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The Audience Award
One of the main awards has now been decided by you the audience. The winner will be announced at the Poll Winners concert in March. A huge thanks to all those who contributed. It was wonderful to see such a wide-ranging list of nominations (left) and the way so many of the musicians have touched your lives.
Visit the Awards for World Music homepage to discover the best music on the planet in 8 other categories.
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YOUR NOMINEES |
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TOP FOUR NOMINATIONS |
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A.R.Rahman
Alka Yagnik
Amadou et Mariam
Anouar Brahem
Baaba Maal
Badmarsh and Shri
Baka Beyond
Bembeya Jazz
Bob Brozman
Cachaito Lopez
Cara Dillon
Cheikh Lo
Dhafer Youssef
Djelimady Tounkara
Djivan Gasparyan
Eddie Palmieri
Edith Lefel
Eliseo Parra
Eliza Carthy
Ellika and Solo
Faiz Ali Faiz
Femi Kuti
Gaiteiros de Lisboa
Ghalia & Timnaa
Gjallarhorn
Gotan Project
Issa Bagayogo
Hukwe Zawose
Iva Bittova
Javier Ruibal
Kamel Nitrate
Kando Bongo Man
Kimmo Pohjonen
Kim Young-Ja
Khaled
Kristi Stassinopoulou
La Bottine Souriante
Lila Downs
Los de Abajo
Madredeus
Mahotella Queens
Manu Chao
Mari Boyne
Mariza
Martin Carthy
Mary Gauthier
Natasha Atlas
Oi Va Voi
Ojos de Brujo
Oliver Mtukudzi
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
One Giant Leap
Orchestra Baobab
Oysterband
Papa Noel & Papi Oviedo
Praying For The Rain
Rachid Taha
Rokia Traor茅
Sahotas
Sainkho Namtchylak
Salif Keita
Sekouba Bambino
Seize The Day
Sergey Starostin
Souad Massi
Susana Baca
Tarkan
Tarika
Tata Pound
Te Vaka
TerraFolk
The Be Good Tanyas
Trilok Gurtu
U-cef
Vardos
痴盲谤迟迟颈苍盲
Yair Dalal
Youssou N'Dour
Zakir Hussain
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Here are the bands who were voted onto the final shortlist. Click on each name to read more about them and click on the 'listen' icon to hear a selected track from each band. A large selection of your comments can be found by clicking on the list to the left.
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One Giant Leap (A multi-media world music project by Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman)
One Giant Leap links on 大象传媒i music:
nominated by:
Adam Gee, London:
'It is an imaginative, ambitious project bringing together the best from all families of music; bringing together tradition and technology, sound and pictures... the great Michael Franti of San Francisco beside the great Baaba Maal of Senegal, now that's a giant leap for mankind.'
CMLiddington:
'For bringing World Music to a wider audience, extending appreciation of other artists and music forms. The album is inspirational, evocative, enlightening and unbelievably haunting.'
Christine, Australia:
'One Giant Leap is a music adventure. Duncan and Jamie have put together a musical piece of art. Well deserving.'
Charoo Prabhakar, India:
'An effort made for integrating international community and their cultures. Now the whole world seems like a family. Must be aliens are jealous! Thanks 1GiantLeap!'
S.Ryan, London:
'Bringing such a rich mixture of sounds to my home and making the term "world music" almost paletable.'
Marnie Dolera, Philippines:
'I'm nominating this album for Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman's vision in putting it together and for all the talented people all over the world who collaborated on it and who deserve to be recognized.'
John Tisdall, London:
'The breath of vision, both musically and spiritually, is overpowering. Not only have Duncan Bridgeman and Jamie Catto realised their vision with such a complex soundtrack of the lives of so many cultures, they have done so not at the expense of the simple message it contains. It is a 'wake up call' to all of us who have strayed from what we should hold important. Truly a life changing experience.'
Susan, London:
'It's the most impressive and inspiring work for this century and it should win every single award there is. It's unbelievably touching and you just can't get enough of it!'
Ellie Burkey, London:
'I think their music project seamlessly brings together everything that is beautiful about diversity and the music that narrarates it.'
M. Piggott, Netherlands:
'If there ever was world music, this is it! A fantastic project and equally fantastic album.'
Sidd, London:
'They have used some of best and most diverse talent in the world at the moment to create a sound that is truly representative of the entire world of music.'
Reid Watkins, USA:
'This CD is an absolute masterpiece. I heard a radio interview with Jaime and Duncan last spring, bought the CD several days later, and have barely stopped listening since. I dare say, the music and the message validate my existence.'
