CD Review: Dobet Gnahoré

Dobet Gnahoré (pronounced DOH-bay gna-OR-ay) is a singer, dancer and percussionist who hails from the West African nation of the Ivory Coast. This 2010 Grammy Award winner (for Best Urban/Alternative Performance)and BBC World Music Awardee for “Best Newcomer” draws heavily on the traditional music of the Ivory Coast, but also explores many other African genres to create a diverse, Pan-African pop-influenced sound all her own. In March of this year, Dobet Gnahore released a new album “Djekpa La You” to  rave reviews. Like her past two US-released albums, Ano Neko (2004) and Na Afriki (2007), Dobet Gnahoré tries to pass on African culture in this album, the same way it was passed on to her by Cameroonian writer and director Wéré Wéré Liking and by her father, Boni Gnahoré, who has played a decisive role in her music.

           Performed in a number of different African languages, the album’s songs address social and political issues: the struggles of women in African society, the exploitation of children, the impact of greed and violence on the family. This album “Djekpa La You”, the title of which means “Children of the world” in Dida, pays homage to the children of Africa. On the track Boudou, the sanza, the balafon, the calabash and bongos are brought in to support the guitar, the vocal backup and Dobet’s warm and powerful voice. The harmonies on this track are very natural sounding and track very well. At extreme settings, the doubled vocals begin to stand out more, but allows Dobet’s distinct voice to soar and the song to be enjoyed even though you might not understand the language in which she sings. South African star Vusi Mahlasela (who duets powerfully on the soothing Kokpa) is one of four featured guest vocalists providing a more knowing contrast to Dobet’s guileless singing, with fellow Ivorian Soum Bill taking centre stage on the album’s most bruising arrangement, Evigne. The other guests on this CD include the singer’s own father Boni Gnabore, a master percussionist himself, and Fatoumata Diawara.

        The recommended tracks on this album are Evigne, Boudou , Nfletoun (featuring Fatoumata Diawara) and Kokpa. Take it in, enjoy the beauty and hope that her music will pour over you, and while you listen, figure out how you’ll share the experience with others.

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CD Review: Lokua Kanza

This sixth album by Congolese Lokua Kanza titled “Nkolo” (translates as God) is a pure, sweet, laid-back effort, introspective and serene as can be. The album is unabashedly spiritual and reflects this musician’s Christian faith. The luscious acoustic guitar work makes the disc irresistible. Recorded in Rio, Paris and Kinshasa, Nkolo might at first seem too gentle and reticent an exploration of Kanza’s Central African roots. However, after a few listens, one becomes enveloped in the melodies, subtlety, charm and a range of low-key nuances, leaving the individual with a feeling of enchantment or even meditation. Each of the twelve titles is like a pastel artwork, both soft and dense.
          The songs are sung in French, Lingala and Portuguese which symbolizes a fusion of musical continents. Nkolo positively glows with elegance and refinement, yet remains a model of soberness too. The recommended tracks on this album are Nakozonga, Nkolo and Soki. This album will haunt you, and it would be surprising to find anyone who did not like it. Humans respond well to harmonized voices, and this CD showcases some ethereal harmonies. Enjoy..!

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KOBY MAXWELL : AN EMERGING INTERNATIONAL ARTIST

To categorize Koby Maxwell as a Ghanaian musician would be doing this energetic stage performer and budding actor a disservice. Based in the Washington DC area, this gifted bass player and lyricist flirts with many musical styles that defy any attempt to box him into one genre. Koby Maxwell has a unique and very cosmopolitan perspective on life that shines through his music and makes a simple categorization of it impossible. Like his former band leader and mentor Kojo Antwi, Koby is forging ahead with a sound and style that extends beyond the boundaries of Ghana and appeals to a much broader audience. His style of music departs from your run-of-the-mill hip life alternative and incorporates other well-known African genres such as Coupé Décalé and Mapouka with a sprinkling of American Pop to create a distinct but refreshing sound to the general music buying public.

