Kaxexe
World
| Mar 2004
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2004-06-17
Reviewed 2004-06-17
This raspy-voiced exiled singer/songwriter from Angola delivers a wonderful release backed by acoustic guitars, bass, accordion, percussion, & chorus. He also plays two trad. percussion instruments. Subtle rhythms, soulful vocals, lush instrumental touches. Contemporary semba (not samba), based in Angolan roots but w/influences of Brazil.
*1. Warm, slow & romantic.
2. Lightly swaying & atmospheric w/good female chorus.
3. Catchy, midtempo dance w/nice use of strings/perc.
*4. Guitar/percussion driven midtempo sway w/warm vocals.
5. Slow & romantic. Good guitar/perc/vocal blend.
*6. Accordion/chours/perc. Upbeat & lively.
7. Sensual, downtempo ballad w/warm guitar/vocals.
8. Uptempo dance w/a light energy & good use of guitar/perc.
9. Fast mix of vocals/chorus/perc/strings. Catchy.
10. Lush & slow w/a sense of longing.
11. Almost a Cajun sound from the band. Uptempo w/odd lyrics.
12. Gentle & soft w/soulful vox.
*13. Fast vocals and a happy sway.
14. Uptempo string/perc/vox/whistles/chorus. A bit repetitive.
6/2004
*1. Warm, slow & romantic.
2. Lightly swaying & atmospheric w/good female chorus.
3. Catchy, midtempo dance w/nice use of strings/perc.
*4. Guitar/percussion driven midtempo sway w/warm vocals.
5. Slow & romantic. Good guitar/perc/vocal blend.
*6. Accordion/chours/perc. Upbeat & lively.
7. Sensual, downtempo ballad w/warm guitar/vocals.
8. Uptempo dance w/a light energy & good use of guitar/perc.
9. Fast mix of vocals/chorus/perc/strings. Catchy.
10. Lush & slow w/a sense of longing.
11. Almost a Cajun sound from the band. Uptempo w/odd lyrics.
12. Gentle & soft w/soulful vox.
*13. Fast vocals and a happy sway.
14. Uptempo string/perc/vox/whistles/chorus. A bit repetitive.
6/2004
Recent airplay
Kiamangongo
Sun in Libra Moon in Pisces — Sep 23, 2004
Moname
Morning Glory — Sep 18, 2004
Samania
The Dog and Pony Show — Sep 09, 2004
Vira Moda
At the Cafe Bohemian — Sep 07, 2004
Vira Moda
At the Cafe Bohemian — Aug 31, 2004
Samania
the dog and pony show — Aug 26, 2004
Charting
2004-07-19 — 2004-09-19
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Sep 19 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | 2 |
| Sep 5 | 1 |
| Aug 29 | 3 |
| Aug 22 | 1 |
| Aug 15 | 1 |
| Aug 8 | 3 |
| Aug 1 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Kianje | ||
| 2. | Kaxexe | ||
| 3. | Marimbondo | ||
| 4. | Vira Moda | ||
| 5. | Poeira | ||
| 6. | Samania | ||
| 7. | Kambomborinho | ||
| 8. | Kiamangongo | ||
| 9. | Diakandumba | ||
| 10. | Kapakaio | ||
| 11. | Kutonoka | ||
| 12. | Moname | ||
| 13. | Nucos Da Buala | ||
| 14. | Turmas Do Bairro |