Hello everyone First, a while back there was some talk about the 'ethiopiques' series on Buda Musique out of france. I unfortunately ignored it at the time, but now, having discovered the series - wow! Excellent music (from ethiopia, mostly from a period of artistic flourishing from the late 1960s - early 1970s). I recently picked up volume 13, 'ethiopian groove', and am enjoying it quite a bit. So, a belated thanks to the list, and a recommendation to those who haven't experienced it yet (My current favorites are volumes 4, 9, and 13; I also have volume 8, 'swinging addis', but it doesn't engage me as much). On the subject of music from africa, I also have been enjoying Orchestra Baobab's 'Pirate's Choice' and (perhaps more) 'Bamba', and do not hesitate to recommend them. Anyone know where to get Bembeya Jazz discs, aside from the recent reunion cd? Now, the next 2 (or 3) questions are inspired by posts from the list, but i've been saving them up... Second, a much longer time ago (i.e., several years) there was disscussion on the list about an album by kim suek-chul called 'shamanistic ceremonies of the eastern seaboard' (i think). Well, it's been several years of keeping my eyes open, and I still haven't found it. Does anyone know where one can purchase it (through mail-order)? [GEMM has it under 1 listing, with a dismal seller rating - 1.8 / 10] While I do not like to trade for legitimate releases, I would consider trading for a copy of this disc in the event it is truly impossible to acquire otherwise, and I have a sizeable collection of live unreleased zorn and other improv to offer in return. Email off-list. Third, and some not-so-long time ago, someone posted a micro-review of an indian movie Gumnaan. Again, where can one acquire this (in the US) on DVD? The more I read about it the more I feel I must experience it, and a dvd of it seems to spawn reviews without really existing. Happy October, Whit (who recommends the movie Suspiria....)