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For the first time, musicians from the north and south of Sudan come together to explore their common ground. Southern Sudanese artist Emmanuel Jal, one of the hottest rappers to explode out of the African music scene, joins northern Sudanese singer, composer and oud player Abdel Gadir Salim in a captivating musical fusion. This incredible collaboration of a renowned maestro with a young rapper produces music bursting with intricate melodies and a central message calling for peace in Sudan.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Southern Sudanese Emmanuel Jal and Northern Sudanese Abdel Gadir Salim are the epitome of contrast. First, they represent the opposite ends of their country's political/religious, the former a young Christian, and Salim a Muslim and an elder of his country's music tradition.
Jal, now 25, was one of the thousand of young children forcefully removed from their homes by the insurgent guerrilla movement pitted against government forces. In Salim's case, having been brutally stabbed and barely surviving the attack of an orthodox Muslim man enraged with Salim's impious music, violence is no stranger.
Musically speaking, whereas Salim, Emmanuel Jal is an example of African music diving into Western music, most specifically his strong commitment to Hip-Hop. Salim is a consummate singer and oud player of Sudan's Folk music. So, "Ceasefire" besides not being a casual title, it is also a great album.
Proof of it, for instance are Jal's hip-hop influenced "Aiwa" -with its insistent percussion and dead-on rapping- or "Elengwen"-where the elder Salim trades verses with Emmanuel Jal-or "Gua," where chant-like choruses and an Eastern-leaning saxophone speak gloriously to one another. There are, also, more traditional Arabic songs, "Ya Salam" and "Lemon Bara" stand out, or you can sway along with the gorgeous "Asabi."
This is a stunning statement of two great musicians who could easily have chosen to remain enemies, but fortunately for lovers of great music anywhere in the world, they did not.
Recently, Sudanese rebel leaders and government ministers met to agree on a peace deal designed to end Sudan's 21-year civil war. If ever they hit a snag, they should play Ceasefire. Peace will have a better chance.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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One based in more traditional music and one in hip hop, think the stories behind these two artists are interesting enough, but the album is a dancey move your feet affair, a few tracks could easily be played in clubs too.
Ace album, all tracks are good.
Ace album, all tracks are good.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Ceasefire rocks
9 Dec 2005
Format:Audio CD
This album is simply brilliant. Why do the poorest people make the best music? More importantly, this album shows how music can help overcome internal strife and pave the way for future peace. It is so good to find an album like this that is musically and politically so uplifting. I wish them both all the luck in the world!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The Peace Call & Deft Grooves of Ceasefire
19 Feb 2006
Format:Audio CD
Southern Sudanese Emmanuel Jal and Northern Sudanese Abdel Gadir Salim are the epitome of contrast. First, they represent the opposite ends of their country's political/religious, the former a young Christian, and Salim a Muslim and an elder of his country's music tradition.
Jal, now 25, was one of the thousand of young children forcefully removed from their homes by the insurgent guerrilla movement pitted against government forces. In Salim's case, having been brutally stabbed and barely surviving the attack of an orthodox Muslim man enraged with Salim's impious music, violence is no stranger.
Musically speaking, whereas Salim, Emmanuel Jal is an example of African music diving into Western music, most specifically his strong commitment to Hip-Hop. Salim is a consummate singer and oud player of Sudan's Folk music. So, "Ceasefire" besides not being a casual title, it is also a great album.
Proof of it, for instance are Jal's hip-hop influenced "Aiwa" -with its insistent percussion and dead-on rapping- or "Elengwen"-where the elder Salim trades verses with Emmanuel Jal-or "Gua," where chant-like choruses and an Eastern-leaning saxophone speak gloriously to one another. There are, also, more traditional Arabic songs, "Ya Salam" and "Lemon Bara" stand out, or you can sway along with the gorgeous "Asabi."
This is a stunning statement of two great musicians who could easily have chosen to remain enemies, but fortunately for lovers of great music anywhere in the world, they did not.
Recently, Sudanese rebel leaders and government ministers met to agree on a peace deal designed to end Sudan's 21-year civil war. If ever they hit a snag, they should play Ceasefire. Peace will have a better chance.
Jal, now 25, was one of the thousand of young children forcefully removed from their homes by the insurgent guerrilla movement pitted against government forces. In Salim's case, having been brutally stabbed and barely surviving the attack of an orthodox Muslim man enraged with Salim's impious music, violence is no stranger.
