Let me introduce you to my dear friend Randa Ghossoub . . . a
Lebanese-Canadian jazz singer extraordinaire. Randa has dwelled
between Beirut, Africa, and Europe, which allowed her to illuminate
her music with many colours. Embracing rhythms and melodies that
breach the boundaries of region and era, Randa draws upon varied
global influences to bring unlikely musical combinations to the
here and now.
As her interpretations meet exotic traditions, the delicious
music evolution continues. Randa Ghossoub promises oriental jazz
lovers an exceptional renditions.
'The spirit of jazz is the spirit of openness.' ~ Herbie Hancock
Internationally renowned jazz musicians Cyrus Chestnut, Michel
Donato and Jim Hillman, boldly mix the genres and venture in the
experimental channels of improvisation, all brilliantly borne
by Randa's crystalline voice. An excellent prelude for those
not acquainted with oriental jazz.
In the 'age of communication', solitudes abound, and any attempt
at dialogue leads back to the Genesis Tower of Babel.
However, some rare, unusual or irrational complexities subvert this
modern-day dictum and thwart its laws! Creators . . . both local
and international, form daring and uncommon alliances, which will
transform the uproar and cacophony into polyphonic harmony and
exquisite consonance. Encounters between traditional music and dance,
both classical and contemporary, and a fusion of hip hop, flamenco,
Gnawa, pop, rock, metal, and electronic trends ... such unusual
hybridization of styles and practices, so many moments of generosity
that challenge isolation and solitude.
'Eclecticism is the word. Like a jazz musician who creates his
own style out of the styles around him, I play by ear.' ~ Ralph Ellison
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* album cover by Nadine Hennelly
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