In suit with Jim McGrath's previous 3 releases Passport features deep exotic grooves composed of various drum and percussion instruments from McGrath's extensive collection. The rhythms are complemented by a diverse collective of eclectic musicians, featuring: Hurdy Gurdy, Senegalese Kora, Syrian Violin, Mbira, Kalimba, Flamenco Guitar, Cello, Upright Bass, Harmonic Droning and Malian Vocals.

With his third solo release Jim McGrath continues to break new ground in capturing the spiritual essence of ancient and modern tribal rhythms. With a natural and pure approach to recording, McGrath combines drums and percussion instruments from all over the world, creating a tribal-ambience that calls the listener down to the beating heart of the earth.
The angelic, haunting voices from Ireland, South America and Africa pulse with the beat of the African Talking Drum, Djembe, and Djun Djun the Mid Eastern Dumbec, Tar, Rik and Darabouka, The Irish Bodhran, The Morrocan Bendir, Cuban Congas and Bongos, Peruvian Cajons, Water Drums, Rainsticks and an assortment of Bells, Shakers and Chimes, as well as many of McGrath's own unique creations.

With his second solo release Drum Spirit , McGrath captures the spiritual essence of drumming and blends the exotic drums and percussion of Africa, Cuba, Brazil, America, Tibet, India, Pakistan, Ireland, Austrailia, Peru, and the Phillipines.
Ethereal female chanting, celebrates and dances with the voices of drums, creating a cross cultural texture of rhythm that truly defines World Beat.

The Call of the drums invite the listener to travel on a mystical journey of exotic rhythms. Four fifteen minute compositions of entrancing hypnotic drumming embellished with angelic ethereal voices, create a percussive environment that has become McGrath's trade mark.