#Chineke! Orchestra

[trevlad-sounds]

The Village Balloon

Released 26.04.2023

Gilroy Mere-The Age of the Train Alex Tyson-AQUACRUSH Pearl & The Oysters-Paraiso The Twelve Hour Foundation-Square One Sara Berts-Mayflies Binaural Space-RTWSF Suite Movement 3 Digitonal-Sphericals Joseph Shabason-Balloon Round The JWA-Dayglo Moonbeams, Pt. 2 Scanner-The Village Movement ybot-smoke Vague Imaginaires-Space Birthday Ajukaja-Sunda School 2 Sababa 5-Keyf Felix Laband-Minka Mary Yalex-Epic Room Two Bob Marley & The Wailers, Chineke! Orchestra- Is This Love David Boulter-Across Sea to Sand - Crab Claws

[nonesuchrecords]

Multi-instrumentalist Yussef Dayes will release his highly anticipated debut solo studio album, Black Classical Music, September 8. You can pre-order and hear the title track, featuring Venna & Charlie Stacey, now here.

Dayes’ drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the anchors to this nineteen-track debut solo studio album, with Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a host of features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross, and the Chineke! Orchestra—the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians.

[manitat]

Slušam...

[lesser-known-composers]

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

[ravenpuffheadcanons]

Thank you for the tag @roamingbadger! It has taken me ages to decide on my answers but I am here now to answer the tag: name 10 songs with 10 names in the titles that I like and tag 10 people at the end. I wasn't sure if it was the name or the song I was supposed to love, so I tried to pick songs where both were true.

(Have I stretched the definition of "name", "title", and indeed "song" almost to the point of breaking? But of course!)

Peggy Sang the Blues - Frank Turner Sweet Sue, It's You - Fats Waller Othello Suite II. Children's Intermezzo - Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This version is played by Chineke! Orchestra and Sphinx Organisation, but my favourite version is the Chineke! studio version. (I do sincerely like the name Othello despite the murdery connotations. And my copy of this has the suite name in all the track titles, so it counts, right?) Hard-Hearted Hannah - Ella Fitzgerald. (Incidentally, my own name is Hannah. Why do I love this song about a woman called Hannah who's a real monster? I don't know. I bet a psychologist would make a lot of hay out of it, but honestly I just really like the song). Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy (traditional) - recorded by The Ballina Whalers Aurelié - Wir Sind Helden Bronwyn and Arondir (Rings of Power soundtrack) - Bear McCreary Free Man in Paris - Joni Mitchell (Paris is definitely a name! I know it isn't being used as one here but there are definitely people called Paris!) I'll Have to Dance with Cassie (God Help the Girl soundtrack) -God Help the Girl Jackson - Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash

Plus secret number 11 - Komm, Jesu, Komm by JS Bach. My favourite version is by the Bach Collegium Japan, which is not available on youtube, but I do also like this version by the Netherlands Bach Society. As a Christian it felt a bit flippant to just class "Jesus" with a bunch of other "names I like" - but, you know, this is probably one of my favourite pieces of music of all time. So I had to find a way of having my cake and eating it as well!

I can never think of ten people to tag in these things - but @beth-is-rainpaint @cygnascrimbles @elennare if you want to play I would love to see your answers (and no pressure if you don't! And if anyone else sees this and wants to join in please consider yourself tagged).

[burlveneer-music]

Yussef Dayes - Black Classical Music - his long-awaited debut solo studio album is out today

Today, celebrated multi-instrumentalist and visionary artist Yussef Dayes announces his highly anticipated debut solo studio album ‘Black Classical Music’, released on September 8th via the revered Brownswood Recordings, Warners and Cashmere Thoughts Recordings. Alongside this, Dayes shares a first taster of the record, the title track “Black Classical Music” featuring Venna & Charlie Stacey. Dayes introduces Black Classical Music in his own words; "What is jazz? Where did the word derive from? Birthed in New Orleans, born in the belly of the Mississippi River, rooted in the gumbo pot of the Caribbean, South American culture & African rituals. Continuing a lineage of Miles Davis, Rahssan Roland kirk, Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong ~ music that is forever evolving & limitless in its potential. The groove, it’s feeling, the compositions, the spontaneity, with a love for family, the discipline & dedication in maintaining the very high bar set by the pantheon of Black Classical Musicians. Chasing the rhythm of drums that imitated one's heartbeat, the melodies for the mind and spirit, the bass for the core. A Regal sound for this body of music." “Black Classical Music” is Dayes 19 track debut solo studio album. At every turn, Dayes distinctive drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the sturdy anchors; aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a whole host of honourable features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians.

