I found "this article":http://www.cdmasteringservices.com/dynamicrange.htm while researching the CD vs. vinyl debate (although this one is purely about CDs). I had always heard that CD quality music is the best technically, so I was shocked to read this. Although it's probably old news to a lot of you. I think it's pretty relevant with what's happening to major labels at the moment."What happen...
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Never in my life am I so moved by a singer's voice and emotions when they sing. Angelique speaks to my soul and my heart as no other besides India.Arie who is African American while Angelique is from Africa.For me as an African American woman, it is comforting hearing and seeing someone who looks like me, but her appeal is to the masses. You can feel the depth of her heart through every song th...
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Conceived of and produced by singer/songwriter Shawn Amos and producer Paul Heck (No Alternative and other benefit projects under the aegis of the Red Hot Organization) and released April 1st by the Shout Factory label, In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 is a breath of fresh air in the overcrowded warehouse of cover projects. And whether you characterize U2's musical style as overheated bom
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Just laid down my $ this morning at Peet's Coffee for the latest Live from the Archives CD, compiled by San Francisco radio station KFOG. I am most delighted by this live version of Angelique Kidjo singing Salala (featured below)Album also has great live tracks from folks like Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ozomatli, Ben Harper, John Doe (is that his REAL name?) and of course...Michael Franti & Spearhead,...
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http://www.myspace.com/angeliquekidjohttp://bonton.sweetdarkness.net/?p=161Here is a passage from the Daily OM Music review of the album. To see the rest, go to dailyom.comJuly 27, 2007Djin DjinAngelique Kidjo2007"Angelique Kidjo makes joyous, sexy, soulful Americanized Afro pop. Her 2007 album, Djin Djin, finds the Beninese-Parisian-New Yorker artist in buoyant spirits, strutting and shouting...
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Never in my life am I so moved by a singer's voice and emotions when they sing. Angelique speaks to my soul and my heart as no other besides India.Arie who is African American while Angelique is from Africa.For me as an African American woman, it is comforting hearing and seeing someone who looks like me, but her appeal is to the masses. You can feel the depth of her heart through every song th...
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Hello... well this is my first post an official mogger.. Although I never dabbled in "unofficial" mogging. So New album by Angelique Kiddjo, I have to say this album is earthy, and is crammed full of energy; It also boasts a list of great "featured artists" such as Josh Gorban, Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, do i need to say more? Make sure to check out the track "Gimme Shelter" ft. Joss Stone, my pe...
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Conceived of and produced by singer/songwriter Shawn Amos and producer Paul Heck (No Alternative and other benefit projects under the aegis of the Red Hot Organization) and released April 1st by the Shout Factory label, In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 is a breath of fresh air in the overcrowded warehouse of cover projects. And whether you characterize U2's musical style as overheated bom
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I found "this article":http://www.cdmasteringservices.com/dynamicrange.htm while researching the CD vs. vinyl debate (although this one is purely about CDs). I had always heard that CD quality music is the best technically, so I was shocked to read this. Although it's probably old news to a lot of you. I think it's pretty relevant with what's happening to major labels at the moment."What happen...
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http://www.myspace.com/angeliquekidjohttp://bonton.sweetdarkness.net/?p=161Here is a passage from the Daily OM Music review of the album. To see the rest, go to dailyom.comJuly 27, 2007Djin DjinAngelique Kidjo2007"Angelique Kidjo makes joyous, sexy, soulful Americanized Afro pop. Her 2007 album, Djin Djin, finds the Beninese-Parisian-New Yorker artist in buoyant spirits, strutting and shouting...
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Have you ever just found certain artists that you fall in love with their music so much you'll beg or borrow (stealing is not an option) to see them if they every come to town?In the last week I've been lucky enough to see two of those, it started with Tyrone Wells last Tuesday and it ended with Josh Groban last night. Like I told Dale it was AHHHHHHHH-MAZE-ZING! Not only does Josh have an tr...
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I am tripping because as I am listening to Angelique Kidjo's song, Pearls, and I yelled out to myself this is Sade's song!!Angelique's rendition is beautiful because she has collaborated with Carlos Santana and Josh Groban. Carlos is tearing it up on the guitar. Josh Groban's melodic voice is a great duet with Angelique. I am not that familiar with Josh Groban's music, but I know he is a popula...
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| 2 Djin Djin |
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| 3 Gimme Shelter |
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| 4 Salala |
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| 5 Senamou [C'est l'Amour] |
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