#Majid Bekkas

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Peter Brötzmann - Majid Bekkas - Hamid Drake - Catching Ghosts - Brötzmann on ACT?! A 2022 live set released shortly before his death

The 2022 Jazzfest Berlin performance by revered, iconoclastic reedist Peter Brötzmann, Moroccan Gnaoua adept Majid Bekkas playing the two-stringed, camelskin-backed guembre, and Chicago-bred drummer Hamid Drake, documented as Catching Ghosts, is historic.

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Mawama (Live) - Peter Brötzmann · Majid Bekkas · Hamid Drake

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Alb. “Woodoo Sense” (2011) ~ Inviting Archie Shepp

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Co w jazzie piszczy [sezon 1 odcinek 10]

premierowa emisja 7 czerwca 2023 – 18:00 Graliśmy: Karoline Weidt Quartet  “Hiatus” – z albumu “Inviting -JazzThing Next Generation Vol. 98” – Double Moon Records / Jazz Thing Mark Dresser “Tynalogue” z albumu “Tines of Cahnge” – Pyroclastic Records The Vampires “Game Changers” z albumu “Nightjar” – Earshift Music Yoni Mayraz “Painkillers” z albumu „Dybbuk Tse!” – Astigmatic…

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Breaking Boundaries: Kha’s Revolutionary Music Journey

TITLE: Kha: A Journey in Genre-Defying Music

In a rapidly changing music world, Kha emerges as a remarkable artist challenging the traditional limits of music genres. By surpassing standard barriers, Kha crafts a distinct sonic experience that echoes across cultures and groups, making a significant impact on the international music scene.

Genre-Defying Artists

Kha personifies the core of genre-defying music by artfully blending various musical styles to form a unique artistic persona. This capability to combine elements of funk, jazz, and blues is central to Kha’s pioneering method. This adaptability not only draws in a varied audience but also provides a novel view of what contemporary music can accomplish.

Looking at Kha's musical journey alongside artists like John Scofield, known for his jazz, funk, and blues fusion, we see a similar talent in bridging music genres. Kha’s artistry encourages a musical conversation that goes beyond any single genre, reaching a wider audience.

Collaboration and Innovation

Working with diverse musical talents plays a vital role in producing genre-defying music. Kha frequently collaborates with musicians from different backgrounds, leading to groundbreaking compositions that resist categorization. This approach not only enriches Kha’s music but also revitalizes traditional sounds.

These collaborations mirror those of Stephen Schwartz, who ventured across styles from theater to film, highlighting the vibrant nature of musical partnerships. Such strategies empower artists like Kha to create innovative sounds that captivate both traditional and modern audiences alike.

Cultural Fusion

Central to Kha’s music is a deep cross-cultural influence that resonates globally. By weaving together diverse cultural concepts, Kha crafts a musical blend that surpasses boundaries, much like Majid Bekkas merging Gnaoua music with blues, exploring new musical frontiers.

Kha advances this tradition, composing melodies that integrate various cultures, bringing them together in harmony. This combination expands Kha's global reach and nurtures an appreciation for diverse musical heritages worldwide.

Live Performances as a Catalyst

Live performances are crucial in Kha’s artistic development. Beyond simple presentations, they act as venues for cultural dialogue and discovery. By showcasing musical expertise through live gigs, Kha engages with a wide range of fans, bolstered by events such as the Gopi Sundar Live Ensemble.

These live shows allow Kha to directly connect with audiences, revealing the intricate nature of their music. They offer an experience that goes beyond recorded tracks, highlighting spontaneity and reinterpretation.

Creative Process and Evolution

Kha’s path involves a dynamic and evolving creative process that necessitates constant adaptation. This keeps Kha’s music vibrant, much like John Scofield’s innovative career. Kha remains prevalent, skillfully navigating the unpredictable waves of the music industry.

This ongoing evolution solidifies Kha’s position as a genre-defying artist, whose work transcends conventional molds.

Recognition and Impact

The influence of Kha's genre-defying expedition is unmistakable, earning acknowledgment within the music industry. As observed in artists like Stephen Schwartz, Kha's contributions receive accolades and respect from both peers and audiences.

This recognition not only validates Kha’s talent but also embeds genre-defying music’s significance in the global music dialogue.

Best Practices and Actionable Insights

Engage in cross-genre collaborations to craft fascinating music.

Embrace cultural blending to produce sounds that resonate with diverse cultural audiences.

Continuously adapt and evolve to maintain relevance.

Leverage live music events to connect with audiences and demonstrate expertise.

Document the creative journey to inspire and provide insights for development.

Kha's genre-defying journey vibrantly illustrates music’s power as a universal language. By pushing past limits and defying norms, Kha fosters engagement with a rich array of sounds, celebrating musical intricacy. This enhances the global music landscape and inspires others to welcome innovation and cultural fusion.

#KhaMusic #GenreDefying #MusicalInnovation #CulturalFusion #LivePerformance

Discover the vibrant musical world of Kha and be inspired by his innovative journey.

