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(Famoro Dioubate’s) Kakande

Dununya

Review:  Born in a lineage of prestigious Guinean griots, Famoro Dioubate was a recognized talent in his young age.  On Dununya, he performs ancient xylophone music dating back to the 13^th century, with singer Mory Kante.  Instruments like violins, drums, flutes, trumpets, and back up singers make for a supportive background. 

comments / tracks  of interest: 

#1: xylophone w/ back up band, really jams

#2: sweet intro

#4: song about a girl from Michigan

#6: traditional love song

#9: “Mali” means hippopotamus

#11: “smart girl” xylophone intro

Alla (Aye-ya)

Es Tiempo

review:  “Lyrically, the Spanish language songs have a personal significance to the members, covering their experiences with the Mexican-American/Chicano experience, the Mexican immigrant awakening”~ (Crammed).  This Chicago based band makes many songs that hum familiar tunes to the likes of Stereolab, music that is subtly tweaked by modern appliances.  

 comments / tracks  of interest: 

#1: rhythm kicks into a tantalizing melody

#9: striking vocal keys

#10: chaotic movement

#12: jamming

#’s 3, 7, & 8 are instrumentals

Karrin Allyson

Imagina…Songs Of Brasil

Review:   Though born in Kansas, Allyson has taken to international challenges by creating albums in tongues foreign to hers (Italian, Portuguese, French…).  Music hound Jazz writes that she is, “a musician who can scat w/ authority, handle slow tempos with ease, & swing with abandon,” all of which makes her destined for jazz, ballads, and the notorious bossa nova.  On Imagina, she sings her favorite songs by her favorite Brazilian artists.    

comments / tracks  of interest: 

Jobim covers: #’s 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, & 13

#14: Pedro Caetano cover