Last Train to Lhasa

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Description: Banco de Gaia's long-out-of-print masterpiece runs wild with a hypnotic stream of world beat and ambient techno, successfully fusing elements of Eastern and Arabic music that would sound contrived in less talented hands. As a political statement, Last Train to Lhasa's subtle grace is an effective and eloquent way to express the tragic destruction of Tibetan culture in the face of Chinese occupation. But the strength of the listening experience will keep you coming back, regardless of your stance on the issue. The two-disc set jumps from choppy, Goa-style trance ("Kuos") to blue-room chill tunes ("China (clouds no ... (more)

Manufacturer: Six Degrees
Release date: 14 May 2002
EAN: 0657036107120 UPC: 657036107120

Tags: World (1), Electronica (1), CDR (1)

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