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Su Hart and Martin Cradick's First Album in 12 Years
Combining traditional Cameroonian vocal music with Western instrumentation, Su Hart and Martin Cradick's first album in 12 years, Sing the World Awake, centers on field recordings made with a new generation of Baka.
Su Hart and Martin Cradick have developed a musical fusion that combines traditional Cameroonian vocal music with Western instrumentation. The duo's 1993 debut album, Spirits of the Forest, focused on female singers of the Baka people.
Topé Malangui Kpode contains guitar melodies influenced by Ghanaian highlife alongside polyrhythmic percussion. Another track, Fair Molly (Mál Bhán Ní Chuilleanáin), features Gaelic vocals from guest singer Irene O’Meara. Meanwhile, Dance the Dawn combines the vocals of Mbakolo Elaine with acoustic guitar and synth melodies.
The song We Miss You! presents group vocals by Nahwia Hélène, Loni Julienne, Barma Thérése, and Mayo Jacqui in a reggae-influenced arrangement. Additionally, the album's title track features a large ensemble of Baka singers who respond to vocals performed by Loni Julienne.
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