On Jamm, which means “peace” in Wolof, Cheikh Lô’s mbalax rhythms and signature blend of semi-acoustic flavors—West and Central African, funk, Cuban, flamenco—support his husky vocals, sung in four different languages, with help from his regular band, along with Tony Allen on drums and Pee Wee Ellis on sax.
Read the CD review High Quality Lo Jamm, on World Music Central.
Buy the album:
- In North America: Jamm. Other recordings available: Ne La Thiass , Lamp Fall
- In Europe: Jamm. Other recordings available: Ne La Thiass, Lamp Fall
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.
