Harmattan

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by Dave Yowell (CAE/IPI: 145737656)

Uploaded 13/08/2015 - PRS Tunecode: 368785ET

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1:56

Description

Named after the dry and dusty Saharan wind that sweeps down across West Africa from November to March.
A floating, majestic fusion of West African desert nomad instruments, backed by a full string orchestra, evoking a feeling of dramatic desert landscapes.
It featurs a Kora (African Harp) which is found all over most of West Africa, from the Niger delta and up towrds the Sahara desert,
This track is huge in it's sound and evokes a feeling of forgotten epochs, a tinge of sadness mixed with a tranquil delicacy.

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Keywords

Harmattan desert floating dramatic dry wind storm landscape savannah savanna drama intense Africa African spiritual semi-desert Sahara Ghana Ivory Coast Nigeria Senegal Gambia Mali Sierra Leone nomad nomadic trade kora orchestra orchestral

About the Artist

Dave Yowell (145737656)

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Dave Yowell was born and grew up in Kenya, East Africa. His formative years as a musician were spent playing with many local musicians, where, along with psychedelic rock, funk and soul from the West, he absorbed the groove and swing of African, Arabian and Indian musical culture that makes up the backdrop of Kenya's diverse population. In 1973, he moved to London, eventually setting up his own recording studio and production company, Sultan Sound. Today, he lives in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, and is a well-known music producer of world fusion, with many film and television credits.

All Versions in this Mixset

Version 1: Harmattan Mid Beat

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Version 2: Harmattan (Current)