Musically speaking, whereas Salim, Emmanuel Jal is an example of African music diving into Western music, most specifically his strong commitment to Hip-Hop. Salim is a consummate singer and oud player of Sudan's Folk music. So, "Ceasefire" besides not being a casual title, it is also a great album.
Proof of it, for instance are Jal's hip-hop influenced "Aiwa" -with its insistent percussion and dead-on rapping- or "Elengwen"-where the elder Salim trades verses with Emmanuel Jal-or "Gua," where chant-like choruses and an Eastern-leaning saxophone speak gloriously to one another. There are, also, more traditional Arabic songs, "Ya Salam" and "Lemon Bara" stand out, or you can sway along with the gorgeous "Asabi."
This is a stunning statement of two great musicians who could easily have chosen to remain enemies, but fortunately for lovers of great music anywhere in the world, they did not.
Recently, Sudanese rebel leaders and government ministers met to agree on a peace deal designed to end Sudan's 21-year civil war. If ever they hit a snag, they should play Ceasefire. Peace will have a better chance.
what peace truly looks like
18 April 2009
Format:Audio CD
This album deserves more than five stars. There aren't many CDs that I would say that of, but this one absolutely does. It's simply outstanding.
Emmanual Jal, a young Christian rapper from the south, collaberates with Abdel Gadir Salim, a Muslim master musician and singer from the north. This gesture alone, and their intention of peace, is powerful enough. But this also makes for fantastic listening! Every song is infused with longing and soulful joy, and there is no way to listen to this without being deeply affected. Jal and Abdel Gadir Salim each contribute five tracks, and on many of them they are both featured. Many of the songs, like Aiwa (which means "Yes"), have powerful rap in a mix of Nuer and other languages (including Arabic and English. The beautiful Elengwen has a more African sound, with African percussion and chorus. And this album includes a brilliant new version of Gua (you can hear his original version on the Rough Guide to Sudan), one of Jal's most powerful songs.
Abdel Gadir Salim's songs are amazing as well. On Ya Salaam, Lemon Bara, Gamearina and others, soulful melodies collide with intricate, rolling arrangements, with his trademark backing band of percussion, oud, accordion, guitar and saxophone. Abdel has a soft, soothing voice. Songs like these are truly unforgettable. And don't forget the closing song, Ceasefire, where the two musicians speak, and Jal raps over almost an acoustic reggae-inflected beat, over the traditional Sudanese song Bitzīd Min 'Adhābī (which Abdel Gadir Salim performs, with words, on the album Blues of Khartoum and Oxfam Arabia).
I cannot overstate how great this album is. It's full of joy, energy and passion. If you like African or Arabic music, this is infused with a powerful dose of both, but all you have to appreciate is fantastic music. This is a really inspiring album. I hope it can inspire people to bring peace to Sudan.
Emmanual Jal, a young Christian rapper from the south, collaberates with Abdel Gadir Salim, a Muslim master musician and singer from the north. This gesture alone, and their intention of peace, is powerful enough. But this also makes for fantastic listening! Every song is infused with longing and soulful joy, and there is no way to listen to this without being deeply affected. Jal and Abdel Gadir Salim each contribute five tracks, and on many of them they are both featured. Many of the songs, like Aiwa (which means "Yes"), have powerful rap in a mix of Nuer and other languages (including Arabic and English. The beautiful Elengwen has a more African sound, with African percussion and chorus. And this album includes a brilliant new version of Gua (you can hear his original version on the Rough Guide to Sudan), one of Jal's most powerful songs.
Abdel Gadir Salim's songs are amazing as well. On Ya Salaam, Lemon Bara, Gamearina and others, soulful melodies collide with intricate, rolling arrangements, with his trademark backing band of percussion, oud, accordion, guitar and saxophone. Abdel has a soft, soothing voice. Songs like these are truly unforgettable. And don't forget the closing song, Ceasefire, where the two musicians speak, and Jal raps over almost an acoustic reggae-inflected beat, over the traditional Sudanese song Bitzīd Min 'Adhābī (which Abdel Gadir Salim performs, with words, on the album Blues of Khartoum and Oxfam Arabia).
I cannot overstate how great this album is. It's full of joy, energy and passion. If you like African or Arabic music, this is infused with a powerful dose of both, but all you have to appreciate is fantastic music. This is a really inspiring album. I hope it can inspire people to bring peace to Sudan.
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