MAYSA – LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD
"I definitely feel responsible for putting out music
that helps people," shares the humble, stunning and down to earth Grammy
nominated singer Maysa. "That is my calling in life and that is what God
put me on this earth to do." Maysa has remained one of the most instantly
identifiable voices in R&B and Jazz over the past 25 years by staying true
to her musical vision. Stevie Wonder declares, "Maysa is WONDER-ful!"
Maysa launched her musical career as a member of Stevie's Wonderlove and has
enjoyed the spotlight as the long-time front vocalist with the explosive UK
Jazz/Funk sensation Incognito. The Soul
Train Award winner has recorded 13 solo albums and her latest, Love Is A
Battlefield (out May 26th), is arguably her best. Maysa explains, "Love Is
A Battlefield is my political cry and hopefully many people will understand
what I'm trying to say through the words of those writers." Love Is A
Battlefield features ten tracks of mostly R&B gems, with two tracks delving
into the Rock/Pop arena. Drawing
inspiration from such diverse artists as The Isley Brothers and Natalie Cole to
Pat Benatar and Justin Bieber, Maysa's true artistry shines as she demonstrates
her unique ability to transform virtually any song into her own unique work of
art. As much as anything, Love Is A Battlefield is an oasis and a sonic journey
capable of uplifting us all. It is also a testament to Maysa's resilient
spirit. "I choose to be happy deep inside my soul no matter what goes on
around me. Even when life kicks my ass I try to return to that center, my
peaceful place."
ROZINA PATKAI - PARAÍSO NA TERRA
On her second album, Rozina Pátkai - a Hungarian singer
renowned for her highly unique renditions of Bossa Nova classics – is expanding
her artistic repertoire to include a selection of new original songs which,
although still rooted in authentic Brazilian music, will depart from the
traditional form by infusing the genre with elements from jazz, pop and even
progressive music. With instrumental improvisations and exhilaratingly naïve
melodies replete in catchy hooks, the dynamics promise to be anything but
predictable. Since the songs themselves are a multicultural celebration of the
many unexplored possibilities latent within Bossa Nova and rely on the
tradition as more of a launching pad into the contemporary than a nostalgic
look into its past, the lyrics are a collection of Portuguese, Spanish and
English poems respectively written by Zsófia Bàn, Jane Tyson Clement, Giovanni
Pintaude, Ádám Szabó, Rory Winston and the legendary Garcia Lorca. Produced by
Márton Fenyvesi @ TomTom Studio
STANLEY CLARKE - THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
When it comes to the Bass guitar, the first name that
comes to mind for most people is the Legend that is Stanley Clarke, so we here
at Robinsongs are immensely proud to be issuing the Definitive Collection of
Stanley's amazing career. . A Double CD of Stanley Clarke's work from 1975
through to 1990, which also covers the Clarke / Duke project, Fuse One and the
Stanley Clarke Band eras. . This superb package features sleeve notes by
Charles Waring, who interviewed Stanley specifically for this release, and you
get a true insight into how some of the tracks were recorded and Stanley's
thoughts about certain tracks and the friends that played with him. . This
"Definitive Collection" features all the album versions, so you can
enjoy the classics such as 'School Days', 'We Supply' (which was co-written
with Louis Johnson) and 'Heaven Sent You' (featuring Shalamar's Howard Hewett
on vocals) along with the jazzier side to Stanley's work like the amazing
'Concerto For Jazz' parts 1 & 2. . Stanley Clarke had a very successful
period recording with his friend George Duke as the Clarke/Duke Project and
this package features five tracks from those albums including the brilliant
version of Parliament's 'Mothership Connection' and the smash 'Sweet Baby', a
track that Stanley recalls was a real pivotal moment in their careers.
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