Zion Roots

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Anyone enthralled by the sprawling Ethiopiques series on Buda Musique may find a fascinating if unintentional addition to that series in Abyssinia Infinite's Zion Roots. Whereas the Ethiopiques series lovingly compiles far-flung tracks recorded during the "golden age" of the Ethiopian record industry in the early to mid-1970s, Zion Roots is an illustration of the astounding creativity and life still coursing through modern Ethiopian music. Although Abyssinia Infinite boasts a cast of Ethiopian musicians alongside producer Bill Laswell (heard here on acoustic guitar) and some of his frequent collaborators like percussionists Karsh Kale and Aiyb Dieng and accordionist Tony Cedras, this is essentially the second album by Gigi, the Ethiopian singer with an overworldly voice whose self-titled debut featured her alongside such jazz heavyweights as Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Fans of a more traditional Ethiopian or world-beat sound may be pleased to discover that "Zion Roots" is a much more organic-sounding recording than was that album or its Bill Laswell remix, Illuminated Audio. While there are some modern production elements here that bear Laswell's stamp, like backwards acoustic guitar effects and layered keyboards, for the most part this is acoustic trance music that never loses its connection to the traditional songs--in some cases hundreds of years old--Gigi sings here in new arrangements. On tracks like "Gela," which features a mesmerizing kirar (an ancient Ethiopian harp) pattern, the richly percussive "Gedawo" or the entrancing hymn "Ethiopia" that closes the album, Gigi proves that Ethiopian music has a bright future as well as a rich past. --Ezra Gale

Zion Roots,Abyssinia Infinite,Gigi Shibabaw,World Network,African,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Corey Harris is an underrated musician

Zion Crossroads Corey Harris Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Delta Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Power of the Pontchartrain Live In Dublin Icky Thump Daily Bread Blue Velocity ASIN: B000QGEVXK Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

1. Ark of the Covenant
2. No Peace For the Wicked (featuring Ranking Joe)
3. Heathen Rage
4. Sweatshop
5. In the Morning
6. Fire Go Come
7. Walter Rodney Intro
8. Walter Rodney
9. Afrique (Chez Moi)
10. Cleanliness
11. Plantation Town
12. You Never Know
13. Keep Your Culture

Album Description

The culmination of this journey is Zion Crossroads, Harris' debut recording on Telarc. Inspired and informed by his travels to various parts of Africa over the past decade, the album captures some of the most enduring elements of African-American music - blues, reggae, soul and so much more - and infuses them with a sense of history, social consciousness and spirituality.

Harris gets help on the path to Zion Crossroads from producer Michael G, the guitarist and co-founder of Easy Star All-Stars, the New York-based reggae collective that crafted Dub Side of the Moon (2003) and Radiodread (2006). Like Harris, he sees the project as a powerful convergence of style, vision, history and culture: "The marriage of Corey's socially conscious lyrics and the revolutionary sounds of reggae make for a potent musical cocktail that arouses the body, mind, and spirit."

Customer Reviews:

Corey Harris is an underrated musician.......2007-07-25

i saw him in concert touring with the 'back porch blues' 8 years ago and his sound was haunting, authentic southern blues, he obviously did his homework. as he did in albums linking the blues to other african american music around the world. this time he links the blues to real jamaican reggae and its no stretch to hear that he has once again done his homework. "Walter Rodney" is a standout song. he is obviously a great student of music and this is a solid cd.

Average customer rating: Ethiopia Zion Roots Mysterious Zion Roots An explosion of creativity Raising the standards

Zion Roots Abyssinia Infinite , and Gigi Shibabaw Manufacturer: Network Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gigi Gold and Wax The Rough Guide To The Music of Ethiopia Ethiopiques, Vol. 1: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music Illuminated Audio ASIN: B0000CC623 Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Bati Bati
2. Gela
3. Alesema
4. Monew Natana
5. Embe Ashafergne
6. Gole
7. Aba Alem Lemenea
8. Gedawo
9. Lebaye
10. Ethiopia

