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openmind
who: Gigi
what: Gigi
when: Jul 10, 2001
where: Palm Pictures
sound like: Pop-Folk
and on: nov-2004
resulting in: 13 tracks
which makes: 87,2 MB
using lame at: 192 kB
and some more:
There are essentially two schools of thought when it
comes to world music : the purists who believe that
ancient musical traditions must remain undiluted to
survive, and the fusionists who believe that it is the
ability of artists to adapt their cultural traditions
to modern tastes that will allow them to survive.
Though often blasted by traditionalists for his
trademark world music collusions, bassist/producer Bill
Laswell has done a remarkable job of straddling the
lines dividing these two camps, working with world
music favorites like the Master Musicians of Jajouka,
Simon Shaheen, and Foday Muso Suso to concoct heady
stylistic brews that update their respective traditions
for 21st century audiences. Laswell's latest discovery
is 27-year-old Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw, a stunning
Ethiopian singer whose self-titled debut establishes
her as one of Africa's most accomplished young artists.
Her mellifluous vocals are backed by an impressive
multicultural lineup that includes Laswell on bass;
guitarist Nicky Skopelitis; saxophonists Wayne Shorter,
Pharoah Sanders, and Henry Threadgill; and
percussionists Aiyb Dieng and Karsh Kale. But the
emphasis here is on Gigi's voice, which moves from
soaring melodic passages to a breathy falsetto over
songs that combine her native traditions with elements
of funk, dub, soul, and West African and Indian sounds.
From the exuberant buoyancy of "Gud Fella" to the
syncopated urgency of "Aynama" to the beautifully
soulful balladry of "Adwa," this is the rare debut that
sounds like a fully formed artist, ready and eager for
her time in the international music spotlight.
Bret Love - www.allmusic.com
Gigi interprets and transcends the romantic poetry of
her native Ethiopian vocal traditions to create a true
world fusion of jazz, dub, funk and multiple African
and Afro-Asiatic music styles. Produced by Bill Laswell
and featuring the work of some luminaries of modern
music, Gigi brings a unique and brilliant voice to what
can only be described as a visionary milestone in new
world pop music. Features guest appearances by: Herbie
Hancock, Pharoah Sanders, Wayne Shorter, Henry
Threadgill, and others.
http://www.palmpictures.com/albums/gigi.html
track list:
│ 01 Gud Fella
│ 02 Mengedegna
│ 03 Tew Ante Sew
│ 04 Abay
│ 05 Bale Washintu
│ 06 Guramayle
│ 07 Sew Argen
│ 08 Aynama
│ 09 Kahn
│ 10 Zomaye
│ 11 Abet Wudet
│ 12 Nafeken
│ 13 Adwa
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