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Boukman Eksperyans
Revolution
Genres: International Music, Pop

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. Sevelen/Sukiyaki [No More Excuses for the War] - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Mimerose
2. Nou Pa Vle Lage (We Don't Want War) - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Theodore
3. Mariaj a Zaka (Zaka's Wedding) - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Theodore
4. Imamou Lele (A Vodou Spirit) - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Mimerose
5. Tipa Tipa (Step by Step) - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Theodore
6. Mesaj a Ginen (Ginen's Message) - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Theodore
7. Peye Loa Yo - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Mimerose
8. Nou Se Limye - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Theodore
9. Baron - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, M.
10. Rekomanse - Boukman Eksperyans,
11. Gran Bwa Ile (A Vodou Spirit) - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Mimerose
12. Gran Bwa Karnaval - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Mimerose
13. Saint Fort Yawe - Boukman Eksperyans, Beaubrun, Mimerose

CD Details

All Artists: Boukman Eksperyans
Title: Revolution
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Lightyear
Original Release Date: 7/21/1998
Release Date: 7/21/1998
Genres: International Music, Pop
Styles: Africa, Caribbean & Cuba, Haiti
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 085365427020

Synopsis

Amazon.com

This "racine" or Haitian roots band's fourth LP "Revolution," kicks off with "Sevelen/Sukiyaki (No More Excuses for the War)"--a searing and wildly imaginative reconception of the classic Japanese ditty--and runs on high octane through all 13 tracks. Recorded in Fugee Wyclef Jean's New Jersey studio and mixed in Brooklyn, it is Boukman's finest yet: equal parts temple devotion, dance floor frenzy, and frontline resolve. The music roils with Haiti's centuries- old turmoil balanced by a staunch faith that better must come. This is the best yet from a world music favorite known for blending excitement (hypnotic chanting, pounding drums, "Lolo" Beabrun's impassioned wails) with Western pop forms (blistering guitar raves and jangly keyboard riffs). --Elena Oumano

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CD Reviews

WOW, WOW, WOW, A Master Piece!

06/20/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"WOW, I came across this group by total accident and I feel so ignorant that I didn't know that this group had existed so long. HOW COME NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS GROUP? IS IT THE POOR MARKETING BY THE LABLE? Anyway, Could it be the bass-lines, the soul-stirring strains of music or perhaps by chance, the change in attitude from strong-to-weak-to-pleading-to-scolding? Boukman Eksperyans dosen't force us to go their way, we just go. My apologies to the mindless head-bopping music and groups, but this is grown-up music at its best! This is music that reaches somewhere deep inside, uplifting the spirit and provoking thoughts.Unafraid to experiment, we have tracks ranging from an almost rock anthem, infectious bass, keyboards sound of "Tipa Tipa" to the complex congo rhythym of "Imamou Lele". Every song is incredibly perfect. Why cant more R$B and R$P (Common, Outkast, roots, Lauryn Hill, Wycleff, Erykah Badu and D'Angelo, just to name a few, are excluded) arti$t$ stretch themselves beyond boring repetitive booty-shakin' music? Are they afraid of being creative?Boukman Eksperyans don't compromise its musical talents and never its morals, providing for what is sure to be one of the best albums you'll ever own. Don't sleep on this CD! I guarantee, you will love everything on it."

Incredible work from a great artist

10/03/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I got this album out of sheer curiosity, to get the flavor of the Carribean nation's music and the result of French colonization on African roots. I must say that I was instantly captivated by this most beautiful and souful music which has replaced all Reggae, Son, Samba and Fela Kuti in my head for the time being. A GREAT work form a GREAT artist."

And the Grammy Goes to......BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS!

06/20/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The release of their first album on Mango records and their subsequent nomination of a Grammy Award marked Boukman Eksperyans as Haiti's premier, most succeddful and creative voice in the international music market. Many bands would have taken the proceed and headed straight for the United States or Canada to escape the dire political and economic situation in our country. The members of Boukman Eksperyans, however, chose to stick it out in Haiti and many of the songs on thhis album are a testaments to their spiritual and political vision in the face of repression, stagnation and despair that grips Haiti. The determination of Boukman Eksperyans is read by our people as a message of hope."

Bloody Essential - I can't believed it could get louder!

06/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

""In Haiti, popular discontent with the island's dictators and juntas surfaced through the music. When bands fused folkloric forms with amplified pop music, the "mizik rasin" (roots music) movement was born. The movement gained an international profile when BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS released the landmark Vodou Adjae album in 1990". The story of Boukman Eksperyans is one of complicated, chaotic political upheavals, one of danger, struggles and not least of all, one of an exhilarating, compelling musical journey in search of roots, social changes, political freedom and justice. During the election in Haiti BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS began to be associated with the Aristide political party as the Catholic priest was rising to power. Aristide, too, supported BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS music of roots, culture, social (political) changes for the Haitian people and roots bands began sprouting up throughout Haiti (similar to grunge after Nevermind). BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS demonstrated their endorsement of Aristide by playing at his inauguration. The fall of Aristide meant a discontinuation of support for roots bands and only a few well-established ones, including BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS, survived. The song "Kalfour Danjere/Dangerous Crossroads," from their second album of the same name, elicited death threats and phone taps but the band played on. Even if one doesn't understand the words to "Kalfour Danjere," the rhythms and voices is a compelling call to action. Anyway, REVOLUTION their 1998 release is maybe their best, that's a hard statement to make because every one of this group project thus far has been tremendous. The world need to wake up, we are pronouncing Rage Against The Machine to be a one-of-a-kind genius but it doesn't even take hindsight to realize that this group is a genius. REVOLUTION is loud, energetic, angry, defiant, intelligent and in nearly every track BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS music declares how urgent their mission and vision is. To put simple, the fist on the album cover says it all, REVOLUTION is truely a REVOLUTION."