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Franck Biyong - Moonwatching 2 - new album from Cameroonian guitarist
Franck moves the limitations of African music with
Moonwatching II, extending the palette of newer sounds
in creative guitar music. As Afropop and Nigeria's Afrobeats
are recognized worldwide, African rock is almost missing,
although it’s one of the fundaments of Western rock music.
Is Franck Biyong the African Jimi Hendrix? Well ... Let’s say
it this way: Moonwatching II combines the abrasive sonics
of James Blood Ulmer with the melodic structures of early
progressive and art-‐rock. So yes, Franck (who by
the way never intended to copy Jimi) naturally deals with
similar topics and sounds in his music…
Driven by eerie melancholy, surreal guitars, ghost voices
and strong musicianship, the psychedelic music does not get transfigured through the gentle but clear melodic lines...With Moonwatching II, Franck Biyong swaggers from Funkadelic
style rock before leading us to Frippertronics-‐likesound
scapes...
CREDITS
Cello - Tess Crowther
Vocals: Melissa James (2 & 7), Haylen Namvarazad (2 & 6)
Drums: Emmanuel Yakobo (3), Gabriel Oladayo (All other tracks)
Piano, Fender Rhodes (4), Hammond Organ (2) - Florian Pellissier
Electric Bass - Asaph Uzele (1), Antonella Mazza (2, 5, 6 & 7)
Ghost voices: Silayio, Emma, Owuor, Haylen, Prisca, Ernest,
Tony, Sage, Linda, Brian & other helpful spirits & ghosts
Tape Effects, Percussion, Bass (3 & 4), All Guitars - FB
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Oladipo (feat. Chief Udoh Essiet, Tony Allen)
“We’re thrilled to present Oladipo, the first single from Franck
Biyong’s forthcoming 'Radio Masoda' album on Tangential Music.
The Cameroonian master musician and composer is joined by the
equally masterful Chief Udoh Essiet (Fela Kuti & Egypt 80, Roy
Ayers, King Sunny Ade) from Nigeria on this exhilarating tribute
to their belovedelder Tony Allen, the co-founder of Afrobeat and
one of the greatest drummers ever.
Propelled by Tony Allen’s high energy drumming (from when they all
recorded together) and with passionately sung Yoruba lyrics that were
written originally as a funeral mourn to him by Chief Udoh, Oladipo
sounds more of a celebration than a memorial. As vital as anything
from the ‘golden age’ of African music, this is a stunning tribute to
one of the elders who made it so golden”
#youtube#tangential music#lee bright#justin turford#ex-friendly#new music#franck biyong#franckbiyong#tony allen#chief udoh essiet#new single#afrobeat#afrosound#nigeria#cameroon#cameroun#collaboration
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New Music: Florie Namir - Silence Is Music
Florie Namir is a London-based Israeli singer songwriter who first appeared on this blog at the beginning of last year through her EP I Wanna Be In Love. Jane even followed up her review of it with an interview. Now it’s my turn to share her music. Her latest is a team up with Cameroonian “guitar wizard” Franck Biyong. It’s called Silence Is Music.
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Franck Biyong (@franckbiyong1) - Evening Prayer
Franck Biyong (@franckbiyong1) – Evening Prayer
Fridays don’t belong solely to those of us who like to twist it, whine it, break it, and bring it back. It’s also for the jazz lovers. It is for the nights in, the soirees, the art exhibitions and for the simply chilled.
‘Evening Prayer‘ is certainly for those of us who like to kick back to some fine dining while enjoying a night of proud top-class African jazz.
Now off pre-order and available…
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“The puppy guy works at the African hoe joint.”
Earlier this week, my roommate Spens and I noticed a man selling very cute, small, fluffy puppies on the road to passing cars and pedestrians. He also had a younger associate selling guinea pigs and kittens. We mentioned this to Shermit, the son of our landlords at our Westlands guesthouse. He then launched into an extremely fascinating explanation of transactional sex, power, and gender norms in local Nairobi bar scene. He also uttered one of the best phrases I’ve ever heard in my life: “Oh yeah, the puppy guy works at the African hoe joint.”
