The williams college department of music is pleased to present the lionel loueke trio as part of its ongoing visiting artists series. Lionel loueke is a guitarist from benin, africa who incorporates african percussion and jazz along with other genres. Lionel loueke from benin apr il 27, 1973 age 46 biography. Mwaliko pronounced mwahleekoh which is swahili for invitation is the follow up to louekes 2007 acclaimed debut,karibu. Stops at the ivory coasts national institute of arts, paris american school of more than music, and berklee college of music led loueke. Lionel louekes 4th blue note album gaia was produced by don was, find it here. Lionel louekes gear consists modern effects and gear to create his palette of music styles. These men have been recording together now for over a decade, resulting in ten previously unreleased albums of incredible music.
Heritage is a great example of this fresh new approach. In 2012, loueke released the trio album heritage, which was produced by and features. Karibu is west african guitarist and vocalist lionel loueke s debut album for the blue note label, and his fourth overall. From bebop to brazilian rhythms to lyrical ballads to sounds from his native benin, louekes latest album, mwaliko, showcases the artists.
Mwaliko has an additional vocalist, or vocalistbassist, on six songs, two trio songs, and three solo songs. Wayne shorters nefertiti is loueke with drummer marcus gilmore. An innovative jazz guitarist, he utilises electronics, looping. Her latest album, pearls, was released on her newly launched label, obsessions. A poet raised on reggae, rock, soul and hip hop links up with a musical madman, embarking on a universal journey to live out the funk to its fullest. Lionel listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos official. The blue note allstars released their official debut, our point of view, not quite a month ago, and one key takeaway from the album was the enduring shadow cast by wayne shorter.
Lionels profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. His sophomore release for blue note, mwaliko, foll read more. Apr 28, 2016 lionel loueke is a guitarist from benin, africa who incorporates african percussion and jazz along with other genres. Original compositions by lionel loueke book sheet music. Loueke is best known to americas audiences as a sideman in herbie hancocks quartet, and for his stellar 2006 offering virgin forest on the wonderful obliqsound imprint. Guitarist lionel loueke performs wacko loco with bassist massimo biolcati and drummer ferenc.
Its a blessing and a curse, as a shift in dynamic may have cost the atmosphere of the album, but at times the atmosphere itself can become too laid back. Floridas monthly online guide to the best in live jazz and blues in clubs, concerts and festivals. West african guitarist lionel loueke was inspired by his brother, who taught him how to play during his late teenage years. Mwaliko 2010 offered a series of intimate duets with angelique kidjo, richard bona, esperanza spalding and marcus gilmore. Playbill 10 published on mar 23, 2010 elvis costello, lionel loueke trio, aspen santa fe ballet, alexander string quartet, diavolo. Fans of richard bonas breezy blend of high string bass and wordless vocalizing will.
Kenny werner suggests that coalition be the name of this bassless quintet as well as the title of their debut, and the oftenroiling alliance of cultures at play here fortifies the moniker on both counts. Listen for free to their radio shows, dj mix sets and podcasts. This magazine is one piece of our fivepart promotion platform. May 17, 2011 west african harmonies and jazz rhythms are seamlessly blended by guitaristsingercomposer lionel loueke with massimo biolcati on bass and ferenc nemeth on drums. Also available in itunes more by lionel loueke see all. Originally from benin, west africa, lionel loueke has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the jazz world. For his fourth blue note album, 2015s gaia, loueke exclusively showcased his electric guitar skills, exploring an expansive blend of african rock and jazz alongside gilfema bandmates biolcati and nemeth. The album features a brisk reworking of his witch hunt, from the 1966 album speak no evil, and shorter even makes a cameo along with a musical soul mate, herbie hancock on a spooky version. Lionel listen and stream free music, albums, new releases. Every musician in the group, from trumpeter ambrose akinmusire to guitarist lionel loueke, is a student of shorters legacy as a composer. The title of lionel louekes new album, mwaliko, is swahili. He uses drumming techniques and fingerstyle picking along with his vocals to create a very unique style. Lionel loueke released his first album in a trance 2005 on space time label, then three albums on obliqsound label as a leader virgin forest 2006 and with gilfema gilfema.
On his sophomore disc for the famed jazz label blue note, guitarist lionel loueke is making wideranging world music that coaxes jazz out of its. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Lionel loueke biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Get all the lyrics to songs by l loko and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Karibu is west african guitarist and vocalist lionel louekes debut album for the blue note label, and his fourth overall. An album of duo and trio recordings, mwaliko is the kind of worldinfused smorgasbord that only guitarist lionel loueke could cook upit contains hard swing, makossa, balladry, beninese folk and a jazz standard. In 2008, loueke signed with blue note for a series of wellreceived albums, including 2008s karibu, 2010s mwaliko, and 2012s robert glasperproduced heritage. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. Lionel loueke heritage bei amazon kaufen lionel loueke heritage bei itunes kaufen. Kenny werner, lionel loueke, miguel zenon, benjamin koppel.
