http://www.melissalaveaux.com

http://www.myspace.com/melissalaveaux

Origine du Groupe : Canada , France

Style : Alternative Folk , Soul Blues

Sortie : 2008

Par Julien Bordier  pour http://www.lexpress.fr



Folk, blues et poétique, le style de Mélissa Laveaux allie une guitare acoustique percutante et précise à une voix joliment éraillée qui marie les langues : anglais, français et créole. Née à
Montréal en 1985 de parents haïtiens, la miss a grandi à Ottawa, dans un univers anglophone. Menant de front études et concerts, cette guitariste autodidacte réussit en 2007 le grand chelem :
diplôme en éthique et société à l'université d'Ottawa, Bourse musicien de la Fondation Lagardère et signature sur le métissé label No Format. Camphor & Copper, son premier disque « officiel
», est bâti sur des titres enregistrés pour un album autoproduit paru en 2006. Parmi ces pépites, on tombe aussi sur une reprise d'une chanson d'Elliott Smith. Quant au camphre et au cuivre du
titre, la réponse est dans le livret du disque : ces deux substances, bienfaitrices si on les utilise avec parcimonie, se révèlent dangereuses lorsqu'on en abuse. « Comme l'amour », conclut la
jeune Canadienne.

Tracklist :    

1. Scissors

2. My Boat

3. Chère Trahison

4. Ulysses

5. Interlude Haïti

6. Koudlo

7. Dodo Titit

8. Needle In The Hay

9. Interlude Voyeur

10. Games Of Unrest

11. Akeelah'S Heel

12. I Want To Be Evil

http://www.phoebekilldeer.com

http://www.myspace.com/phoebekilldeer

Origine du Groupe : Australia

Style : Alternative Rock , Alternative Folk

Sortie : 2008

Par wqw  pour http://www.krinein.com



Chanteuse de Nouvelle Vague, le temps d’un Bande à part, Phoebe Killdeer tente de casser cette image en proposant un premier album à la fois brut et sensuel, même si Marc Collin (tête du groupe)
s’est collé à la production. L’australienne joue les funambules sur un fil à haute tension, passant d’un genre à l’autre (rock, blues, jazz…) avec la même aisance, escortée de ses Short Straws
dans les accompagnements surprennent souvent par leur richesse et certaines pointes d’originalité. L’ensemble intense, même s’il n’est pas parfait, se caractérise par une débauche d’énergie qui
donne rapidement envie de trépigner. L’été à venir s’annonce électrique !

Tracklist :   

01. Paranoia

02. He’s Gone

03. Let Me

04. Big Fight

05. How Far

06. !!!

07. I Get Nervous

08. He’s Late

09. Never Tell A Lie

10. Looking For A Man

11. Licorice Skies

12. Somebody

http://www.fishtankensemble.com

http://www.myspace.com/fishtankensemble

Origine du Groupe : North America

Style : World Music , Jazz Manouche , Swing , Folk , Folklore , Alternative , Instrumental

Sortie : 2010

After reviewing or critiquing god knows how much music over the last five years I've discovered a pattern I tend to fall into. Although there are a few performers I've followed for years and will
continue to do so because of their ability to keep their work fresh by continually discovering new ways of presenting their ideas, too often a person or group will be initially exciting only to
end up being disappointing by sticking to the same formula repeatedly. While I can understand the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality to a certain extent, in my opinion when it comes to
the creative process that only leads to stagnation and boredom. There are more times than I'd like to count over that I've been really excited by the first couple of discs a performer or group
have put out to only become frustrated and bored with them by the third disc when they continue to do the same thing over and over again.



As a result I've been reviewing a lot less music of late. It just seems harder and harder to find somebody or some band interesting enough to even give a listen to, let alone review. Maybe part
of the problem is the number of press releases finding their way into my inbox on a daily basis using the same group of adjectives to describe whatever genre of music they happen to be promoting.
Everybody, from blues to death metal, seem to be fresh and exciting, or at the very least invigorating. So many bands are being described as alternative these days I'm falling back on Ellen
Page's line in her roller derby movie Whip It and asking "Alternative to what?" How can you be alternative when you sound like a thousand other bands out there?



