Thanks to all who have purchased album #1 in the Anthr-O-Tone Re-Release series - Thuli Dumakude's Senzeni Na? (keep it up please!). It's time to announce the second release: Relative by Little Hawk and Ema. The drop date will be midnight on Tuesday Nov 8.
This is the totally improvised album that I did with my Mi'kmaq brother, musician/storyteller - Little Hawk back in 2003. We held a "throw-down" style 3 day marathon session in which we came together at Ikhaya Studios and basically moved in (lol)! We spread out our respective instruments - everything from the traditional to the modern to the bizarre - all over the studio, set up mics everywhere and proceeded to engage in a series of improvised performances - randomly grabbing instruments and "jumping in" as the spirit moved us. It was a session of pure creative joy - totally improvised, technically "quick and dirty" (engineering-wise), musically energizing and spiritually uplifting. I can't begin to tell you how much fun this project was.
There was no stylistic goal or cultural agenda for this project. As I say in the liner notes, we gave a respectful nod to the traditions that informed our musical sensibilities; but then, we just played. So some will hone in on the more traditional elements and occasional lofty soundscapes that evoke holistic worldview spirituality (which is perfect for meditative practices so go ahead, load a few tracks in your smart phone and take it to your yoga session!) And others will be drawn into the magic of the raw interwoven musical parts and the in-your-face production - sometimes simple, sometimes intricate and even sometimes comic - that evoke an intimate and engaging private performance. Or both.Either way, we're certain the music will transport you to another place. Go to www.littlehawk-ema.bandcamp.com after tomorrow night and get your premium download of Relative. And thanks again for supporting this series. Please spread the word and thank you for supporting original, artist-owned music.
Peace.
Ema
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