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Cheza's
first CD was released in March '96 and quickly carved out
a niche in the Canadian world music scene. This full length,
self-titled CD was assisted by a grant from
FACTOR
and ably produced by then drummer Ross Murray. Much of the
music was recorded deep in the woods of Low Quebec, where
the band lived for 7 days, playing and recording music. Most
of the songs were written by Paul Weber with band members
arranging the music. This album made into on the top 25 of
the year for the CBC show
Roots
and Wings
.
Check out our
Reviews
page for
what the critics said.
Track List
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Length
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1
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Asante
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4:14
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2
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Nouvelles Direction
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3:06
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3
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Interlude #1
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4
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Shadow of the Patriarch
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3:46
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5
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Interlude #2
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6
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Josee
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4:38
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7
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African Women
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3:30
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8
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Mama Yake na Sofia
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3:17
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9
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Mandela Dancing
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4:20
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10
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Sister Celeste
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3:57
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11
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Interlude #3
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12
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Rhythm of the Night
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4:36
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13
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None is Too Many
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4:15
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14
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Interlude #4
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15
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Sad Eyed Man
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3:32
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Credits
Cheza members at the time of Cheza recording:
P. K. Giunta: bass, vocals, keyboards
Rob Graves: percussions, kalimba
Stella Haybukhai: vocals
Ross Murray: drums, vocals
Neema Mugala: vocals
Christian Patterson: guitar
Paul Weber: vocals, guitar
Song Writing Credits
Tracks 6, 7, 9, 15 music and lyrics by Paul Weber
Tracks 1, 2, 4, 10, 12, 13: lyrics by Paul Weber, music by
Paul Weber/Ross Murray Track 8: Tanzanian Traditional All songs SOCAN
except track 8
Musical guests:
Jeff frank, Rob Frayne, Mark Friedman, Peter Kiesewalter,
Sifa Choir
Other Credits:
Paintings by: Erin Robertson
Layout design by: Christian Patterson (with help from M. Taylor)
Photography by: Paul Weber, Pat Giunta, Jeni Dawson
Produced by: Ross Murray
Recorded at: Beaver Lost (Que.), Arts Court, Happyrock Studios
(Ottawa)
Engineered by: Ken Freisen and Ross Murray
Mixed at Happyrock Studios except: tracks 4 and 7, mixed at
Heat of Sound (assisted by Dave Bignal
tracks 2, 10 and 13, mixed at K A Sound (assisted by P. K.
Giunta)
Mastered at Heat of Sound Digital Editing by John Dooher
Thanks:
Rene Jarmuske, Jeni Dawson, Erin Robertson, Ian Mackie, Chris
White, Kevin McDonough, Steve's Music, Marty Jones, Jeff Frank,
Dave Nobbs, Mark Weber, Anne Troake, Derek DeBeers, Heather
Bruce, Danica and Ted, Marc Blacher, Louise Mailloux, Dave
Hubenig, Moms, Dads and all our families
Click here for lyrics
, including
translations of original lyrics not available on CD insert.
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