| | Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra Talkatif CD Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra Discography of CDs
Brooklyn's Antibalas takes its cue from Fela Kuti's classic 1970s Afrobeat, serving up funky, politically charged, polyrhythmic grooves. The follow-up to the band's stunning 2001 debut LIBERATION AFRO BEAT VOL. 1, TALKATIF proved that their opening salvo was no fluke. With all 17 members providing a battery of percussion, horns, bass, and guitar, TALKATIF is a full-frontal sonic assault, with each of its seven tracks pulsing with passion and power. But as cuts like "Gabe's New Joint" and "World Without Fear" demonstrate, TALKATIF's real strength is its ability to move bodies on the dance floor.
Antibalas: Duke Amayo (vocals, congas, percussion); Gabriel Roth, Luke O'Malley (guitar); Stuart Bogie (alto saxophone); Micheal Herbst (tenor saxophone); Martin Perna (baritone saxophone); Jordan McLean, Anda Szilagy, Todd Simon (trumpet); Aaron Johnson, Mike Wagner (trombone); Victor Axelrod (keyboards); Phil Ballman (drums); Dylan Fusillo (drums, sticks, percussion); Fernando Velez (congas, percussion); Ernesto Abreau (congas); Giancarlo Luiggi (shekere).Rolling Stone (4/25/02, pp.79-80) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Showcases a keen understanding of Fela and his idiosyncratic world - a beautiful utopia of his liberal ideals and orgiastic funk cookouts that fueled body and soul in equal measure..."
Spin (4/02, p.120) - 7 out of 10 - "...The biggest musical difference between this album and vintage Fela Kuti is that Antibalas dispatch 7 songs in the time it would've taken th elate master to finish one and start a second....The master would move his 'yansh', too."
Q (3/02, p.114) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...The music is irresistible..."
Alternative Press (June 2002, p.71) - 9 out of 10 - "...[Antibalas] maintain [a] fiery, Fela Kuti-esque Afro-Latin fusion...coating political criticisms with an ass-shaking funkiness..."
CMJ (3/18/02, p.10) - "...Unloads more dense African grooves, righteous horn charts and extended keyboard jams...Latin, jazz and soul influences keeps the sound of TALKATIF current, if not evolutionary..."
NAPRA Review (07-08/02, p.58) - "...Tight melodies, arrangements, and solos create a feisty, undeniably today/tomorrow mix that speaks up, speaks out, keeps the beat going, and is good to dance to..."
Mojo (Publisher) (6/02, p.118) - "...Great..." Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra Talkatif Songs | 1. | Gabe's New Joint |
| 2. | Talkatif |
| 3. | Hypocrite |
| 4. | World Without Fear |
| 5. | War Is a Crime |
| 6. | Nyash |
| 7. | N.E.S.T.A 75 |
|
Talkatif Review
GuidelinesRemember to focus your comments on Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra Talkatif CD. Check our review guidelines for specific details regarding customer review policy. To submit your review, please fill out the above form and click "Submit Review." A staff member will then verify your review meets our guidelines. Upon approval, your review will be published within a few days. Please do not use this form to comment on web site errors or for order related questions. If you have concerns of this nature, please contact customer service by filling out this form.
Purchase Talkatif CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Whitney Houston I Look To You CD (2009)
Talkatif album
 $10.69   
| | Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need CDs (2005)
Talkatif CD music
$17.05
| | Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration CD (1992)
Talkatif music CDs
$9.29 
Live Recording
Engineers include: Tony Sheppard, Erik Zobler, Barry Rudolph.
Personnel: Jamecia Bennett (vocals, soprano); Core Cotton, Carrie Harrington (vocals, alto); Terrence Frierson, Patricia Lacy, Kimberly Brown (vocals, tenor, tenor saxophone); James F. Wright (vocals, baritone); David B. Young, Michael L. Bowens (vocals, bass voice); Mervyn Warren (vocals, piano, keyboards, drums, programming, drum programming, background vocals); Richard Smallwood (vocals, keyboards, programming); Donna McElroy, Howard Hewett, Angela Wright, Patti Austin, Take 6, Vicki Hampton, Chris Willis, Kim Fleming, Bob Bailey (vocals, background ...
