ZEDICUS: Zedicus

Zedicus

Zedicus

© 2005 Zakki Jawad (783707153704)

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World music on a bed of reggae.

tracks

1 Fill Up
2 Dancehall Rajah
3 Long Road
4 Dr. Crazy
5 Rebel Soul
6 Yellow Rock
7 Drive Me Out
8 Rudy Cummings
9 If This Is Love
10 Circles
11 Standing In The Middle

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Zakki Jawad,a.k.a. Zedicus, is an Ethiopian born musician based in the Washington DC area, and has been performing in world music and reggae circles for over 18 years. Currently a member of seminal Ethio-fusion group, Admas, this is his first solo release.

Zakki has spent a good deal of his life living in different countries around the world (in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America), experiences resulting in the broad range of styles and influences evident on this album.
This CD is a conglomeration of songs falling under reggae and world music banners, with several tracks(5) currently on regular rotation on 'The Joint' (XM Satellite Radio).
'Performing Songwriter' magazine, a nationally available publication, included this well-received debut in it's 'Top 12 Independent Releases' section of the July/August '06 issue. The review is available online at performingsongwriter.com. Check it out for an industry take on this impressive body of work from a world musician.
Internationally acclaimed reggae/world music magazine, 'The Beat' has also included a review of 'Zedicus' in its annual Bob Marley Collectors Issue (Summer '06).

Zakki has performed and/or recorded with world renowned artists such as Maxi Priest (UK), the Itals (Jamaica), Omar Hakim (US), Jean-Marie Tala (Cameroon), HR (from Bad Brains)(US), Dave Wakeling (English Beat/General Public)(UK),Midnite (VI), Gigi, Mahmoud Ahmed, Aster Aweke (Ethiopia), and opened for major acts such as Third World, Burning Spear, Dennis Brown, Mutabaruka, Steel Pulse, Toots & the Maytals, Alpha Blondy, the Wailers and Lucky Dube.
Zedicus performs regularly in and around Washington with his band, dubbed 'Zedicus andAbyssinia Roots'. The shows are energetic and fun, and over time have resulted in a devoted fan base.

This solo project follows the completion of two albums by Admas, the critically acclaimed 'Indigo Sun', and the second (produced by legendary producer Bill Laswell), yet to be released.

The follow up album to the eponymous 'Zedicus' is currently in production stages. No title for the sophomore release yet.

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  • Great CD
    author: Don

    The CD has been in my car since I got it. Great blend of world music rhythms into one exceptional style. Smooth vocals and compelling music. Definitely a CD to recommend or buy as a gift.

  • Addictive sound!
    author: Jill

    I stumbled (literally) upon this cd on a recent trip to D.C and I have not stopped playing it in my car or in my head since! It makes me want to dance and meditate at the same time. The percussion is mesmerizing. The diversity of the tracks is amazing, as I had previously characterized most reggae and world music as always sounding the same. Now I'm looking for more. Rock and come in, Zedicus.

  • author: Nadietta

    you mast to buy this cd..it'is the best for to increase and improve your musical culture. It'is the best for your mind..Zedicus is your music..it'is the music that you have waited for long time..it'is all that you want to find in the music..then, all cultures in one unique ritmic..

  • the best
    author: Nadia

    you mast to by this cd..it'is the best for to increase and improve your musical culture. It'is the best for your mind..zedicus is your music..it'is the music that you have waited for long time..

  • What a great talent!
    author: Barb Tricarico

    I never tire of this CD...it's now one of my standards! A great eclectic sound, with a little raggae, a little ethnic mix. I've ordered CDs for all my friends and they love it too. We want more!

  • Simply wonderful
    author: Noel

    Well it is a refreshing music from a trully talented singer. I hope this is the begining of many. Keep up the good work as it is highly appreciated.

  • Brightens my day
    author: Erin

    A must-have for any music collection. Inspiring vocals coupled with unique music stylings and great lyrics. My mood improves instantly every time I listen to this CD! (Oh, and I dare you to try not to groove to Dancehall Rajah... it's impossible!)

  • Fabulous
    author: Anna Mae Hayden

    The songs have so many different sounds...I love all of them!

  • If you like reggae, you'll love this CD.
    author: Zack Khan

    I am sitting here listening to Yellow Rock as I write this and I am having a hard time writing as I am enjoying the music so much and it's difficult to keep my hands and feet tapping along to it!

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