| 1. African Rhythms |
| 2. Kazi |
| 3. Funky Wood |
| 4. Tarishi |
| 5. Mashariki |
| 6. Chants |
| 7. Don't Give Up |
| 8. Incognito |
| 9. Poo Too |
| 10. Liberation Dues |
| 11. Liberation Dues [#][Instrumental] |
| 12. African Rhythms [45 Version] |
African Rhythms,Oneness of Juju,Strut [Studio K7],Afro-Pop,Fusion,Int'l & World Music,Jazz-Funk,Pop,Soul-Jazz
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African Rhythms
Manufacturer: Teldec ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00008UVCD Release Date: 2003-06-17 |
Tracks:
- Bossobe
- Clapping Music
- Bobangi
- Etude No.4, Fanfares
- Yangissa
- Etude No.8, FEM
- Anduwa
- Etude No.12, Entrelacs
- Banga Banga
- Etude No.16, Pour Irina
- Zoboko
- Etude No.17, A Bout De Souffle
- Etude No.18, Canon
- Mohunga
- Music For Pieces Of Wood
- Mai
Customer Reviews:
Beautiful.......2005-02-07
Aimard's performance of Ligeti's Etudes is also amazing, and would be highly preferable to Frederick Ullen's recordings if complete.
Reich is somewhat neglected for lack of piano works, with Music for Pieces of Wood being adapted to piano.
The liner notes, by musical director Simha Arom, Aimard, Ligeti, and Reich are far more imformative than most, explaining the conception of the disc and features of all three musics.
If you like experiments..........2003-06-24
The basic idea behind this CD is brilliant: An exciting confrontation really, a comparison, between contemporary culture and rhythms, and indegenious ones from a thousands of years ago...! Little has changed, the cynic would say, however, but we all know,so much has changed. Pierre-Laurand Aimard plays Ligeti and Reich very dark, like a rich french coffee, but with tempo and a kick, and still with mysticism which is very very black. It's hard to imagine, but the piano actually CAN do these things, and it requires a master like him here to drive it to its full potential. Ligeti's comments range from the extravagant to the funny.
What I like most about this CD ist the fact that intends to be completely uncommercial. What a miracle in today's world full of cross-over pressure (from the labels), commerce and bombast, and therefore, by all means, go and get this CD, and be it just to promote art before the dictate of money, money and more money...!
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Zep Tepi
Randy Weston African Rhythms Trio Manufacturer: Random Chance ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000E1P26W Release Date: 2006-03-21 |
Tracks:
- Blue Moses
- African Sunrise
- Berkshire Blues
- Route Of The Nile
- Ballad For T
- Portrait Of Frank Edward Weston
- High Fly
- Tamashii
- The Healer
- Love, The Mystery Of
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Like one of his great heroes, Thelonious Monk, pianist Randy Weston never lets his classics go, continually reworking and resetting them on record as well as in performance. But if you think you can safely pass on yet another album including "Blue Moses," "African Sunrise," "Hi Fly" and "Portrait of Frank Edward Weston," think again. The 80-year-old Brooklyn native, one of the first American artists to effect a merger of bop-school jazz and North African forms, is enjoying new creative life in the lively company of strumming, popping bassist Alex Blake and African-style percussionist Neil Clarke. Not only does "Zep Tepi" capture him at the height of his powers, it blesses him with the best recorded sound he has had in a long time. That's no minor element: His dancing right hand is a wonder to behold in the way it makes melodies flower and no one gives the dark side of the keyboard the deep luster and body that Weston does, whether hammering rhythm notes or lyrically introducing a ballad. It's great to hear a recording that does justice to his earthy elegance. --Lloyd SachsCustomer Reviews:
Wonderful Weston.......2007-05-25
A Joyful Call For One And All........2006-03-21
Pianist, composer, elder statesman Randy Weston
has struck memorable hallmarks over the half-century
plus that he has blessed us with his exceptional music,
riveting performances, and wondrous recordings.
LITTLE NILES, UHURU AFRIKA, IN THE SPIRITS OF
OUR ANCESTORS, and MARRAKECH IN THE COOL OF THE
EVENING are among the many classics by which
this Tutsi-sized champion of the Black aesthetic has
brought the intense virtuosity of African American
genius, and the insistent diversity of African legacy,
together to form a highly personal expression which
continues to inspire entire generations, uplifting the
world.
