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Oran Etkin — Kelenia
I have to admit that the first thing I thought when I saw the cover of this CD was, “I don’t like bass clarinet.” I don’t. I never have. My aversion to bass clarinet actually prevented me from listening to it for a long time. When I finally did get around to listening to it, [...]
Gilfema “Tinmin”
Since I wrote a review for Gilfema’s latest album the other day, I thought it would be good to put up a video from their self-titled first album, Gilfema. Enjoy.
Gilfema , Lionel Loueke, Ferenc Nemeth, Massimo Biolcati “Dream” (mp3) from “Gilfema” (ObliqSound) Buy at Rhapsody Buy at Napster Stream from Rhapsody Buy at Puretracks [...]
Gilfema “Gilfema + 2″
Gilfema + 2 is the follow up to Gilfema’s self-titled debut that was released in 2005. The diversity of the trio is reflected in the music. Guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke is from Benin. Bassist Massimo Biolcati is Italian, but grew up in Sweden. Drummer Ferenc Nemeth is Hungarian. Gilfema + 2 includes two guest clarinetists, Anat [...]
Lionel Loueke “Karibu”
Originally from Benin, Lionel Loueke is an excellent guitarist and though he doesn’t consider himself a singer, I’d say he is. If I could make anything that sounded even remotely as good or interesting with my voice, I’d call myself a singer. He didn’t even start playing music until he was in his late teens. [...]
