Pangaea: the ancient supercontinent where all lands were connected. Just as the continents were once united, so music joins all people.
The half-dozen members of Pangaea play a wide variety of percussion instruments from across the globe, along with didgeridoo and flutes. Many songs also feature melodic percussion instruments such as the marimba and the steel drums of Trinidad.
Everything Spins CD
Pangaea recorded two CDs which are available here from PayPal. Click on the title to hear a short clip from some of the songs from Pangaea's "Everything Spins" CD.
Flight of the Hawks: Celebrating the aerial skills of the raptor family, listen for segments of the song representing the strength of the birds flapping higher, the beauty of their effortless soaring on the wind, and the power of their swift dives for prey.
Samba Ilha (Island Samba): Combining a Brazilian samba rhythm with the steel drums of Trinidad is a sure recipe for dance!
Dawn on the Serengeti: Take an auditory journey across the African grasslands, and picture the animals greeting the rising sun... This song uses a rhythmic cycle of 11 beats and features the didgeridoo, balafon, frame drums, and various flutes.
Subterranea: A tune for exploring the depths of the Earth and of your own Self, where secrets are revealed and lessons are brough back to the Light.
The Kokopelli Suite: Composed for a full-length dance performance by the Wing & A Prayer Dance Company, these songs tell the story of the legendary Native American flute player of the southwest.
Act I represents Kokopelli's childhood.
Act II tells of his vision quest.
Act III relates how he met the challenge of the Eagle.
Act IV completes the legend as Kokopelli becomes more than a man.
Spirit Safari CD
Click on the title to hear a short clip from some of the songs from Pangaea's "Spirit Safari" CD. Spirit Safari: Chimes and doumbeck interact over polyrhythmic layers of congas in this title cut.
Double Talk: This tune features a pair of African talking drums having a conversation.
Na Nin Day Hay: This chant was adapted from an ancient Ojibwa initiation ceremony, with the words meaning, "I'm Using My Heart."
The Sacred Bow: The musical bow is one of the oldest stringed instruments; it is found in several forms in different cultures. It is played by tapping the string with a stick and is joined here by the wooden box drum called the cajon.
Orca Dreams: A celebration of the beauty and strength of the Killer Whale.
For more information, please contact Pete Fairley: (775) 883-9653
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