In the auspices of his 80th year, the Brooklyn-born
grandmaster strides forth with his most powerful and
personal album to date. Fresh from the independent
Random Chance Records, ZEP TEPI is Brother
Weston at his most culturally astute, spiritually
focused, and emotionally open. The thunder has
never resounded more deeply, nor has the lightning
struck more dearly than it does here.
His first trio album in a very long time, ZEP TEPI
steps boldly forth with the strongly dancing sound
which is a Weston trademark. Engineer Tom
Berkeley is to be commended for astutely capturing
the depth, dimension and impact of this unique sound
as none have done before. Artist Ogandube Fayomi
provides the album's impeccably panoramic cover
illustration and photos, set to fine balance by the
jacket layout and design of Minor Swing Graphics'
Ed McConnell.
These and others form an impeccable team which,
through the production of Paul West, makes things
far easier for the artists to get straight to the
aesthetic business at hand.
Setting this recording into sterling excellence, we find
bassist Alex Blake strutting, strumming, and singing his
way through grand scapes of lustrous melody. Meeting
Weston's every touch with a supple grasp all his own,
Blake stirs the imagination with his swift, sure polytonal
rhapsodies, able to turn rhythm and groove on the
proverbial dime! As astonishing is the gripping subtlety
of percussionist Neil Clarke. Avoiding the traditional
trap set, his sifting harmonic eye and ear provides an
emancipating force which complements Weston with
chromatic tapestries of multicultural splendor.
Thus, ZEP TEPI is a hearty voyage from the Nile to
the Delta, Blues to Bop and swinging about, beyond
and within.
Bask in the jubilation of "African Sunrise", and the
penetrating glow of "The Healers", as you gather
the motion of your odyssey across solemn earth and
vibrant rainbow. Enter the brisk, quenching jet stream
boiled to a fine brew in "Portrait Of Frank Edward
Weston", a tribute to Weston's Africa-conscious
father first heard (and with Blake!) in a concert
recording 30 years ago.
Long-acknowledged landmarks "Berkshire Blues"
and "Hi-Fly" (here spelled "High Fly") are given fresh
readings which prance and prowl with sophisticated fire.
Call and response are richly enacted throughout this
session, and all the brothers are phenomenal.
At the heart of this bountiful offering, we find the man,
his piano, and a hearty song to sing. Here, two of
Weston's most beguiling solo performances sing
straight to the soul, resonating with radiance and
a smile. "Route Of The Nile" shimmers with a lazy
sway, frequently rocking you to and fro in a
comforting ride on the streams of a broader
history. "Ballad For T" is a tantalizing tribute
to the immortal Thelonious Monk, spun with all
the charm, wit, mysterioso and wonder that Monk
could touch us with.
Carrying the memory of that touch firm in his own
special grasp, Weston delivers the distant and the
down home to your front door.
ZEP TEPI joyously begins with the most
celebratory rendition of the epic "Blue Moses"
ever recorded. Listen to Weston ruminate and
resonate his perceptions through the keys, joined
by Blake tapping into sonorities akin to Mali-
born storytellers and Mississippi troubadours, as
Clarke enters the ritual with his own percolating
summons which fires the Holy Call. Griots have
much to say.
Journey's end is equally joyous, Guy Warren's
"Love, The Mystery Of" performed with deep,
playful passion as its instrumental high points
ease into the sweet vocal chant of communal prayer
in purest invocation - no frills needed and no dogma
allowed!
Lesson and sermon consummated, it is deepest
Wisdom which beckons us on. Character is the
candle which illuminates the wisdom, and the
art. The glow of that candle is strong and
warming in the timeless call of ZEP TEPI.
Come in from the cold.
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Migration
Manufacturer: Gypsy Caravan Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000CAAKI0 Release Date: 2003-09-30 |
Tracks:
- Stick Dance
- Gypsy Rain
- Ou Est Ma Petite Danseuse?
