Mwezi Waq – Deaf and Dumb Blues (Buda Musique, 2022)
Mwezi Waq’s album “Deaf and Dumb Blues” (Buda Musique, 2022) features a six-member band playing a repertoire of both new and revisited songs from the Comoros. Their music reflects the struggle against oppression and colonization, giving voice to the marginalized and forgotten. The album contains fourteen tracks, including seven covers of old hits that reject submission and apathy.
Mwezi Waq skillfully combine Comorian traditions with chamber music, modern western instrumentation, blues, and African world music elements.
Soeuf Elbadawi on vocals; Valérie Belinga on backing vocals; Ben on guitar; Cédric Baud on saz & soprano guitar; Fabrice Thompson on drums & percussion. Guests: Frederic Brissaud on saxophone;
Mangane Ousseynou on balafon; Guitar Fouad Ahamada Tadjiri on guitar.
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.