Molokai

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Born in the city formerly known as Leopoldville back when the former Zaire was known as the Belgian Congo, Papa Wemba was on the leading edge of soukous music in the 1970s. He was a pivotal member of the trailblazing Zaiko Langa Langa and later formed Viva La Musica and his own ensembles. In 1993, Wemba renamed his band Molokai, and that name and band make this newest Papa Wemba CD both an aggregation of his past and a new exploration. Wemba delves into an a cappella tune, placing his soaring vocals at the immediate heart of the CD. But then the music churns in, veering between hip, urban dance styles that mesh European pop elements, Wemba's acrobatic vocal techniques and soukous' rumba-fueled rhythms. Molokai also throws truly rock- powered hooks and textures, too, newly energizing Wemba's music without taking away from the layered rhythms. --Andrew Bartlett

Product Description
This Live Studio Performance from One of Africa's Greatest Stars is a Collection of Classic Hits and New Songs, Produced by John Leckie, Reflecting this Stage of Wemba's Musical Odyssey. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Average customer rating: The most accessible Papa Wemba so far. Second from the top, but up there too much production, not enough soukous Tasteful, feel good, afro-pop

Molokai Papa Wemba Manufacturer: Real World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Emotion Le Voyageur Mambo Faso Denou 1977-1997 ASIN: B000007O7V Release Date: 1998-06-02

Tracks:

1. Excuse Me
2. Zero
3. Bakwetu
4. Image
5. If The Children Cry
6. Sakana
7. Shofele
8. M'Fono Yami
9. Epelo
10. Awa Y'Okeyi
11. Esclave

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Born in the city formerly known as Leopoldville back when the former Zaire was known as the Belgian Congo, Papa Wemba was on the leading edge of soukous music in the 1970s. He was a pivotal member of the trailblazing Zaiko Langa Langa and later formed Viva La Musica and his own ensembles. In 1993, Wemba renamed his band Molokai, and that name and band make this newest Papa Wemba CD both an aggregation of his past and a new exploration. Wemba delves into an a cappella tune, placing his soaring vocals at the immediate heart of the CD. But then the music churns in, veering between hip, urban dance styles that mesh European pop elements, Wemba's acrobatic vocal techniques and soukous' rumba-fueled rhythms. Molokai also throws truly rock- powered hooks and textures, too, newly energizing Wemba's music without taking away from the layered rhythms. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Details

This Live Studio Performance from One of Africa's Greatest Stars is a Collection of Classic Hits and New Songs, Produced by John Leckie, Reflecting this Stage of Wemba's Musical Odyssey.

Customer Reviews:

The most accessible Papa Wemba so far........2000-03-27

For the world music fan from Europe or North America, I think this is the most accessible of Papa Wemba's albums so far. Here we, poor untrained listeners, can enjoy the full range of his voice, together with the finest of Congolese music. For a person enjoying a great deal of African and Afro-American/Latin American music, especially Cuban, his music really shows the continuity between the two.

Second from the top, but up there.......1999-08-09

I think Papa Wemba went a little American in some of the tracks, however it's still a fine cd. Maybe it's because I (and most Zairians) identify this music with soukouss or African rumba. I'm one of few people of European descent who know his real name. He is one great showman.

too much production, not enough soukous.......1999-07-28

There *are* a few good tracks on this disc, but Papa Wemba's all-soukous albums are the Genuine Article -- listen to him with Viva La Musica (his current working group) -- the groove is irresistible, the vocals soar (much more so than on this album) and you'll have a taste of what tout le monde really loves! (Nothing blanded-out or dull, certainment.)

Tasteful, feel good, afro-pop.......1999-05-05

I bought this cd because it had received a favorable review in Modern Drummer magazine. To say the least, that review is well deserved. It says something about a performer when he can connect with a listener who does not even speak the same language. The songs presented here range from Paris-glazed funk, to traditional african vocal styles. Regardless of what your tastes are, you will find this CD to be one of the most uplifting in your collection. Along with Latin music, I feel African music represents what will be a powerful force in the music industry to come.

Average customer rating: Kaua'i Homecoming Music as beautifull as the nature of Hawaii

Kauai Homecoming Doug & Sandy McMaster Manufacturer: Aloha Plenty ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hanalei Sunset IZ: The Songbook Collection ASIN: B00004S5JQ Release Date: 2000-02-24

Tracks:

1. Mele Shearwater
2. Kelii's Slack Key Jam
3. Molokai Mongoose
4. Breath of Haleakala
5. Limahuli Stream
6. Mele Apapane
7. Pua Wainiha
8. Puu Honua
9. Salomila
10. Aumoe Molokai
11. Nose Flute Solo
12. Dream of Kahoolawe
13. Uhane Niihau

Album Description

Soft, sweet, Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele instrumentals with the rolling surf of Kepuhi Bay in the background.