Maxwell K. Okwensy, who takes on the stage name Koby Maxwell, first came to my attention one early morning in 2004 while listening to Morning Devotion on Joy FM, one of the very popular radio stations in Ghana. A few years later I would catch sight of him while perusing YouTube videos of Ghanaian musicians, with his hit video “I’m Aware”. Fast forward to July 24th 2010, and at a Kojo Antwi Concert, I will again see him, this time live on stage before a packed hall of teeming fans who were dancing and hollering at his mesmerizing performance. At this concert event, this headliner performed popular tunes such Abiba and I’m Aware. After his set, I could not help but go backstage to make his acquaintance and find out who the real Koby Maxwell is.

          Koby Maxwell hails from Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana and the oldest of 6 kids. He arrived in the States 14 years ago with the goal of creating transformational music that maintains the authenticity of African music, but still incorporates the sounds of others. Having cut his teeth with the likes of Amakye Dede (Ghana’s Highlife Music exponent), Ali Baba Foster and Hugh Masekela (Father of African Jazz), Koby Maxwell imbibed all those experiences and channeled them into his music. This distinct style has ushered him to revered music venues and festivals such as the Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall and Detroit’s 21st African World Festival just to mention a few. He has also shared the stage with the likes of Salif Keita, Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, Sean Paul, Barrington Levy, Sanchez, Ziggy & Stephen Marley and Bunny Wailer.

        His repertoire includes Praise the Lord (2002), Flying with the Lord (2004) and Step to the Top (2008). He is currently promoting the singles Face Book Girl, Do It and I Miss You from an album scheduled to be released in November 2010. He is the first Ghanaian musician to release a four DVD and CD compilation which included the hit song I’m Aware. Koby Maxwell is currently preparing to shoot a music video for the song “Do It” with Chris Deshield, which will also serve as the soundtrack for the movie “PAPARAZZI" EYE IN THE DARK”

            I recently chatted with Koby Maxwell about his forthcoming album and his debut in the movie “PAPARAZZI" EYE IN THE DARK” and his future in the world of music. Below are excerpts of that interview.

How and when did you start singing?
I started singing at the early age of 12 for the Saltpond Victory Gospel band. The band soon realized my God-given talent as a multi-instrumentalist and allowed me the opportunity to play bass guitar too. With time I was contracted to tour with other bands on the weekends. Soon after that, I started singing backup vocals with the Sakra Band of Megastar Records Label in Accra, Ghana in 1992. It is at that juncture my singing career took off.

You have a couple of songs such as Facebook Girl, Do It and Password Recovery on your soon -to-be released album. Will you share with us how you came by these titles and when do you plan on launching the CD?
(Laughing). There are people out there that are going to read too much into these titles. However, there is very little to go by here. I am a singer/ songwriter and I sing my songs to people to help them laugh and feel their folly to help people to escape from the drudgery and discomforts of their daily lives. I like to think of myself as an antenna of society. I notice people, I observe them and I put it into music. This includes the technological changes we are all witnessing and what the downsides of these technologies can be. I do this so that so that we can all cry or laugh at ourselves and feel better for it. With regards to the cd, I am currently finishing work on the mix down and hopefully have it for launch either in November or December of this year.

As any serious musician will tell you, it's tough to make a decent living playing music full-time. Aside music what other thing would you be doing?
Well, music will always be my first love. However, I am into acting too, with my first role in the movie “Paparazzi” Eye in the Dark”. Besides, I am a businessman too.

