Ethnicity (album)

Ethnicity, is Yanni's 13th studio album, released in 2003, (see 2003 in music) extending his "One World, One People" philosophy. It peaked at #27 on Billboard's "Top Internet Albums" chart and at #27 on the "Billboard 200" chart in 2003. It also peaked at #1 on the "Top New Age Albums" chart in 2004.This release sparked what would become the 4th largest concert tour of 2003, ranked by Billboard Magazine.

One element distinguishing Ethnicity from previous albums is the extensive use of human voices, not only solo arias and group chants, but also bona fide lyrics, a rare departure for the artist. "The Promise," for example, is an adaptation of an earlier composition, "Secret Vows," featuring lyrics from longtime friend Pamela McNeill and soulfully sung by Alfreda Gerald, a member of Yanni's Tribute tour. The album's final track reflects his own cultural heritage with a traditional Greek island folk song, "Jivaeri".

Album

Track listing

1. "Rites of Passage" – 4:35
2. "For All Seasons" – 5:37
3. "The Promise" – 3:42
4. "Rainmaker" – 5:36
5. "Written on the Wind" – 3:56
6. "Playing by Heart" – 4:38
7. "At First Sight" – 5:14
8. "Tribal Dream" – 5:35
9. "Almost a......
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