Medwyn Goodall Snows Of Kilimanjaro CD

Continuing his musical journey around the world, Medwyn Goodall travels to Tanzania, where he encounters Africa's tallest peak and, according to the local Chagga people, the mythical home of an angry god who punishes anyone who tries to climb it. SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO was composed in response to the death of Martin Friend, who was murdered by Interahamwe rebels in Uganda just before he set out to climb the mountain. The killing resulted in a group expedition, organized by the Duchess of York and her group, Children In Crisis, to scale Kilimanjaro

From its opening notes, SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO displays a sense of urgency and a more sophisticated production than previous Goodall releases. Beginning with "Kilimanjaro" and proceeding through the remaining tracks, the album charts the passions and motivation that sustain climbers, from the delicate, marimba-like notes of "Be All You Can Be," through "Ascent" and "Above the Clouds," until the resolution of "Dawn Over Africa," with its ecstatic African singing.

Award WinnerNAPRA Review (05-06/02, p.81) - "...A standout among the many offerings from this prolific musician....This music echoes with touches of somewhat ghostly African chant, nature sounds, and world vibrations, creating a global aura..."