YAWO: Take Out The Fences

Yawo

Take Out The Fences

© 2004 CAVEMAN RECORDS (825346589022)

CD IN STOCK. ORDER NOW. Will ship immediately.

(About MP3 downloads at CD Baby)

From the World Village comes YAWO and his second release, Take Out the Fences. From Togo, West Africa this funky bassman, singer, and songwriter has done it again with a spectacular mix of afro-funk, reggae, world-beat, and just about everything else und

tracks

1 Dja Gbagba
2 Dream King
3 Kindred Memories
4 Heros Perdus
5 Take Out the Fences
6 Ayelevi No Ku
7 Mi La Woe
8 Misogbe
9 Land of Strangers
10 Prelude to the Legend of Attivon
11 Attivon
12 Anikulapo Kuti

notes

Welcome to the world music of Yawo & Les Fils Attivon (LFA)....

Our goal is to share a multicultural story with the world. Our journey originated in places such as Togo (West Africa), Brazil, Senegal, China, and the USA. A reflection of our experiences and travels in life, this music finds its inspiration in the traditional Agbadja-a style made of complex 6/8 rhythmic patterns- of the EWE tribe of Togo. While the main pillars of the songs are in Africa, the sound of Yawo is as open as a parachute, and carried by the winds of the myriad of musical cultures that make the band. With influences ranging from Fela Anikulapo Kuti to Miles Davis and Youssou N'dour to Sting, the flavor of this music is enhanced by the Brazilian ingredients of Eliezer Freitas Santos, the mbalax of Ghana M'baye and the jazzy tones of Stephen Kung. As some in the twin cities are already saying, this is world music with an Afro-Brazilian attitude; it's a cry for peace and freedom that can only be heard if-as the great guitar player would say- we "let the music speak for itself".

reviews

Please log in to review this album.

  • I love this CD!!
    author: Simone

    If you like reggae, world beat and funky bass you've got to check this band out. Feel good groves and serious funk! High energy...keeps everyone dancin.

  • Great Musicians
    author: Che

    A rare find. Uplifting and accessible with an unusual level of musical and political sophistication. Keep it up.

  • author: JEFF COOK

    VERY UPLIFTING MUSIC. GREAT CD TO SIT BACK ON A WARM NIGHT AND ENJOY!

  • Excellent CD - highly recommended
    author: Michael

    This is a wonderful CD with a very uplifting feel to it. The CD is a treat to listen to!

email

Please log in to email this artist.