Karam

World | Aug 2009

Reviews

Decca
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.

Recent airplay

Jombe
Global Ginga with KimAug 29, 2019
Na
No Longer at EaseJun 04, 2012
Karam
At the Cafe BohemianMar 09, 2010
Kode
public noize racketMar 03, 2010
Fatu
At the Cafe BohemianMar 02, 2010
Fatu
At the Cafe BohemianFeb 23, 2010

Charting

2010-01-10 — 2010-03-14 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
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