Thankfully I tend to exaggeration. If the scene were as bad as I describe it sometimes I think I'd blow my brains out. There are still bands and musicians out there who provide genuine
alternatives to the mind-sapping pabulum that passes for popular music on the radio these days. One who I've just been fortunate enough to stumble across are a four-piece outfit who go by the
really odd name of The Fishtank Ensemble. They've just put out their third release - on their own label - called Woman In Sin, and I can guarantee you'll be hard pressed to find a more eclectic
collection of songs gathered onto one CD anywhere. The lead singer, Ursula Knudson, used to sing opera; violinist Fabrice Martinez is from Paris and studied with gypsy violinists across Europe;
guitarist Doug Smolens used to hang out with Billy Idol and Slash before becoming hooked on flamenco and running off to Spain to learn from masters in the caves around Granada; while Djordje
Stijepovic started playing bass with local Romany bands in Serbia when he was 13 until moving to the US where he joined a band with Lemmy from Motorhead and Slim Jim Phantom from the Stray
Cats.



Okay, so these folk have been around a bit and bring some pretty strange influences to the table with them, but how does it all blend together and are they any good? Where to start? I've listened
to the disc three times now and each time I've come away even more amazed than I was the previous time. I could tell you about Knudson's incredible range as a vocalist — how she can soar right up
the scale and sing scat up there that will put your heart in your throat and then turn around and growl her way through a rendition of "Fever" that will leave you so hot and bothered a cold
shower won't help. I could also tell you how Stijepovic's bass accompaniment on that song will make you think he's channeling Charlie Mingus and how he can also play slap bass in a way that
you've never heard before, and might not ever again, when he leads the group through a Balkan dance number called "Djordje's Rachenitza".



Then there are the two lead instruments... well, at least in most bands you would consider the guitar and violin the leads, but here they are content to be equal members of the band. Either
Smolens or Martinez could easily dominate any ensemble they played with, they are such virtuosos, and on the pieces where they step forward you can't help but let your jaw drop at their playing.
However what impressed me the most about the two of them was their versatility. There are many violinists and guitarists who can play one, maybe two, and even sometimes three different styles of
music well, but these two seem able to handle anything you can think of. Torch songs, flamenco, gypsy tear-the-floor-up dance music, jazz standards, and the rest of their repertoire are all
played with an ease that's not only deceptive but mind-boggling when you realize their complexity. In fact they're both almost too good for their own good. They are so effortless in their playing
you can almost miss noticing their excellence.



Most of the time when you hear a band being described as world music it usually means they play something that's not recognized as being pop music within our limited definition of that term. The
Fishtank Ensemble actually do play world music as they are inspired by not only their different nationalities but an international variety of musical interests. While one song might sound like it
comes from a demented cabaret populated by characters from a Kurt Weill opera, another is redolent with the raw, naked passion of loss you'll only hear in the truest and scariest flamenco, and a
third has echoes of a rain-swept street in late night Paris. From small mountain villages in the Balkans to the urban sharpness of a hot jazz spot, The Fishtank Ensemble will take you on a
musical odyssey that will leave your head spinning and your heart soaring.



I listened to my first pop record back in 1965 when a babysitter played me her daughter's 45 of the Beatles' "I Wanna Hold Your Hand". In the interim 45 years I've heard more music than I can
possibly remember because the majority of it has been forgettable. Every so often, though, a musician or band has come along that won't let me forget them because of what they do and how they do
it. For me it's always been those bands who don't adhere to any set pattern and are always pushing themselves off into new directions who leave the greatest impression. With their first release
The Fishtank Ensemble have shown that they are not only gifted musicians but also unafraid to take risks. That has the potential to be a memorable combination — we can only hope they're able to
maintain what they've started.



