Journey to Asia

A musical exploration of Asia, taking in cultural treasures from nineteen countries of the world’s largest continent, including China, Japan, Iran, Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia and more. The beautiful cover communicates tranquillity, mysticism, Eastern religion and the fascinations of Asia. It offers great appeal to a wide audience. The track listing on the back cover specifies the country for each track.


1. Iran Hossein Farjami: Baroon baroone - 2:52
2. Afghanistan Afghan Ensemble: Zim zim zim - 3:58
3. Pakistan Asif Bhatti & Ensemble: Pani pharan noon chaliya - 5:51
4. India Baluji Shrivastav's Re-Orient: Pani Hari - 2:14
5. Nepal Bishwo Shahi: Tashi tashi - 6:53
6. Bangladesh Recording by Deben Bhattacharya: Kon ghate - 3:36
7. Thailand Recording by David Fanshawe: Saek Pole Dance - 1:30
8. Laos Recording by David Fanshawe - Sep Nyai Court Orchestra: Manora Dance - 2:51
9. Vietnam Tri Nguyen: The Joy of Coming Home - 2:55
10. China Heart of the Dragon Ensemble: Crossing Lake Dongting - 4:59
11. The Philippines Fiesta Filipina: Sa Kabukiran - 2:32
12. Taiwan Recording by Deben Bhattacharya: Spring Morning in Yangmingshan - 4:50
13. South Korea Dulsori: The Beat - 3:33
14. Japan Yamato Ensemble: Futatsu no den-en-shi II - 4:10
15. Mongolia Bayarbaatar Davaasuren: Magtaal Ger - 5:50
16. Kyrgyzstan The Kambarkan Folk Ensemble: Erke sary - 4:13
17. Azerbaijan Lök-Batan Folklore Group: Süita - 6:21
18. Uzbekistan Recording by Deben Bhattacharya: Birwa-bir - 5:06
19. Georgia Ensemble Kereoni: Tsitsinathela - 2:42

Total playing time: 78:12 min.