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Momodou
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 Posted - 19 Jun 2007 : 13:35:12
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HOLY FAMILY BAND LAUNCH 3RD ALBUM
By Fabakary B. Ceesay
A live band musical group calling themselves "The Holy Family Band," consisting of eight talented Gambian Youths on Friday 15 June, launched their third successful album at the buffer zone, along side their Canadian counter parts, "The Mango Tree Revival Band." The Album is called "THINGS U NEED 2 KNOW." The launching was witnessed by many guest artists such as, the Jokor Band, King Kora, Lamin Saho, Block Acostic and, Solomelo. According to the lead vocalist, Eba Sallah, they started the Band in 2003 and have so far produced three albums. He said they play their own rhythms in reggae, calypso and soul music. Mr. Sallah indicated that as musicians they deem it necessary to come up with a live band to promote Gambian music in the world musical arena. Vocalist Sallah stressed that it is high time for the Gambian musical industry to be playing live band performances rather then depending on play back or remixing different rhythms to compose their music. He stressed that remixing other rhythms will not up-grade their talents, rather it is live band performances that can do so. Mr. Sallah noted that the album is out in the market at a reasonable price. Since the inception of the band in 2003, they represent the core values associated with the word "Holy Family." Indeed three of the band members are brothers and all are friends who work as a family. For the young talented Gambian artist, there is a live band that can give them melodies from a live band performance instead of play backs.
Source:
Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 70/2007, 18 - 19 June, 2007
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