'sai-thaiñ Ki Sur
) | Label: NAXOS WORLD Catalog: NXW76155-2 Format: COMPACT DISC Khasi-Cymru CollectiveBringing together the music of Wales and the Khasi Hills in North East India, ‘Sai-thaiñ ki Sur (the weaving of voices in Khasi) is a unique cross-cultural collaboration. Between 1841 and 1969, hundreds of men and women left Wales to establish and maintain the first Welsh Overseas Mission in the Khasi and Jaiñtia Hills. This three-year album project explores the folk songs, poetry, missionary hymns, folklore, and resultant culture of the crossing of Wales and India. Welsh songwriter Gareth Bonello (The Gentle Good) has recorded this poetic, beautiful album with artists from the indigenous Khasi community.  Price: $27.98 |