African Influences
CAbP (Chicago Afrobeat Project)(A) Move to Silent Unrest
Finding influences in funk, rock, jazz, Afro-Cuban, highlife, and juju music, CAbP’s delivery resonates as a high energy experimentally rockin’ jazz. “Melodic and hard-hitting horn lines create a lyrical flow to the music, delivered by a cutting, driven rhythm section dynamic. Complex call-and-response percussion songs are dispersed throughout the performances. At select shows, African dancers from Chicago’s Muntu Dance Theatre accompany the band.” All but one track is instrumental.
comments / tracks of interest:
#1: is a smooth introduction piece
#2: has bounce
#3: vocals “spread indigenous news”
#6: segways to a clapping section
#7: a lively finale
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu
In a dream, Joseph Shabala was inspired when he heard isicathamiya harmonies (traditional gentle cappella singing styles of South African Zulus), and formed LBM. The group gained world wide notoriety after performing with Paul Simon on his album Graceland. In their latest release Ilembe (“the greatest warrior”), the band sings a tribute to the great leader, Shaka Zulu.
comments / tracks of interest:
#1: working together for a greater good
#4: rise above squabbles to accomplish things
#5: consult with elders in order to be wise
#9: teach the young ones to take good care
#10: stay w/ people who will keep you on the right path
#11: bridges the Zulu and Christian traditions
#12: beginning has atmospheric sounds from wind or water
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