AO MUSIC, (also known as, AO) is a pan-cultural world/new age musical group, known for an exotic blend of ethnic texture, rhythmic energy and ambient harmony. Their compositions employ melodic refrains, sung by Miriam Stockley (the voice of Karl Jenkins' Adiemus project), and children's choral ensembles from around the globe. Song lyrics are typically sung in a mixture of ancient languages or made-up phonetics, so as not to pay allegiance to a particular ethnicity; thereby lending to a more universal impression. Each song is composed, produced and performed by three well established recording artists; founder Richard Gannaway (vocals, stringed instruments), Jay Oliver (keyboards, synths, samples) and Miriam Stockley (vocals). Gannaway and Oliver produce the sound using a blend of live acoustic instruments and digital samples that cover a broad range of world indigeny mixed with contemporary elements.
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AO MUSIC's album "...and Love Rages On!" was voted BEST WORLD ALBUM of 2011 by Zone Music Reporter's international network of radio and web broadcasters.
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