Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana

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Sooliman Ernest Rogers passed away in 1994 at the age of 67, shortly after the release of this mellow lullaby of an album. Born in Sierra Leone, Rogie early on discovered the convivial, melodious pleasures of the regional "palm wine" music he perfected. Once known as "the Jimmie Rodgers of Sierra Leone," Rogie's country-tinged baritone inspired many competitors before he took off for the United States in 1973, eventually ending up in England. What Dead Men lacks in diversity Rogie more than compensates for with soul. Backed by the great British double bassist Danny Thompson and guitarist Alfred "Kari" Bannerman, Rogie conflates country, blues, and gospel in laid-back, deep-grain tracks such as "Koneh Pelawoe (Please Open Your Heart)," the country ballad "A Time in My Life," "African Gospel," and the dank title track. --Richard Gehr

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Average customer rating: Ahhhh, yes. Where can I get more of S.E. Rogie? A wonderful introduction to World Music! Wonderful smooth and soulful

Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana Sooliman E. Rogie Manufacturer: Real World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Sierra Leone | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: New Ancient Strings ASIN: B000000HP7 Release Date: 1994-06-17

Tracks:

1. Kpindigbee (Morning, Noon And Night)
2. A Time In My Life
3. Nor Weigh Me Lek Dat (Woman To Woman)
4. Jaimgba Tutu (The Joy Of Success)
5. Koneh Pelawoe (Please Open Your Heart)
6. Jojo Yalah Jo (I Lost My Wife)
7. Nyalomei Luange (Love Me My Love)
8. African Gospel
9. Nyalimagotee (The Cornerstone Of My Heart)
10. Dieman Noba Smoke Tafee (Dead Men Don't Smoke...)

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Sooliman Ernest Rogers passed away in 1994 at the age of 67, shortly after the release of this mellow lullaby of an album. Born in Sierra Leone, Rogie early on discovered the convivial, melodious pleasures of the regional "palm wine" music he perfected. Once known as "the Jimmie Rodgers of Sierra Leone," Rogie's country-tinged baritone inspired many competitors before he took off for the United States in 1973, eventually ending up in England. What Dead Men lacks in diversity Rogie more than compensates for with soul. Backed by the great British double bassist Danny Thompson and guitarist Alfred "Kari" Bannerman, Rogie conflates country, blues, and gospel in laid-back, deep-grain tracks such as "Koneh Pelawoe (Please Open Your Heart)," the country ballad "A Time in My Life," "African Gospel," and the dank title track. --Richard Gehr

Customer Reviews:

Ahhhh, yes........2000-02-25

This record will break your heart as it fills it with joy.... every time. The smooth, soft, but never saccharine or cloying work is one which you will probably play over and over and over and over again; at least I couldn't stop listening to it....

Where can I get more of S.E. Rogie?.......1999-12-10

I believe Mr. Rogie died soon after this album was made, which is too bad, because it's one of my favorites. If I found myself in a record store in Africa, maybe they could help me. Very mellow guitar music with incomprehensible patois lyrics. Very similar to Hawaiian slack key guitar music. Put on this CD, grab a beer and settle back in your hammock out in the yard. Enjoy!

A wonderful introduction to World Music!.......1999-06-28

Excellent! This CD is soothing yet percolates right along. It's perfect for late night driving when my husband's asleep in the passenger seat and also for get-togethers where conversation is the ongoing focus.

Wonderful.......1999-06-09

This is a calming, lovely voice. I play this album on Sunday mornings and it gives just the right start to a quiet, upbeat day that belongs to me & my family; this is an intimate album. Simple, clean melodies, marvelous voice.

smooth and soulful.......1999-04-30

While looking for something to listen to on the radio, I came upon this station that was play one of his songs from his album. I was so impressed that I bought his album that night at a record store. Although I loved the CD it lacked that ruff edge but on the whole it was good. A must buy.

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