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Anyone enthralled by the sprawling Ethiopiques series on Buda Musique may find a fascinating if unintentional addition to that series in Abyssinia Infinite's Zion Roots. Whereas the Ethiopiques series lovingly compiles far-flung tracks recorded during the "golden age" of the Ethiopian record industry in the early to mid-1970s, Zion Roots is an illustration of the astounding creativity and life still coursing through modern Ethiopian music. Although Abyssinia Infinite boasts a cast of Ethiopian musicians alongside producer Bill Laswell (heard here on acoustic guitar) and some of his frequent collaborators like percussionists Karsh Kale and Aiyb Dieng and accordionist Tony Cedras, this is essentially the second album by Gigi, the Ethiopian singer with an overworldly voice whose self-titled debut featured her alongside such jazz heavyweights as Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Fans of a more traditional Ethiopian or world-beat sound may be pleased to discover that "Zion Roots" is a much more organic-sounding recording than was that album or its Bill Laswell remix, Illuminated Audio. While there are some modern production elements here that bear Laswell's stamp, like backwards acoustic guitar effects and layered keyboards, for the most part this is acoustic trance music that never loses its connection to the traditional songs--in some cases hundreds of years old--Gigi sings here in new arrangements. On tracks like "Gela," which features a mesmerizing kirar (an ancient Ethiopian harp) pattern, the richly percussive "Gedawo" or the entrancing hymn "Ethiopia" that closes the album, Gigi proves that Ethiopian music has a bright future as well as a rich past. --Ezra Gale

Customer Reviews:

Ethiopia.......2007-02-25

Handle by steve swallow gigi shibabaw give us a pure traditional moment of
ethiopian music song mixed wid some occidental polyrythms.
Excellent album for this woman who worked wid several artist as herbie hancock and else...

Zion Roots Mysterious.......2006-08-19

Really nice music to listen to while relaxing or chilling later at night. There is a scense of mystery in this and GiGi's first album which I really like also. The other positive reviews speak for them selves.

Zion Roots.......2004-10-09

Wow, I've never heard Ethiopian music, this is fantastic, the more you listen the more it gets you, each song unfolding into the next it comes close to creating a trance, her voice has an echo of Joni Mitchell in it, the whole thing is just fab and not too overproduced , it retains more of its roots. Has tradiional and new compositions by her .

An explosion of creativity.......2004-04-06

Featuring Ethiopian singer Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw, Zion Roots is an explosion of creativity sprung amidst the opportunities present since the relenting of a harsh military regime whose strict curfews shut down live bands and all but destroyed Ethiopian rock. A veritable explosion of sound, celebration, and passion by Abyssinia Infinite, Zion Roots features: Bati Bati (3:45), Gela (6:08), Alesema (7:26), Monew Natana (5:12), Embe Ashafergne (4:27), Gole (6:03), Aba Alem Lemenea (4:15), Gedawo (4:42), Lebaye (4:47), and Ethiopia (6:15) Total Playing Time 53:13.

Raising the standards.......2004-03-27

Gigi's long awaited new album has not failed its promise. This new cd follows the same general lines of her previous album, with less jazz-fusion touches and more traditional Ethiopian sound.

To this album Gigi brought several different Ethiopian rhythms. There is a song with a touch of Guragegnya (Embe Asheferegne), and an Agaw song (Monew Natana). Other than that, Gig sticks to Amhara based music, with the two catchiest Ethiopian scales (Bati and Tizita). There are, of course, touches of funk that probably come from Bill Laswell.

It is interesting to compare this music, aimed at world music market, with music that is being aimed at Ethiopians more exclusively. While Gigi's music is very rhythmic, it is not dance music, while practically all music that is produced for the Ethiopian market is dance music.

Gigi's great contribution is that her work offers the highest standards of production - in sound, arrangement and instrumentation. She thus opens the way for Ethiopian musicians to the broader world market, and brings the Ethiopian sounds to many fresh, non-Ethiopian ears.

Gigi has an average voice in the traditional Ethiopian sense, but her voice is perfect for the setting that the album offers. It is sensual and reflective, and allows the general "world" mood that is required. The playing of the other musicians on this cd is amazing, from the traditional Kirar and washint to the more modern saxophone. The tenor sax is played by Moges Habte, who is, in my opinion, the leading Ethiopian sax player today, and deserves greater exposure.

My favorite track is the last, "Ethiopia", that features a beautiful, haunting loop behind Gigi's best singing.

This cd is essential for anyone interested in Ethiopian music, world music, or just good music that feels great.