“African hoe joint” is Shermit’s term and describes a less upscale club or bar that is frequented by very attractive Kenyan women who are there for the explicit purpose of bagging a rich (preferably white) man. As white women, if Spens and I were to go to the African hoe joint (AHJ), the Kenyan women may see us as competition for the male crowd, and might even start bar fights, break our phones, or physically try to hustle us out of the crowd or dance floor. Race is everything at the AHJ, with women seeking drinks, cigarettes, and ultimately, a rich husband who would get them visas out of Kenya, buy them a big house, and have mixed-race kids. **NOTE: this is one perspective of the whole situation, from that of a white male who I believe was raised in Kenya. I haven’t yet mentioned this to any other Kenyan friends or gotten different perspectives.
Competition is clearly very stiff at the AHJ. But where does the puppy guy come in? According to Shermit, puppy guy is the closer. He stands outside of the AHJ with his fluffy merchandise, and when a woman and her man come out of the bar, the man may seek to impress his lady friend by getting her a puppy if she’d like. Because after a night of bar fights, drinking, and semi-transactional sex, there’s nothing like getting a tiny fluffy white puppy.
Shermit also mentioned a large population of mixed race kids in Nairobi, evidently as a result of couplings by expatriate or foreign patrons of these bar scenes. The women at the AHJ are extremely beautiful, and specifically target white men, perhaps who have never had attention from women who are that attractive before. Therefore, it can be very easy for some of these men to fall for some of the women in these situations.
This past week, I went out for the first time in Nairobi NOT to an AHJ, but rather to a popular bar that hosts live music every Thursday night. This past week, J’s hosted Franck Biyong, who pioneered Afrolectric sound. The whole scene was a cool-looking mix of attractive people, including Kenyans, expats, Indian Kenyans, and other folks from around East Africa. There were two or three of the same species of middle-aged white men who like to trawl the crowds of foreign nightclubs in search for someone to take home that’s at least half their age. But the music was good, the people were friendly, and the beer was delicious.
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Afrobeat
63) ( afrofunk ) - gatunek muzyczny, powstały w Afryce w połowie lat 60. XX wieku, łączący afrykańskie rytmy i techniki wokalne oraz tradycyjną muzykę nigeryjskiego plemienia Joruba z funkiem i jazzem. Afrobeat pojawił się w latach 60. Jego korzenie sięgają muzyki Yoruba – pochodzącej z Nigerii, opartej na bębnach i mocno zakorzenionej w lokalnej tradycji. Motywy z Czarnego Lądu zostały szybko zaadaptowane przez artystów z Ameryki Łacińskiej – przede wszystkim z Karaibów. Stamtąd droga do murzyńskich dzielnic południa USA była już krótka. Epoka funku w latach siedemdziesiątych zakończyła ewolucję – narodził się afrobeat. Fela Kuti, na którego pomysłach opierają się współczesne zespoły, był najważniejszą postacią tego muzycznego zjawiska. Od początku gatunek ten kojarzy się z licznymi, nawet dwudziestoosobowymi grupami – trochę na wzór amerykańskich big bandów z pierwszej połowy XX wieku. Improwizacja jest główną zasadą – przed koncertem niczego się nie planuje. Muzycy mieszają na scenie różne style – całość jest bardzo dynamiczna i energetyczna. Dominuje perkusja i sekcja dęta, która wprowadza słuchaczy w jazzujące klimaty. Cechą charakterystyczną afrobeatu jest jego silne, polityczne przesłanie. Artyści krytykują dyskryminację Czarnych, wojny, elity polityczne i gospodarcze. Zwracają uwagę na problemy Trzeciego Świata: głód, nędzę czy kryzys zadłużenia. Do najważniejszych kontynuatorów i spadkobierców tradycji afrobeat należą obecnie Femi Kuti (syn Feli), Seun Kuti (syn Feli), Inemo, Lagbaja, Wale Oyejide, Franck Biyong & Massak, a także grupy takie jak Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Afrodizz, Belgian Afrobeat Association, Albino!, Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra, The Budos Band, Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble, Bukky Leo & Black Egypt ’80 i Ayetoro.
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Franck Biyong - Kunde - guitarist’s new “Afro Electronic Body Music Odyssey”
“Franck Biyong's new body of work is a fascinating foray
into industrial ambiance mixed and imagined exclusively
in 360 Reality Audio, a new immersive music experience
driven by spatial sound technology.
