Sandie's Music Minute

Shangaan New Wave Electro from flier arts on Vimeo.

First Track from this wonderful album.


This is a very special posting, since this is the first time I'm blogging about an album. I find myself diving into a brand new genre for me along with a new type of dance coming from South Africa. The music is composed of  marimba, organ, and synthesizers playing in an amazing 180+ beats per minute. Now, with fast beats comes extremely fast dancing from every energetic people. This album takes 12 songs from 6 different artists recorded from 2006-2009, and it's making them available for the world to hear. It's just an astounding album to listen to, and appreciate the diverse type of music that South Africa can share with us.

References:
http://extramusicnew.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/shangaan-electro-new-wave-dance-music-from-south-africa-honest-jons-records-videos-and-mp3-samples/
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128112044
http://www.honestjons.com/label.php?pid=36711
http://www.thedailyswarm.com/headlines/new-genre-alert-shangaan-electro-new-wave-dance-music-south-africa/




Image:
http://www.last.fm/music/Tshetsha+Boys/+images/54749129

Jaqee - Castara Blues from Joni Huttunen on Vimeo.

A moving piece from the album: Kokoo Girl


Jaqee was born in Uganda in 1977, and from early life she traveled with her parents. Then, ultimately moving to Sweden in the early 90's. This artist's style varies greatly from her exposure of many different cultures in her travels. Her first album was a neo-soul album released in 2005 called Blaqalixious. Then, in 2007 Nouvelle d'amour was released, and it leaned towards rock and blues.She also did a tribute to Billie Holiday in which she collaborated with The Bohuslän Big Band, a modern jazz band from Sweden. For her latest album she has joined with producer Teka (founder of the label Rootdown) for a more Cumbia and Reggae mix. 

Discography:
2005 - Blaqalixious
2007 - Nouvelle d'amour
2009 - Kokoo Girl
2010 - Land of the Free ("Kokoo Girl" - re-release for France)

References:
http://www.vimeo.com/2116659
http://www.last.fm/music/Jaqee
http://www.jaqee.com/?p=4
http://www.deezer.com/fr/music/jaqee#music/jaqee
http://artistwiki.com/jaqee/biography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohusl%C3%A4n_Big_Band
Image Source:
http://www.last.fm/music/Jaqee/+images/29778935

Espaldamaceta - Hoy sé que fue mejor (videoclip) from 15-L. produccions on Vimeo.


My favorite song from this artist, and in the new album released on 11.02.2010


His real name is, Juan Jose Gonzalez, and he debuted in 2008 with EP called, “Cae algo al suelo”. In 2009 released his first album, "Madera y poca Luz" with the record label Bankrobber. His style is influenced by Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, and Nick Drake. This man has amazing talent, and great lyrics. I really enjoyed all his albums, and hope to see more from him.


References:
http://www.musictory.com/music/Espaldamaceta
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espaldamaceta
http://www.seriebcn.cat/a-espaldamaceta-nomes-li-fa-por-el-silenci?lang=ca


Image Source:
http://www.seriebcn.cat/espaldamaceta-maria-rodes?lang=en

Je veux from fab pruvot on Vimeo. — The first single from the album. 

My favorite song from the album:


When I first heard this young lady's music I was quite intrigued with the blend of music, and vocals. Her real name is Isabelle Greffory, who blends the styles of nu jazz, soul, and acoustics in her music. She started singing in the streets of Montmartre, and then won a competition in the legendary Olympia Stage. Her debut self-titled was released in April of 2010, and is creating quite a stir amongst critics. 

References:
http://www.frenchmusicblog.com/zaz-jazz-manouche-french-singer
http://www.french-music.org/artist/1107.html
http://www.last.fm/music/ZAZ
Image Source:
http://www.french-music.org/artist/1107.html

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David Lipp & Die Liebe | Myspace Music Videos

This is the 9th song from their recent album resealed Oct. 29th, 2010


This band is composed of five members: David Lipp (vocals, guitar), Katharina Grossmann (vocals), Hemma Grünbacher (bass, vocals), Andrea Baumann (piano, vocals), Thomas Binder-Reisinger (guitar). For the band's first two albums love was the main focus, but the band's third album the focus is on the end of a relationship, which completes this bands trilogy. This album is a set of goodbye songs that prove that love is a very strong, and moving force. The music is very minimalistic, and very repetitive. The band in recent years has added the singer Katharine and also Andrea in order to add a touch of sensitivity to the music.


Discography:
2005 - In immer: Love (More than Love)
2007 - Die einsamen Häuser (The Lone Houses)
2010 - Es ist so unendlich still hier (It is so very quite here)


References:
http://www.konkord.org/konkord051/
http://davidlipp.com/Pressetext.pdf
Image Source:
http://www.last.fm/music/David%2BLipp%2B%2526%2Bdie%2BLiebe/+images/48281989