John McDowell

Speaking the Mamma Tongue

A collection of rhythmic and haunting world music performed by world class musicians including Tibetan singer Dadon, Pura Fe, and Morris Goldberg.

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Sample tracks: Maybe We Should Stand Back

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Dun Gabow

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Composed and arranged by John McDowell

Additional melodies by Dadon and Weasal Bear
Lead Vocals: Dadon Dawadolma, Pura Fe, Kaissa Doumbe, Amir Paiss, Yan Kuba
Background Vocals: John McDowell, Stan Strickland, Michael Wimberly, Anja Husting, Kai Ladzinski, Ananda Bates
African Drums, Percussion, and Keyboards: John McDowell
African Drums: Karamo Sabally
Flutes: Eran Glantz, Morris Goldberg, Iris Brooks
Bass: Ken Rich
Tabla: Ty Burhoe
Khol (Indian Drum): Bima Karma
Mixed and produced by Daniel Baruch and John McDowell
Executive Producer: Eran Glantz
Mixed at Camp Hill Farms Studio, Pomona, NY