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1: Brotherhood At Ketchaoua (15:56)
2: We Have Come Back (31:12) |
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| | Description: | CD DELUXE EDITION
- CD digi-sleeve echoes the vibe of the original LP & includes a 16-page booklet & printed inner bag
- New & insightful essay by author & music journalist Kevin Le Gendre.
55th Anniversary Remastered Edition of Archie Shepp's iconic Live at the Panafrican Festival...
'Live At The Panafrican Festival' is one of the most thought-provoking entries in Archie Shepp's sprawling discography precisely because of the pivotal moment in time it captures. Archie Shepp has made many Afrocentric statements in his long distinguished career but this meeting with Algerian and Touareg musicians in 1969 ranks among his greatest artistic achievements. The backdrop was the inaugural Pan African Festival Of Culture that took place in Algiers in July 1969 in order to promote solidarity among African nations at a time when many were emerging from the yoke of colonialism and some were still fighting for freedom. Their struggle chimed with the Black Power movement in America, which the likes of Archie Shepp vocally supported.
Accompanied by compatriots, trombonist Grachan Moncur III, trumpeter Clifford Thornton, pianist Dave Burrell, double bassist Alan Silva and drummer Sunny Murray, Archie Shepp blows with both fiery, bluesy passion and soulful tenderness on lengthy pieces in which the Touareg percussion and double reed horns create dancing rhythms that regularly turn into a deep trance groove. Joining the two groups are poets Ted Joans and Don Lee, who deliver thought-provoking verse on the significance of the occasion, declaring emphatically that the African-Americans have come home to Africa, the land they consider to be the heartland of what is known as jazz.
On the album are two concerts that took place at the front of the Ketchaoua mosque and at the Atlas Cinema. It swarms, it screams, it moves, it dances. Archie Shepp and the musicians are in the middle of a crowd in trance, creating a frenetic atmosphere which assures the listener a completely immersive adventure.
This newly remastered version of 'Live At The Panafrican Festival' provides an opportunity to enjoy historic music that was in the vanguard of collaborations between African-American and African artists. Archie Shepp and the Touaregs embodied an ideal of unity across the Black Diaspora that still resonates strongly to this day. - Recorded live in Algiers during the first Panafrican Festival, July 29, 1969 and July 30, 1969.
Algerians musicians participated in track 1 and 2 and Touareg musicians participated in track 2.
Packaged in a gatefold cardboard sleeve.
Sticker on the protective plastic sleeve: "Official BYG album. Newly remastered. Deluxe edition".
Manufactured in the EU
"Live at the Pan-African Festival" is a remarkable live album by renowned jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp, released in CD format by Charly Records. Captured during the historic 1969 Pan-African Festival in Algiers, this recording showcases Shepp's powerful blend of avant-garde jazz with African rhythms and revolutionary spirit. The performance features an international ensemble and highlights themes of unity, freedom, and cultural pride. This album stands as a testament to Shepp?s commitment to both musical innovation and social activism.
Archie Shepp is celebrated for his influential role in the free jazz movement of the 1960s and beyond. Known for his passionate playing style and politically charged compositions, he has collaborated with legends like John Coltrane and Cecil Taylor. Albums such as "Fire Music," "Attica Blues," and "The Magic of Ju-Ju" have cemented his legacy as one of jazz?s most important voices.
Charly Records is a respected label specializing in reissues of classic blues, soul, rock & roll, reggae, country, folk?and especially legendary jazz recordings. With decades-long experience curating high-quality releases from iconic artists worldwide, Charly ensures that timeless music remains accessible to new generations. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
BYGCD29351 |
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Bertus Musikvertrieb
Bertus Musikvertrieb
Akeleibaan 59, 2908 KA Capelle aan den IJssel, NL
service@bertus.com | |
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