Music
Kalani has produced three CDs of World Music; Pangea, Insights, and his latest, Rhythm Spirit.
All CDs are available on both CDBaby and iTunes. Visit Kalani on CD Baby
Rhythm Spirit
Rhythm Spirit is Kalani’s latest CD. It features ten tracks of uplifting world music, performed and recorded in the spirit of bands like Santana. The music is based in the traditions of West African, Brazil, and the Caribbean and features powerful grooves, uplifting melodies, and spirited performances by world-class musicians. Rhythm Spirit is dedicated to the late Babatunde Olatunji, who’s vision and dream was to unite people through the power and beauty of drumming and dance. Rhythm Spirit honors Baba by carrying on the tradition of using drumming as a tool to help people unit and celebrate. Every song on this CD is a celebration of the human spirit, a testimonial to the power of rhythm, and a tribute to drummers, dancers, and lovers of world music. All tracks are performed by live musicians to give this CD a sound that isreminiscent of the power bands of the 70′s and 80′s. Listen to these three tunes. If you like what you hear, purchase the CD through CD Baby or iTunes.
Beat of My Drum (Babatunde Olatunji)
Paranae (traditional)
Zun Zun (traditional)
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Insights
Insights is Kalani’s second CD and features nine tracks of world music. All tunes are written and produced by Kalani and feature a mix of classical and world beat instruments. From violin to djembe, insights paints a beautiful landscape of world beats and timeless melodies. Featured musicians Karen Briggs, Charlie Bisharat, Tom Miller, Steve Cardenas, Jim Hershman, and Katia Moraes bring this recording to life. Kalani plays percussion and sings on this one-of-a-kind recording.
Pangea
Pangea is Kalani’s first solo project. He wrote, recorded, and produced the eight tunes, which range from upbeat ‘calypso’ sounds to more pensive ‘classical’ sounding ensembles. The first track Murumba, got airplay on several radio stations, including local LA station KCRW. Kamakana, the Cd’s ‘anthem’ track was featured on several radio shows as well as played in Japan. The CD features musicains Karen Briggs, Tom Miller, Bernie Dresel, Tom Timko, Trey Henry, and Steve Cardenas.
