Art Ensemble of Soweto
ASIN: B000001C2Z
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The Art Ensemble found fresh inspiration in 1989 when it joined with the Amabutho Male Chorus, a vocal group from Johannesburg that is in the strong tradition of Zulu choral singing. The groups create a fascinating blend of calm voices and frequently intense horns on the richly tuneful "African Woman" and "Black Man," with their repeated melodic motifs, rolling rhythm patterns, and shifting accents. Bassist Malachi Favors and drummer Don Moye do an exceptional job of knitting the groups into an exuberant whole. The Art Ensemble also shines independently on several tracks, including Joseph Jarman's "Fundamental Destiny," a gently propulsive tune that sustains interesting solos from all the horns, and "The Bottom Line," a profoundly meditative, collective piece constructed of long ensemble chords. --Stuart Broomer
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Features Guestes: Amabutho Male Chorus.
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Art Ensemble of Soweto
The Art Ensemble of Chicago Manufacturer: Diw Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Avant Garde & Free Jazz
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ASIN: B000001C2Z Release Date: 1994-07-21 |
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The Art Ensemble found fresh inspiration in 1989 when it joined with the Amabutho Male Chorus, a vocal group from Johannesburg that is in the strong tradition of Zulu choral singing. The groups create a fascinating blend of calm voices and frequently intense horns on the richly tuneful "African Woman" and "Black Man," with their repeated melodic motifs, rolling rhythm patterns, and shifting accents. Bassist Malachi Favors and drummer Don Moye do an exceptional job of knitting the groups into an exuberant whole. The Art Ensemble also shines independently on several tracks, including Joseph Jarman's "Fundamental Destiny," a gently propulsive tune that sustains interesting solos from all the horns, and "The Bottom Line," a profoundly meditative, collective piece constructed of long ensemble chords. --Stuart BroomerAlbum Details
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