Average customer rating: It Skipped

Reggae Redemption Songs Various Artists Manufacturer: Lion of Zion Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: WordSound&Power Reggae Worship: First Fruits God & I OFMB Records Presents: Reggae For Christ Vol. 1 (Enhanced) Valley of Decision ASIN: B00006959E Release Date: 2002-06-18

Tracks:

1. Man of Sorrows (Ben Okafor)
2. Right To Believe (Sheldon Blackman and The Love Circle)
3. The Rock (Felicia Marion)
4. Nuh Worry (Jamba)
5. So Much Trouble (Junior C featuring Septimus)
6. Wise Ones (Ben Okafor)
7. Youth Stand Strong (Monty G)
8. Not My Desire (Neil Evans)
9. Drink (Felicia Marion)
10. Iesous Dub International (Solomon Jabby)
11. Emancipation Proclamation (Christafari featuring Geneman)
12. Brand New (Junior Tucker)
13. Hosanna In The Highest ( Ziggy Soul)
14. Jesus, Everytime I Think About You (Chevelle Franklin)
15. Spirit Of The Lord (Wayne Stoddart)
16. Fisherman (Heaven Bound)
17. Dub Sur Mer (Heaven Bound)

Album Description

REGGAE REDEMPTION SONGS is the perfect recipe for guiding the new generation of reggae fans to the mouth-watering aroma of righteous roots music for Christ. These powerful, infectious songs will deliver a sunshine feel to anymood, as the artists float calm breezes of lyrics overmellow tunes. Marked by its authenticity, REGGAE REDEMPTION SONGS is a jackpot full of priceless musical gems written by artists whose lives have been drastically changed through through their salvation in Christ. This is no ordinary album full of satisfactory saccharine songs aimed at stroking the sheep. This tasteful blend of rustic roots is more than just sweet Jamaican sounds to the ears. These are true "redemption songs."

Customer Reviews:

It Skipped.......2007-01-12

The songs are great, The only thing is the CD I received Skipped, Other than that this is a wonderful CD. I would recommend it to everyone.

Average customer rating: Glen shows us the way

The Way to Mt. Zion Glen Brown Manufacturer: Roir ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001Q3K Release Date: 1995-09-26

Tracks:

1. The Way to MT. Zion
2. Lambsbread/Lambsbread Dub
3. Why People Mumbling?
4. Youths of Tomorrow
5. Molasses
6. Sweet Sweet
7. Sounds of the Time
8. Clensiness Dub
9. Relations
10. Black Shade
11. Live as One
12. Lay Lady [Adapted]
13. Carl Masters Dub
14. Zion Steps Dub

Album Description

Though he never became a household name like King Tubby or Lee "Scratch" Perry, Glen Browne was one of the most important bandleaders and producers of reggae's mid-1970s golden age. The rhythms he created on his Pantomine label rank among the most frequently used in all of reggae — the "Dirty Harry" rhythm alone exists in scores of vocal, instrumental and deejay versions. The Way to Mt. Zion brings together 14 Glen Browne singles, some featuring his passable but unexceptional singing, others his passable but unexceptional melodica playing, and all featuring an all-star cast of supporting musicians and Browne's impeccable studiocraft, not to mention the remixing prowess of King Tubby on a number of dub versions. Highlights include the title track, the horticultural anthem "Lambsbread/Lambsbread Dub" and all of the skull-pounding dubs. Unfortunately, the three melodica showcases are easily skippable. But even with the slow moments, this is an essential roots-reggae document. — Rick Anderson (All Music Guide)

Customer Reviews:

Glen shows us the way.......2001-03-21

The Way to Mt. Zion by obscure and master producer Glen Brown, shows an artist that is highly innovative and was ahead of his time. This album brings together a dub side as well as a singer, composer, harmonizer and melodica performer reminiscent of Augustus Pablo. A very multi-facted artist Glen Brown is. This album also includes the best of the best of session players, Sly & Robbie, Earl Wya Lindo, Carlton Barret, and many others to bring together a fine and well produced album. Each track weaving together a well told story in reggae music. Standout cuts: Lay Lady, Clensiness Dub, The Way to Mt. Zion, Youths of Tomorrow.

Average customer rating: Don't be fooled...

Holy Zion Max Romeo Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: I Can't Get You off My Mind: 18 Greatest Hits at Studio One ASIN: B00008J2K8 Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

1. Let The Power Fall
2. Bachelor Boy
3. My Dickie
4. Cracklin' Rosie
5. Wet Dream
6. Chatter Box
7. Missing You
8. Puppet On A String
9. My Special Prayer
10. Fowl Thief
11. Holla Zion
12. Maccabee Version
13. Before The Next Teardrop Falls
14. On The Beach
15. Nice Time
16. Thank You Lord
17. Nothing Takes The Place Of You
18. Since I Meet You

Customer Reviews:

Don't be fooled..........2007-07-20

Looks like a Max Romeo studio recording huh? It is not, cool album cover though. What it is is a so-called "best of" compiling Max's Cheesiest efforts. Dont be fooled, if you dig the rootsy "War inna Babylon" and "Open the Iron Gates" you will dislike this poop-ilation, weak rhythem, corny love songs, not Max at his best. Also stay away from the Max Romeo compilation "Coming of Jah".