Could you please tell us a little about the movie” PAPARAZZI" EYE IN THE DARK” and who your co-actors are?
I am not going to give away too much detail here. However, what I can say is that it is a romantic comedy directed by Bayo Akinfemi (Gemini Award Nominee for Human Cargo & The Border). It was shot on locations in the Atlanta area. It features actors such as Van Vicker (Ghana), Syr Law (Tyler Perry, Diary of a Mad Black Woman), J.J Bonney (Nollywood USA), Chet Anekwe (Monique’s Phat Girls) and Tchidi Chikere (Top Nollywood Producer/ Director). It is scheduled to be released on October 16th 2010. I will ask your readers to be looking out for a movie trailer that will be released soon or visit the movie’s website http://www.eyeinthedark.com/

What inspires you and why?
There is so much that inspires me. Love, family, acting and my faith quickly come to mind. Reading the bible and praying inspires me to wake up in the morning. It gives me hope for a good day, if not a good day but a day to improve, a day to learn and love. Love inspires me to face fear, take chances, and live life to the fullest. Family inspires me to want a family of my own when I am ready to start a family. Acting inspires me to be outgoing, different, adventurous, and fulfilling. My faith inspires me to continue to study, experiment with music and live. I challenge myself everyday by waking up and living, living for the better, wanting the best and expecting the best.


Where do you intend to take your music career to in the nearest future?
I believe my career is going all the way to the top. I can tell you what or where I will want to be in the next 4-5 years. However, it is all in God’s hands.

You have talked openly about your faith today and what an important part it played in your life. What part does it play in your work?
I don’t see any conflicts between my faith and my work. I’m a Christian, and proud of it. Just like I am an African and proud of that. As I see it, my job as a musician is to seek truth, put truth to power, afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. That’s my responsibility as a musician. As a person of faith, I was raised to respect people of all faiths. And my faith tradition says it is a search to better understand the truth that God has for me. So I don’t see any conflict between my job and my faith walk, because, you know, we are a people of many different faiths. And so I can still function, do my job, be respectful of all people in all situations and still worship the way that I choose. So yeah, I don’t see any conflict in either one of those things.

When you reflect about your musical career, what are the high and low points that come to mind?
The high points will be my travels: my music afforded me the opportunity to travel around the world and meet different people, with different cultures, and that has been very educational for me to share in people’s cultures, their sorrows and joys. With regards to the low points, I tend not to dwell on them. There are some things that I regret that I would like to change if I can live again. But you know, we don’t go back, we move forward and continue to do our very best each day.

How can fans gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
My music can be found online at Amazon.com, ITunes, Reverbnation.com, and at my website www.kobymaxwell.com.

           In my humble opinion, this guy has a bright future ahead of him. His skills as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will sustain him with future gigs and produced works. His wholesome image should put him in line for public appearances as well as future acting parts. The one constant in his music is a restless desire to move forward and to experiment with sound in all of its various manifestations. Be on the lookout for more movies projects and music from this guy!!


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Lucky Mensah

Alex Mensah otherwise known as Lucky Mensah is a seasoned highlife musician, one who does not get enough credit for his contributions to the development of Ghanaian music. At a time when all directions of Ghanaian music seem to be gearing only towards hiplife, Lucky Mensah is one of the few musicians who has stuck to highlife music over the past 17 years.

This silky smooth alto singer hails from Gomoa Dominase near Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana. Lucky started singing at a tender age of eleven years with the Massacass Gospel Singers of the Christo Asafo church. He intimated that what inspired him to further his god-given talent was a group way back in 1981 known as the Calvary Singers who used to sing in his church. He always went to church purposely to listen to them sing and that motivated him to take his singing to the next level.

Blessed with a multi-octave vocal range and a dynamic stage presence, Lucky Mensah has nine albums to his credit which includes Nsawa Bo(1993), Glory to the Lord(1994),Wope A Hwe(1995), Agooji Baby(2001), Brofre Nie(2002), Aduu Sumo Akwadu (2004), Old School(2005), Bottom of My Heart(2006), and I Miss You(2008).