- Giza
- Mirage
- Dust Storm
- Highland
- Migration
- St. Peter
- The Making
- Zeffa
- Algerian Drum Song
- Prayer From the Ridge
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Rhythms of Life, Songs of Wisdom: Akan Music From Ghana, West Africa
Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001DLO Release Date: 1996-01-23 |
Tracks:
- Akosua Tuntum - Assin Area
- Ompeh - Efutu Area
- Akosua Tuntum - Denkyira area
- Talking Drum - Denkyira area
- Dansuomu - Denkyira area
- Fontomfrom
- Mmensoun
- Adzewa
- Brass Band
- Vocal Band
- Apateampa
- Osode
- Moses
Album Description
This recording leaves the listener breathless and astounded by the musical richness of this small area of Africa. In these performances from remote areas of central Ghana, the collective musical genius of everyday farmers, fisher-folk, traders, and civil servants bursts forth. Their singing and chanting moves through a colorful palette of instruments including water drums, rectangular frame drums, side-blown horns, and brass bands. Clear, penetrating sounds of metal instruments offset by complex drumming patterns are framed by haunting vocals. Listeners are immersed in a kaleidoscope of sound. Thirteen tracks and 28 page booklet including extensive notes and photos. This is the only commercially available recording of Akan music.Customer Reviews:
Great Disc.......2007-06-30
More great music from Ghana. .......2004-11-20
As for the music itself, I've had this disc for a couple weeks now and I'm loving it more with each listen. It is a very fine collection of recordings! I didn't get to the liner-notes until yesterday. It was interesting to find out that the Efutu are not Akan, since I had already noticed a distinct difference between the feel of their music and the other (although also differing) musics here. For those with some hip-hop interest, the Efutu track here makes me feel like they are playing some sort of ancient ancestor of a Timbaland beat. I like it alot. =)
There is alot for which to be thankful on this disc, and if you've ever stumbled upon my reviews for a few other cds from Ghana (the Master Drummers of Dagbon 1 & 2, and the Master Fiddlers of Dagbon), you'll be interested in knowing that this disc is completely different from those. Unfortunately, oftentimes things are lumped under the monolithic label of being "African music", but that is so broad as to be almost meaningless, considering the degree of musical diversity even in just one small country like Ghana. If you have the Masters discs I just mentioned, and you're worried about buying this one and feeling like it'd just be more of the same, don't worry. This is a whole other world.
The singing here has a much more organized feel than that on the Masters discs. Also, this disc always has larger groups of singers. It is more of a central feature of the music as well. Some lovely "chorus" vocals, sometimes in the form of interplay with the drumming. What you'll think of the brass band tracks (just a couple), I do not know. I like them, but I'm a weirdo. The first one strikes me almost as William Parker-ish orchestrations of his interpretation of the timbre of a bleating goat. I mean that in a good way. Also the percussion on that track is fantastic! I'm not sure how they are getting this tone, but it's like controlled, perfectly timed fireworks exploding in the distance.
Rather than rambling further, I will wrap this up by saying you probably didn't stumble on this cd by accident, so this sort of thing already interests you. Go ahead and pick this one up because I'm sure you're going to love it.
1979 field recordings from the Akan coastal areas of Ghana.......2004-03-09
What the disk lacks in geographical and ethnic diversity, it makes up in stylistic reach. The music in these recordings is played by non-professional and semi-professional players, and although most of the music is quite traditional (i.e. shows little European influence) some tracks include instruments that originated outside Africa such as the tuba or the electric guitar, and some of the repertoire including waltzes and gospel music show a Western influence transmogrified in the local milieu. In this regard the recordings are authentic: the variety of music produced for local performance and consumption in the Akan coastal regions of Ghana was (and remains) varied, reflecting a variety of cultural uses and influences. While most of the music on this disk was meant for dancing, one of the most interesting tracks is a talking drum piece in which the message is not only played but recited, allowing one to hear the translation from speech to drumming. The accompanying booklet documenting the cultural background, the players, their instruments, and the various musical styles is highly informative.
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Soles on Earth
Zingaia Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002SPPOG Release Date: 2004-09-07 |
Tracks:
- Soles on Earth
- Bone Dance
- Dancing with Ganesha
- Nomad's Land
- In the Between
- In the Center
- Portal of Water
- Shamantic
- Sahaja
- Sky Dancer
Album Description
Find Yourself in the Rhythm - Let go into the sacred groove as Zingaia's world trance-dance music empowers you to find your own dance of life. Sensual African, Middle-Eastern and Indian rhythms, ecstatic global instruments and exotic voices come together in an irresistibly cool techno-tribal sound that will get your your feet moving and your spirit soaring. Musical mastermind Michael Breene has returned with an earthy, invigorating world groove tour-de-force. By combining ethnic instruments and voices with modern dance beats Zingaia has defined the leading edge of the global trance-dance sound. Put your body in motion and free your soul!Customer Reviews:
Cool Techno-Tribal Groove.......2005-03-01
Dissapointing!.......2005-02-16
I have both of their other releases which are superb! They are all about Sacred Sex and praise the Lady and the Lord. This album is bland and boring compared to the other two. The only good thing I can really find to say about it is that it might be enjoyable to drum along with it.
