While certainly not for everyone, this fascinating collection gathers audio recordings of death rites from around the world. The accompanying book offers detailed track-by-track liner notes as well as entertaining essays like "Death & Food" and "Death and Welcome To It." But the real treasure here are the recordings, which range from the hypnotic cadence of a Protestant eulogy in Florida to Asif Ali Khan's impassioned Sufi singing and an intricate drumming ceremony in Ghana. The incredible range of attitudes and approaches ...
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While certainly not for everyone, this fascinating collection gathers audio recordings of death rites from around the world. The accompanying book offers detailed track-by-track liner notes as well as entertaining essays like "Death & Food" and "Death and Welcome To It." But the real treasure here are the recordings, which range from the hypnotic cadence of a Protestant eulogy in Florida to Asif Ali Khan's impassioned Sufi singing and an intricate drumming ceremony in Ghana. The incredible range of attitudes and approaches to death is an amazing thing to take in. ~ Tim Sheridan, Rovi
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