Beyond the Night Sky (1996)

About this title: Hypnotic, enticing and compelling, this set of lullabies may find its way onto the CD player long after the little ones have drifted off to sleep. It's a delightful mix of cultures that is more successful than most efforts of its ilk, primarily for two reasons. First is the fact that the songs use similar instrumentation throughout, with the exception of added percussion on "A La Nanita Nana," and pennywhistle on "Waters of Time," and kora and vocals on "Mama, Papa." Second is the fact that that instrumentation consists in large parts of de Grassi, one of the most engaging guitarists on the ... read more

Tracks:

1. The Rain Is Pouring [Traditional]
2. Beyond the Night Sky [DeGrassi]
3. Bells of London [DeGrassi]
4. Boo Marambá [Traditional]
5. Mamá, Papá [Kanoute]
6. When My Soul Embraces You [Traditional]
7. Sleepy Time [Traditional]
8. La Nanita Nana [Traditional]
9. As You Drift Away [DeGrassi]
10. Swedish Lullaby [Traditional]
11. Waters of Time [DeGrassi]
12. Brahms' Lullaby [Brahms]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.