| | Milli Vanilli Greatest Hits CD (2007) (Import)
Talkatif songs
$10.49
2009 Euro collection. 16 tracks
| | Maxwell Now CD (2001)
Talkatif album
$8.89 
"Lifetime" was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Rebounding from the slight sophomore lag generated by 1998's EMBRYA, Maxwell's follow-up NOW abandons the neo-soul man's usual M.O. of using a conceptual arc of songs, and instead focuses on individual cuts. Romance remains the main ingredient found in this Brooklyn native's banquet of song, and although he stands firmly in the neo-soul camp of D'Angelo and Erykah, his use of various stylistic nuances once again stamps him as an original item. Twangy country-flavored licks and subtle DJ scratches pop up throughout the lament "Was My Girl," and scratchy rock guitar riffs are sparingly used over the heavy groove of "Temporary Nite." At the centerpiece is a studio version of Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work," a staple of Maxwell's concerts previously showcased on the live 1997 EP UNPLUGGED. ...
| | Whispers Live From Las Vegas DVD (2007)
Talkatif CD music
 $13.15
This DVD is part of a "Home to Car" media pack. Those who want to listen can pop the CD (Also available for purchase separately) into their automobile's CD player, and those who want to see the performance can watch on this DVD/Video in the comfort of their home. For the first time in the Whispers 44 years of performing all over the world, this DVD captures The Whispers performing 19 of their most popular classics and current hits. Filmed before a live audience at Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, this masterpiece was created for the pure enjoyment of the Whispers’ fans. It opens with the crowd on their feet singing along with "It's A Love Thing", then moves along in perfect transition with "All the Way", and breaking out with the funky, foot-stomping "In the Raw'. Beginning with "I Only Meant to Wet My Feet", they take the audience on a historic journey through the 70's, 80's, 90's and the new millennium with cuts from their 2006 CD, "For Your Ears Only, "Butta" and "Get It On". The Whispers' band, the best and funkiest on the tour circuit, brings the house down on the finale, "Rock Steady", leaving the crowd mesmerized.This rare collectible couldn't have come at a better time in the Whispers' career where the lead vocals of Scotty and Walter Scott still resonate the smooth, silky sounds of the past and dynamic choreography of Nicholas Caldwell and Leaveil ...
| | Monty Alexander Straight Ahead CDs (2003)
Talkatif music CDs
$13.85
While Concord continues to release excellent mainstream jazz albums, the label also has an extraordinary back catalog from the '70s and the '80s. Straight Ahead packages two albums -- Trio (1981) and Overseas Special(1984) -- by pianist Monty Alexander, guitarist Herb Ellis, and bassist Ray Brown. The first disc captures the happy meeting of musical minds as the participants explore nine bubbly tunes. While the band can certainly cook on a piece like "I Want to Be Happy," the drummer-less trio brings a lighter touch to classics like "Sweet Georgia Brown." The four-to-five minute length of most of these songs leaves room for extended solos while retaining the taut, intimate feel of good trio work. The live Overseas ...
| | Barney Boogie CD (2004)
Talkatif songs
$8.89
| | Chris Newman Tarp Town Years CD (2004)
Talkatif album
$14.05
Live Recording
| | Osibisa Sunshine Day CD (2007) (Import)
Talkatif CD music
$10.49
| | Kunjani Ibiza Meets Africa CDs (2005) (Import) Import
Talkatif music CDs
$7.79
| | African Dub All-Mighty Chapter Three & Four CD (2005) (Import)
Talkatif songs
$27.15
| | Matthew Marsolek Grooves CD (2001)
Talkatif album
$18.39
New Release! "The Grooves Rhythm Book" by Matthew Marsolek (2004) Notated rhythms and arrangements from the Grooves CD, in a simple box notation format.www.drumbrothers.comMatthew Marsolek has received awards of excellence from the University of Montana for his musical work with theater and dance. He has studied East Indian and West African music for the past 12 years with a variety of teachers, including Mukesh Desai from India and Abdoul Doumbia from Mali, West Africa. Matthew has experience and training in jazz, classical, and Hindustani vocal technique and is also an accomplished jazz and classical guitarist. As a recording artist, he has released projects with Drum Brothers and Mandir as well as two solo recordings, the most recent entitled, "The Bhakti Road". A dedicated and charismatic educator, Matthew has a passion for rhythm, harmonic relationships, and the healing and community building potentials of music. He teaches classes and clinics in voice, rhythm, and hand drumming throughout the United States and in Canada.Recordings and Merchandise from Satsang Music"The Bhakti Road" (March 2003) A collection of Sanskrit Chants from India, sung by Matthew Marsolek and friends and accompanied by guitar and a variety of World percussion instruments including: riqq, various frame drums, and didgeridoo. Joining him on this new recording are Michael Marsolek and Nathan Zavalney, also of Drum Brothers, and Tracy Topp."A Musical Dreamtime ...
| | Geno Manifesto CD (2008)
Talkatif CD music
$9.85
|
|
|
Email a Friend
