Tag: spoken word
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On The Move single – Anthony Joseph
Effervescent jazz meets spoken word courtesy of a skilled lyricist A Trinidadian poet with a doctorate in creative writing is not the typical CV of a recording artist, but urbane Parisienne label Heavenly Sweetness probably counts such erudite credentials as a plus. Add to the mix UK saxophonist Jason Yarde and you have the makings […]
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Sweet Liberation album preview – Colonel Red
Previewing a nu soul album from singer-songwriter Colonel Red Singer-songwriter Colonel Red, whose voice can be heard on such hits as Daz-I-Kue’s Rokstone (Soon Come), is about to release his second solo album on the Ruff Language label. Sweet Liberation, which spans soul to spoken word, features a host of producing talent, including Bugz In […]
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The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3 album review – Jill Scott
This album should be dire, since Scott has been preoccupied of late. While recording The Real Thing, she appeared in Tyler Perry’s comedy drama Why Did I Get Married?, before auditioning for the role of Precious Ramotswe in an adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith’s novel The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. And, if these distractions […]
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Play With The Changes album review – 4hero
Since 1998’s Twin Pages, Dego and Marc Mac (the producers behind 4hero) have been known for their refined blend of beats and strings, a mix that earned the pair a Mercury Prize nomination that same year. Since then, little has changed. The duo follow the if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it school of music — as evident on this album’s […]