ISLAND JAZZ FEATURING MONIKA NJAVA & LINLEY MARTHE Travel to the Indian Ocean for a dazzling musical encounter between Malagasy diva Monika Njava and Linley Marthe, world-renowned bass virtuoso from Mauritius. Welcome to Island Jazz - featuring Monika Njava & Linley Marthe Monika Njava, #voice Celebrated across Madagascar as the national diva, Monika Njava was lead singer in the prize-winning group Njava, recording two critically acclaimed albums for EMI. She has recorded with platinum-selling Deep Forest and tours with the band. Haizina, a world-pop solo album, was recently released on Anio Records. Singing in several Malagasy dialects, Monika draws on traditional tales and everyday village life for her lyrics. She also addresses contemporary themes, including violence against women, political corruption, and the environmental devastation of her country. Her powerful voice and explosive presence radiate pure emotion. Kultur – Zeitschrift für Kultur und Gesellschaft …a musician who seems to know everyone told me that Monika was ‘The voice of Madagascar’. Four weeks later when we left, I knew what he meant. Banning Eyre, Afropop Worldwide Linley Marthe, #bass From the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, Linley Marthe is considered by some as the world’s foremost jazz bassist (see quote below). Now based in Paris, he continues to wow audiences with his incredible musicianship and deep groove. Linley played with The Joe Zawinul Syndicate for the last several years before Zawinul died. Other top artists Linley has worked with include Cheb Mami, Dave Liebman, Nguyen Le, Trilok Gurtu, Jean Luc Ponty, Paco Séry and Randy Brecker. Linley is just a phenomenon. I don’t know if there is anybody who can touch him in terms of overall bass playing. Joe Zawinul interview, zawinulonline.org Joel Rabesolo, #guitar Joël Rabesolo is recognized in Madagascar as the country’s leading jazz guitarist. He seduces listeners with a distinctive mixture of traditional Malagasy music and contemporary jazz. His unmistakable style is highly imaginative, rhythmically complex and lushly melodic. His dextrous playing ranges from hard rock to startlingly unconventional. Kultur – Zeitschrift für Kultur und Gesellschaft Miora Rabarisoa, #drums On an island blessed with more than its fair share of amazing musicians, Miora Rabariso is In the first rank of in-demand drummers. With a touch ranging from delicate coloration to commanding groove he effortlessly blends Malagasy rhythms with urban beats of all kinds. An incredible talent, one of the revelations of the last Madajazzcar Festival. L’Express de Madagascar textes/photos: aniorecords, couleur Toliara tsy miroro
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:25:38 +0000
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