Posts by Claude Noah
The Story of Mbembe dzam : A human and musical adventure (1988 – 1989)
Beyond Appearances: What the song "Tika Aloba" teaches us about the art of listening and judgment
It all started with a series of conc...
Beyond Appearances: What the song “Tika Aloba” teaches us about the art of listening and judgment
Beyond Appearances: What the song "Tika Aloba" teaches us about the art of listening and judgment
In a world that moves at breakneck sp...
The Art of Transition: What the Poetry of “Gbe Soke” Teaches Us About Letting Go
The Art of Transition: What the Poetry of "Gbe Soke" Teaches Us About Letting Go
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, we are c...
The story behind the song: “Assia” or the polyphony of forgiveness
The story behind the song: "Assia" or the polyphony of forgiveness
Published by Claude Noah
If there is one song that captures the ver...
The story behind the song: When Jazz Fusion heals the wounds of the heart in “Aïe doudou”
The story behind the song: When Jazz Fusion heals the wounds of the heart in "Aïe doudou"
Published by Claude Noah
Behind every great...
Why Smooth Jazz blends so well with traditional Caribbean rhythms
Why Smooth Jazz blends so well with traditional Caribbean rhythms
The marriage of sophisticated Smooth Jazz and the warmth of traditio...
How Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango redefined modern African music
How Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango redefined modern African music
When exploring the history of Afro-jazz and world music, two giants sta...
The secret history of the fusion between Kompa, Zouk and Afrobeat
The secret history of the fusion between Kompa, Zouk and Afrobeat
Music is a journey without borders, an eternal dialogue between cult...
LFDT breaks the silence with “Enough”: A heartfelt cry against domestic violence
LFDT breaks the silence with "Enough": A heartfelt cry against domestic violence
Behind closed doors, where the music of everyday life...
“Defend Innocence”: ELIK TARA GROUP’s powerful anthem to break the silence surrounding stolen childhoods
"Defend Innocence": ELIK TARA GROUP's powerful anthem to break the silence surrounding stolen childhoods
There are songs that entertai...