Customer Reviews:

Kaua'i Homecoming.......2000-05-12

I had the good fortune on two occassions to listen to Doug and Sandy play live at Surt's in Haena just north of Hanalei. Sandy's commentary regarding the history of Ki Ho'alu (Slack Key), their depth of relationship with the old masters and her support on Ukelele of Doug's "McMastery" of the Guitar was incredible. Of course only amplified by the ambiance of Surt's setting on the Bay, the culinary excellance of Executive Chef Randy and the most gorgeous moonscapes on the most glorious island in all of God's creation.

They are a personable and delightful couple and I play their music incessantly as well as having developed a consuming fetish for the musical form.

Even here just north of rainy Seattle, a glass of good wine and a comfortable chair transports me back to Haena and Hanalei, and the property we are looking for there. You would do well to have a little peace and a lot of their music in your life.

Music as beautifull as the nature of Hawaii.......2000-04-13

Kauai homecoming is a great cd. It has a high energy. When you are in a bad mood: listen to Kauai Homecoming. The energy and love from the music will change your mood in a good direction almost instantly. Kauai is certenly one of the most beautifull islands of the world. In the music from Doug and Sandy you can hear that they are living on this paradise island. The magic energy from the island is in the music. Doug plays lovely slack key guitar. It is so full of love for nature and all humans. It is full peacefull feelings . I listen almost everyday to kauai homecoming and everytime i play the cd i hear new things. I live in The Netherlands wich is a long distance from Kauai but all my friends overhere are very very enthousiastic about Kauai Homecoming. None of them have been on Kauai but they all feel the peace in the music. The say that this music helps them to relax and enjoy live. This CD is a paradise in a world full of stress.

Average customer rating: The most accessible Papa Wemba so far. Second from the top, but up there too much production, not enough soukous Tasteful, feel good, afro-pop

Molokai Papa Wemba Manufacturer: EMI/Real World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Soukous | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Emotion Le Voyageur Mambo Faso Denou 1977-1997 ASIN: B000026IDN Release Date: 1999-07-15

Tracks:

1. Excuse Me
2. Zero
3. Bakwetu
4. Image
5. If the Children Cry
6. Sakana
7. Shofele
8. M'Fono Yami
9. Epelo
10. Awa Y'okeyi
11. Esclave

Amazon.com

Born in the city formerly known as Leopoldville back when the former Zaire was known as the Belgian Congo, Papa Wemba was on the leading edge of soukous music in the 1970s. He was a pivotal member of the trailblazing Zaiko Langa Langa and later formed Viva La Musica and his own ensembles. In 1993, Wemba renamed his band Molokai, and that name and band make this newest Papa Wemba CD both an aggregation of his past and a new exploration. Wemba delves into an a cappella tune, placing his soaring vocals at the immediate heart of the CD. But then the music churns in, veering between hip, urban dance styles that mesh European pop elements, Wemba's acrobatic vocal techniques and soukous' rumba-fueled rhythms. Molokai also throws truly rock- powered hooks and textures, too, newly energizing Wemba's music without taking away from the layered rhythms. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Details

This Live Studio Performance from One of Africa's Greatest Stars is a Collection of Classic Hits and New Songs, Produced by John Leckie, Reflecting this Stage of Wemba's Musical Odyssey.

Customer Reviews:

The most accessible Papa Wemba so far........2000-03-27

For the world music fan from Europe or North America, I think this is the most accessible of Papa Wemba's albums so far. Here we, poor untrained listeners, can enjoy the full range of his voice, together with the finest of Congolese music. For a person enjoying a great deal of African and Afro-American/Latin American music, especially Cuban, his music really shows the continuity between the two.

Second from the top, but up there.......1999-08-09

I think Papa Wemba went a little American in some of the tracks, however it's still a fine cd. Maybe it's because I (and most Zairians) identify this music with soukouss or African rumba. I'm one of few people of European descent who know his real name. He is one great showman.

too much production, not enough soukous.......1999-07-28

There *are* a few good tracks on this disc, but Papa Wemba's all-soukous albums are the Genuine Article -- listen to him with Viva La Musica (his current working group) -- the groove is irresistible, the vocals soar (much more so than on this album) and you'll have a taste of what tout le monde really loves! (Nothing blanded-out or dull, certainment.)

Tasteful, feel good, afro-pop.......1999-05-05

I bought this cd because it had received a favorable review in Modern Drummer magazine. To say the least, that review is well deserved. It says something about a performer when he can connect with a listener who does not even speak the same language. The songs presented here range from Paris-glazed funk, to traditional african vocal styles. Regardless of what your tastes are, you will find this CD to be one of the most uplifting in your collection. Along with Latin music, I feel African music represents what will be a powerful force in the music industry to come.

Average customer rating:

Maestro Fafa De Molokai ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000MN3PNE

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