    In 1993, Lucky Mensah came out with his debut album Nsawa Bo, to rave reviews but disappointing sales. Undeterred by this turn of events, he followed this up the next year by collaborating with Matthew Kwaku, to release a gospel album titled Glory to the Lord. Lucky did release yet another highlife album, Wope A Hwe, in 1995. Like his maiden release, this sophomore CD did not do fare any better on the music scene and was compelled to take a long hiatus away from music. He blames the lackluster performance of the two earlier albums to tepid promotion and the decision of then producer Kwame Ghana Promotions to withhold release of the second album. During the long spell away from music, Lucky filled his time composing and writing for fellow musicians such as Oheneba Kissi (Ampoma) and Charles Eloh.

    Lucky Mensah would finally enjoy commercial success and critical acclaim in 2001 with the release of Agooji Baby. This breakout album had many hit tracks including the very popular Mene Wonni Asem and the title track Agooji Baby. Half of the songs on the 10-track album are songs that are best enjoyed on the dance floor. This renewed interest would propel him to release a string of highly successful albums leading to his song, Aduu Sumo Akwadu being judged The Best Highlife Song of the Year at the 2005 Ghana Music Awards. However, this streak of success would hit a bump when Lucky Mensah composed and performed songs for the platform of then opposition National Democratic Congress Party (NDC) during the 2008 electioneering campaign. His music sales will suffer as a result of his political affiliation with the NDC party. To further compound matters, Lucky Mensah stated that he was not fully reimbursed for his efforts and bumped up against official party hierarchy in attempting to recoup his funds because no contractual agreement was reached for his works. This lyrically gifted musician decided to put the ordeal behind him and has settled in the United States to re-strategize his career.

        The sales of his most recent album I Miss You is doing measurably well, considering it was self-financed. He recently composed and released the song ”Osee Yie” for the Ghanaian National Football team, the Black Stars during their impressive run at the just-ended World Cup competition.During my interview with Lucky Mensah, he decried the issue of Payola, the high level of piracy and actions of some radio presenters/disk jockeys that encumber the music industry. He also questioned the amount of foreign music content on Ghanaian radio stations, especially Nigerian music that has taken precedence over local artistes.

From my point of view, I think this talented dude is certainly one of the best highlife musicians around and his lyrics touch on the everyday aspects of life. Keep your fingers crossed for his future projects.



P.S. Lucky Mensah will be a guest on my weekend show (Saturdays 2pm EST), The Afrikan Express Show on Akwaaba Radio.com on 08/14/2010. Please join me for this interview.

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Lionel Loueke

Lionel Loueke has been tearing up the traditional jazz scene since coming to the attention of jazz critics in early 2001. This phenomenal guitarist hails from the West African nation of Benin and the music he writes and performs is infused with his native culture. For Lionel Loueke, the guitar serves as a link between his African music roots and his current, high-profile gig as a sideman for jazz legend Herbie Hancock’s band.

With four critically acclaimed albums already under his belt and a growing legion of fans, Lionel's new album Mwaliko is said to be his catchiest and most mature to date was released in February 2010. Lionel's powerful lyrics and music are incredible timeless masterpieces that have a powerful message and strong imagery tune in and listen. In December 2009, Lionel was awarded the prestigious USA Fellowship for his outstanding musicianship and for continuously pushing boundaries.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Lionel Loueke while on tour about his music, shows and his mentor, Herbie Hancock and future plans. I would like to thank Cem Kurosman at Blue Note Records/EMI Music for making this interview possible.

Your current album Mwaliko features collaborations with the likes of Angelique Kidjo,Richard Bona and Esperenza Spalding among others. The album opens with the African classic “Ami O” with Angelique Kidjo. How did you and Angelique arrive at the re-recording of this song?
I played the guitar and served as a co-arranger on her (Angelique’s)'Oyo' album. After that, I asked her if she would sing two songs on my album. I did not want to impose anything on her, so I asked her to propose something. She came up with “Ami O”, and at that juncture I knew we weren’t going to cover it the way Ebanda Manfred did it originally.

