Shango (Juno Reactor album)
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Shango is the fifth album released by the multi-genre encompassing trance group Juno Reactor
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Juno Reactor
Juno Reactor is a musical and performing act known for the cinematic fusion of electronic, orchestral, and global music. Central to the project is Ben Watkins and his collaborations with a constantly changing ensemble of musicians from across the world, including percussionist Mabi Thobejane from...
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Track listing
All tracks made by Ben Watkins with collaborators mentioned on the tracklist.- "PistoleroPistolero (song)Pistolero is a song released by electronica band Juno Reactor, and recorded on their fifth album Shango.The song opens with Spanish acoustic guitar and a female voice saying, "I hate robbing banks" followed by a blast of gun fire that introduces the Goa Trance beat.Pistolero was done in a...
" - 6:13 (co-produced by Steve StevensSteve StevensSteve Stevens is an American guitarist and songwriter.He is best known for playing for other artists and less known for his critically acclaimed solo efforts , collaborations Steve Stevens (born as Steven Schneider on May 5, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist and songwriter.He...
) - "Hule Lam" – 4:00 (co-produced by AmampondoAmampondoAmampondo is a South African percussion ensemble which was started by Dizu Plaatjies in Langa Cape Town in 1978. The other founding members were Simpiwe Matole; Michael Ludonga; Mzwandile Qotoyi; Leo Mbizela and Mandla Lande.-Origins:...
) - "Insects" – 6:18 (co-produced by Mike Maguire)
- "Badimo" – 7:14 (co-produced by Nick Burton, Mabi Thobejane)
- "Masters of the UniverseMasters of the Universe (song)"Masters Of The Universe" is a song by Juno Reactor. It appeared on their album Shango, and was released as a single in 2001.-Appearances in Media:* Can be heard in the beginning of 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider's Theatrical Trailer....
" – 6:05 (co-produced by Johann Bley, Mabi Thobejane) - "Nitrogen Part 1" – 8:34 (co-produced by Alex PatersonAlex PatersonAlex Paterson is an English musician and co-founder of the ambient group The Orb, in which he has worked since its inception....
, Greg HunterGreg HunterGreg Hunter is a British composer and sound engineer. He attended Goldsmiths, University of London. He is known for his work with The Orb and with producer Youth in their collaboration to form Dub Trees, and as a composer of electronic / world music...
) - "Nitrogen Part 2" – 6:26 (co-produced by Stephen Holweck)
- "Solaris" – 8:58 (co-produced by Deepak Ram)
- "Song For Ancestors" – 8:09 (co-produced by Taz Alexander, Mabi Thobejane)
Personnel
- Produced by Juno Reactor
- Ben Watkins - Producer
- Greg Hunter - Engineering
- Otto The Barbarian - Engineering
- Richard Edwards - Engineering
- Steev Toth - Engineering
- Kevin Metcalfe - Mastering
- Steve StevensSteve StevensSteve Stevens is an American guitarist and songwriter.He is best known for playing for other artists and less known for his critically acclaimed solo efforts , collaborations Steve Stevens (born as Steven Schneider on May 5, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist and songwriter.He...
- Guitar (on "Pistolero") - B.J. Cole - Pedal steel guitarPedal steel guitarThe pedal steel guitar is a type of electric guitar that uses a metal bar to "fret" or shorten the length of the strings, rather than fingers on strings as with a conventional guitar. Unlike other types of steel guitar, it also uses pedals and knee levers to affect the pitch, hence the name "pedal"...
- Pandit Dinesh - TablaTablaThe tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres...
- Boris Salchack - Vocals/Strings
- Busi MhlongoBusi MhlongoBusi Mhlongo , born as Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, was originally from Inanda in Natal, South Africa, Busi Mhlongo was considered by many to be a virtuoso singer, dancer and composer whose music defies categorization....
- Vocals - Taz AlexanderTaz AlexanderTaz Alexander is a British singer who has toured with Juno Reactor, Alpha-X, and Sin e, among others. She currently resides in London, England.-Career:...
- Vocals - Mike Diver - Artwork
- Squalis - Artwork