Track Listings (9) - Disc #1| All Artists: Word-Beat, Tom Teasley, Charles Williams Title: The Soul Dances Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: T & T Music Original Release Date: 3/1/2006 Release Date: 3/1/2006 Genres: Folk, International Music, Jazz Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 783707244105 |
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 | Word-Beat, Tom Teasley, Charles Williams The Soul Dances Genres: Folk, International Music, Jazz
Word-Beat combines the artistry of singer/ actor Charles Williams and global-jazz percussionist Tom Teasley in programs featuring the inspirational texts of such authors as Langston Hughes and Nelson Mandela as well as Afr... more » |
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Product Description Word-Beat combines the artistry of singer/ actor Charles Williams and global-jazz percussionist Tom Teasley in programs featuring the inspirational texts of such authors as Langston Hughes and Nelson Mandela as well as African folk songs. All are accompanied by inventive percussive rhythms and melodies. The duo has performed their critically acclaimed melding of music and voice at prestigious venues and before academic audiences in the U.S. and Europe. Williams and Teasley achieve a true marriage of ancient melody and future sounds, of Africa, the West and beyond. Timeless world rhythms evoked by Teasley?s masterful blend of ethnic percussion and cutting-edge electronics underscore traditional verse delivered in spirited performance art mode by Williams. The two artists, each successful in their own right are both are dedicated educators presenting concerts and clinics throughout the world. In this their second CD, WORD-BEAT presents an enthralling performance entitled The Soul Dances. Drawing heavily on various African proverbs and traditional African-American spirituals, Word-Beat delivers ancient wisdom wrapped in powerfully percussive grooves and uplifting melodies. This second Word-Beat offering is a triumphant celebration of the human spirit in both song and verse, underscored by Teasley?s coloristic approach to the drum set and a variety of hand percussion instruments from around the world together with Williams? deep, commanding baritone vocals they make a joyful noise that stirs deep emotions and heavy thoughts as it invites us to get up on the goodfoot?? Bill Milkowski Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsEnergy and Spirit Like2HearMusic | Alexandria, VA | 07/10/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "From Phyllis Weismann:
Charles Williams and Tom Teasley have collaborated on one great CD! There are 9 selections on this truly eclectic CD that is different indeed. It is different in a very good way because it calls forth our listening and makes us think. There is always present an energy and a spirit as the lively musical accompaniment engulfs us. The musical instruments are much varied and run the gamut from the familiar flute, trumpet, and sax, just to name a few. And, then there are the somewhat unfamiliar conch shell, djembe an African drum, riq an Egyptian tambourine and shakers that are varied rhythm instruments that, as the name implies, one shakes to make rhythmic musical sounds. The vocals whether read or sung are splendid and easy to listen to throughout as they mesh so effortlessly with the instrumentals. There are African-American spirituals as well as traditional South African folk music, an Angolan rowing song and an Egyptian Dervish song cleverly partnered with a well-known Israel folksong that nicely blends and really compliments the two countries and the cultural similarities. There is a fabulous percussion instrumental piece that stands alone and at the same time goes hand in hand with the rest. It is interlaced with vocal thought provoking yet timeless proverbs. And, last but by no means least, there is a modern poem from a Washington, D.C. poetess that is a tribute to the slave, Harriet Tubman. It is set to upbeat, jazzy, bluesy music and relates easily to anyone who has survived adversity. All in all the vocals are outstanding and the music uplifting. As far as I'm concerned music is very much the international language no matter its country of origin. It brings to us a deep appreciation of other civilizations and their peoples. It may even be a way to achieve peace. " |
