The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel
Meshell Ndegeocello · 2005
62 min · 8 tracks · hip-hop · jazz · soul
A soulful exploration of spirituality blending jazz, hip-hop, and African rhythms with introspective lyrics.
The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel is an album by Meshell Ndegeocello, released in 2005. A soulful exploration of spirituality blending jazz, hip-hop, and African rhythms with introspective lyrics. 'The Spirit Music Jamia' received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its innovative blend of genres and spiritual themes. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance, affirming Ndegeocello's impact on contemporary music and her role as a pioneer in cross-genre experimentation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel sound like?
A soulful exploration of spirituality blending jazz, hip-hop, and African rhythms with introspective lyrics. Rooted in hip-hop and jazz.
What makes The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel by Meshell Ndegeocello notable?
'The Spirit Music Jamia' received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its innovative blend of genres and spiritual themes. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance, affirming Ndegeocello's impact on contemporary music and her role as a pioneer in cross-genre experimentation. Released in 2005, 'The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel' marks Meshell Ndegeocello's sixth studio album, showcasing her continued artistic evolution after the critically acclaimed 'Comfort Woman' (2003). At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a genre-defying artist, merging diverse influences into a personal expression of faith and identity.
How many songs are on The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel?
The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel has 8 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Mu-Min 1:54
- 2 Al-Falaq 113 Standout 11:47
- 3 Aquarium 4:43
- 4 Papillon Standout 11:32
- 5 Dance of the Infidel Standout 7:26
- 6 The Chosen 6:34
- 7 Luqman 11:55
- 8 Heaven 6:07
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