Ty

Ty
Upwards
Big Dada Records

Ty's second CD Upwards is a refreshing solid breath of music from a strong Nigerian British son. Against the flood of American tunes that dominate UK charts, Ty's hip hop sound remains true to the best old grooves while sparkling anew with intelligent perspective. His lyrics, music and vocal arrangements hook the listener from the crunchy funk-rock beats of Ha Ha to sophisticated soul sounds of the inspired Music 2 Fly 2. You can buy Ty's albums from Big Dada at http://www.ninjatune.net/ninjashop

Suzzana Owiyo

Suzzana Owiyo
Mama Africa
Arc Music

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Suzzana Owiyo's Mama Africa is simply a great album. The Kenyan-born acoustic guitarist has produced a rich, evocative recording. Building on outstanding original lyrics, Owiyo combines Kenyan Luo pop with pulsating rhythms of other musical styles. The result is a gripping, vibrant series of songs rooted in a clear independent world view and strong pop sensibility. Owiyo's articulates in African and English about universal themes such as love, women's independence, the future of youth, and more. From sensitive reflection to infectious dance beats, there's something for every mood on this album. Suzzana Owiyo has brought us truly classic music. You can purchase Mama Africa from http://www.arcmusic.co.uk.

Michael St. George

Michael St. George
Dubbin' De Vibes
Passin' Thru Records

Dub poets work plainly in the finest tradition of wordsmiths, serious on social content yet playful with the word and the music. Dubbin De Vibes, Michael St. Georges' 3rd album distributed worldwide on Oliver Lake's Passin' Thru Records, is archetypal dub poet at large in the studio. Lightning visionary practice illuminates the writer's revelations grounded in everyday conditions…all of this is alive in Canadian-based St. George's text and his relationship to the music. The music is built on a firm reggae foundation but with jazz and pop overtones. Dubbin'De Vibes presents St. Georges' poetic vision within a melodic pulsating dub environment. Well worth a trip online to buy the album at http://www.passinthru.org.



written by marva jackson lord

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Big Dada/Ninja Tune; Passin' Thru Records/Full Stride; Arc Music

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