Askanyi by Askanyi
ASKANYI is essentially and by means of compositions a fusion between a “Western” string quartet and African vocal music. A mix of artists with African (Senegal, Congo-Brazzaville and Burundi) and Western origins has sought to create a space in which both cultural dimensions can come together. For this reason the ensemble has been called ASKANYI, meaning “peoples” in Wolof, Senegal’s official language. What’s more, ASKANYI speaks about universal questions of our existence with harmony and passion, with an energy that is both fierce and serene. We invite listeners to be open to new experiences while looking beyond themselves.
Tracklist
| 1. | Zikr Afie | 5:23 |
| 2. | Zikr Bamba | 3:31 |
| 3. | Vibuzimu | 3:59 |
| 4. | Lumbu | 4:29 |
| 5. | Matondo | 5:23 |
| 6. | Xarnu Bi | 5:23 |
| 7. | Zikr in G Major | 4:05 |
| 8. | Zikr in d minor | 5:09 |
| 9. | Milele | 4:29 |
| 10. | Wonsono | 3:21 |
| 11. | Zikr in D Major | 4:07 |
Credits
Musicians: vocals: Jupiter Diop, Fredy Massamba, Nicole “Bongo” Letuppe, Marie-Ange Teuwen
String Quartet: Esther Lambrechts (violin), Sebastien Paz Ceroni (violin), Marijn Thissen (viola), Robrecht Kessels (cello)
Recorded, mixed and mastered: Uptown Studios January-August 2015
Design: Jan-Sebastiaan Degeyter
Contact & booking: info@askanyi.com
Produced by Mantra Music
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ASKANYI is essentially and by means of compositions a fusion between a “Western” string quartet and traditional African vocal music. This process results in a unique kind of music which echoes today’s multicultural environment. ASKANYI’s energy is both fierce and serene, inviting listeners to open themselves to new experiences and to look beyond themselves.