Karam
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2010-01-08
Reviewed 2010-01-08
From Guidea=Nissau. A balafon (African xylophone) playercomposer and singer. Touches of world influence at times add spice to the gentle sounds of the balafon and his rich, warm, evocative voice. Gorgeous, all of it.
1. Relaxed and beautiful w/sweet vocals and cool use of horns.
2. Mid/upbeat w/sweet vocal harmonies and great playing throughout.
3. Warm and swaying w/a gentle swing and playful spirit.
4. Guitar and balafon blend well on this upbeat and bright track.
5. Spoken word into a relaxed sound w/great vocals. Beautiful vocals.
6. Upbeat and driving w/warm energy and rich layers.
7. Slow & haunting w/ a gentle warmth. Lovely.
8. Relaxed w/good use of chorus and a swaying feel.
9. Bright & happy midtempo sway w/a sunny day warmth.
10. Downtempo but insistent w/an Arabic touch.
11. Spoken word & solo guitar, gorgeously evocative & dramatic.
12. Sweet & deceptively simple. Great midtempo balafon.
13. Midtempo and driving w/sweet layers of playing.
14. Whistling leads to an upbeat sway w/intricate arrangement.
15. Upbeat playing & vocals, a strong, driving beat. So cool.
1. Relaxed and beautiful w/sweet vocals and cool use of horns.
2. Mid/upbeat w/sweet vocal harmonies and great playing throughout.
3. Warm and swaying w/a gentle swing and playful spirit.
4. Guitar and balafon blend well on this upbeat and bright track.
5. Spoken word into a relaxed sound w/great vocals. Beautiful vocals.
6. Upbeat and driving w/warm energy and rich layers.
7. Slow & haunting w/ a gentle warmth. Lovely.
8. Relaxed w/good use of chorus and a swaying feel.
9. Bright & happy midtempo sway w/a sunny day warmth.
10. Downtempo but insistent w/an Arabic touch.
11. Spoken word & solo guitar, gorgeously evocative & dramatic.
12. Sweet & deceptively simple. Great midtempo balafon.
13. Midtempo and driving w/sweet layers of playing.
14. Whistling leads to an upbeat sway w/intricate arrangement.
15. Upbeat playing & vocals, a strong, driving beat. So cool.
Recent airplay
Jombe
Global Ginga with Kim — Aug 29, 2019
Na
No Longer at Ease — Jun 04, 2012
Karam
At the Cafe Bohemian — Mar 09, 2010
Kode
public noize racket — Mar 03, 2010
Fatu
At the Cafe Bohemian — Mar 02, 2010
Fatu
At the Cafe Bohemian — Feb 23, 2010
Charting
2010-01-10 — 2010-03-14
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | 1 |
| Mar 7 | 2 |
| Feb 28 | 2 |
| Feb 21 | 3 |
| Feb 14 | 1 |
| Jan 31 | 2 |
| Jan 24 | 1 |
| Jan 17 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Kode | ||
| 2. | Karam | ||
| 3. | Jombe | ||
| 4. | Mussolu | ||
| 5. | Mogolu | ||
| 6. | Mania | ||
| 7. | Na | ||
| 8. | Dabo | ||
| 9. | Fatu | ||
| 10. | Manho | ||
| 11. | Alifata | ||
| 12. | Djalia | ||
| 13. | Fulolon | ||
| 14. | Banhane | ||
| 15. | Bagi |