Mwaliko, an album by lionel loueke on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. May 17, 2011 west african harmonies and jazz rhythms are seamlessly blended by guitaristsingercomposer lionel loueke with massimo biolcati on bass and ferenc nemeth on drums. For his fourth blue note album, 2015s gaia, loueke exclusively showcased his electric guitar skills, exploring an expansive blend of african rock and jazz alongside gilfema bandmates. Originally planned as a series of duets, it ultimately became one of duets and trios, in order to to showcase the collective talents of gilfema, his touring band with bassist massimo biolcati and drummer ferenc nemeth. Lionel louekes signature is one of limitless rhythmic invention. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from lionel loueke at the discogs marketplace. Allaboutjazz lionel loueke, acoustic and electric guitar. The trio cuts are at the heart of louekes modern cultureblurring sound. Dave holland, chris potter, lionel loueke, eric harland 2016 gaia 2015 in a trance 2005 virgin forest the complete sessions 2006 tell me a bedtime story the big apple super session, vol. Gaia finds west african guitarist lionel loueke reunited with his longstanding trio of bassist massimo biolcati and drummer ferenc nemeth for the first time since 2010s mwaliko. Lionel loueke has an appealing guitar sound which is vocalizes along with. In 2008 and 2009, he was picked as top rising star guitarist in down beat magazines annual critics poll. Gaia lionel loueke to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on.
Loueke is one of the most revolutionary guitarists to emerge from west africa in modern history while also holding rank as. His solo spot, where he used looping and harmonizing devices to create a veritable miniorchestra with just one voice and guitar, illustrated how technology can be used to. Hailing from benin in west africa, loueke boasts a curriculum vitae whose scope is similarly impressive. The sonics are a tad more brittle, but they add to the crackling energy on offer. He moved to ivory coast in 1990 to study at the national institute of art. If there is a misstep on mwaliko, it is in the orchestration of the trio tracks. Aziza is a studio album by english jazz bassist dave holland together with saxophonist chris potter, guitarist lionel loueke, and drummer eric harland. Lionel loueke s signature is one of limitless rhythmic invention.
Heritage is a great example of this fresh new approach. Lionel loueke starting out on vocals and percussion, lionel loueke picked up the guitar late, at age 17. Loueke is all lush acoustic harmony on the introduction to l. Hope, a highly anticipated august 2019 release on edition records, will highlight the beauty of kevins duets with beninese guitarist lionel loueke, who came to the worlds attention through his stellar work with herbie hancock. Originally from the small west african nation of benin, guitarist lionel loueke has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past several years. The album was released on october 14, 2016 via hollands own dare2 records label.
Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Mwaliko has an additional vocalist, or vocalistbassist, on six songs, two trio songs, and three solo songs. The journey single lionel loueke to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Loueke is best known to americas audiences as a sideman in herbie hancocks quartet, and for his stellar 2006 offering virgin forest on the wonderful obliqsound imprint. Feb 27, 2018 musig im pflegidach powered by murikultur prasentiert am sonntag, 25. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Mwaliko is west african guitarist lionel louekes second album for blue note. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. An album of duo and trio recordings, mwaliko is the kind of worldinfused smorgasbord that only guitarist lionel loueke could cook upit contains hard swing, makossa, balladry, beninese folk and a jazz standard. Wayne shorters nefertiti is loueke with drummer marcus gilmore. West african harmonies and jazz rhythms are seamlessly blended by guitaristsingercomposer lionel loueke with massimo biolcati on bass and ferenc nemeth on drums. Heritage 2012 was coproduced by label mate robert glasper and found loueke exploring a more electric sound with a new trio featuring derrick hodge on electric bass and mark guiliana on drums. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.
Karibu is a thoughtful mix of hybrid grooves, straightahead guitar soloing, free improv and a couple standards. Heritage lionel loueke to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Original compositions by lionel loueke book sheet music for. On the opening title track, hes playing africanstyle guitar and singing wordless vocals. Lionel loueke trio gilfema molika live at kuumbwa jazz 2018 duration. Original compositions by lionel loueke book sheet music. For his fourth blue note album, 2015s gaia, loueke exclusively showcased his electric guitar skills, exploring an expansive blend of african rock and jazz alongside gilfema bandmates biolcati and nemeth. The trio cuts are at the heart of loueke s modern cultureblurring sound.
Mwaliko is west african guitarist lionel loueke s second album for blue note. Loueke also includes three new tracks featuring his longtime trio with massimo biolcati on bass and ferenc nemeth on drums. Louekes melding of rhythmic complexity and sophisticated chords has produced music which is both in and outside the lineage of afro jazz, primarily because he doesnt simply apply western. Mwaliko 2010 offered a series of intimate duets with angelique kidjo, richard bona, esperanza spalding and marcus gilmore. May 8, 2020 lionel loueke the journey, the bonuses 2020 october 31, 2015 lionel loueke gaia 2015.
Jul 26, 2010 if there is a misstep on mwaliko, it is in the orchestration of the trio tracks. His sophomore release for blue note, mwaliko, foll read more. Mwaliko by lionel loueke, released in 2010 on blue note records. Loueke and glasper are among a handful of new voices bringing fresh sounds to contemporary jazz, and helping usher a whole new audience to the genre thanks to their creativity, technique and eagerness to break new ground. He had the misfortunate to get mixed low, so its hard to hear most of his contributions. When beninborn guitaristvocalist lionel loueke appeared at this summers ottawa international jazz festival, he was a real highlight amongst the entire group of stellar young players in trumpeter terence blanchards band.
On august 28, the acclaimed west african jazz guitaristvocalist lionel loueke will release heritage, his dynamic third blue note album, which was coproduced by label mate robert glasper. Mar 11, 2010 guitarist lionel loueke is shaking up the new york jazz scene with a sound that combines postbebop fusion, lyrical ballads and even african rhythms and melodies. Lionel loueke born 27 april 1973 is a guitarist and vocalist born in benin. Lionel loueke biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Blue note act lionel loueke introduces himself to musflashtv. His sophomore release for blue note, mwaliko, follows up 2007s acclaimed karibu with a series of searching, innovative, intimate duets with angelique kidjo, esperanza spalding, richard bona and marcus gilmore. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy.
Loueke grew up in what he has described as a family of poor intellectuals in the west african country of benin. He has established a unique identity born of the synthesis between west african and brazilian music within the modern jazz idiom. In his compositions, these influences fuse together, creating evocative african textures spliced with a guitar sound that channels the phrasing of a kora. Read lionel loueke s bio and find out more about lionel loueke s songs, albums, and chart history. Mwaliko updated april 25, 2019 by bill milkowski the innovative fingerstyle guitarist and singer from benin focuses largely on a series of intimate duets for his second blue note outing, and his partners make for some intriguing choices. Jan 19, 2011 lionel loueke trio gilfema molika live at kuumbwa jazz 2018 duration.
Watch the video for ami o from lionel louekes mwaliko for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Karibu is west african guitarist and vocalist lionel louekes debut album for the blue note label, and his fourth overall. Fans of richard bonas breezy blend of high string bass and wordless vocalizing will have a frame of. Read lionel louekes bio and find out more about lionel louekes songs, albums, and chart history. The beninese musician has drawn the pianists urban. Lionel loueke had the good fortune to play guitar on the albumoftheyearwinning river cd by herbie hancock. H erbie hancock calls his west african guitar partner lionel loueke a musical painter.
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