It might be surprising to some that literary poetry is thought to predate language in the context of reading, writing, and speaking as a form of communication.  Some important elements of poetry consist of the meter or rhythmic structure of the poem in a measurement involving flow and movement.  Proper [...]

Bruce Kaphan from California has taken pedal string guitar to a whole new level in New Age music for years, making this instrumental transition not only a surprising one but a dazzling one too, giving even music purists a reason to love pedal steel guitar with his earlier release Slider [...]

In my opinion one of the most fascinating aspects of new age music is its the fusion between different genres. Between jazz, pop, rock and classical is a musical borderland that is as interesting as it is diverse. Now the CMH Label Group is preparing an expedition to this magical [...]

Zen Garden is the title of the new album from Patrick Kelly. It will be released on CD August 10, 2009. The label NewWorldMusic gives this description: Using authentic instrumentation such as the Japanese shakuhachi, subtle strings, guitar and percussion then, combined with his much acclaimed musical ability, Patrick has [...]

It is sometimes hard to make a clear distinction between chill out and new age music. A compilation that has both the rhythmic qualities of chill out and new age’s ethereal dimension, is Secret Chill Vol.1 from GoFish Records. Here there are no distinctions between the two different genres – is [...]