Upbeat rhythm, pride of culture and an uplifting chorus make way for a new understanding about Africa as this song by Ahmed Sirour delivers joy. "Africa is NOT a Country" is the truth not only in it's educational value but the undeniable energy it brings. This tribute to The Motherland celebrates one of the great wonders of the world as Ahmed leaves his imprint within the history of African musical expression. Whether or not you are in the know about African history, this tune is sure to make you dance.
Producer, musician, and also poet Ahmed Sirour shows what his soul is made of in an electrifying 7-tracks of soulful House to get your body moving on "Different Rooms, One House". Known for his outstanding work in crafting soulful arrangements and lacing the keys for the likes of Cleveland P. Jones, Janinah Burnett and himself, Ahmed continues to explore musically and makes a turn 80 degrees to the other side of the beat spectrum with upbeat instrumental grooves which showcase his ability for dance. "Different Rooms, One House" features the vocal presence of Sophia Pascual and Stacy Epps.
In an interview with the Sistas with Soul program while on tour of Australia, Ahmed shares his definition of what Soul music means to him and explains his unique approach to creating music.
It's all about good lovin' tonight as drummer/composer Ken Milandou joins singer Cleveland P Jones and pianist Ahmed Sirour to share the power which love to do to heal our heart's wounds. To a thumping groove and sweet melodies, Cleveland delivers a soulful performance to put you in the place of a couple who balance trials and tribulations with the good times of being in love.
Sparked by shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson Missouri, singer Carleen Anderson and keyboardist producer Ahmed Sirour each express feelings of mourning, reflection and social consciousness through music. "Grains of Dust" composed, written and sung by Carleen for the Welsh National Opera is a powerful voice of hope and frredom which is driven by inspiring and uplifting African music, featuring the percussive instruments by Crispin Luke Robinson.
Ahmed Sirour's somber mood on "BLACK REQUIEM (Cristo Redentor)" borrows inspiration from the late/great Donald Byrd's Jazz classic "Cristo Redentor" (from 1963). This new subtle rendition is a great fit to project many feelings which he and others have inside as they reflect upon the past and present social problems of America.
"Collaborations Vol. 1" by Ahmed Sirour (feat. Stacy Epps, Jae Franklin, Cleveland Jones)
By JR on 3:57 PM
Filed Under: Ahmed Sirour , Album Streams , Cleveland Jones , Dance , Jae Franklin , Jazz , RandB , Stacy Epps
The Brooklyn-based keyboardist/pianist, new breed remixologisst and original music iconoclast presents a compilation of soulful collaborations, featuring outstanding Jazz, R&B/Soul and Dance which are accompanied by talented vocalists. Press play and enjoy the sounds of a new Soul moevment led by the gifted touch of Ahmed Sirour.
Prepare for a soulful journey as Ahmed Sirour releases the second volume of instrumentals from remixes, covers and originals that he has produced, some which have never been heard until now. The range of these instrumentals display Ahmed's gift for setting an atmosphere to lift your spirit with upbeat grooves that feature a combination of Soul, Jazz, Electronic, Broken Beat, Deep House, Dance, and even a slight touch of Hip Hop, as well as Gospel.
released 15 July 2014
All music, production, arrangements, mixing and mastering by Ahmed Sirour
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