BelO 2008

BelO (BélO) / Reference

Жанр: Caribbean, Haitian, Reggae, Singer-Songwriter
Носитель: CD
Год издания: 2008
Издатель (лейбл): Aztec Musique
Номер по каталогу: CM2209
Страна исполнителя (группы): Haiti
Аудиокодек: FLAC (*.flac)
Тип рипа: tracks+.cue
Битрейт аудио: (lossy + lossless)
Продолжительность: 00:50:47
: fuzzfolk
: нет (мелкие)
Треклист:

1. Pari nan male'm

2. Lakou trankil

3. Ayiti leve

4. Mwen bouke

5. Deblozay

6. Timoun yo

7. Fanm kreyol

8. Istwa dwol

9. Klodet

10. Pap negosye

11. Deblozay remix

12. Pwopozisyon

Об исполнителе (группе)
Biography
Born in 1979, in Croix-des-Bouquet, Haпti, just like musician Wyclef Jean, Jean Bйlony Murat, known by most as BйlO, is a young talented singer and songwriter. Belo's music is a mix of reggae, vodou and soul beats, and even flirts with the jazz genre.
Since childhood BйlO has shown an undeniable interest and talent for music. Always involved in school cultural events he made his stage debut at age eleven: singing songs from the repertoire of some of his favorite singers (Buju Banton, Eddy Franзois, Alan Cavй). He has been dreaming of a musical career ever since. To further his chance of making it in the musical arena he started taking guitar lessons. Continuously encouraged by his family and mostly by his brother Charlot (now also his manager), he welcomed every chance to perform, that can explain now his 'so-at-ease' and confident attitude in front of crowds.
In 1998, his vocal prowess got him noticed at 'Sun Auto's Traditional Christmas Fair'during he was performing with the band 'Sokute'. As a result, he was approached by producer Jean Marc Appolon and two major players of the Haitian music arena, Fabrice Rouzier and Kйkй Bйlizaire of 'Haiti Troubadours'. With the help of these musicians and the members of 'Sokute', Belo came in 2nd place at the CODECSO's ' Chante Nwиl' Christmas Song Contest in December 2001.
In 2005, he recorded his first album : Lakou trankil. The ten songs, except one, were written, composed and arranged by Bйlo. They talk of love (god's, mother's, sentimental), unity, respect for one another and call upon listeners to reflect on many social issues. Titles like 'Match', 'Diorй', 'Lov pou Lov' and 'Jasmine' are very solicited by fans and are regularly on the radio stations billboards.
Since then, with his talented musicians, Bйlo performed at many important Haitian festivals and venues: Musique en Folie, Institut Franзais and Alliances franзaises of Haiti, River Festival of Cavaillon, International film Festival of Jacmel, etc. Appreciated for his talent and his personality, BйlO become the 'darling' of the general public.
In november 2006, he won the Radio RFI contest 'Dйcouvertes 2006' after the Haitian Beethova Obas (1988) and the Ivoiry coast singer Tiken Jah Fakoly (2000). Bйlo began his international career with several tours in Europ, West Africa and Canada, and He participated at pretigious festivals like 'Musiques Mйtisses' of Angouleme (France) and 'Francofolies' of Montreal (Canada).

Об альбоме (сборнике)
With a newly released album, 'Reference,' in full effect, BelO is raring to be heard--not just as singer/songwriter, but also as Haiti's advocate of peace. The 'Reference' tour has been leaving its footprints on the musical scene in Haiti, France, Canada and Africa. Now, New York has a chance to see BelO perform at Sob's on Friday August 22, 2008.
When BelO debuted with 'Lakol Trankil' 3 years ago it was clear that the Radio France International award winner of 2006 would be the new Haitian prodigy. BelO's second album 'Reference,' a fusion of Haitian roots, reggae and smooth jazz soul, is an affirmation that the talented musician's style has matured, and has become more vocal on humanitarian issues. 'Mwen Bouke' (track 4) and Timoun Yo (track 6) are as loud as it gets on injustice. The reggae back beat track 'Lakol Trankil' has become BelO's musical dance trademark. This album is anything but clichй while seeking peace, change and respect.
During the 'Reference' tour BelO performed in front of a large crowd at the Jardin du Monde Festival in France, in the presence of the Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean for the celebration of 400 years of Quebec, at the Palace Congress in Benin, and in Haiti. BelO and his band capture the essence of the album in their live performance. If you have never seen BelO live on stage, you must not miss this chance. It might just change your outlook on life.

Состав
Richard Bona (basse) #2, #8;
Ed Calle (saxophone);
Luis Marquez (trompette);
Hans Peters (guitare);
Omicil, Jowee (saxophone, clarinette) ;
Gabriel Saientz (claviers);
Andy Barrow (basse, guitare);
Carlomagno Araya (batterie, percussions);
Kéké Bélizairé (guitare)