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Shaker
was recorded during 1999 with the able assistance of
Bill
Stunt
from the CBC. Most of the original tracks were recorded
at the
Sound
of One Hand Studios
in Ottawa. The CD was mixed at the
Tragically Hip's
Bathouse
Studios
by Ken Freisen and the members of Cheza. On this
album we tried to go for a live sound -- several of the songs
were recorded on the spot with few overdubs. This album features
songwriting from four of Cheza's members and arrangements
by the band.
Languages on this CD include: French, Swahili, Portuguese
and English. Stylistically there is soukous, reggae, folk,
and some sounds from Southern Africa.
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Reviews
page for
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Track List
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Track
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Title
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Length
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1
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Musique Du Monde
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3:49
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2
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Pilipi
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2:52
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MP3
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3
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Shaker
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4:28
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4
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Sokomoko
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4:27
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MP3
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5
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Rhythm Stick
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3:24
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6
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Ça c'est ma Blonde
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4:56
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7
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Tusherehkee
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6:00
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MP3
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8
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Open for Business
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2:57
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9
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Losing You
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4:16
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10
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Tubarao
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3:53
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11
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Discovering Africa
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4:29
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12
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Mziki Wa Dunia
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3:04
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Credits
Cheza members at the time of Shaker recording:
P. K. Giunta: bass, vocals, keyboards
Rob Graves: percussions, kalimba
Stella Haybukhai: vocals
Dave Hubenig: drums, vocals
Neema Mugala: vocals
Christian Patterson: guitar
Paul Weber: vocals, guitar
Song Writing Credits
Tracks 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, lyrics by Paul Weber
Tracks 2, 4, lyrics by Stella Haybukhai
Track 5, lyrics by Paul Weber and Stella Haybukhai
Tracks 5, 9, lyrics by Christian Patterson
Track 7, lyrics by Neema Mugala
All tracks music by Cheza
All songs SOCAN
Musical guests:
Fred Guignion, lap steel, track 7
Ras Kagiso impala, keyboards, track 8
Brian Magner, saxophone, tracks 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12
Sifa choir, vocals, track 11
Other credits:
Cover art: Erin Robertson
Design and layout: Erin Robertson
Photography: Joanne Aube
Produced by Cheza and P. K. Giunta, engineered by Lee Lavergne,
P. K. Giunta, and Paul Hogan: tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 12
Produced by Bill Stunt and Cheza
Tracks 4, 5, 6, 8, 10,
Recorded at: Sound of One hand studios
Mixed at: the Bathouse, Kingston
Mixed by: Ken Freisen and Cheza
Edited and mastered at: Sound Of One Hand Studios
Thanks to:
Bill Stunt, Michel Pixel, Zitani Nel, Dave Desormeaux, Ontario
Arts Council, CBC Radio, Joe Reilley, The Bathouse Staff,
Wolfgang, Mclaren Arts, Kevin Mcdonough, friends, And family
Click here for lyrics
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translations of original lyrics not available on CD insert.
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