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Volume 2 - Release

Afro Celt Sound System

Three years and over 200,000 record sales on from the release of the critically acclaimed debut 'Volume 1: Sound Magic', the Afro Celts are now recognised as one of the most innovative and eclectic groups to emerge from the '90s meltdown. Their second dynamic and emotionally charged album, 'Volume 2: Release', is destined to become one of the year's landmarks.Featuring vocals by Sinead O'Connor on the title track, the inherent energy and joy of this album, offset by a bitter-sweet sadness, is interpreted through the expressive playing of the guest performers - Nigel Eaton on hurdy gurdy and Michael McGoldrick and Ronan Browne on uilleann pipes from the new generation of young folk musicians, Youth on bass, Dhol Foundation's Johnny Kalsi on dhol drums and tablas."It's like a hurricane let loose....the spontaneity, the mix of ancient and modern, the black and white, the fluidity and breathless glee." Q Magazine, April 1999This CD is available as a special limited edition, containing a FREE interactive musical game - a truly ground-breaking piece of technology that will enable the user to create their very own Afro Celts remix.