KUNDE does not get lost in the EBM barrel but sounds
contemporary, dark, and displaying a detailed kind of
craftsmanship in each shadowy beat thump. It is still
reminiscent of old school, yet it has a new age-sounding
edge in the aggressive instrumental moments and then
the open and calm expressionisms.
This African psychedelic flower of musical innovation's
beauty resembles some of King Crimson's improvisation
style with more successful subtle focus, and then follows
dramatic closure movements inspired by Krautrock's
trademark cosmic voyage-like tones.
KUNDE relies on electronic Afro meditation set against
towering synths, a sinister wall of distortion, hard-hitting
rhythms and melodic moods...A slow soothing space
climax that will send you off into another dimension…”
MUSICIANS
Vox & Percussion - Djanuno Dabo
Bass & Keyboards - Louis Sommer
Keyboards, Beats & Laptop - Benjamin Lafont
Guitars, Keyboards & Samples - FB
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Franck Biyong...New Single...LIWA YA WECH...
Tribute to FRANCO LUAMBO & T.P O.K Jazz
Out March 15th 2024 on TANGENTIAL MUSIC
#franckbiyong#franck biyong#africa#cameroon#afrofuturism#afro futurism#new music#playlist#spotify#new album#lee bright#tangential music#justin turford#ex friendly#new single#zaire#congolese music#congolese rumba#franco & tp ok jazz#franco luambo#T.P O.K Jazz#Spotify
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Franck Biyong Feat. Wunmi - Power Brain
Franck Biyong Feat. Wunmi – Power Brain
Digital Crate Digging Continues per this Music Monday segment, I asked my constituents can you dig it?
The saga / struggle continues is what they had to say; matters at hand? jokers ignore the constitution or they’ll take the outcome and rig it..
The saga / struggle continues as we let the music play, pulling out the drum to go along with this eclectic rhetoric…
The saga / struggle…
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"Mo Soul" Player Playlist 25 February - 4 March
1. The Haggis Horns - The Traveller Part Two
2. Gianni Oddi - Dreaming
3. Cold Blood - I Just Wanna Make Love To You
4. Grant Phabao Afrofunk Arkestra Feat. Franck Biyong, Nicolas Baudino, Zakari Frantz - Ogun
5. Brisk Fingaz - Bird Dance
6. S.E.L - Necessary
7. Mousse T. - Gourmet De Funk (Boozoo Bajou Remix)
8. Peter Milray - Time Machine
9. Ben From Corduroy - I Feel Fine
10. Mash & Munkee - Point Vista
11. The Bas Lexter Ensample - Room 803
12. 6ix Toys - Do Your Thing
13. The Brand New Heavies - People Get Ready
14. Vassy - Loverman
15. Talc - Modern Sleepover
If you really want to enjoy music and help musicians and bands, buy their lp’s or cd’s and don’t download mp3 formats. There is nothing like good quality sound!!!
(Angel Lo Verde / Mo Soul)
#mo soul#angel lo verde#playlist#music#soul#blues#funk#jazz#lounge#reggae#rock#fusion#house#r&b#afro funk#disco funk#acid jazz
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360Download: Franck Biyong – Evening Prayer
360Download: Franck Biyong – Evening Prayer
Fridays don’t belong solely to those of us who like to twist it, whine it, break it, and bring it back. It’s also for the jazz lovers. It is for the nights in, the soirees, the art exhibitions and for the simply chilled.
‘Evening Prayer‘ is certainly for those of us who like to kick back to some fine dining while enjoying a night of proud top-class African jazz.
Now off pre-order and available…
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USA/FRANCE: Valerie Ghent "The French Sessions" New CD & France Tour 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Acclaimed New York recording artist Valerie Ghent releases her fifth album
The French Sessions, on French label Blanc Musiques.
Currently touring in France in support of of her first French release, the tour kicks off with a special concert with 100 voices at the Artea Theatre in Carnoux-en-Provence. The French Sessions Tour continues through June 30.
Critical acclaim for Valerie's new album and vibrant live show is pouring in from La Marseillaise, La Provence, Var Matin, and from France's noted music magazine, Soul Bag, which awarded 4 stars (out of 4) for The French Sessions.
La Marseillase says:
Valerie Ghent "La Dame de New York...Il est rare de trouver une voix aussi singulière et une maîtrise du rythme"
Valerie Ghent "The Lady from New York" - it is rare to find such a singular voice and a master of rhythm."
