David Dalle
Thursday May 26th, 2022 with David Dalle
Spinning tunes from Niger, Shakti, Keith Jarrett, and wherever the winds blow
Over the next four weeks, we will hear a lot of music from Niger. For several reasons, I have a couple of fantastic Nigerien lps which I have not featured on the show before, and the wonderful Nigerien trio Les Filles de Illighadad will be performing at the Ottawa Jazzfest on Wednesday June 29th
(https://ottawajazzfestival.com/artists/les-filles-de-illighadad/)
They are the first female Tuareg guitar group and amazing musicians, we heard their most recent album, a live recording from New York City last year
(https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/105/52762.html). Very excited for a chance to hear them live!
| The Tuareg are a minority in Niger, which, like most African nations, contains many ethnicities. We will hear one side from each of the two lp's which comprise this fantastic snapshot of Nigerien music which Hisham Mayet recorded between 2004 and 2014 over the course of six expeditions to Niger. We actually start with side B today! With Hausa, Zarma, Songhai, and Tuareg music. |
| The Craftsman Moussa, Issa - Folk music of the Sahel vol. 1: Niger - Sublime Frequencies |
| Zigda Anonymous - Folk music of the Sahel vol. 1: Niger - Sublime Frequencies |
| Komsa Griot Sumeila - Folk music of the Sahel vol. 1: Niger - Sublime Frequencies |
| Bismillhia Koudede, Ousenni - Folk music of the Sahel vol. 1: Niger - Sublime Frequencies |
| Las Oladas Ranil y su Conjunto Tropical - Iquitos - Amazonia - Peru - Analog Africa |
| José, Valeria and Matias Dino Saluzzi, Palle Mikkelborg, Charlie Haden, Pierre Favre - Once upon a time - Far away in the south - ECM |
| Joy Shakti - Shakti with John McLaughlin - CBS |
| Lotus Feet Shakti - Shakti with John McLaughlin - CBS |
| Just when I thought I was familiar with all the varied journeys of Keith Jarrett, I discovered this album, and realized I was not familiar with Keith Jarrett's American Quartet with Charlie Haden, Dewey Redman, and Paul Motian. On hearing it, I realize I have been missing one of the greatest expressions of Keith Jarrett. This album was live improvisation recorded in 1976 at Theater am Kornmarkt in Bregenz, Austria. Genius! Proving the miraculous improvisation of these musicians, part of the music was "accidental". After Dewey Redman's first appearance playing a melody, he walks off the stage, Jarrett thought he was changing his reed, but he disappeared and missed his next entry. Keith Jarrett continued to vamp for seven minutes before Redman reappeared to cheers and continued. Apparently, he had ventured off to find a glass of wine! Despite the missed cues, the music is still perfection! The American quartet was only active from 1973-1976 and this was their second and final recording for ECM. |
| Eyes of the Heart part I Keith Jarrett with Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, Paul Motian - Eyes of the Heart - ECM |
| Eyes of the Heart part II Keith Jarrett with Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, Paul Motian - Eyes of the Heart - ECM |
| Tikaka Kosenga Franco & TPOK Jazz - Face a Face - Edipop Production |
| Telitit Les Filles de Illighadad - Les Filles de Illighadad - Sahel Sounds |
| Kon Kon Sa feat. Wiyaala Onipa - We No Be Machine - Strut |
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