[hiraeth-et-saudade]

Max Richter, Elena Urioste, Chineke! Orchestra - Winter 1 

Hello, winter!

[oknowkiss]

69. 4. 20. and 81.

i see what you’ve done here and i just wanna talk 🥹

69: toxic pony - altego (i genuinely laughed out loud at this)

4: i saw the light - todd rundgren (who is doing it like our man todd these days,???? this song fills me with so much joy)

20: right back where we started from - maxine nightingale (an important note on this song is that the highlighted YouTube comment for it is: “this song makes me feel like i traveled back to the 1960s to avoid the apocalypse”!!! they’re right!!!)

81: spring 3 (2022) - chineke! orchestra composed by max richter (i got really into violin music this year and in particular vivaldi’s four seasons. max continues to do my favorite compositions of this work and i in particular loved the one he released this year with chineke! which is a british orchestra with exclusively BIPOC musicians. this version of four seasons feels very exciting to me! fresh and energetic and cascading)

[justmossyall]

@groovy-central

tysm for the tag!! :D <3

Challenging you all!

Put your music library on shuffle, then list the first five songs that come up in a poll to let people vote for which one they like the most!

Then tag Tumblr friends to keep the game going!

[will121212]

(Max Richter, Elena Urioste, Chineke! Orchestra - Winter 1 (Official Music Video) - YouTubeから)

[the-hindu-times]

THE LION KING in Concert - Royal Albert Hall

'The Lion King in Concert' marked the 30th anniversary of one of Disney's most popular films, which followed the touching story of Simba as he matured from a wide-eyed cub to King of the Pride Lands. Three decades have gone by and The Lion King still holds a special place in many people’s hearts. In celebration of this milestone, the Royal Albert Hall presented the original, animated, classic film on the big screen with the live addition of Chineke! Orchestra, conducted by Sarah Hicks.

The Lion King is also, of course, known for its instantly recognisable music;Tim Rice and Elton John collaborated on a number of brilliant songs including” Circle of Life” and” Can You Feel the Love Tonight”. The inimitable Hans Zimmer composed the film’s score; even winning an Oscar for his work.

Tonight began with the heartfelt ”Circle of Life”, with accompaniment from the London Community Gospel Choir. Their performance was incredibly moving and extraordinary. It well and truly set the tone for the concert, although it was a real shame the choir could not remain beyond this opening number.  

The orchestra evoked a dark sense of foreboding during the sinister “Be Prepared”, whilst “Stampede” was wonderfully executed; heightening one of the most dramatic scenes. ”I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” was suitably upbeat and playful, whilst the rendition of the romantic “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” was simply serene; the music enveloping the entire auditorium.

At the end of this film showing, we also had a surprise performance of “He Lives in You” by some of the current cast of the Lyceum production from the West End production of The Lion King, complete with the show's famous swooping bird puppetry. This was an absolute highlight to end the magical and memorable evening on a true high.  

'The Lion King in Concert' transports you into the beloved film, making every moment come to life - like watching it for the first time all over again.  

Mittal Patel

[speculativism]

Joan Armatrading's Symphony No.1 (World premiere). Joan Armatrading crosses over from singer-songwriter to classical composer:

[beatdisc]

Damn, we couldn't keep this record in stock! One of our most requested titles of the past month - Yussef Dayes' exceptional solo debut release "Black Classical Music" - is now back in store with plenty of copies to go around!

"Across 19 tracks, Black Classical Music melds the spirit of everything from 70s funk, reggae and Senegalese percussion while simultaneously nodding to furious dancefloor pacings of the soundsystem continuum. At every turn, Yussef’s distinctive drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the sturdy anchors; aided by Charlie Stacey/Elijah Fox (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone) and a whole host of honorable features including: Chronixx, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians."

Yussef Dayes - Black Classical Music (Deluxe 2LP German Import Embossed Gatefold Press via Brownswood / Nonesuch Records) - In-stock for $75

#yussefdayes#blackclassicalmusic

[nonesuchrecords]

Yussef Dayes’ debut solo studio album, Black Classical Music, is out now. You can get it everywhere here.

Dayes’ drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the anchors to this nineteen-track debut solo studio album, with Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a host of features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross, and the Chineke! Orchestra—the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians.

[chasenews]

CHINEKE! ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES FLORENCE PRICE FEATURING JENEBA KANNEH-MASON

Chineke! Orchestra, the trailblazing ensemble who are noted as Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra, have announced a new album celebrating the music of pioneering African American composer Florence Price. Noted as being the first African American female composer to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra, Price will be celebrated with this album marking the…

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‘Symphony No 1’ will be performed by the Chineke! Orchestra