- Performer: Barenboim; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Doris Ward Workshop Chorale
- Composer: Various
- Audio CD (July 1 1997)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Tld
- ASIN: B000000SRH
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #134,609 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Act 1: The Drum And The Cross: Libation: Harvest, 16th Century West Africa - Griot: 'Dafengba!' |
| 2. Act 1: The Drum And The Cross: Chorus: 'Duwa beh' |
| 3. Act 1: The Drum And The Cross: Attack - Subjugation |
| 4. Act 1: The Drum And The Cross: The Middle Passage |
| 5. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: Auction: Potter's Mart, Charleston, South Carolina, 1833 |
| 6. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: Wailing Song |
| 7. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: Victor Nelson's Cotton Field, Elgin, Texas, 1940 |
| 8. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: Music Man, Shaw, Mississippi, Delta Swamp, 1945 |
| 9. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: The Three Dueces Club, 52nd Street, New York City, 1952 |
| 10. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: Chorus: 'You Can Find A Way' |
| 11. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: 400 Years Ago Today - Living Inside The Clear Glass Cell, Bensonhurst, New York, 1989 |
| 12. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: Redemption |
| 13. Act 2: The Land Of Milk And Honey: Epilogue. Kora |
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5.0 out of 5 stars
P.S.,
By Alberta Hunter (alberta_hunter@hotmail.com (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: African Portraits (Audio CD)
I can't believe I forgot to mention the great jazz trumpet, backed up by the flavor of Africa.What a great history of a people coordinated with the history of their music. Add this music to your library. And share it with your children.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A devastatingly powerful work.,
By Alberta Hunter (alberta_hunter@hotmail.com (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: African Portraits (Audio CD)
African Portraits is a devastatingly powerful work; a piece of truth pouring into my ears. Strong vocals with great harmonies and layering, supported yet never overpowered by the orchestra. The drums played a major role rather than the usual delegation to a background position. Hannibal's judicious use of dissonance was an exquisite joy to the ear.This is truly a classic of the nineties. May the peoples of the world have the determination and fortitude to move on from here.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A devastatingly powerful work.,
By Alberta Hunter (alberta_hunter@hotmail.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: African Portraits (Audio CD)
African Portraits is a devastatingly powerful work; a piece of truth pouring into my ears. Strong vocals with great harmonies and layering, supported yet never overpowered by the orchestra. The drums played a major role rather than the usual delegation to a background position. Hannibal's judicious use of dissonance was an exquisite joy to the ear.This is truly a classic of the nineties. May the peoples of the world have the determination and fortitude to move on from here. 4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
African Portraits,
By Evamariepresid "Eva" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: African Portraits (Audio CD)
I am not sure whether or not the album is also a part of a stage play. One of my favorites is the Victor Nelson's Cottonfield featuring Jevetta Steele as solist. It is often played every Sunday in the Chicago area in the Gospel timespan. Most of the other songs are filled with rich african ethnicity, an enjoyabale and entertaining album. I would like to know more about Hannibal and was this album from a broadway play. Either way you will be thoroughly entertained.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
P.S.,
By Alberta Hunter (alberta_hunter@hotmail.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: African Portraits (Audio CD)
I can't believe I forgot to mention the great jazz trumpet, backed up by the flavor of Africa.What a great history of a people coordinated with the history of their music. Add this music to your library. And share it with your children. |
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