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Welcome...by Norman Hedman...page 1

Preview: Garden of Forbidden Fruit...
Learn more about the new record from Norman Hedman's Tropique...
page 2

Hitting the Road...
Norman takes a different kind of tour...page 3

Retuning to his Roots...Norman returns home after 52 years...page 4

Moving to His Own Beat...Reprint from the NY Daily News...page 5

PowerLight Media...
What's new on Norman's label...page 6

Your Questions...
Norman tackles fan questions...page 7

More News...The Blue Note, IAJE Conference, Request Norman's songs...page 8

 

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Click here to re-open Norman's site (or just click back over if it is already open). Then, click Tropique at the bottom of the page, and then click the CD tab. To hear a song, click the button to the left of each song title.

 

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Welcome
by Norman Hedman

Hi, Everyone!

Thanks for dropping by to the first of my personal messages. I am glad you are here to check out my monthly news.

The release my fifth album, "Garden of Forbidden Fruit," will be an exciting change from prior albums. Those of you that have been with me in the past, and have heard my previous work, will know what I mean. Although, it has a stronger element of R&B, "Garden of Forbidden Fruit" still contains my signature tropical rhythm sounds.

To hear samples of the record, go back to my home page (if it is not already open, click here) and click Tropique at the bottom of the page, and then click the CD tab. To hear a song, click the button to the left of each song title.

I am also excited about the launch of my new label, PowerLight Media. We are scheduling two to three releases each year, which commences with the release of "Garden Of Forbidden Fruit" in April 2006. Projects from Aj and the The Tsiganov Brothers are also due to be released on PowerLight Media.

There is much more to come in 2006. I appreciate you tuning in!

- Norm

What's In a Name?

Reflections

Norman's congas feature a reflection of his likeness, as his legendary stature on the instrument reflects a great achievement. Likewise, one of Norman's trademarks as a human being is that he is reflective about the experiences that influence his character and his career.

This forum is a place for him to reflect on all of these things.

The Groove

As a world-class percussionist and band leader, Norman creates and leads the "groove" in countless musical situations. But this word is also a common metaphor for the daily pulse of life.

Anyone who is intimate with Norman's work knows that his music captures and integrates the pulse of many cultures; the flavors and emotions that contribute positively to a "world groove." It is our hope that this forum will bring Norman's fans into his "groove" so that they can become more intimate and reflective about the great music being produced by PowerLight Media.

We expect that a new edition of Reflections in the Groove will be published every 8-12 weeks (depending on Norman's busy schedule)!

Thank you for interest and support of Norman Hedman's music! Feel free to contact us with questions and comments at: questions@normanhedman.com .

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