Akwaba

Editorial Reviews
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"Infectious trip-hop beats propel exotic melodies creating both the perfect party album or deep listening experience."

Product Description
Enigma meets Deep Forest by way of Australia in TYA's phenomenal second, much anticipated release. The timeless meets the contemporary as indigenous Aboriginal voices blend with modern grooves in an uplifting new world-trance sound that is deeply moving and uplifting. One of the most requested artists from the best selling Buddha-Lounge series, TYA (Aboriginal word for Mother Earth) is the creation of German composer Martin Scherl who has spent an extended period of time with the Australian Aboriginal people. TYA brilliantly blends the ancient with the modern, and the melodic with the hypnotic. Great for listeners into today's latest world fusion sound! Feel the pulse and come home to Earth's ancient roots!

Akwaba

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Akwaba

Akwaba
Akwaba
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Vocal and instrumental sounds with Trip Hop grooves
Akwaba
TYA
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000255L0M
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

  1. Olelo Lohi / Speak Slowly
  2. Coming Home
  3. Nonamata / Long Ago
  4. Why
  5. Akwaba / Welcome
  6. Follow the Light
  7. Soft Touch
  8. A Place to Rest
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  10. Mama
  11. Naked
  12. Daybreak
  13. Why (Instrumental)

Album Description

Enigma meets Deep Forest by way of Australia in TYA's phenomenal second, much anticipated release. The timeless meets the contemporary as indigenous Aboriginal voices blend with modern grooves in an uplifting new world-trance sound that is deeply moving and uplifting. One of the most requested artists from the best selling Buddha-Lounge series, TYA (Aboriginal word for Mother Earth) is the creation of German composer Martin Scherl who has spent an extended period of time with the Australian Aboriginal people. TYA brilliantly blends the ancient with the modern, and the melodic with the hypnotic. Great for listeners into today's latest world fusion sound! Feel the pulse and come home to Earth's ancient roots!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Vocal and instrumental sounds with Trip Hop grooves.......2004-06-19

With his 2001 album "Tribal Sutras", German composer and musician Martin Scherl, mastermind of the formation "TYA" (pronounced t:sch:ya, an Aboriginal word meaning "Mother Earth"), had a very successful debut, both in Europe and in the United States.

Martin plays keyboards and drums also utilising extensive programming and samples. During a long stay in Australia, where he spent much of his time making music with the native aborigines, Scherl was profoundly impressed with their ability to see themselves as part of a whole - his music clearly expresses this sense of oneness. Many years experience of Afro-American music styles and a careful study of various exotic music traditions have further broadened Martin Scherl's musical horizon.

The music on the new album "Akwaba" ( welcome in Ghanaian ) retains all the qualities of the debut recording, but adds new kinds of sounds and grooves, new exciting dimensions to the TYA sound.
Akwaba: The Very Best of Alpha Blondy
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Akwaba: The Very Best of Alpha Blondy
    Alpha Blondy & the Solar System
    Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0007DAZLY
    Release Date: 2005-09-13

    Tracks:

    1. Sweet Sweet [CD-ROM Track][Mix] - Lester Bilal,
    2. Brigadier Sabari [CD-ROM Track]
    3. Yana de Fohi [CD-ROM Track] - Magic System
    4. Apartheid Is Nazism [CD-ROM Track]
    5. Cocody Rock [CD-ROM Track][Mix] - Alpha Blondy,
    6. Jerusalem [CD-ROM Track]
    7. Banana Poyo [CD-ROM Track][Mix]
    8. Black Samourai [CD-ROM Track]
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    12. Assinie Mafia [CD-ROM Track]
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    14. Wari [CD-ROM Track] - Alpha Blondy, ,
    15. Young Guns [CD-ROM Track] - Alpha Blondy, UB40,
    16. Sweet Fanta Diallo [CD-ROM Track]
    Akwaba Beach
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Treat yourself
    Akwaba Beach
    Mory Kanté
    Manufacturer: Polygram Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Treat yourself.......2006-12-16

    ... just a quick note: This is one of Mory Kante's most infectious records. The lead-off track, "Ye Ke Ye Ke," is all over the place these days -- popping up in soundtracks & covers (even Jean Luc Ponte covered it -- & not a bad job,either). If you like "Afro-Pop" in general or know your Kora-players, you owe it to youself to have this in your collection. Lots of cleanly recorded tracks w/ lots of fire and polish -- and the beats! You just gotta move when you hear this stuff! Of course, the drumming is excellent through-out. He may not sing as soulfully as Salif Kaita, but he's still excellent, uses lots of powerful-but-tasteful brass, is an excellent Kora-player, & makes excellent use of his back-up singers (as do most "afro-pop" stars). There's also some very good electric guitar breaks. If it HAS to be sung in English for you to enjoy it, sorry. If you find the nasal-quality of North African-style singing ONLY annoying, sorry. But if you love lush dynamic grooves, great bass-lines, quality production & world-class talent, order now.
    Akwaba: The Very Best of Alpha Blondy
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Akwaba: The Very Best of Alpha Blondy
      Alpha Blondy & the Solar System
      Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000AMCYZM
      Release Date: 2005-09-05

      Tracks:

      1. Sweet Sweet
      2. Brigadier Sabari
      3. Yana De Fohi
      4. Apartheid Is Nazism
      5. Cocody Rock Remix
      6. Jerusalem - Alpha Blondy & The Wailers
      7. Banana Poyo (Remix)
      8. Black Samourai
      9. Rasta Poue
      10. Travailler C'est Trop Dur (Mokobe Du 113)
      11. Rendez Vous (Cool Summer Mix)
      12. Assinie Mafia
      13. Masada
      14. Wari
      15. Young Guns
      16. Sweet Fanta Diallo

      Album Description

      Akwaba, meaning 'welcome', is the new hits collection from African rock/reggae star Alpha Blondy. This collection, which replaces a previous collection released in 2001, charts his 25 year career and includes his collaborations with The Wailers and UB40, plus new versions of songs such as 'Cocody Rock', 'Sweet Fanta Diallo' (Sweet Sweet) and 'Ya Fohi' (Yana de Fohi) recorded with contemporary R&B and hip-hop artists from Europe and Africa as well as original versions of hits such as 'Jerusalem', 'Masada', 'Brigadier' and 'Sabar'. 16 tracks. EMI. 2005.

      Album Details

      Akwaba, Meaning "Welcome", is the New Hits Collection from African Rock Star Alpha Blondy. This Collection, which Replaces a Previous Collection Released in 2001 Charts his 25 Year Career and Includes his Collaborations with the Wailers and Ub40, plus New Versions of Songs Such as "Cocody Rock", "Sweet Fanta Diallo" (Sweet Sweet) and "ya Fohi" (Yana De Fohi) Recorded with Contemporary R&B and Hip-hop Artists from Europe and Africa as Well as Original Versions of Hits Such as "Jerusalem", "Masada", "Brigadier" and "Sabari".

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