Let’s start right there. How did you go about forming the Lionel Loueke trio? How did you find the other two members of your trio?
We have been playing together for 11 years and met at the Berkley College of Music in Boston. Indeed what brought us all together was the fact that we all have international backgrounds. The drummer Ferenc Nemeth is from Hungary, and the base player Massimo Biolcati is half Italian and half Swedish. That is how I met them and decided to form the trio. To add to that, each member has maintained their cultural identity. I have kept my African style, Ferenc also comes in with a Europe style of arrangement, and you know Massimo has a classical background. So this trio is a mix of different styles of music.

You have recorded 4 critically acclaimed albums (Mwaliko being the second for Blue Note Records). Many music critics have stated that “Mwaliko” is your best work so far. Could you briefly describe what went into the music-making process for this album and in your opinion what makes this one different from the rest?
To begin with, the personnel used on this album are completely different from the earlier ones. Up until now, the trio was featured on all of the tracks. However, with this new album, I performed with the trio on only three songs and that it the difference. I want to be progressive musically and that is why I chose to experiment and explore other angles with this album. Fortunately it turned out right and I am glad everyone likes it.

Lionel, the first album was titled Karibu, which means “welcome” in Swahili. This current one is titled Mwaliko which also in Swahili means “invitation”. Is it sheer coincidence or did you pick out these titles because Swahili is the most quintessential African language? Do you speak Swahili by chance?
(Laughing) For me Swahili is the most beautiful language we have in Africa. Too bad, I do not speak Swahili. If this is anything to go by, about two or three years ago, I did a tour of 15 countries in East Africa, and specifically I spent some time in Kenya. I enjoyed it and fortunately I have a few friends from Kenya. I just love the sound of the language and I think the language by itself is great. To be perfectly honest with you, I did not purposefully go out and pick out those names because of their Swahili meanings. I just happen to love the way they sound.

In a number of previous interviews, you have mentioned Herbie Hancock as your mentor and also stated that working with him on stage is always a learning process. You have toured with him for a number of years, worked with him on the albums Possibilities, The Joni Mitchell Letters, and he returned the favor by working with you on the album Virgin Forest. Do you care to share with us what you have learned from Herbie over the years?
Well, you know I learned… (Pause). I am still learning. Playing alongside him, I would say I am learning life in general. He is a visionary as well as a down-to-earth person. I love being around him because I learn so much. Like Herbie, I am a Buddhist. Besides the music, I have learned from him life’s experiences, be it on the road or on the bus. I think those issues exactly reflect who he is, how and why he plays music at such a high level.

Your musical style is an amalgamation of several West African influences from King Sunny Ade to Fela Kuti. Would you mind telling us which genre of African music or African musician has had the most lasting impression on you?
Well, I guess I like most African music. I can’t say there is one specific artiste that has had the most influence on my music. There are a number of artistes that I fancy and some that don’t really grab my attention. I would say Doudou Diallo from Senegal is one of my influences. He is a good representative of African music in the way he uses the percussion (African drums) to tell the story. It is my opinion that the drums are a medium to tell African stories and definitely represents Africa.

While we are still on the role of percussion in African music, I will like to know how you gravitated to the guitar, since most genres of our music are percussion based (with the exception of palm wine music)
I picked up the guitar simply because my older brother (Alexis) played the guitar in an Afro-pop band. It could very well have been the drums or bass. Don’t forget that in Africa there is a big tradition of guitar style; African guitar style which is based on all these string instruments such as the Kora, Balafon and Sanza. These are instruments that some musicians, guitar players try to imitate.

In your opinion, what is the future of African music? Do you think collaboration with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon and Neneh Cherry by African musicians such as Youssou N'Dour and Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the way to achieve more acceptance worldwide?
I think the future is bright. However, I must add that due to exposure to many types of music I realize that our grooves and melodies are organic. But I hear steady harmony that doesn’t give that much room to explore or go out of the box. The African harmonies are very straight and doesn’t (inaudible) with the rhythm. It doesn’t have to be that way. On collaboration, I think that someone like Paul Simon playing with African musicians exposes the rest of the world to our music. This would allow people who otherwise don’t know about African music to get a feel for it. So collaboration is always a good thing and the way to go.

