Eric Bibb – Global Griot (2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Eric Bibb – Global Griot (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:35:00 minutes | 1,00 GB | Genre: Blues
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Bringing groovy blues with an African flavour, Eric Bibb returns to soothe our souls with his deep, smooth voice on this colourful record, Global Griot. Alongside the Malian Habib Koité and the Senegalese Solo Cissokho, he brings us 25 songs from the borders of gospel and reggae (Wherza Money At). This is an album that takes you on a journey, and the destination is clear: Africa. The word “Griot” in the title refers to African musicians, and more precisely to the “traditional communicators”. The word is rich with history and Eric Bibb treats it with respect. Be they Americans, Europeans or Jamaicans, the artists brought together on this album manage to include all manner of influences. The album also has a folky side and many of the themes of the album focus on human beings. Global Griot echoes the sound of the album he recorded in collaboration with his wife Ulrika, Pray Sing Love. The New Yorker never tires of musical declarations of love, or indeed of political songs, here he covers Big Bill Broonzy, Black Brown and White. He performs this alongside Harrison Kennedy and the pair give a terrifically lively rendition of the track.  – Clara Bismuth

Tracklist:

01. Eric Bibb – Gathering Of The Tribes (02:49)
02. Eric Bibb – Wherza Money At (04:37)
03. Eric Bibb – Human River (03:21)
04. Eric Bibb – What’s He Gonna Say Today (03:13)
05. Eric Bibb – Brazos River Blues (02:31)
06. Eric Bibb – We Don’t Care (03:29)
07. Eric Bibb – Black Brown And White (03:12)
08. Eric Bibb – Listen For The Spirit (04:42)
09. Eric Bibb – Hoist Up The Banner (03:13)
10. Eric Bibb – Mami Wata (03:40)
11. Eric Bibb – Send Me Your Jesus (05:00)
12. Eric Bibb – A Room For You (02:34)
13. Eric Bibb – Remember Family (03:14)
14. Eric Bibb – Race And Equality (04:02)
15. Eric Bibb – Grateful (03:30)
16. Eric Bibb – All Because (04:21)
17. Eric Bibb – Spirit Day (05:55)
18. Eric Bibb – Let God (03:06)
19. Eric Bibb – Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream (02:45)
20. Eric Bibb – Picture A New World (02:29)
21. Eric Bibb – New Friends (02:44)
22. Eric Bibb – Mole In The Ground (04:26)
23. Eric Bibb – Michael, Row The Boat Ashore (04:16)
24. Eric Bibb – Needed Time (07:01)
25. Eric Bibb – Photo On The Wall (Bonus Track) (Bonus Track) (04:37)