Dilon

Product Description
Having been a musician and performer all your life and to release your debut album at the age of 75 must be an extraordinary experience. Known as ‘a man of a thousand stories’ and ‘The Grand Old Man of Marrabenta’, Dilon Djindji has done just that. Fresh from the critical acclaim of Mabulu’s albums and the success of the recent tours, Dilon has produced an innovative album that places marrabenta in a previously unexplored acoustic context. Full of feeling and passion, this album demonstrates Dilon’s enthusiasm and unbounded energy for music and life.

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Dilon
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Dilon Djindji's still got the groove

Fantastic!

Sweet, unassuming African ballads

Dilon
Dilon Djindji
Manufacturer: Riverboat
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006IIXX
Release Date: 2002-10-28

Tracks:

Chantima Maria
Maria Teresa
Maria Rosa
Muhinhana
Badanile
Imani Lwe
Podina
Ntlhantlhani Tinponta
Hilwe-Wa Santi
Achiltanwana
Angelina
Marracuene
Sofala
Muhinhana (Vocal Mix)

Album Description

Having been a musician and performer all your life and to release your debut album at the age of 75 must be an extraordinary experience. Known as `a man of a thousand stories' and `The Grand Old Man of Marrabenta', Dilon Djindji has done just that. Fresh from the critical acclaim of Mabulu's albums and the success of the recent tours, Dilon has produced an innovative album that places marrabenta in a previously unexplored acoustic context. Full of feeling and passion, this album demonstrates Dilon's enthusiasm and unbounded energy for music and life.

Customer Reviews:

Dilon Djindji's still got the groove.......2006-06-05

This wonderful CD captures the rhythm and energy in Dilon Djindji's music. I was lucky enough to see him perform in Maputo, Mozamabique in September 2005 and the CD captures the effortless groove of his performance - and even though he's now 78, he sings (and dances) with the energy of a man half his age. This is a must have CD for everyone into African music.

Fantastic!.......2003-01-30

I bought this after hearing a brief story on "The World." What a great CD. I listened to it during the recent cold snap, it was nearly 0 outside, but Dilon Djindji warmed me right up. He music is like a smooth, fresh pool, inviting and refreshing. My kids (3 and 7) loved it just as much, and spent an evening dancing to the rhythms. I can't wait to hear more, and I'm thrilled that this treasure of Mozambique is recording for all to hear!

Sweet, unassuming African ballads.......2003-01-05

Mozambiquan old-timer Dilon Djindi has a subtle grace and melodic softness that is similar to Madagascar's Dama and D'Gary, a plainspoken acoustic sound that will appeal to folks who like their world music sweet and unpretentious. Amazingly, this is Djindi's first album, although he was 75 years old and has been performing professionally for many decades when this set was recorded. Well, better late than never! I don't think anyone will complain about the wait once they hear this sweet set of gentle acoustic tunes.

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