Comme une symphonie d'amour
Miriam Makeba · 1979
41 min · 9 tracks · jazz · African popular music · township music
Richly layered harmonies blend African rhythms with jazz-inflected melodies, creating a vibrant soundscape of love and unity.
Comme une symphonie d'amour is an album by Miriam Makeba, released in 1979. Richly layered harmonies blend African rhythms with jazz-inflected melodies, creating a vibrant soundscape of love and unity. 'Comme une symphonie d'amour' is notable for its cultural impact, highlighting issues of love and identity while maintaining a strong connection to African roots. The album received positive critical reception and contributed to Makeba's legacy as a voice for both music and social justice, influencing future generations of artists in the world music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Comme une symphonie d'amour sound like?
Richly layered harmonies blend African rhythms with jazz-inflected melodies, creating a vibrant soundscape of love and unity. Rooted in jazz and African popular music.
What makes Comme une symphonie d'amour by Miriam Makeba notable?
'Comme une symphonie d'amour' is notable for its cultural impact, highlighting issues of love and identity while maintaining a strong connection to African roots. The album received positive critical reception and contributed to Makeba's legacy as a voice for both music and social justice, influencing future generations of artists in the world music scene. By 1979, Miriam Makeba was an established global figure in music and activism, having achieved significant recognition with her earlier albums like 'Pata Pata'. 'Comme une symphonie d'amour' served as a continuation of her exploration into the fusion of traditional African sounds and contemporary genres, showcasing her artistic evolution during a period of heightened political awareness in South Africa.
How many songs are on Comme une symphonie d'amour?
Comme une symphonie d'amour has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Comme une symphonie d'amour Standout 3:48
- 2 Malaisha (Bring the Axe) Standout 3:43
- 3 Iyaguduza 5:33
- 4 Chicken (Kikirikiki) 4:27
- 5 Ndibanga hamba 3:29
- 6 Sabelani 4:50
- 7 Ngewundini 4:37
- 8 African Convention Standout 5:12
- 9 Murtala 6:17
Release Date
January 1, 1979
Artist Origin
Algeria
Runtime
41 min 56 sec
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