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#Mixcloud 『HUMAN MUSIC』 by YABE TADASHI

2023.10.23 THmC, SHIBUYA, TOKYO-JAPAN

・Orchesta Libre  オルケスタ・リブレ　-Close To You 遥かなる影

・TOWA TEI  -CHATR  (Senor Coconut Remix)

・CHUJI Kazuyoshi Nakatsukasa  -Sen

・Humble County   -Brazilian Cowboys

・Klaus Nomi   -Keys Of Life

・Michael Blake   -Mr. John (feat. Grant Calvin Weston)

・Grant Calvin Weston　-Butter Fly

・Melo D   -Blues Do Músico Descontente

・STRFKR   -Golden Light

・R. H. Jackson  -O Gato de Schrödinger

・Cesar Camargo Mariano　-Gravura

・Yauaki Shimizu 清水靖晃　-DOLL PLAY I

・Miles Davis  -Rated X

・Papiro　-Polmonella

・Yasuaki Shimizu 清水靖晃　-Kakashi  案山子

・Jaimie Branch　-Theme 001

・Madlib & Joyce   -Banana (feat. Generation Match)

・Derec Bailey, Jamaaladeen Tacuma & Calvin Weston  -s'Now

・Byron the Aquarius　-Aquarian Voyage

・Majid Bekkas　-Soudani Manayou (Cervo Edit)

・Eddie Harris  -Instant Death 

・Bobby Hutcherson  -Hangin' Out (With You)

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Cryptic Shadows // Church of Sound

Music has always been a great conduit for exchange. Be it culture, language, beliefs, and beyond, it's astonishing what a hand full of notes can achieve. Based within the hallowed surroundings of St James The Great Church in east London, Church of Sound continues to be a channel for the transfer of musical ideas. Having hosted the likes of the late, great Tony Allen to Fatima & The Eglo Live Band and many more diverse luminaries in between, Church of Sound is the place to see groundbreaking acts in a splendour setting.

The latest installment featured Majid Bekkas from Morocco and London supergroup Waaju.

Bekkas is a long-time purveyor of the Gnawa sound that comes from the North African nation. The genre is a form of Moroccan music comprised of religious melodies and rhythms filled with ritual poetry, prayer, and chanting. Bekkas's musical journey has seen him take the Gnawa baton from the likes of Maleem Mahmoud Ghania, Ba Houmane, and run with it, seamlessly collaborating with musicians such as Joachim Kühn, Ablaye Cissoko, and now Waaju.

A groove-laden world music ensemble formed from the bedrock of London's prominent jazz bands, Waaju has been making waves since being formed by percussionist Ben Brown. Meaning "to inspire" in the Bambara dialect from Mali, Waaju's sound is foremost influenced by West African music. Mixed with the best elements of free jazz, Waaju's live one-night stand with Bekkas was spiritual, as our snapshot above illustrates. So go check out Church of Sound, Majid Bekkas, and Waaju in whatever incarnation they appear in next.

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article and video: Maya Olatunji

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Cloudcast #254 English

Ma-Ma FC par Ballake Sissoko & Vincent Segal Climat par Omar Pene Yensoro par Kimi Djabate Homem da Justica par Dende Macedo Allal par Majid Bekkas Fantani par Ray Lema & Laurent de Wilde Bissau Na N’Do par Eneida Marta Silk & Sand par Nguyen Le Timbultu par Oumou Sangare Rituel du Soleil par Naissam Jalal Cabestan Go par Duplex De Mi par Rocio Marquez & Bronquio Exaltation par Eccodek Here and…

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Traditional outfits of Moroccan riders for the Tbourida.

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or the folk version from 2014 “Bania”

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Waaju - Featuring Majid Bekkas - Alouane - Gnawa meets jazz on this live recording from BBE

Brainchild of Waaju bandleader Ben Brown, this unique collaborative record features Brown’s expansive arrangements of traditional Gnawa songs, bringing Bekkas’ incredible musical force into the soundscape of potent grooves and trippy delays that Waaju has become known for. Bekkas, who’s previous collaborators include Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp and Peter Brotzmann, is considered one of the foremost figures in Moroccan Gnawa music today and has been key in the music’s revival over the last decade. He’s also never before collaborated with a UK band which, at the time of recording, was his first visit to the UK. On ‘Alouane’, Bekkas is welcomed effortlessly into Waaju’s simmering chemistry, which can be heard most vividly on their previous studio albums ‘Grown’ in 2020 and a self-titled debut in 2018. Waaju’s members have remained deeply connected throughout the ensemble’s eight year history amidst working in the bands of Mulatu Astatke, Alfa Mist, Loyle Carner, Jordan Rakei, José James, Ashley Henry, Nubiyan Twist and others, and their music has commanded global listenership and has been championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Jazz FM, Jungle & Jordan Rakei. ‘Alouane’ translates as ‘Colours’ in Arabic and speaks of the seven colours which are integral to Gnawa music. Each colour represents and invokes a different spirit and most Gnawa songs are within one of these seven colours. It is said that each person has a connection with one of these colours, whether they are aware of it or not which, at times, can result in intense, involuntary bodily reactions upon hearing a certain Gnawa song. Recorded largely at a packed Church of Sound in London, the room’s energy surges to peaks of extreme uplift with uncontrolled audience hollers like on “Bania”, balanced with others of delicate introspection like on “Lando”. ‘Alouane’ presents a record light on its feet with harmonic nuance and dynamic sensibility, and acts as a powerful contribution to the Gnawa fusion genre. 

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Andrés Coll Project (Eivissa Jazz 2022 y IX) Por José Luis Luna Rocafort [Instantzz]

Andrés Coll Project (Eivissa Jazz 2022 y IX) Por José Luis Luna Rocafort [Instantzz]

Eivissa Jazz 2022 Fecha:  Martes, 30 de agosto de 2022. 21:00 Lugar:  Plaza Vara de Rey (Ibiza) Grupo: Andrés Coll Project Andrés Coll: vibráfono, marimba, xeremia, castanyoles, karkabou Majid Bekkas: vocalista, arreglos, guembri. Mateusz Smoczyński: violín Ramón López: percusión, tabla. Tomajazz: © José Luis Luna Rocafort, 2022 Más información de Andrés Coll…

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Tunes Of The Week 15.04.17

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Majid Bekkas, Hamid Drake, Peter Brötzmann, Jazzfest Berlin 2022

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https://open.spotify.com/track/113cqSXdrxW2exIgAxrt5y?si=f_jTg55_Q8aIm_1hS0qaSw