RAVE REVIEWS:
Valerie Ghent "La Dame de New York"
- La Marseillaise
"Undulating and dynamic...a stunning presence on stage
...astounding vocal range"
- Var Matin
"Il est rare de trouver une voix aussi singulière
et une maîtrise du rythme"
- La Marseillaise
'French Sessions est une aventure musicale inspirée"
- La Provence
4 stars for "The French Sessions"
Soul Bag Magazine
Valerie Ghent
The French Sessions Blanc Musiques (BM 002-17)
available on:
iTunes: The French Sessions
amazon: The French Sessions
Inouïe: The French Sessions
FNAC: in stores now!
More info: valerieghent.com
Valerie Ghent France Tour 2017
20 Juin - Carnoux en Provence
w/ Divin'Gospel Music & & 100 Voice Choir
21 Juin - Giens - Le Provençal / Blues'UP
23 Juin - Le Val - Place Gambetta
28 Juin - Six Fours - mOOm
30 Juin - Hyères - Funboard Center
FALL 2017 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
NYC meets France and the stars unite!
Powerhouse NYC recording artist Valerie Ghent celebrates the release of her surprise new album, The French Sessions, with a June tour in France. An inspired musical adventure, The French Sessions takes the listener from ballads to blues; from smooth soul, jazz and funk to French chanson; from reggae to rock. Uniting the album into a stellar whole is Valerie's evocative, emotive voice that can hurtle into the stratosphere, whisper in your ear or fall into a low croon at will, the extraordinary talents of co-producer Jérôme Buigues and the undeniable groove of the French musicians.
With a voice that "touches your soul" matched by Valerie's powerful keyboard chops, her sterling record production, songwriting and engineering skills, and her radiant physicality shaped by years of martial arts training, combined with her vitality and joy, Valerie's music transforms listeners and fans around the world. Completing The French Sessions are A-list musicians from France & NYC whose collective credits include Luther Vandross, Ashford & Simpson, Serge Gainsbourg, Nina Simone, Cliff Richard, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Gerard Blanc, Chic, Beyonce, Ray Lema, Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder, Toto, Debbie Harry, Franck Biyong & many more.
Why The French Sessions? "My mother was born in Paris and I've been retracing her steps there, reconnecting with long-lost family while writing and recording the songs on this album. The French Sessions was born in France - all twelve songs were recorded in Provence. The entire album was mixed in the French countryside by Jérôme Buigues, in a studio surrounded by Provençal vineyards. Magical really, an incredible journey of discovery, history and love."
For her first-ever release in France and fifth solo album, Valerie draws on the full range of her talents forged over 20+ years performing & recording alongside music luminaries Ashford & Simpson, Nina Simone, Debbie Harry & Cliff Richard to deliver a breathtaking, spell-binding performance that draws the listener in and never lets go. "Ever since recording Nina Simone in the South of France I dreamed of making an album here" says Valerie. "The French Sessions is a dream come true."
Musicians on The French Sessions:
Valerie Ghent - vocals, piano, rhodes, clavinet, organ, backing vocals
Jérôme Buigues - guitars, bass, backing vocals
Pierre Sibille - synthesizer, harmonica
Franck Taieb, Philippe Jardin - drums
Bashiri Johnson - percussion
Elina Real - violin
Alfa Anderson, Keith Fluitt, Dennis Collins, John James - backing vocals
Mano "Korani" Camara - guest lead vocal "Love Divine"
Dave Eggar- cello
Katie Kresek - violin,viola
Marc Borlet-Hôte - trumpet
Nicolas Baudino - saxophone
Produced by Valerie Ghent & Jérôme Buigues
Mixed by Jérôme Buigues
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound
"Valerie Ghent est une des artistes à suivre de la scène soul indépendante" - Soul Bag
"Ghent is a complete artist who knows how to play, sing, compose and produce...
A genuine talent... Enthralling and engaging... " Music Zoom (Italy)
""Ghent, herself, is a vocal phenomenon...she has the glistening, effervescent energy of a top pop/rock star."
- NY Cabaret Today
STAY CONNECTED w/ VALERIE GHENT
Available on Blanc Musiques/Inouïe
Contact in France: Blanc Musiques [email protected]
via Blogger http://ift.tt/2tNYSqw
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