Songlines Calendar Pin-Up for June
Dobet Gnahore of the Ivory Coast is the featured artist for June. Here's an example of her rather neat work:
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The pin-up's spoken for, I was told. In fact we all were by Ms Lucy. -
Yes. Nice and to all intents and purposes new to me. I have just been reading some articles about her. Based in Marseille since 1999 - a top city - having escaped from civil war in Côte d'Ivoire, she has made quite an impression live. Robin Denselow gave the album 3 out of 5 - doesn't he always? - and said that while it covered a lot of things musically, it lacked excitement. Apparently, on stage she is known to perform acrobatics literally, which would naturally provide a different take.
She comes back to her roots here from a hip-hop and urban perspective, having shared an award for urban music with India Arie. Her father appears to be key in this development, a long respected musician in his own right. From a personal point of view, I tend to go for someone with more oomph (Kidjo) or sensuality (Levy), hence I find Rokia Traore or Oumou Sangare with whom there appear to be some similarities, more to be respected than thrilling.
Still, an interesting introduction - and given the variety of influences I may possibly place her for now in the same file as, say, Nneka who is ok enough.
Thanks.Last edited by Guest; 06-06-11, 23:14.Comment
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She may not be a calendar girl, but Cesaria is one of the greats for me.:cool2:
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(2) Rachel and Becky -
(Sent by the gods to rescue the soul of Britain)Last edited by Guest; 07-06-11, 02:25.Comment
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