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MP3 Beatrice Muniu - New Beginnings
11 MP3 Songs in this album (52:31) !
Related styles: WORLD: African- East, WORLD: African
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Reviewed by George Luke (on https://www.tradebit.com)
This album first came to my attention when it was released in 2003 and Beatrice did a gig or two at Greenbelt. It was also my introduction to one of the UK urban gospel scene''s best-kept secrets: ace producer Hez Thuo (another Kenyan expert), who produced it and co-wrote all bar one of the tracks with Beatrice. The only cover is the old Integrity worship standard "Be Glorified" sung in Swahili and English; the rest combine heartfelt praise and worship with a seamless blend of African rhythms and urban beats. When she sings in Swahili, Beatrice''s powerful voice is at times reminiscent of Angelique Kidjo or a young Miriam Makeba. She doesn''t fare as well on the songs in English ("Tell Me Why", "The Earth Is The Lord''s") - but they''re far stronger than certain other Afro-pop efforts I''ve been subjected to in the past, and they do give Hez the opportunity to mess about with Beatrice''s voice on his vocoder, in a Cher-esque "Do You Believe.?" style. Hez also shines on the jazzy piano playing at the end of "Kumtegema Mokozi". As far as Afro-pop gospel records go, this is one of the best I''ve heard in a long time. Hopefully, a follow-up can''t be too far away.
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