Album: A Woman’s World – Songs of Resilience & Hope
Artist: Various Artists
CD #: EUCD2815
Label: ARC Music
Genre: World Music
Release: 26th October 2018
‘A Woman’s World’ is a topical album of songs from successful female singers and composers world-over; sharing their personal messages of strength, peace, hardships and triumphs…
This 12-track album is a global journey from Spain to Colombia, from Russia to Serbia, with each singer bringing their unique flavour to the fold. This collection is diverse, brilliant and bold and will be released internationally through ARC Music on 26th October, 2018. The artists on ‘A Woman’s World’ have individually made creative impact in their respective countries, this album is as much a celebration of womankind as a female tour de force.
Featuring (in order of track listing):
Marta Gómez is a Colombian songwriter, winner of two Latin Grammy Awards, and founder of humanitarian project Para la Guerra, nada (To War, Nothing). ‘Almita Mia’ is a love song dedicated to her grandfaher, and to herself. “… verging on the sublime…” 5***** - Songlines
Minyeshu presents her song for peace ‘Yeselam Ayer’ from her Oct 2018 release ‘Daa Dee’ - a collection of dance songs exalting love, spiritualism, and motherhood. "… authentically and proudly Ethiopian…" - Songlines
Hanitra is a true icon in Madagascar, drawing from traditional songs to dynamically embody the new Madagascan generation with her own fusion of styles. “… pure, strong and sensual vocals and guitar work…” - 4**** R2
Lenka Lichtenberg is a Czech composer, singer, actress, political activist and daughter of a child survivor of the Holocaust. ‘Zum Gali, Gali’ celebrates hard work in the life of a pioneer – stressing the importance of peace. “Breathtakingly beautiful” - Moors Magazine
Khiyo are a London-based six-piece band playing radical, modern interpretations of Bengali heritage music, fronted by extraordinary vocalist Sohini Alam. ‘Purbo Digontey’ is about looking ahead to a brighter future after breaking the shackles of oppression. “… an unrestrained inventiveness and sense of adventure…” - 4**** R2
Ana Alcaide is a musician and composer from Toledo, Spain, who carries out research on ancient traditions and cultures. ‘Kalbu Nganagu’ means ‘singing heart’ or ‘happy heart’; a spiritual poem about the celebration and the joy of the union with the ‘All’. “… Always a musical adventuress…” - 4**** R2 Magazine
Maria Ana Bobone is widely recognized as one of the best of her generation’s Portuguese fadistas. ‘Auto-Retrato’ is a song about the interior process of self-awareness and being open to new pathways and possibilities. “… Bobone has found a music that suits her perfectly…” - Lira, Sweden
Folk Group Arinushka is a Russian folk ensemble performing a stunning selection of religious and spiritual hymns along with traditional songs and dances from Lithuania.‘About Hope’is a spiritual song about beauty and gentility in paradise. “… the charismatic voices of the four female and two male singers are deeply compelling…”- Spuren, Switzerland
Bilja Krstić isa Serbian singer and TV personality who has been part of the Yugoslav pop scene since her teenage years, now a critically acclaimed solo artist, she presents along with the Bistrik Orchestra ‘The Girl Sits Proud’ - a Serbian love song from the first half of the 19th century. “A miracle of smouldering vocals and fine judgement” - fRoots UK
Ceumar is a Brazilian singer-songwriter who combines Brazilian folk with influences from pop, jazz and samba in a unique way. ‘Onde Que’is an all-female affair with Ceumar on vocals and Beth Beli & Girlei Miranda (Mulheres de Ilú) on percussion. “… beautiful melodies, personal and spiritual discoveries and tender, passionate and poetic sentiments.” - Celebrity Café, USA
Kiran Ahluwalia expresses through music her love in all its shades, from the yearning romantic to the divine love of Sufi mysticism. She is a modern exponent of the great vocal traditions of India and Pakistan. ‘Jaane Na’is an honest and very personal love song - “…busy honing a transnational sound as fresh as tomorrow” - Seattle Times
Afrika Mamas are an award-winning folk tale group from South Africa with a vision to promote African culture through music and theatre. The group is made up of single mothers with eleven children between them. Their social experiences are naturally expressed through their music. Imbokodo means ‘rock’ and speaks of strong women and their trials in life. “… Sisters in song, still strong after 20 years together…” - 4**** Songlines
Track Listing CD: A Woman’s World – Songs of Resilience & Hope
1. Marta Gómez: Almita Mía - 4:48
2. Minyeshu: Yeselam Ayer - 3:35
3. Hanitra: Eka - 3:38
4. Lenka Lichtenberg: Zum Gali, Gali - 4:21
5. Khiyo: Purbo Digontey - 3:21
6. Ana Alcaide: Kalbu Ngalagu - 4:34
7. Maria Ana Bobone: Auto-Retrato - 3:10
8. Folk Group Arinushka & Linas Rimša: About Hope - 5:37
9. Bilja Krstić and Bistrik Orchestra: The Girl Sits Proud - 5:14
10. Ceumar: Onde Que - 3:45
11. Kiran Ahluwalia: Jaane Na - 4:23
12. Afrika Mamas: Imbokodo - 3:05
Total playing time: 50:09 min.
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