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Boat to Zion The Maytones Manufacturer: Dressed to Kill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000056FHW Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

1. Africa We Want to Go
2. Baby Give Me the Right Loving
3. Billy Goat
4. Boat to Zion
5. Contiquiros
6. De Dey Wid Di Money
7. Funny Man
8. Lover Man
9. Loving Reggae
10. Ready Baby
11. Serious Love
12. Zion Land
13. Judgement Day
14. Me Na Tek You Lick
15. People Are Changing
16. Sha la la I Need You

Average customer rating: one of the most rootzy freddie albums

Zion Chant Freddie McGregor Manufacturer: Heartbeat Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Come on Over ASIN: B00000043F Release Date: 1994-08-02

Tracks:

1. We Got Love
2. Jah Will Bless You
3. Chant It Down
4. Chant It Dub
5. Walls Of Jericho
6. Brandy
7. The Overseer
8. Rasta Have Faith
9. Jah A We Father
10. Rastaman Camp
11. Do Good
12. Sitting In The Park
13. Jah Count On I
14. Zion Chant
15. Oh Me Oh My
16. Why Did You Do It
17. Lovers Rock

Customer Reviews:

one of the most rootzy freddie albums.......2002-10-27

Unlike his usual lovey duvy albums, this one adds more jah to your rasta. Alums like Across The Boarder,Big Ship,also have some of Freddie's talented roots.

Average customer rating:

Zion Land Various Artists Manufacturer: Culture Press ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00003GAAY Release Date: 2000-01-11

Tracks:

1. Sam's Intro - Count Ossie
2. Zion Land - Ras Michael
3. Mr Scientist - Horace Andy
4. Lonely Man - Freddy McKay
5. Rastaman Camp - Freddie McGregor
6. What A Man Saw - Winston McAnuff
7. Jah Rastafari - David Jahson
8. It Ain't Easy - Jimmy London
9. Ethiopian Romance - Cimarons
10. Life Lonely Road - I Kong
11. Jah Jah The Conqueror - Linval Thompson
12. Blood Dunza - Johnny Clarke
13. I Don't Like It - Leroy Smart
14. Peace Treaty Special - Jacob Miller
15. Mr Taxman - Israel Vibration
16. Everyday Life - The Heptones

Average customer rating:

Eyes on Zion Zion Trinity Manufacturer: Zion Trinity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAEZMM Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

1. Opening Prayer-Elegba
2. Mount Zion
3. Love Letters
4. Our Reggae Music Intro
5. Our Reggae Music
6. Jesus Is a Nazarite
7. Shelter of Yahweh
8. Oduduwa/Yemaya Chant
9. African Race
10. Ark of the Covenant
11. Not Guilty (Babylon Charge Me...)
12. Eyes on Zion

Average customer rating: Great Dub album!

Dub Revolution - UK Roots: High Steppin' To The Future Various Artists Manufacturer: Roir ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Homegrown Fantasy ASIN: B000001Q3C Release Date: 1994-12-13

Tracks:

1. Dub Revolution - The Disciples
2. Cuttlefish Dub - Zion Train
3. Tribal Dub - Bush Chemists
4. Genesis Dub - Testament
5. Contentious Dub - Alpha & Omega
6. Release The Chains - Centry Meets The Music Family
7. Crying Blood - Little Lord Creator
8. Mountain Of Hadith - Scarab
9. Dub Thru Jah - Tribulation All Stars
10. Dub Warmth - Fish & Goat At The Controls
11. Dub-Hop Anthem - WordSound

Album Description

11 Top producers and soundsystems from the UK. With Zion Train, Alpha & Omega, Bush Chemists, The Diciples and more. Roir's first ever CD release.

Customer Reviews:

Great Dub album!.......2004-01-22

For me once I heard track 5 by Alpha & Omega I knew I had to buy this cd. The bass is just so heavy that I play it over and over! The rest of the tracks are good as well. A cd that it took me a few listens to get used to but now I play it straight through all the time. Check it out!

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