Drums of Compassion is a 35-minute CD combining elements of world, jazz, ambient, and avant-garde music to create a series of tracks that “expresses Michael’s spiritual perspective on what music contributes to the world.” With contributions from such performers as Jack DeJohnette, Zakir Hussain, Babatunde Olatunji, and a host of others, this album is an interesting and engaging sonic journey performed to the highest level.