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Selected Clips: ASZA is unique, eclectic, stunningly imaginative, and highly entertaining. Their powerful performances constantly win them standing ovations by the third piece, no matter what the age, occupation or cultural background of the audience. What makes them so strong? They are breathtaking in their originality and virtuosity, seamlessly combining the musical styles and techniques of all the world’s music into tight cohesive performances. No matter what musical style, from Tuvan throat singing to Brazilian rhumba’s or from Chinese folk melodies to African pygmy music, ASZA weave them together to produce a jaw dropping whirlwind tour of the music of the world. Coming on to stage with over a hundred unique instruments, fascinating stories, and scintillating music, they are a musical rendition of National Geographic Magazine, the Smithsonian Institute, and Radio City Music Hall all in one package! Quite simply ASZA is the definition of "World Music", setting a high standard that few will be able to follow. ASZA became instant stars in Vietnam with a national Prime Time TV Special and coverage in every newspaper. They represented Canada at the 1998 Commonwealth Games Arts Festival in Malaysia and were introduced to Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahatir. ASZA’s self titled CD was nominated for Best World Music Album for Canada’s Juno awards. With credits that collectively range from performing with Symphony Orchestras to Cirque du Soleil, and from David Lindley and Strunz and Farah, to Aerosmith, Yes and the Cranberries, ASZA's versatility and musicality are definitely not in question. |
ASZA From the "quintessential, multi-ethnic embodiment of world music" ASZA, the group's self-titled debut release should be in anyone's music collection who cares about the state of world music. There is a refreshing honesty here that is rare...the benefit of a rare vision of musical integrity. This release comes highly recommended. "The exciting element in ASZA's music is its integration of multiple ethnic and cultural rhythms, melodies, and improvised enthusiasm into a collage representing a homogenous whole. ASZA is a wonder to watch and hear." -- Frank Rubolino, One Final Note 11 tracks in 48:10 If you missed this cd, you might enjoy listening to: Gudira (Barry Guy, Robert Dick, and Randy Raine-Reusch) Distant Wind (Randy Raine-Reusch and Mei Han) Deluxe Improvisation Series (Brett Larner) The View You Never Get (Georgian Contemporary Unit) Mystic Journey (Suzanne Teng) Bansuri Dreams (John Wubbenhorst) The View You Never Get (Georgian Contemporary Unit) |
