Jennifer Saran – Wake Up (Tarpan Records, 2017)
Although Wake Up features celebrated South African ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Carlos Santana as guests, this new album by singer-songwriter Jennifer Saran is a pop effort, seeking a mass audience. It includes familiar songs, has sing along pop hooks and dance beats. The album wants to bring awareness to inequality and poverty throughout the globe.
The highlight of the album is Saran’s interplay with Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Wake Up includes covers of pop hits by Patty Page, Doris Day, Bill Withers, and George Michael.
Funds from Jennifer Saran’s musical projects go to various entities, including the Kuldeep Saran Memorial Trust, the Hong Kong Women’s Choir and the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in South Africa.
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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.
A brilliant CD. Soulful tributes (Jesus to a Child, Old Cape Cod etc) , uplifting anthems (Wake Up)… a wide appeal and the surprise number is “Aad Guray” – the white light of protection mantra, a wonderful wrap up of a CD I would carry along with me anywhere. The album brings forth Jennifer’s love and passion for singing as well as the issues she feels for. A woman with a heart of gold, Jennifer gives the most enchanting rendering of Aad Guray that reflects her personal spiritual practice – quiet and reflective.