Author: Richard Marcus — Published on
http://blogcritics.org/music

Tracklist :

01. Woman In Sin (2:37)

02. Espagnolette (2:07)

03. After You've Gone (4:05)

04. Am Furat De La Haidouks (6:52)

05. Fever (4:10)

06. Djordje's Rachenitza (5:04)

07. Pena Andaluz (4:12)

08. CouCou (3:05)

09. Kolo Suite (6:01)

10. O Dewel (4:32)

11. Opa Opa (4:01)

12. Nedim (5:03)

http://www.lisbethscott.com

http://www.myspace.com/lisbethscottmusic

Origine du Groupe : North America

Style : Folk , Alternative , Vocal

Sortie : 2005

On this exceptional album, Lisbeth incorporates world influences, irresistible pop hooks and folk sensibility to create a masterful and achingly lovely listening experience. From the first
strains to the last, these songs will open your eyes and heart to Creator’s presence, the divinity within all things, and the power of believing in love. It’s truly a magical, holy voyage. The
album opens and closes with “Reveal”, a beautiful, mysterious and tender piece, in which Lisbeth’s angelic vocals sparkle. “To Love And Be Loved” is a testament to the power of true love, with
it’s message that “we’re all here to love and be loved.” “Give” is a stunning song, with a wonderful Celtic feel, fantastic uplifting lyrics, and such sincerity! “All Of These Years” is a song
about second chances; with a fabulous pop vibe and a chorus you’ll sing all day! “Grace” is my favorite song from the album, showcasing Lisbeth’s range, and with lyrics that will bring you to
tears. It’s a powerful anthem! “Surrender” is a tender piece about giving your needs over to Creator, and Lisbeth’s delivery is truly superb. “No One But You” has great orchestration, a catchy
chorus, and as always, wonderful lyrics. “Stones” is all about forgiveness and release, and the lyrics will take your breath away with their sheer sincere intensity. The title track, “Passionate
Voice”, is a magical song about how our ancestors understood the union and oneness of God and humanity. It is very thought provoking, to be certain. Lisbeth is a fantastic singer, and a glorious
lyricist. Her passion is evident in every song, as is her beautiful spirit. Join her on this awesome journey. You’ll be so glad you did!!! Worth every cent. A magical masterpiece. Highly
recommended!!!



by Kim Loftis from http://www.cdbaby.com

Tracklist :

1. Reveal

2. To Love And Be Loved

3. Give

4. All Of These Yea

5. Grace

6. Surrender

7. No One But You

8. Stones

9. Passionate Voice

10. Reveal (Reprise)

http://www.myspace.com/sodjul

Origine du Groupe : France

Style : Alternative , Folk , World Music , Soul , Blues

Sortie : 2010

Origine du Groupe : V.A World

Style : Alternative Rock , Folk , World Guitar , Guitar Heroes

Sortie : 2010

Compilation of 1970s BBC performances on shows from The Old Grey Whistle Test to Sight and Sound by such luminaries of the electric guitar as Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler, The Edge and Peter
Green, as well as acoustic masters like John Martyn, Pentangle and Paco Pena.



by  http://www.bbc.co.uk



Tracklist :

JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE - Voodoo Chile 1969

FLEETWOOD MAC - Oh Well 1969

DEEP PURPLE - Black Night - 1970

PENTANGLE - Blues In Time 1971

PACO PENA - Cantes Por Bulerias 1972

THIN LIZZY - Whisky In A Jar 1973

LITTLE FEAT - Rock And Roll Doctor 1975

DR. FEELGOOD - Roxette 1975

SANTANA - Oye Como Va 1977

JOHN MARTYN - Dealer 1977

DIRE STRAITS - Sultans Of Swing 1978

TOM PETTY &THE HEARTBREAKERS - American Girl 1978

B.B.KING - Hold On 1978

RORY GALLAGHER - Brute Force & Ignorance 1979

POLICE - Message In A Bottle 1979

U2 - I Will Follow 1981

Guitar Heroes on Later...with Jools Holland

ROBERT PLANT & JIMMY PAGE - The Wanton Song - May 1998

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - Dani California - Nov.2006

BUDDY GUY - Damn Right, I’ve Got The Blues - Oct.2003

WHITE STRIPES - Icky Thump - May 2007

SEASICK STEVE - Dog House Blues - Dec.2006

DICK DALE - Misirlou - Dec.1995

PETE TOWNSHEND - Magic Bus - May 1996

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA - Tamacun - May 2006

SANTANA - Black Magic Woman - Nov.2005

JEFF BECK - Brush With The Blues - Oct.1999

KELLY JOE PHELPS - Piece By Piece - Oct.2000

ERIC CLAPTON with BOBBY WHITLOCK

Southern Gentleman - Apr.2000

RADIOHEAD - Paranoid Android - May 1997

http://lauryn-hill.com

http://www.myspace.com/laurynhill

Origine du Groupe : North America

Style : Folk , Rap

Sortie : 2002

Lauryn Hill bleeds her heart out to everyone through this DVD. She inspires, motivates, and perpetuates inner thought. When watching this performance, one walks out feeling rejuvinated and
re-evaluates society and your place in it. Inner demons seemed to haunt Lauryn Hill but obviously overcomes the tragedy of love, life, and forgiveness with oneself. She emates from what is raw
and pure emotion which she uses her amazingly- beautiful rapsy voice and her acustic guitar. The music is only secondary as the message is the most thought- provoking passages I have encountered.
Her performance of "I Gotta Find A Peace of Mind" is mind- altering, heart- dropping poetry of issues that we all deal with. Towards the end of the song, she cries and pours all her energy so she
can get her point accross. The audience is left in tears as well as it is the most incredible sight one can be part of. Please, whether on MTV or through this DVD, just watch it and you will see
a strong woman who overcomes everything and still can stand strong in the light of day.



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Tracklist :

• Mr. Intentional

• Adam Lives in Theory

• Oh Jerusalem

• War in the Mind

• I Find It Hard to Say (Rebel)

• Water

• Just Want You Around

• I Gotta Find Peace of Mind

• Mystery of Iniquity

• I Get Out

• I Remember

• So Much Things to Say

• The Conquering Lion

105 minutes

FULL HD : Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC

http://cwstoneking.com

http://www.myspace.com/cwstoneking

Origine du Groupe : Australia

Style : Blues , Country , Folk , Jazz

Sortie : 2008

Jungle Blues (2008) est un album à la croisée des chemins entre blues, jazz et jungle music. Un disque contemporain qui semble provenir d’un autre temps, signé par C.W. Stoneking, un artiste
talentueux et réellement original.



Accompagné de son banjo et parfois de quelques cuivres, C.W. Stoneking chante du blues à l’ancienne, du blues originel comme on en entend parfois en illustration sonore dans des documentaires sur
la ségrégation aux États-Unis. Sur cet album, C.W. Stoneking aborde aussi la jungle music, musique exotique en vogue avant guerre et qui n’a bien sûr rien à voir avec le dérivé de techno qui
porte la même appellation.



On est d’abord surpris par cette musique aux sonorités très rétro puis, une fois la surprise passée, on est séduit par cette atmosphère, souvent festive, et par la voix de vieux chanteur noir
américain de ce trentenaire blanc australien. Les plus belles réussites de cet album sont sans doute « Jungle Lullaby », « Brave Son Of America » et « The Love Me Or Die » mais il est difficile
de détacher des chansons de cet album très cohérent, inspiré par un naufrage au large des cotes africaines. On ressent aussi un certain plaisir intellectuel à l’écoute de ce disque unique qui ne
ressemble à rien de ce que l’on entend habituellement. L’envie est donc grande de faire découvrir cet artiste à ses amis ce qui fait de Jungle Blues le cadeau idéal.



Rédacteur en chef : Boris Plantier

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Tracklist :   

1 - Jungle Blues

2 - Talkin’ Lion Blues

3 - Jungle Lullaby

4 - Brave Son Of America

5 - Jailhouse Blues

6 - Housebound Blues

7 - I Heard The Marchin Of The Drum

8 - The Love Me Or Die

9 - Early In The Mornin

10 - The Greatest Liar

http://www.asa-official.com

http://www.myspace.com/asaofficial

Origine du Groupe : Nigeria , France

Style : Alternative , Soul , Folk , Pop , Blues , Reggae

Sortie : 2010

En dépit de l'air un peu grave et énigmatique qu'a fixé Jean-Baptiste Mondino sur la pochette de Beautiful Imperfection, Asa a décidé de ne plus s'inquiéter sur son sort et de prendre du bon
temps. Elle nous le confie dès le morceau d'ouverture," Why Can't We ", et le prouve tout au long de cette belle imperfection.



Suave, très varié et le plus souvent rayonnant, ce deuxième album de la chanteuse nigériane joue harmonieusement avec des influences soul, pop, folk, blues, reggae et même twist. Les radios vont
être contentes et bien de gens devraient avoir envie d’organiser des surprise-parties cet hiver. Mais ces références sont davantage des clins d'oeil que des exercices de style : guitares grasses
à la " Thriller " au coeur de " Bimpé ", orchestration de cordes et pied de grosse caisse réminiscents du  " Wonderwall " d'Oasis sur " Ok Ok ", claquements de doigts extraits de " West Side
Story " pour " The Way I Feel ", et cuivres et choeurs façon Tamla Motown ici et là.



Heureusement, les arrangements de Benjamin Constant, déjà à l'oeuvre sur le premier album, sont assez malins pour ne pas laisser ces emprunts en première ligne et leur offrir des contre-champs
plus personnels. Il avait de quoi se régaler car les mélodies apportées par Asa sont d'une élégante évidence et d'une efficacité naturelle. Mais le ciment de cette ludique architecture tient
avant tout à sa voix. Elle conjugue la douceur du lait et le piment du poivre et vole sur chaque mot avec une agilité nonchalante. Elle ajoute à ces chansons d'apparence légère comme un double
sens d'une grande sensualité, d'une immense tendresse, d'une infinie humanité.



Finalement, la photo de pochette ne ment pas : la gravité comme la frivolité d'Asa sont imparfaites et c'est ce qui en fait la beauté.



par Benjamin MiNiMuM pour Mondomix

http://www.myspace.com/carlamorrisonmusica

Origine du Groupe :  Mexico

Style : Folk , Minimaliste , Vocal

Sortie : 2010

From Official Myspace :

Carla Morrison es una cantante mexicana que radica en Baja California Mexico, cuyo oficio es crear musica con pedales con secuencias y loops, junto con su teclado de efectos y guitarra
electroacustica, basados en construir sus canciones en vivo con capas musicales de segundas hasta terceras y cuartas voces de ella misma…Dentro de su sonido se puede sentir la melancolia y el
sentimiento de una propuesta muy novedosa y vanguardista, como al igual muy entretenida que da chipazos de mucha melodia y felicidad..



A principios del año 2006 Carla comienza a interactuar con diferentes bandas de covers de Rock en español, al final despues de 6 meses decide irse a vivir a Phoenix Arizona (EUA) donde estudia
varios semesters en el departamento de Musica de Mesa Comunnity College, una rama pequeña de la Universidad de Arizona. Dentro de poco tiempo desiste de la escuela y comienza a exponerse a los
medios musicales y forma una banda musical llamada Babaluca que consiste de un trio..una chica en la guitarra (nichole petta) un baterista (nick kizer) y una tecladista y voz (Carla Morrison) y
conforman melodias y sonidos que clasifican la banda indie y bilingue del momento en su ciudad..Fueron al muy poco tiempo entrevistados por la cadena televisora de Univision considerados como un
orgullo hispano y apremiados al poco tiempo por los premios Stylos de la ciudad de Phoenix Arizona, como “La Mejor Banda Indie de Arizona para el 2008” y despues comparten escenarios con Girl in
a Coma, Pastilla, Kinky hasta Babasonicos y son reconocidos y muy bien recibidos en los escenarios prestigiados de la ciudad de Los Angeles California donde al poco tiempo Moises a.k.a “ El
Perro” ex guitarrista de la banda “Los Abandon” quien se convirte en su manager y fueron entrevistados tambien por Alborde.com, y dar una presentacion acustica llamada Alborde Acustic Sessions,
Mucho Wednesday’s y fueron entrevistados por Latino Perpectuve y Phoenix New Times, Club Fonograma.com entre otros.. Carla participo en la grabacion del disco de la cantante Lonna Kelley “ Go
away Closer” donde dio todos los coros sopranos de la mayoria del disco. Y al poco tiempo Babaluca esta casi por terminar su primer album para sacar a la venta en EUA y dando a conocer su salida
de la banda Babaluca.



A prinicipios del año 2009 Carla lanza su primer Ep como solista en Mexico llamado “Aprendiendo a aprender” en los estudios de www.redmondmusic.com en Phoenix Arizona el cual consiste de 6 temas
compuestos y producidos por ella misma y graba un tema extra donde canta y hace honor a la cancion “Tragos de Amargo Licor” de Ramon Ayala. Dando comienzo a su carrera como solista.



Natalia Lafourcade se ofrecio a ayudar a Carla a grabar y producir algo en su casa, simplemente por el hecho de declarase su fan...Carla y Natalia se reunieron en Diciembre 2009 en el DF donde
tuvo la oportunidad de tocar en el Teatro fru fru, siendo telonera de el show del lanzamiento del disco de huhuhu de Natalia lafourcade. Fue entrevistada por la radio de musica alternativa mas
famosa y conocida de la Ciudad de Mexico llamada Reactor 105.7 FM, grabo una session con Clickaporte en Ibero 90.9 asi como tambien “ Esta Soledad” fue seleccionada como la cancion de la semana
en Itunes Mexico y USA. (feb 2010)



Sus Canciones “Esta Soledad” y "Lagrimas" fueron agregadas al OnceTV para la serie televisiba “SOY TU FAN” que saldra al aire este 2010 y sera usada por los 13 primeros capitulos, en esta serie
participan Los actores Ana Claudia Talancon,Martin Altomaro,Oswaldo Benavides,Maya Zapata.



Lo mas reciente.... Carla pasara el mes de Abril en la Ciudad de Mexico, terminando De grabar su nuevo disco a salir en verano 2010 con Natalia Lafourcade, asi tambien Leon (el ex integrante de
Sin Bandera) sera el productor ejecutivo del disco ayudando Con la masterizacion del disco en la ciudad de Nueva York. Tambien Carla sera parte del coro de la presentacion de Julieta Venegas en
el Festival Vive Latino 2010 en la Ciudad de Mexico, el festival iberoamericano mas grande del pais.



Tracklist :   

01. Valentina (1:45)

02. Sintonías (2:50)

03. Buena malicia (3:10)

04. Nunca me dejes (3:53)

05. Esta soledad (3:43)

06. Lágrimas (3:06)

07. Hoy no quiero (4:59)

08. Pan dulce [Previously Unreleased] (3:49)

09. No viniste [Cover de Natalia Lafourcade] (3:56)

10. Tragor de amargo licor [Cover de Ramón Ayala] (3:18)

11. Paloma negra [Cover de Lila Downs] (3:29)

12. Como es [Acústico] (4:19)

13. Una salida [Acústico] (3:58

14. Buena malicia [Acústico] (2:42)

15. Amor burdel (con Noé Barrios) [Acústico] (3:21)