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Sonicbids Reggae Artist of the Month |
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Written by admin
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Wednesday, 11 April 2007 |
| | From the first reggae song, "It's A Long Road," Haiti-native Gigi Brissot positions himself as a sharply tuned reggae artist and a messenger. The bass lines and innovative reggae guitar licks throughout the album demonstrate the artistic maturity and time devoted to this reggae project. The reggae sounds of these seventeen strictly original tracks will please the ears of any reggae listener. There is a peaceful musicianship with gentle guitar and acoustic piano licks that touch the mellow rhythms and accent the thoughtful reggae lyric lines in each of his compositions. |
As Gigi Brissot notes: " reggae music has always been a big part of my life. When I was about eight years old, I picked up my father's guitar and have not let it down since." As a child, and like many, he was influenced by the legendary Bob Marley whose music opened his eyes to black peoples' struggle. As a reggae musician, he now feels obligated to carry on the message; to bring light to the problems of brethren and sistren across the globe, empowering people through conscious music to fight oppression and discrimination.
Over the years Brissot has played reggae with reggae artists of various ethnic backgrounds, opening up for legends such as Bunny Wailer and Burning Spear. He has shared the stage with local and international reggae artists such as Danny Tucker, Paul Wayne, Dion Knibble, Jah Shirt, Dia, and Lady Saw.
Brissot's reggae music spreads consciousness. Slave mentality still has a fundamental effect on the inner fabric of black society. Although institutional slavery no longer exists, the aftermath still lingers. Brissot's intention, through reggae music, is to help people recover what has been lost.
Each reggae song on "We are Wanted/I am Wanted" is well crafted, informed by profound sadness and suffering, to send a cohesive message of hope. Brissot's combined reggae lyrics and reggae melody elevate the reggae listener to a different state, a state of awareness and clarity.
For more reggae information and to listen visit:
http://www.gnotesrecords.com
http://www.myspace.com/gnotesre cords
http://www.sonicbids.com /gigibrissot |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 11 April 2007 )
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