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Having already released a couple of singles on her own label, with a view to just getting the word out, Netsayi has already won considerable acclaim from the media. So that worked then! She is prepared to challenge the black music scene's obsessions with power and materialism. This desire to go against the grainis a real breath of fresh air and her concious, intelligent music has been described by the OMM as reminiscent of great Civil Rights era soul. The albums songs she her sliding effortlessly between English and Shona, revealing her dual nationality (born in Camden, raised in Zimbawe, now back in London) and tackling issues of British, African and black identity - imposed, inherited, chosen. Musically the album also melds African influences with, pop, jazz, folk, soul and reggae. She will be playing the Coin Street Festival on London's South Bank in June and more UK dates will be announced. "Brave enough to stand up and be counted" Observer Music Monthly "Remarkable." Time Out "Utterly Beautiful Music." Straight No Chaser Tracks: Cimurenga Soul / Funny / Tatters / Like / Kwazwai / Lion / Hondo / Kuzanga / Nguwo Yangu / Beyond The Moon / Zarura / Missionary's Prayer / The Refugee Song
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I was lucky enough to catch Netsayi at the Tolpiddle martyr's festival this summer, where she was a last minute stand-in, and she blew me away. Unfortunately the awesome Burning Spear cover she played isn't on offer here but the album content is top notch. By turns jazzy, soulful, raw, smooth, playful and evocative, Netsayi is the real deal. Whether or not you go for likes of Corinne Bailey Rae, Katie Mellua, Amy Winehouse or any other pretenders Netsayi is the new queen of all she surveys. She can conquer the world without a multi million pound ad campaign and a Johnathan Ross endorsement, believe. My highlight would be either 'Tatters' or 'Refugee Song' but this is all killer.
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Having first checked Netsayi's tune on Chris Ofili's 'Freeness' comp, I picked this up as a promo at the magazine where my mate works and it's been on heavy rotation on my Nano ever since. There's something for everyone here - jazz fans, world fans, soul fans. Don't know who did the production as I don't have the sleeve notes, but there's a warmth and breadth to it that just blows me away. And don't get me started on this woman's voice - one moment she's as coolly fragile as 'Stronger Than Pride' era Sade, the next she's as devil may care raw as Nina Simone. Stand out tracks include the anthemic 'Hondo', the jit fun of 'Tatters' and 'Missionary's Prayer', an icily told acoustic tale of imperial folly - it's just so refreshing to be reminded that grown up music doesn't have to be MOR! My album of the year so far.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Its melodic yet so soulful and soothing. Im feeling the hondo song. Its saw raw and true. This album is a mixture of soul, shona chimurenga, blues and jazz.All blend it together.Its a definate classic. I think the lyrics are just amazing. A good combination of a great voice and lyrics.I hope Netsayi does well because shes definately in my favourite musicians to watch out.
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fantastic
how refreshing to hear an album that is so varied and dynamic, and yet has such a simplicity and beauty to it. Read more
Published on 27 July 2006 by dogstar
a treasure
i bought this cd on a tip from a friend, and i have to say that it's the best album i've bought this year. Read more
Published on 12 July 2006 by Maiserenie
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