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Product Description On "Exotic America", Andy Robinson juxtaposes mountain dulcimer, kalimba, rock rhythm sections, ethnic percussion, musical toys, wordless vocals, synthesizers, laughter and whatever else captures his imagination, creating his own unique world of sound. Review "...an incredibly fun, upbeat, infectiously optimistic-feeling CD...Highly recommended for anyone willing to explore music and their own imagination." -- The Folknik, November/December, 2004"...fans of pop will love the hooks and melodies...the adventurous will appreciate the multiplicity of colors, timbres,oddities..." -- Kronosonic.com, October 2004"...fresh, not formulaic...a soundtrack to accompany moments of listener introspection...an extraordinary collection." -- San Diego Reader, January 6, 2005"Exotic America as a whole is a melting pot of cultural diversity stirred in the cauldron of joy." -- San Diego Troubadour, November 2004[Exotic America was included in the San Diego Union Tribune list of Top Ten 2004 Debut Albums] -- San Diego Union Tribune, December 23, 2004 From the Artist "Life is just too short to make ordinary music. I don't really even know how. I have to choose instruments and sounds that intrigue me. I love the Beatles, who are unbeatable for melodies and harmonies and energy, but I've always liked jazz, and Brian Eno, and people like the Penguin Café Orchestra, who made music that you might call experimental, even though it was still melodic and fun to listen to." "The title of my CD - Exotic America - came from a quote attributed to Andy Warhol, about how Americans are probably the most exotic people on earth, whether we realize it or not. On Exotic America, you can hear sounds and influences from all the music I've loved and played over the years. Is it World music? Is it "progressive folk"? All I know is that each song holds a surprise or two for the listener, and that's the way I like it." About the Artist Music comes naturally to Andy Robinson. A native San Diegan, he is self-taught on mountain dulcimer, and is known in the acoustic music world for pushing the boundaries of what the rustic American folk instrument can do. He was first inspired to play music by the Beatles, and later, by blues, psychedelic and progressive bands. Originally a drummer, Robinson quickly grew more adventurous, and began writing his own songs and experimenting with unusual sounds. Over the years he has written songs, performed and recorded on dulcimer and kalimba in a long list of critically acclaimed bands in San Diego and Los Angeles. See more