Lumin is an extraordinary band based in  San Fransisco CA that manages to set a new level of quality in two genres – Electronica  and World Music. Members Jeffery Stott and Michael Emenau weave a flawless background of percussion and varied Electronica styles around the flowing vocals of Irina Mikailova.  Their first full – length release, Hadra, encompasses everything from  up-tempo club style electronic beats and funky Drum n Bass style grooves to mesmerizing down-tempo melodica, all with a heavy Middle Eastern flair in both vocals and percussion.  Hadra is one of the best examples of World Fusion music this reviewer has ever listened to.  The wide range of genre styles is sure to appeal equally to club fans or hard core World music fans. The blending of high tech Electronica with the unique ancient Middle Eastern rhythms and elements speaks to some primitive part of the heart that we all share.  Evocative and mysterious, Hadra will change the way you perceive World music, and Electronica too. 

If you were only going to buy one new CD this year, it should be Hadra.  Fans of all music types from Bjork and Portishead, to Dead Can Dance and Vas, Joi and the Chemical Brothers, to Fun-Da-Mental and Natacha Atlas will find something they love on Hadra.

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