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Kronos Quartet - Pieces Of Africa アフリカンアルバム
Review by Nikolay Bachiyski
The album Pieces Of Africa by the Kronos Quartet is a breathtaking collection of African music that showcases the quartet's versatility and skill. The album features compositions by African composers from various regions of the continent such as Mali, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.
The Kronos Quartet, known for their innovative approach to classical music, seamlessly blends traditional African instruments with their own string instruments, creating a unique and dynamic sound. The album features a range of instruments including the kora, the mbira, and the balafon, which are beautifully incorporated into the quartet’s arrangements.
The album opens with "Mai Nozipo," a hauntingly beautiful piece by Zimbabwean composer Dumisani Maraire. The quartet's interpretation of this piece is both powerful and moving, with the use of the kora adding a distinct African flavor. The album also includes "Sunset Song," a piece by Ugandan composer Justinian Tamusuza, which features the delicate plucking of the mbira.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Tusen Tankar," a traditional Swedish folk tune arranged by Kronos Quartet member, David Harrington. The quartet's interpretation of this piece is a testament to their versatility and ability to seamlessly blend different genres of music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| I. | 4:01 | |
| Wawshishijay ("Our Beginning") | 4:50 | |
| Mai Nozipo ("Mother Nozipo") | 6:54 | |
| White Man Sleeps | (22:07) | |
| Saade ("I'm Happy") | 3:21 | |
| III. | 3:22 | |
| V. | 3:16 | |
| IV. | 6:14 | |
| Tilliboyo ("Sunset") | 4:20 | |
| Kutambarara ("Spreading") | 7:10 | |
| Ekitundu Ekisooka ("First Movement") | 5:36 | |
| Escalay ("Waterwheel") | 12:17 | |
| II. | 5:04 |
Catalog Numbers
7559-79275-2, 7559-79275-2 ZKLabels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Elektra Entertainment |
| Copyright (c) | Elektra Entertainment |
| Published By | Owl's Head Music |
| Made By | Warner Music Japan Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Manhattan Design |
| Design | Manhattan Design |
| Cello | Joan Jeanrenaud |
| Engineer | Bob Edwards, Judith Sherman, Paul Zinman |
| Ensemble | Kronos Quartet |
| Executive-Producer | Robert Hurwitz |
| Photography By | Margaret Courtney-Clarke |
| Producer | Judith Sherman, Kronos Quartet |
| Violin | David Harrington, Hank Dutt, John Sherba |
Notes
- Mai Nozipo (Shona: "Mother Nozipo") / Kutambarara (Shona: "Spreading")
- Owl's Head Music (BMI)
- Saade (Moroccan Arabic: "I'm Happy")
- Hassan Hakmoun (BMI)
- Tilliboyo (Mandingo: "Sunset")
- Suso Music (BMI)
- Ekitundu Ekisooka (Luganda: "First Movement")
- Justinian Tamusuza (BMI)
- Escalay (Nubian: "Waterwheel")
- Nubiana Publishing (ASCAP / Jasrac)
- Wawshishijay (Ga: "Our Beginning")
- Kukrudu (BMI)
- White Man Sleeps (Original, Unrevised Version)
- Chester Music Ltd. (ASCAP)
- Recorded 1989-1991
- Photography from 'African Canvas'.
- © 1990 by Margaret Courtney-Clarke.
- Published by Rizzoli International Publications.
- Reprinted with permission.
- ℗ & © 1992 Elektra Entertainment, a division of Warner Communications Inc. for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
- Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
- Packaging: Warner jewel case (embossed logo on front) with 24-page booklet including English, French and German liner notes.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 0 7559-79275-2 8
- Barcode (String): 075597927528
- Matrix / Runout: 755979275-2 WME
- Matrix / Runout (Inner ring): [Embossed Warner Bros. logo "W"]
- Rights Society: GEMA / BIEM
- Rights Society (Owl's Head Music, Hassan Hakmoun, Suso Music, Justinian Tamusuza, Kukrudu): BMI
- Rights Society (Nubiana Publishing, Chester Music Ltd.): ASCAP
- Rights Society (Nubiana Publishing): Jasrac
- Label Code: LC 0286
- Other (SPARS Code): DDD
- Other (Distribution code, 'FRANCE'): WE 810
About Kronos Quartet
Name Vars
- Kronos
- Kronos Quartet & Friends
- Kronos String Quartet
- Kronus Quartett
- Quatour Kronos
- The Kronos Quartet
- The Kronos String Quartet
Members
- David Harrington
- Jennifer Culp
- Walter Gray
- Joan Jeanrenaud
- John Sherba
- Hank Dutt
- Jeffrey Zeigler
- Sunny Yang