Anthony Lee, Peterlee:
'The work done by the people involved, and the music produced is phenomenally emotive and thought provoking. Tthere has been no real music project that I have come across in my life, that has had this effect on my life. By my analysis and evaluation of what constitutes "vote worthy", these people deserve much credit and international recognition for the work they have done. This album, dvd, and whole project ooozes with positivity and feeling.'
Lara Koodiaroff, Australia:
'I brought this album to work one day and played it. Within 20 minutes everyone around me had visibly relaxed. That is when I realised how beautiful this album truly is and how vital the concept of collaborations is. I have not taken it home since.'
Andrew Montgomery, USA:
'Catto, Bridgeman and their 1GL project have elevated the music video format to a new level, embracing world music and technology in a manner that has not been done before, and bringing world music to a whole new audience. 1GL is not only musically stunning, but visually lush, morally conscientious, and ethically intriguing. The world is a better place because this project happened, and that is the greatest testament to any art.'
Ron Hudson, USA:
'In a time when peace is needed, this project transcends borders and highlights our unity. I have frequently heard world music compilation CDs, but never have I heard artists so skillfully and seamlessly mix musical cultures within individual songs.'
Joseph D'Morais, London:
'It is original, inspiring, made not with money but with love, talent and dedication. Without flinching from what is bad in the world, it offers hope. It educates and delights in a profound and deeply sipiritual way.'
Nicky Watt, Chagford:
'Their theme - unity in diversity - is a glorious riposte to the insanity of the US and Tony Blair's proposal to bomb and destroy Iraq. George! When He said "suffer the little children to come unto me", he did NOT mean "let the little children suffer."'
Simon Heyworth:
'The DVD-Video is the only Music DVD-Video which is both wonderful to listen to with entrancing songs, but the visuals are both beautiful and enlightening too. This is also the most thought provoking experience you will have for a while. A ground breaking project.'
Alex Kalman, New York:
'Just an absolutely amazing project, not only a great idea but very well excuted, with nothing done like it before. these guys are innovators and dreamers and thinkers and doers. not only is the music beautiful, but the film spectacular. a great sociological perspective and project bringing together the similarities and highliting the differences of cultures from around the world. not only how the project is put together, but the effect it will have on the world is like nothing else.'
Sarah Witts, South Croydon:
'As a true music lover, I'm aware of the power music has to uplift people. Watching the One Giant Leap DVD & seeing the effort & enthusiasm needed to embark on such a project was overwhelming. The music is amazing & original. To bring this to people all over the world is a huge acheivement & one that should be recognised. Huge respect is due to Jamie Catto & Duncan Bridgeman!'
Vlatka Augustic, Croatia:
'Listening to the CD is like dreaming your way through the world. It's a wonderful mixture of different cultures and styles with the most important message behind it: that in essence we are all the same. Jamie and Duncan certainly are the most deserving winners.'
Paul Packham, Chesterfield:
'This CD just opens up so many doors. The music, art, and dance portrayed is absolutely stunning. It effortlessly makes people aware of different cultures and people. The overall package is beautifully designed and presented in a way that is in keeping with the goals of the project. In a world which is in turmoil it brings with it a simple message of peace and unity.'
Gil Woodward, Slough:
'Somehow with the diversity of musical influence, of truely multimedia involvement and the shear quality of the finished article "World Music" as a generic description is hopelessly inadequate. With an appeal that stretchs far beyond the standard confines of the genre, 1 Giant Leap has simply re-written the score of popular music, terrifically self-aware, 1 Giant Leap are truly living up to their somewhat grand name.'
Jonathan Yearsley, Reading:
'Having heard a sample of the album from a friend I just had to buy it. It really has re-opened my eyes and ears to world music. I feel drawn to travel to parts of the world I've not seen and sample the music and the people. Having seen them live at the Purcell rooms, I can confirm that they and the other guest artists on the album are at the pinnacle of their musical art.''
Steve Hanvey, Warrington:
'As a musician I am always looking for truly original material, that's what overwhelmed me about this project. The quality of sound and the way it is presented transcends modern musical culture. Motivating, inspiring, original do not do this presentation justice. It has definitely enhanced mine and my friends appreciation of global music. The 1 giant leap experience is interactive and I have no doubt will be heralded as a truly great piece for years to come, congratulations!'
Claudia Blandon, USA:
'It is a fantastic compilation of world music, technology and cultural diversity. All these aspects are brilliantly intertwined to give the rich final result. Not only the percussion parts, but also the vocals are marvelously captured. I have been listening to the record for the past month, and every single time I hear a new sound, a new detail. It is truly rich.'
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