You have achieved much popularity here in America and Europe. What has been the reception of people back home to your music and have you had the chance to perform your music for the people of Benin?
I go once a year to Benin to perform. Actually, I go every year during winter just to see my folks and I take the time to play a concert. I have been doing that for the past twelve years. I have always had good reception to my music especially when I use certain lyrics or melodies they recognize from local Beninois music.

In concluding this interview, I would like to know if there are any new projects on the horizon.
Yeah. I am always thinking about new things. I have a few projects in mind. I will like to record an album with a string quartet, acoustic guitar and some percussion. This would allow me to get some improvisation, real collaboration and exchange between the musicians. The other project I have in mind is recording a live album. I like the way the trio sounds live. However, it is hard to capture those moments in the studio. I am more of a live performer than in studio. Although I love both situations (in studio and live performances), if I had to chose one, I would opt for live performances. I like the moment and the studio for me does not allow that. With the studio you always have to go back and redo something. Live performances allow you to feed off the vibe of fellow musicians and the crowd.

It has been my honor to talk to you today. I wish you all the best and thank you for your time.

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Papa She'ee: The Wonder Boy

Papa She’ee (pronounced ‘she’), a protégé of the late Akwasi Ampofo Agyei arguably represents the future of highlife music in Ghana. This Hyattsville, Maryland based musician has over the past decade and a half churned out music that is both captivating and uplifting. An independent artiste and devout christian, Papa She’ee loves performing live for his teeming fans and works assiduously to deliver quality music. Lyrically, vocally and melodically, Papa She’ee has a voice that is both recognizable and unforgettable. His music has enjoyed considerable airplay throughout Ghana and the rest of Africa.

Papa She’ee has 6 albums to his credit which include Mebo m'amanne sen nie (1994), Deda me (1996), Atadwe (2000), Koyon so (2002), Ate pa (2004) and Akokono Ato Pa Gen (2009). His latest work “Akokono Ato Pa Gen” is a 12 track CD that was recorded in Chicago and has production work by JQ. It features backing vocals from Lady Suzu and Ava Sherry. My personal favorites on this album are “Obeye a Mawoonso”, “Deyie Daye Wo Pe” and “Maame Konadu” ( Papa She’ee’s wife)which pays tribute to her love and encouragement. She’ee has sojourned in the United Kingdom and Germany, where he incidentally worked with Bodo Staiger (the famed German sound engineer/guitarist who has worked with the likes of Amakye Dede, Charles Amoah and George Darko).

Nana Yaw Cudjoe, as he is popularly called, is the first Ghanaian musician to come out with a full length music DVD aptly named Touch the Sky. This work exhibits She’ee’s high quality production work and level of professional craft, which hitherto is missing in the Ghanaian music industry. His music can be found on Itunes and Last.FM. Additionally, Papa She’ee’s cds can be purchased at most African shops and music distribution joints the world over. The “Wonder Boy” has performed to diverse audiences; the largest was at the Independence Square Accra, in March 1998 during US President Bill Clinton’s visit.

In commemoration of Barack Obama's winning the U.S. general election, Papa She’ee hit the studio and recorded a new song called 'Obama –Yes We Can’, just in time for Obama’s inauguration. On July 24th, 2010, yours truly was fortunate to witness an energetic, crowd-pleasing performance by the “Wonder Boy” where he was a supporting act at a Kojo Antwi concert. Papa She'ee performed Koyon so, Ate Pa, Atadwe and Akokono Atopa Gen, the title track from his latest album. And yes, the ladies were going crazy. Wɔnmo nti gyae! Please make it a point to see and support one of Africa’s most exciting stage performers whenever he is on tour in a city near you!

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P.S. I will be interviewing him for my weekend show on 08/7/2010, The Afrikan Express Show(Saturdays 2pm-4pm EST) on Akwaaba Radio.com. Readers, please mark your calendars and tune in for this interview.




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