DemoNcracy (2008)
The latest recording by Mad Sheer Khan demonstrates the bipolar relationship many people across the world have with the United States. DemoNcracy’s front cover and the lyrics clearly demonstrate a distaste for the American foreign policy during the George W. Bush years.
The pacifist rhetoric is reminiscent of the Vietnam War Era anti-war songs. Proof of this is that Khan pays tribute to soul icon Edwin Star and his popular song "War", which Khan transposes from the former Vietnam War to present day Iraq.
On the other hand, Khan shows a great passion for American popular and roots music. This is evident in the intense soul and blues influences, as well as the Jimi Hendrix-style guitar or electric dilruba riffs and English language lyrics..
DemoNcracy also includes a tribute to The Velvet Underground’s muse, Nico, with whom Khan recorded in 1981 "Orly Flight", a hymn to illegal aliens.
Get the CD from madsheerkhan.com.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
