Gasandji Gasandji

• 1 Libela 05:57
• 2 Na Lingui Yo (remix) 03:56
• 3 Ebalé 03:51
• 4 Help Me 03:44
• 5 Teléma 03:19
• 6 Le Temps (Remix) 03:32
• 7 Tout Court 03:52
• 8 Lobiko 03:51
• 9 Na Lingui Yo 04:22
• 10 Maman Ne M’a Pas Dit 02:52
• 11 Hypno Transe Susu 03:57
• Total Runtime 43:13

Info for Gasandji

Gasandji, which means 'that which awakens the conscience', we breathed a mystery as the sacred dimension of his music and his singing. Inspired by the traditions, drawn from the source of mother Africa, shaped by an initiatory act of stories, encounters and values, multicultural influences of jazz, soul and reggae, across styles and eras, carrier of all these energies His artistic approach is essentially human and universal.

Gasandji, vocals, guitar
Hervé Samb, guitar
Jean M’ba, guitar
Mahop Marchand, guitar
Julien Tekeyan, percussion
Mamadou Koné, percussion
Georges Benazeraf, percussion
Alune Wade, bass
Dramane Dembélé, flute, ngoni

Gasandji
When an African artist embarks on a mission to create a pan-African sound, the inner cynic will always view the move as having more to do with commerce than creativity - that it's a simple attempt to open up potential international markets. But while you suspect that the music of singer-songwriter Gasandji does have pan-African appeal, her creative intentions are certainly admirable, aiming more to unite the continent's nations with her messages of peace and humanity. With a name that translates as "the one who unveils the conscience", these universal messages are, appropriately enough, delivered through music that's stylistically of no fixed address - lightly jazzy and eminently soulful songs yielded in a voice that, in possible contrast to her striking looks, is sweetly persuasive. Being likened to Tracy Chapman and Rokia Traore might be partially applicable, but ultimately these are lazy comparisons. For Gasandji is her own woman and she's got plenty to say.(Biography written by Nige Tassell 2011)

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