Watch the video for ami o from lionel louekes mwaliko for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Hailing from benin in west africa, loueke boasts a curriculum vitae whose scope is similarly impressive. Loueke sings and scats in fon and mina, languages from benin and mali, and his vocals and guitar playing are so seductive that one doesnt need to understand either to be drawn in. Lionel louke celebrity profile check out the latest lionel louke photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Guitarist and vocalist lionel loueke is joined by massimo biolcati, bass, and ferenc nemeth, drums, in a performance that. Dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Feb 27, 2018 musig im pflegidach powered by murikultur prasentiert am sonntag, 25. Mwaliko updated april 25, 2019 by bill milkowski the innovative fingerstyle guitarist and singer from benin focuses largely on a series of intimate duets for his second blue note outing, and his partners make for some intriguing choices. Download latest version of itunes for windows 10 6432 bit.
Lukas is a baby car seat that not only complies with the highest safety standards r129 isize, but even exceeds them. For jazz fundamentalists, a guitarist who sings inspires mistrust, as a certain george benson will no doubt attest. Loueke and glasper are among a handful of new voices bringing fresh sounds to contemporary jazz, and helping usher a whole new audience to the genre thanks to their creativity, technique and eagerness to break new ground. West african harmonies and jazz rhythms are seamlessly blended by guitaristsingercomposer lionel loueke with massimo biolcati on bass and ferenc nemeth on drums. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. World fusion african jazz lionel loueke herbie hancock. Louekes flying is more than twice the length of his duet rendition with esperanza spalding on his 2010 record mwaliko, largely due to the guitarist making like ladysmith black mambazo with his multitracked vocals before a succession of audacious jazzrock solos, highlighted by zenon and then werner on electric piano. Mwaliko lionel loueke to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Lionel loueke, the guitarist from benin in west africa who brings to jazz music rich melodic and rhythmic sensibilities influenced from his homeland, always had an eye for inventing his own lines. On his sophomore disc for the famed jazz label blue note, guitarist lionel loueke is making wideranging world music that coaxes jazz. Designed in cooperation with renowned italian zaafdesign studio, lukas is installed using isofix and a special support leg, which guarantees safety. Dec 01, 2011 morning edition for december 1, 2011 hear the morning edition program for december 1.
Dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland 2016 gaia 2015 in a trance 2005 virgin forest the complete sessions 2006 tell me a bedtime. Lionel loueke has an appealing guitar sound which is vocalizes along with. Original compositions by lionel loueke book sheet music for. In 2008 and 2009, he was picked as top rising star guitarist in down beat magazines annual critics poll. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Ami o, a song by lionel loueke on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The latest version of itunes now comes installed with macos mojave. Guitaristsinger lionel louekes virgin forest blends west african rhythms with standard jazz idioms, boiling down the music to its soulcatching essentials.
The beninese musician has drawn the pianists urban. His second album for blue note, mwaliko, appeared in early 2010. Its a tightrope that lionel loueke generally straddles well and therefore mwaliko is an overall success. Allaboutjazz lionel loueke, acoustic and electric guitar. Jazz meets african rhythms on mwaliko the jazz guitarist draws on an extremely wide range of styles.
Mar 25, 20 lionel loueke, the guitarist from benin in west africa who brings to jazz music rich melodic and rhythmic sensibilities influenced from his homeland, always had an eye for inventing his own lines. The williams college department of music presents lionel loueke trio as part of the ernest brown world music series on monday, april 9 at 8 p. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. H erbie hancock calls his west african guitar partner lionel loueke a musical painter. Watch the video for ami o from lionel loueke s mwaliko for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Unaware of the existence of the thelonious monk institute of jazz, it was one of louekes educators who brought this potentially lifealtering opportunity to his attention. This is where loueke met bassist, massimo biolcati and drummer, ferenc nemeth and formed both the incomparable, gilfema and lionel loueke trio. Morning edition for december 1, 2011 hear the morning edition program for december 1. From bebop to brazilian rhythms to lyrical ballads to sounds from his native. His own albums, like 2006s virgin forest, 2010s mwaliko, and 2015s gaia, have showcased his expansive, globally minded aesthetic, marked by his emotive jazz solos and a deep understanding of african folk customs. Upgrade today to get your favorite music and podcasts. Originally from the small west african nation of benin, guitarist lionel loueke has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past several years.
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