However, I have several other albums I like better which are also good for drumming along with. If thier next album isn't any better I will have to revise my opinion of Zingaia!
Soles on Earth is Out of this World!!!.......2004-10-27
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Chicago Afrobeat Project
Chicago Afrobeat Project Manufacturer: CAbP Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BW53NQ Release Date: 2005-10-26 |
Tracks:
- Talking Bush
- Tibet On It
- Jekajo
- Crunch
- West Ganji
- Zambi
- BMW
Product Description
The debut, self-titled, album from Chicago's only established Afrobeat band. The CD includes musical contributions from Fareed Haque of Garaj Mahal, hip-hop artist Diverse, world reknown cora player Morikeba Kouyate, and others in this original re-hashing of the Afrobeat sound of 60's and 70's Nigeria.Album Description
The self-titled, debut from Chicago Afrobeat Project is now distributed exclusively by Southern Music Distribution after a limited release in late 2005. As Chicago's only established Afrobeat band, CAbP had been nominated as Best African Artist in the Chicago Music Awards (CMA) for the last three years and in 2006 received CMA's "Award of Honor for Contribution to World Beat Music". Chicago Afrobeat Project is currently working on their second release, due out later this year. The CD includes musical contributions from Fareed Haque of Garaj Mahal, hip-hop artist Diverse, and world renown cora player Morikeba Kouyate in this original re-hashing of Afrobeat. Other notable Chicago guest musicians have included Howard Levy (Bela Fleck), Fareed Haque (Garaj Mahal), Paul Werico (7-time Grammy winner), and Jeff Parker (Tortoise).
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African Rhythms
Randy Weston Manufacturer: Verve ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000638UC Release Date: 2003-12-02 |
Tracks:
- Beauty of It All
- Loose Wig
- Tangier Bay
- F.E.W. Blues
- Uncle Neemo
- Lagos
- Night in Mbari
- Saucer Eyes
- Three Pyramids and the Sphynx
- Casbah Kids
- Jahj
- Gathering
Album Description
Recorded in Paris in 1969 with a line-up including Art Taylor, Henri Texie, Reebop Kwaabu Ba and Niles Azzedin Weston. 14 tracks including 'African Cookbook', 'A Night In Medina', 'Marrakech Blues' & 'Niger Mambo'.
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Keur Moussa: Sacred Chant & African Rhythms from Senegal
Monks of Keur Moussa Abbey Manufacturer: Sounds True Direct ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000037AN Release Date: 1997-05-06 |
Tracks:
- I Was Glad
- My Soul Exalts The Lord
- Kora Intsrumental
- We Praise You, Invisible Father
- Ethiopia
- Asperges Me
- Chant To The Blessed Virgin
- I Am Black and Comely
- Dedication
- Vidi Aquam
- Psalms 148-149
- Jesus Is Risen
- Radiant Light
- Canticle Of The Virgin Mary
- The Nicene Creed
- Clap Your Hands
- Canticle Of Creation
Customer Reviews:
This is wonderful!.......2007-06-24
Wonderfully peaceful, meditative franco-senegalese fusion.......2002-10-22
Beautiful, Serene and Unique.......2001-12-29
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Open the Gates
Smith & Dragoman Manufacturer: Smith & Dragoman ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CAFOE0 Release Date: 2004-08-24 |
Tracks:
- Divine Tapestry
- Gate of the Gate
- Passing
- Messenger
- Break of Dawn
- Letters
- Khadijih's Lament
- Solace of the Eyes
- Final Hour
- More Than a Man
- Heart to Heart
- Rumi's Song
- Journey
- Fort Tabarsi
- Voice in the Flame
- Unveiling
- Quddus
- Reflection of Him
- Revelation
- Lord of the Age
Customer Reviews:
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!.......2007-07-02
Finally, the lady that sings on this album has a beautiful voice.
She sounds just as great live as she does on the CD.
Sadly, the lack of description here on amazon does not do the album justice.
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Awakening
Manufacturer: Gypsy Caravan Productioins ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000CAF8O6 Release Date: 2002-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Awakening
- Moroccan Spice
- Nubain Tusk
- Omar
- Basket Dance
- Ruh
- Dunyah Raks
- Suite of Mirrors
- Chase
- Revolving Door
- Queen of Hell
Product Description
A different and slightly darker look in to the tribal dance world from this eclectic band of gypsies. Inspired by tribal bellydancers! With special guests Jeremiah Soto and Wayne GilbertsonPop Music:
