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metronorthmusic · 3 years

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Weedie Braimah - Hands of Time (Album)

Artist Bio: Weedie Braimah is widely regarded as the premiere voice of the Djembe. Born in Ghana and raised in East St. Louis with deep roots in New Orleans, he was first introduced to West African culture and drumming and began performing at the age of 2 years old. Braimah continued his lifelong quest and professional career in the study of African folklore and cultural music of the African diaspora. A maverick performer of the highest caliber, Braimah is endowed with an innate ability to draw entire audiences into his groove. Utilizing his amazing speed and dexterity, breathtaking skill, and breadth of knowledge, he ushers listeners through a rhythmic journey of Africa and the Diaspora. As Offbeat Magazine noted, his “skill at adapting to an array of styles” has made him an original and in-demand talent.

Braimah descends from a long lineage of drummers/composers, which includes his mother, Ann Morris, a respected Jazz drummer, his father, Oscar Sulley Braimah, a world-renowned composer and master drummer, and great-uncle, Jazz drumming icon, Idris Muhammad. Braimah honed skills learned through study with greats including Mamady Keita, Famadou Konate, Abdoul Doumbia, and Sylvester Sun Shine Lee among others. He excelled musically and became one of the leading exponents of the West African... more

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released September 24, 2021

1) Full Circle: Weedie Braimah - Djembe, Congas, Sangban, Cabasa, Bells Munir Zakee - Sangban Set, Vocals, Programming Luke Quaranta - Dunun Set, Kenkeni, Tambourine Raja Kassis - Electric Guitar Shea Pierre - Clavinet, Rhodes Organ Sam Dickey - Electric Guitar, Djeli Ngoni Courtney Smith - Moog Bass Synthesizer, Moog Synthesizer Alvin Ford Jr. - Soundscapes John Michael Rouchell - Soundscapes Oscar Sulley - Sample Babatunde Olatunji - Sample Kimati Dinizulu - Sample

Featured Artist(s): The Hands of Time

Recorded at The Parlor Recording Studio - Engineered by Reginald Nicholas, Jr. Additional Recording at Neutral Sound Studio - Engineered by Andrew Block Additional Recording at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

2) Weediefoli: Weedie Braimah - Djembe, Claps Hatouma Sylla - Vocals Mumu Fresh - Vocals Petit Adama Diarra - Djembe Bassidi Kone - Djembe Karim Coulibaly - Dunun, Kenkeni, Bell Lamine Tounkara - Djeli Dunun, Bell Nigel Zuniga - Sangban, Bell Sinaly Papus Diabate - Electric Guitar Madou Sidiki Diabate - Kora Cherif Soumano - Kora Lassana Diabate - Balafon Cheick Diallo - Flute Raja Kassis - Electric Guitar Sam Dickey - Djeli Ngoni, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar Luke Quaranta - Kenkeni, Sangban, Calabash, Claps, Bells Munir Zakee - Programming Max Moran - Electric Bass

Featured Artist(s): Mumu Fresh, Hatouma Sylla, Bassidi Kone, Petit Adama Diarra

Recorded in Bamako, Mali at Studio Bogolan - Engineered by Yaya Diarra Additional Recording at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

3) Express Trane to Bamako: Weedie Braimah - Djembe Sam Dickey - Electric Guitar Shea Pierre - Piano, Rhodes Organ, Organ Munir Zakee - Sangban Set, Djembe, Vocals Luke Quaranta - Dunun Set, Karignan, Triangle Raja Kassis - Electric Guitar Cheikh Ndoye - Electric Bass, Piccolo Bass Courtney Smith - Moog Synthesizer, Moog Bass Synthesizer

Featured Artist(s): The Hands of Time

Recorded at The Parlor Recording Studio - Engineered by Reginald Nicholas, Jr. Additional Recording at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

4) Sackodougou: Weedie Braimah - Djembe Cheikh Ndoye - Electric Bass Sam Dickey - Djeli Ngoni, Ngoni Ba, Electric Guitar Raja Kassis - Electric Guitar Luke Quaranta - Dunun Set Munir Zakee - Sangban Set, Djembe, Kryn Dave Eggar - Cellos Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - Trumpet Cory Henry - Keys

Featured Artist(s): Cory Henry, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, The Hands of Time

Recorded at The Parlor Recording Studio - Engineered by Reginald Nicholas, Jr. Additional Recording at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

5) Back to Forward (An Ode to Bontuku): Weedie Braimah - Djembe Cheikh Ndoye - Electric Bass Shea Pierre - Moog Synthesizer, Rhodes Organ Raja Kassis - Electric Guitar Sam Dickey - Electric Guitar Munir Zakee - Sangban Set, Programming Luke Quaranta - Dunun Set Wayne Matthews Jr. - Synthesizers Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews - Trombone, Trumpet

Featured Artist(s): Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews, The Hands of Time

6) Bongo Genie: Talise Campbell - Vocals Weedie Braimah - Vocals

Recorded & Engineered by Jackie Sharp Additional Recording at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

7) Hippos in Space: Weedie Braimah - Dunun, Djembe, Vocals Courtney Smith - Keys, Synthesizers Munir Zakee - Sangban Set, Djembe, Accessory Percussion, Claps Joe Cleveland - Bass Alvin Ford Jr. - Soundscapes John Michael Rouchell - Soundscapes Aankha Neal - Vocals Terrace Martin - Saxophone Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - Trumpet

Featured Artist(s): Terrace Martin, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

Recorded at Stagg Street Studio - Engineered by Tony Shepherd

8) When Clouds Kissed 2/5/15 Weedie Braimah - Djembe Shea Pierre - Backwards Piano Raja Kassis - Electric Guitar Sam Dickey - Acoustic Guitar Munir Zakee - Vocals Rhabi - Vocals

Featured Artist(s): The Hands of Time, Rhabi

Recorded at Neutral Sound Studio - Engineered by Andrew Block Additional Recording at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

9) Send for Me: Weedie Braimah - Djembe Courtney Smith - Moog Bass Synthesizers Raja Kassis - Electric Guitar Sam Dickey - Electric Guitar, Djeli Ngoni Shea Pierre - Moog Synthesizer, Rhodes Organ, Piano Cheikh Ndoye - Ngoni Bass Munir Zakee - Sangban Set, Programming Luke Quaranta - Dunun Set, Sangban, Triangle Wayne Matthews Jr. - Synthesizers Frank Moka - AfroAmericana Percussion Tarriona Tank Ball - Vocals Pedrito Martinez - Congas, Bata, Vocals

Featured Artist(s): Tarriona Tank Ball, Pedrito Martinez, The Hands of Time

10) Ships Come In (A Lullaby): Weedie Braimah - Dunun, Sangban, Kenkeni, Bells, Djembe Munir Zakee - Sangban Set Raja Kassis - Electric Guitar Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - Trumpet, Synthesizers Elena Pinderhughes - Flute Magatte Sow - Sabar Drums E’Lon JD - Electric Bass

Featured Artist(s): Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Elena Pinderhughes, Magatte Sow

Recorded at The Champagne Room West - Engineered by Dave Weingarten Additional Recording at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

11) Rompe El Cuero: Weedie Braimah - Djembe Adonis & Osain del Monte - Vocals, Congas, Clave, Cajon, Snare, Kata Alain Perez - Electric Bass Victor Campbell - Piano Munir Zakee - Dunun, Sangban, Bells Sam Dickey - Djeli Ngoni Luke Quaranta - Kenkeni

Featured Artist(s): Osain del Monte, Alain Perez

Recorded at Egrem Studios in Havana, Cuba Additional Recording at Neutral Sound Studio - Engineered by Andrew Block Additional Recording at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

12) Sworn to the Drum: Weedie Braimah - Vocals, Djembe, Dunun, Sangban, Bells Shea Pierre - Piano, Organ Max Moran - Bass Dave Eggar - Cellos Katie Kresek - Violin, Viola Luke Quaranta - Djembe, Kenkeni, Bell Dwayne Muhammed - Bass Djembe Wey Simba - Djembe Josh Kagler - Vocals Rome Washington - Vocals Ashley Alexis - Vocals Airrielle Waivers - Vocals

Recorded at Artisound Production - Engineered by Keenan McRae

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adamharkus · 6 years

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5 Platforms for Musicians to Make More Money

5 Platforms for Musicians to Make More Money. The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com Throughout all the changes the music industry has experienced over the past few years, the musician’s main concern has remained the same as ever — how to make a sustainable income. And although it may seem that each new technological advance has only dealt a further monetary blow to artists, some platforms have…

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justcomingupcherries · 6 years

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Everyone would like to earn additional cash, but is it easy to earn $1,000 per month on the side? Right after interviewing several individuals who achieved it, it's safe and sound to say which a lot of people can. aided by the appropriate mixture of technique, marketing, and elbow grease, you are able to land a $1,000-per-month side gig. People who have specialist expertise inside certain areas could really enjoy a leg in place when working to flip things for an income. A lot of auto mechanics will buy broken-down cars, and after that market the components for the rest and a profit belonging to the automobile for scrap pricing. As being a computer keyboard professional, Beau has the chance to reserve side area gigs with the side gig of his. He'll generally play computer keyboard all through the party ceremony, a dinner, cocktails, and naturally perform with the band that night. When consumers reserve the whole range, Humphreys may be in a position to make $1,000 or more inside a single night.

Playing dwell is a distinct solution in terms of pulling in money as a musician. Most musicians love performing living, and it is often a great way to generate income. But, you need to think about larger regarding income streams associated living performance. Attempt to own the own gigs of yours. Get yourself a combo amp, as resource suggests. When you don't have much of a tested record when it comes to pulling in an audience, you are not inside a terrific place to expect huge expenses. Building up to this is going to take time. You won't remain in a position to expect big fees in case you're a family member unfamiliar. Maybe even give a trial operate, or think about offering your products for some charity work so you can get yourself acknowledged. Regardless of how little you earn when you begin, climb up the long-term perspective, and completely focus on setting up your reputation to success. When possible, hold control beyond ticket product sales through your web site, getting rid of the commission energized by ticket agencies. This doesn't mean that this's the sole sort of gig you need to pursue though.

Platforms for musicians have been changed beyond recognition during the last three years or so, but creating a renewable cash flow is still, as always, the musician's primary issue. It can seem that each new technological advancement is a further monetary blow to artists, however, many operating systems have genuinely emerged to assist the modern day musician earn some extra cash flow. If Artisound is used by you to find royalty free music for the mass media task of yours, you can rest straightforward that the artist is going to be compensated a fair fifty % whatever the processes and expenses required. The wedge was made by Yann Ireland, a musician and also business person which wants to take a much more human being touch to a marketplace frequently pushed by algorithms. Yann continue to works when the curator of the Artisound catalogue, individually deciding on all the path that enter it. Invented within the nineteenth century, vinyl seldom seems to be the likeliest way just for the modern musician to earn money. But Tokyo-based Qrates are bringing vinyl into the 21st century, by connecting it with music enthusiasts on demand. Artists can utilize the website in some different ways - to shoot pledges for a crowdfunding undertaking, or to have preorders for a capture that's currently prepared to fall, for instance. Simply publish your sound, pattern a label and Qrates will press as well as give you the disc for you.

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jyrus-kelevra · 6 years

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As music production evolves across the years, the programs for music producers, musician and artists are also continuing to boom with countless opportunities. In the times, it was very more difficult to earn money unless you are signed underneath a label or have big time junctions in the music business. Issues have been changed drastically since in that case. The online world has now grown into a doorstep to huge possibilities, while using the whole world as the audience. Sending away your demos to music product labels while you delay for them to discover you is no longer any discomfort. Deciding to go bar to bar, begging owners to employ you play at the venues of theirs is in addition a tool that is getting pretty obsolete.

OK, we should acquire the pedometar dealt with. In the event that you have enough of an identity to get gigs which you don't need to beg for, from promoters that really care about their nights and performer-satisfaction, then you may be fortunate enough to make some money from your gigs or even otherwise to begin with, although it is not simply a circumstances of beginning to perform and all of a sudden seeing the cash roll within. Get the tools of yours ready and go purchase them. Look over even more on ampboss.com about how you can decide on best instruments. All those along with a big enough name will be in a position to command at least a few 100 dollars/pounds/euros for their gigs, plus accommodation and journey? which is a pretty great chunk of money, considering the time-commitment. That said, you are not simply becoming paid to take the music or perhaps do it. You are generating paid for all the years of experience, your presence, the name, your curation capabilities and most of the other things you are doing which quantity to the brand.

Platforms for musicians have been changed beyond recognition during the last several years, but building a sustainable income stays, as generally, the musician's main issue. It can look like that every latest technical development is an additional financial blow to artists, but some operating systems have really emerged to assist the contemporary musician earn additional income. If you use Artisound to get royalty-free music for your press task, you can rest easy which the artist will be compensated an honest 50 % regardless of the techniques and expenses concerned. The platform was made by Yann Ireland, a musician and also business person who would like to take a far more person contact to a market more and more pushed by algorithms. Yann even now works like the curator on the Artisound catalogue, individually choosing all the tracks that get into it. Invented from the nineteenth century, vinyl rarely seems the likeliest method just for the modern day musician to earn money. But Tokyo-based Qrates are bringing vinyl directly into the 21st century, by hooking it with music buffs on need. Artists can make use of the site in some different methods - in order to capture pledges for a crowdfunding project, or perhaps to have preorders for a record that's presently ready to fall, for example. Just transfer your sound, pattern a label and also Qrates will press as well as deliver the disc for you.

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keithdcourtney · 6 years

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5 ‘New Tech’ Ways for Guitarists To Earn Extra Money

GUEST POST – Technology has changed the music industry beyond recognition over the last few years, but the musician’s main concern — how to make a sustainable income — remains the same as ever.

Although it may seem that tech hasdone nothing but take money away from musicians, some platforms have beendeveloped with musicians, and their bank accounts, in mind. Here are 5 of thebest:

1. Fat Llama

Peer-to-peer rental was brought to transport by Uber and to travel by Airbnb; now Encore and Fat Llama are bringing it to the music industry.

Fat Llama is an online marketplace for renting (almost) anything, including musical instruments and equipment of all kinds — from keyboards to omnichords, double basses to didgeridoos.

2. Encore

Encore connects musicians and event organisers (who can compare quotes, reviews and videos, and then book an act through the site). Nuno Oliveira, session drummer and member of bands Canoe Duo and RESET, uses both platforms. He says:

“I use Encore because it’s a great way to get booked for gigs, speak directly with the customer and have all of the fees and gig details at the ready and organised. I use Fat Llama because it’s a fantastic way of getting stuff done, without having to buy certain products that would otherwise be a big investment.”

Nuno Oliveira

And what if you’ve already made that investment in expensive music gear, which is now doing nothing other than gathering dust? Well, list it for rental on Fat Llama, and you could earn a continuous income off it through the circular economy.

3. Qrates

Vinyl hardly seems the most lucrative money-making venture for the modern musician. But by bringing discs to music lovers on demand, Tokyo-based startup Qrates are reinventing vinyl for the 21st century.

Musicians can use Qrates to either take pledges for a crowdfunding project or preorders on a record that’s ready to be shipped. Just upload your audio, design a label, and Qrates will press and deliver the disc for you. Designed to empower musicians, the site gives you direct access to their backers, customers and support team.

4. Artisound

By using Artisound to source royalty-free music for a media project, you can sleep easy knowing that the artist will be paid a fair 50% — regardless of the processes and costs involved. The site is the brainchild of musician and entrepreneur Yann Ireland, who founded it hoping to bring a more human touch to a marketplace increasingly driven by algorithms. Yann continues to personally curate the Artisound catalogue, handpickin geach of the tracks that go into it.

Submit your work for him to review here — although be warned that not everything makes it past his well-trained ear…

5. Musicoin

If you thought being a creative type meant that you could avoid ever having to learn what the blockchain is, you were sadly mistaken. Musicoin is at once:

a streaming platform that uses the transparency of the blockchain ledger system to streamline the process of musical revenue generation and distribution and

a currency designed for paying artists directly and instantly.

None the wiser? Put simply, the company promises “100% free streaming for listeners, industry best compensation for musicians” by eliminating the intermediaries between artists and their fans.

The finer details of how this works aside, you don’t need to be a cryptocurrency expert to use the platform. Just get yourself verified as a professional musician on the site, upload your music and design your licensing agreement. And then, hopefully, the streams will follow.

Have more tips for making extra money as a guitarist? Leave ’em in the comments below!

This is a guest post courtesy of the folks over at fatllama.com. Thanks, guys, for the tips and excited that Fat Llama is growing and helping musicians earn more money.

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