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Today’s CD review takes us on a musical tour of the distant and otherworldly Tibet, melded with the beauty of India, to experience the music of Yoko. Treasury of Jewels is Yoko’s first release. Interestingly, this Canadian woman isn’t in the habit of just performing Tibetan mantra music. Also a jazz singer who has sung R&B and hip-hop, Yoko’s first CD release is instead a testament to her faith. Strongly rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist and Indian traditions of the mantra with the familiar low vocal intonations of Tibet as an occasional backup, listeners will be surprised to find Yoko’s love of jazz discreetly emerging and blending rather effortlessly. I was pleasantly caught off guard at the occasional gentle fusion of jazz and far eastern music.
Yoko’s strongpoint no doubt is her beautiful one-of-a-kind voice, able to handle the foreign vocal maneuvers that frequently occur in the Tibetan and Indian styles. Calming and peaceful, Yoko’s voice is backed by flutes, traditional Tibetan and Indian instruments, and gorgeous orchestrations that beckon the listener to stop and focus on simply being.
Would you like to win a copy of Treasury of Jewels? One carp(e) libris reader will win!
Multiple Options for Entry:
1.) Just turn up your speakers and visit Yoko’s CDBaby Page. Listen to some music samples in the left-hand column and tell me what you most like about her music. (You may enter once a day.) Remember, leave an interesting comment. If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.
2.) Email subscribers get an extra entry for as long as their subscription is active.
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3.) Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post. Come back and leave me a Comment with a link to your blog post. (If your comment doesn’t show up right away, don’t worry – I may have to approve it first. My blog might think it’s spam but gosh darn, I certainly don’t!)
4.) I’m feeling Twittery. If you Twitter a link to this giveaway, come back and comment here to let me know your Twitter name for another entry! (I’m dkmommy if you want to follow me.)
Feel free to do all four to gain several entries to win! You have until midnight EST on Monday, March 16, 2009, to enter.
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I’ve noticed my music selection is a little “soul-less” lately. Seems this Yoko CD could be just what I need to add some spirit back to my music listening. Please consider me a most enthusiastic entrant! She sounds absolutely lovely…
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it has a deep feeling without being overpowering thanks for the giveaway
I could see my self meditating to some of her songs its so relaxing and beautiful WOW what a voice I have never heard of her before but plan to become a fan
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i’d love to listen to this while i take my day ending bubblebath with a glass of wine
Powerfully beautiful haunting melodies. One can only drift away while listening
Very relaxing melodies !
its very calming
All I can say is “wow”, this is really beautiful. I thought her songs were very soothing. Tara seemed to be my favourite but it is so hard to choose because all the songs are fantastic.
I also like the fact that she donates 10% of her proceeds.
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The music is soothing.
magical – transports you to shangri-la
I subscribe. Be careful, you could end up in an alternate universe listening to this!
Nothing like the more notorious Yoko! Fascinating music, very serene.
Her music is very soothing. I love it.
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her voice is mesmerizing!
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Have my ears deceived me and I’ve gone to heaven. I know I hear heavenly sounds. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
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I like this CD to add to my collection.
happy tuesday
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wooo thanks for the chance
I subscribe. Haunting music!
I love her music. Thaks for the chance to win.
Soothing music.
Nice music that seems to be the type that would be re-laxing.
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Nice!
i just think she has amazing talent
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Waiter, give me what she’s eating. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
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happy wednesday!
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I subscribe. Good to listen to while meditating!
yea yoko
Music is soothing
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Her voice and songs remind me of a Celtic favorite of mine-Enya.
Please enter me in your fabulous CD giveaway drawing.
Many thanks, Cindi
I am an email subscriber! Thanks very much…..Cindi
happy thursday
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oh wow, it’s really relaxing!
I subscribe. This will keep you mellow!
wow what a voice!
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