'Legends of the Amazon' is the result of a cultural exploration by Brazilian artist, Kim Poor. The music was specially recorded to form part of Kim's 'Legends of the Amazon' exhibition and fuses the powerful natural sounds of the rainforest and native Amazon rhythms with contemporary digital synthesis: an exciting opportunity, enabling the ancient to dance alongside the modern.

The tradition of the Amazonian Indian, exemplified in myth and legend, is rich and compelling. The music on 'Legends of the Amazon' has an enigmatic quality that reaches deep within the self, pulling out a timeless recognition. The tone is meditative, sometimes hypnotic, always still, yet always moving, like the Amazon itself.

The four legends included in the CD's booklet have been selected, translated and adapted from their original source and are accompanied by the ambient soundtrack and beautifully illustrated by Poor's inspired and unique vision - a colourful pageant of the senses!

'Legends of the Amazon' is both a celebration and a lament for something fragile, something precious... something that is in danger of vanishing from contemporary culture altogether and, perhaps, from the face of the earth.

Track 1. Taulipang Now Can See (29.41)
Track 2. River of Love (31.10)

Music produced and performed by Xango
Percussion and 'Body Talk': Junior
Illustrated by Kim Poor
Legends adapted and translated by Kim Poor
Edited by Jake Locke

In putting this project together Kim worked with the well-established charitable organisation, Survival International, with the intention of further raising public awareness of a crucial cultural issue, but in a way that is truly expressive and beautiful. Survival International is a worldwide movement to support tribal peoples. It stands for their right to decide their own future and helps them protect their lands, environment and way of life

A portion of each sale is donated to Survival International.

The 'Legends of the Amazon' album CD can be now be ordered online.