `First Australians’ is immensely powerful and beautiful as befits a culture that is literally thousands of years old. On the outside the music can appear relatively simplistic but dig a little deeper and you will discover a highly structured music intrinsically interwoven with one of the oldest cultures on the planet.

As the host to the first Olympics of the new millennium, Australia will be on everybody’s lips this year. And aboriginal music will undoubtedly be the background music used by the media in the run up to and during the Games.

Spirit Of The Outback features an essential selection of contemporary and traditional aboriginal chants, songs and didgeridoo playing.

A long awaited CD concept; beautifully produced and released with perfect timing to assure the widest possible exposure and appeal.A unique CD on the market which captures the essence of Australia and the spirit of the Olympics.

Carefully selected tracks from a number of leading aboriginal performers including the acoustic sounds of David Hudson and the newer electronically-tinged productions of Dr Didg.

Includes detailed liner notes by Folk Roots writer Jon Lusk commenting on the history and meaning of aboriginal music in addition to notes on the individual tracks and performers featured.