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Alarm Magazine, CD Review >>
By: Ade Bankole
The popular saying goes "venture adventure," as should any footnote that accompanies this beautiful new sound from Ethiopia. It is an adventurous sound that incorprates ethiocentric rhymes, funky horns, lively percussion, and booty-shaking beats. Is the land of Haile Selassie about to join countries like Nigeria, Mali, and Cameroon as another musical hotbed? On this evidence, probably so. Bole 2 Harlem represents the journey from Ethiopia's main port of exit and entry, Bole, to Harlem--little Africa to so many New York based Eithiopians. The message of this album is the experience of being from Eithiopia and living in Harlem. This project is the creation of Eithiopian Maki Siraj, American David Schommer (who has produced for Donna Summer) and musician friends from all reaches of the globe. The result? An Eithiopian essence, a multicultural worldview, and an unprecedented modern sound that non Eithiopians can relate to. As Bole to Harlem explains: "Some of these songs are like a stroll in Harlem, songs like 'Hoya Hoye' whose beats you can hear walking past the local hat vendors or the bodega on the corner." The style of this record is limitless. There's a bit of rapping, chanting, and reggae-like vocals making it a constantly evolving creature for those with a fondness for variety. This is Bole 2 Harlem's new sound. All aboard?www.bole2harlem.com 10/01/06
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