B'ismillah B'ismillahFes Festival of World Sacred Music, Volume 1The most inspired music on the planet finds its highest expression at the annual Fes Festival of World Sacred Music. B'ismillah ("in the name of God") brings together the highlights of this landmark event. B'ismillah documents music from the world's most accomplished artists in many traditions, including Pakistani qawwali chants dating back to the 11th century; Egyptian madih odes; flamenco style Christian saeta that are shot "like an arrow" into the heart of God; ancient gwalior chants from the north of India; and the mystical music that transforms mere mortals into the whirling dervishes of the Sufi tradition. Utterly authentic, B'ismillah radiates a divine presence beyond the artificial boundaries of maps and politics, into the hearts of world music lovers everywhere. Live digital recording. World Music "In the Name of God" Featuring: Sama' - Sufism's sacred chants Tribal Drums from the Sahara Madih: Chanted Poetry of Islam Sufi Qawwali Singers Saeta Flamenco Songs of the Catholic Liturgy Oud (lute) Songs of Andalusia Chants of the Berber Tribes Captured Live as It Happened! 2 CDs, 2.25 hours $21.98 ISBN 1-56455-484-8 UPC 600835-033923