Sirius Coyote's Books and Recordings

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TODO LO BUENO: Sirius Coyote with guests

The larger band takes a turn at 12 original compositions from its touring repertoire. More instrumental pieces than previous recordings. Styles of songs range from jazz, rock, folk, and a variety of rich spiritual and dance tunes. Two of the tracks are from outstanding recordings of live performances at the Sunken Garden Annual Poetry Festival in West Hartford, CT in 2000.

"Delta Lullaby", "Huehuetengo", "Todo Lo Bueno Se Acaba", "Batucada", "Looking For Buscando", "African Fete", "Faceless Waltz", "La Iguana", "Coyote Jump", "Bella Viola", "Atlantis".

CD only
Running time: 58 minutes
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Sirius Coyote's first CD release. A compilation of re-recorded material from their previous cassette releases plus new compositions from their performing repertoire. Combination of tradirional styles and tunes based on the sounds of ancient American instruments. This record is a manifestation of the fusion of sounds from different cultures of the Americas resulting in an exciting and unique musical form. A musical journey through original, ceremonial, popular dance tunes and revolutionary songs of Latin America.

"Azteca", "A Walk in the Rainforest", "Capoeira Samba", "La Selva Se Va", "African Marketplace", "Levantate", "Witzne Suite", "Witzne: Looking Back", "Obalube", "Cumbia de la Sierra", "We Need a revolution"

Cassette and CD
Running time: 61 minutes
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Children tunes from Latin American. First production to come out of Dennis' new 16 track in-house recording studio. Mostly songs and game-songs that Giovanni grew up with in Venezuela. All of them previously unreleased by the coyotes. It is illustrated with children’s art-work cut and pasted from the many letters receive from their school programs. Liner notes include all lyrics in Spanish with English translations.

"Tipi tipi tin", "Las Hormiguitas", "Chocolate", "Dos y Dos", "Marcha de las Vocales", "Los Continentes", "Ambos a Dos", "El Reino del Reves", "Duerme Negrito", "Sana Sana", "Los Cuatro Elementos", "Paz", "A Walk in the Rainforest", "Si Somos Americanos", "Corn, Beans and Chili Peppers", "Zum Zum"

CD and Cassette

Running time: Cassette 38 minutes: ends with "Paz"
                      CD 58 minutes: four extra pieces.

Sirius Coyote's first recording, featuring David Ironside on saxophone and guitar, Timothy Wyllie on guitar and studio artists from the NY area. Full of original improvisational music played on ethnic instruments, voice, percussions, saxophones, guitars, special effects and synthesizer. Recorded in New York City in spring and summer of 1986.

"Oh Yah", "Equinox", "Whispers", "Ethnosis", "Aguilas del Dorado", "White Shadows", "Stonehenge Au Go Go", "New Day-part two", "Cloud Warrior".

Cassette only

Running time: 47 minutes

Side A features original music by Sirius Coyote Trio as performed in their "Music of the Americas"concerts. In it you can hear a multitude of their handcrafted instruments in combination with more traditional ones like the guitar and saxophone. Side B is a compilation of recordings in collaboration with other artists for film or studio work in wich all members of Sirius Coyote have participated and helped create the music. Released in 1991.

"Raggae Raga", "Batucada Alegre", "Kalimba in Me", "Capoeira Samba", "La LLorona", "Azteca", "Arabesque", "Rainforest Day", "All Species Parade", "Aboriginal Original", ""Upstairs Breeze", "To the Wild".

Cassette only

Running time: 52 minutes

Exciting original music recorded on over 50 different accoustic instruments from Africa and the Americas. All members of Sirius Coyote recorded and helped create the music of this studio tape/soundtrack to painter Bernard Moreau's documentary of his work on aboriginal and tropical themes. The music is the result of the group's 1990 tour of the Northeastern USA with singer/composer Pedro Vadhar, Alberto Ruz, Jim Doney and Lulu Ondatengui, members of our Ecovillage in Mexico.

"OM de Cristal", "Al Borde del Precipicio" (At the Edge of the Abyss", "Wirikuta", "Santa Fe", "Mexhiko", "Lluvia de Primavera", "Ganja", "Hallala", "La Marcha de las Especies", "Los Brujos del Agua", "Tormenta en la Noche", "La Segunda Oración", "Canto de Curación", "El Pacto del Arcoiris", "Flor de Piedras: Loltun".

Cassette only

Running time: 55 minutes

A collection of original and traditional music and stories reflecting the rich cultural diversity of Latin America. Features stories and Children and concert songs. It combines Afro/Latin rhythms and ancient Mesoamerican melodies with contemporary World Fusion styles. Contains whales songs recorden in the Caribbean sea, birds calls by Victoria Christgau and other surprises.

"El Reino del Reves", "African Marketplace", "Walking on Dry Land", "Obalube", "Si Somos Americanos", "Paz", "Corn, Beans and Chili Peppers", "How Music Came to Earth", "Sleeping Woman".

Cassette only

Running time: 50 minutes

Eight of our favorite dance tunes set to a selection of latin rhythms featuring Jorge Castro on congas and Tom Randall on electric base. Original and traditional songs with lots of vocals. Songs composed in solidarity with the Zapatiasta Indian uprising is the state of Chiapas, Mexico. All sung in Spanish except "We need a Revolution".

"La Selva Se Va", "Cumbia de la Sierra", "Levantate", "Olerolailerolei", "Baila bonito", "Zum Zum", "Improvisando", "We Need a Revolution"

Cassette only

Running time: 42 minutes

"Open Ears: musical adventures for a new generation" Edited by Sara deBeer with chapters by Phoebe Snow, Pete Seger, Mickey Hart, Paul McCartney, Shari Lewis, Giovanni Ciarlo and others.

Published by Elypsis Kids... Roslyn, NY 1995

What do you get when you ask twenty musicians to write down some of their greatest ideas for creating music and sounds? You get Open Ears: musical adventures for a new generation. It's a book of discovery for anyone who is eager to explore the world of sound. It's a book of activities and ideas for anyone who's interested in using everyday objects like dental floss and tuna cans to make dozens of wild and wonderfull musical instruments. It's a book of fun and artistry for a new generation. $18.95

"Great Folk Instruments to Make and Play" Written and Photographed by Dennis Waring

Published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. New York, NY 1999.

Build over 50 Folk instruments to shake, rattle, pluck and bang! Many of the projects are simple to construct using not only traditional materials such as wood, gourds, and bamboo, but every day objects you probably have on hand and are readily available, from tin cans to PVC pipes. $14.95

For more instrument making books by Dennis Waring, click here: Dennis Waring on the web