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ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Riley Lee
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American shakuhachi flutist Riley Lee is one of the few Americans
who's been named a grand master of the shakuhachi flute. However,
it's not just his formidable skill on the instrument that's so
impressive, it's the poignant poetry he creates with it. Recording
albums since the 1980s, Lee began enjoying the recognition he long
deserved in the 1990s with albums such as "Wild Honey Dreaming." His
most recent album, "Sanctuary: Music from a Zen Garden," a
collaboration with Bert Moon on koto recorded in 1991, shows him at
his most emotive and spiritual, making him our New Age Artist of the
Year.
FOUR TO WATCH IN 2001
Here are some up-and-coming artists who made inroads in 2000 and who
promise to make an even bigger splash in the coming year:
Axiom of Choice
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Axiom of Choice may be an unlikely name for a Persian-American duo
who create Middle Eastern New Age jazz, but their music definitely
reflects the idea of random choice. The two's vision of gentle,
improved jams and exotic desert sounds made for inspired music
featured on their new album, "Niya Yesh." Their debut album, "Beyond
Denial," mixed the traditions of the East with the intellect of the
West in a tumultuous display of virtuosity and musical abandon. This
year's "Niya Yesh" established a more contemplative music based on
grooves and moods, proving to be one of the most refreshing CDs of
2000.
Vas
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The New Age world knew that Vas--singer Azam Ali and percussionist
Greg Ellis--would be important contributors to the body of New Age
music when their debut, "Sunyata," won several awards and became a
New Age bestseller in 1997. Since then Vas have produced two strong
albums, "Offerings" and "In the Garden of Souls," each one exploring
their refined alchemy of dark, haunting music more deeply. Azam Ali's
roots are in Iran, so Persian sounds dominate Vas's music with frame
drums, tabla, zils, and nylon-string guitar, but the two also display
elements of ancient hymns, likening them to Dead Can Dance. With a
sound as luxurious as velvet, Vas promise to journey toward even more
interesting spaces in 2001.
Johannes Linstead
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Canadian guitarist Johannes Linstead has mastered the fine art of
exhibiting one's virtuosity while rendering flavorful, melodic
songs. Oftentimes talented New Age flamenco guitarists strut their
stuff while overlooking the soul of the song. Not Linstead. He shows
he can challenge the listener while remembering less is more, as his
debut, "Sol Luna Tierra," and the follow-up, "Kiss the Earth,"
reveal. With crisp playing and memorable melodies, Linstead reminds
one of Ottmar Liebert: he excites but doesn't overwhelm and pays
tribute to tradition while looking toward the future.
AMAZON.COM'S BEST OF 2000
Explore the year's best music from across all genres by visiting
Amazon.com's Best of 2000 page. You'll find our customers' favorite
CDs, our editors' favorite CDs, artists of the year, and more.
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