Thursday, June 28, 2007

"Words Power on Sound" by Jah Jah Yute (Reggae Artist from New Jersey (NJ))

The CD entitled "Words Power on Sound" by Jah Jah Yute is a beautifully prepared piece of musical artistry loaded with full-fleshed urban Reggae sounds. A few seconds into a listen of this CD, and you feel like you're listening to Gregory Isaac or Bob Marley and you'll realize that Jah Jah is an impressive, authentic reggae artist. The general musical compositions and arrangements are well-reined. Jah Jah is a talented lyricist, with lyrics that are positively inspiring, informative and thoughtful. The CD has a strong spiritual element which seems to diffuse hatred and instill, in the heart, the love and peace that humanity share in common. "Children unite" is a tasteful reggae number that the ear couldn't detest. Why don't you have a listen? It has a positive message to a contemporary problem and sparks a strong sense of hope. The bass, guitar, drums and piano are well mixed and achieved a striking degree of harmony. The titles "Do Rasta work" "So Much Things to say" and " United we stand" are superb numbers with splendid richness of sonority that hold its reggae identities. If you enjoy real urban reggae with rich sonorous energy and inspiring lyrics like that of Gregory Isaac and Bob Marley, you will enjoy this CD. Pick up a copy today.
-Charles N. and RadioIndy
 
 

"Nina" by Leon Jansen and Les freres Guisse (World Musicians from the Netherlands (NL))

The cd entitled "Nina" by Leon Jansen and Les frères Guissé is a wistfully beautiful musical work of art that touches the imagination and spawns a mood of inner reflection with its impressive mix of Afro-Celtic and folk influences. The general musical composition, mixing and quality of recording are products of hard work which meet a laudable level of excellence. Its lyrical definition and the vocal blend and pitch give this cd a unique cultural identity. Every musical instrument and the manner of play perfectly agree with its powerful and insightful lyrics. The artists are quite in touch with the historical and musical contexts of the Land. "Slave Lament" is a moving number, skillfully composed, that pensively catches auditory attention. "Fouta" has a South America flavor with impressive piano and percussion work. "Nina" has a wonderful play of guitar and a fantastic display of acoustic percussion peculiar to that part of Africa. Its thoughtful lyrics articulated via a gorgeously warm speaking voice, with the backing vocals, together give this title a powerful resonating character. If you enjoy refined new world melodies with Afro-Celtic and folk influences that touch the imagination, you will enjoy this CD. Pick up a copy today.
-Charles N. for RadioIndy
 
 

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