“Lyannaj” Album released in France and the French Caribbean on November 25th 2011.
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After a brilliant success in North America, the “LYANNAJ” album by
Guadeloupean native vocalist GLAWDYS N’DEE was released in France and the
French Caribbean on November 25th, 2011 by leading Caribbean distributor,
DEBS MUSIC.
Recorded in Chicago USA, in the heart of the “City of the Blues”,
“LYANNAJ” is an exceptional opus revealing a vibrant mosaic of a rich and
unique sound signature.
Glawdys N’Dee in the Press:
In 2010 her ground breaking debut CD entitled “LYANNAJ” (meaning To Win
Over, To Connect, To Unite in Solidarity), received instant acclamation,
nationally and abroad and was selected by Chicagojazz.net one of The Best
Vocal Albums and Best Chicago Recordings of 2010″.
http://www.jazzchicago.net/reviews/2011/Bestof2010.html
Nationally-renowned music critic, Neil Tesser writes: “…the impressive
Lyannaj heralds a Chicago artist of unusual depth and world-class promise.
…N’Dee’s vocal style has a restrained intensity, a quality shared by the
lineage of jazz singers that stretches from Billie Holiday through Nina
Simone.”
http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-chicago/a-global-perspective-music-to-warm-a-chicago-winter
In Japan, it is listed as 1 of 20 top albums of 2009 by Samurai Latino,
whose reviewer Bruca Furenchi writes: “her generous singing voice is
large-hearted…as a vital force in the earth…it overflows with the
feeling of the blooming of a large flower as an icon of the style of
Creole blues…”
http://www.s-latino.com/review/best2009.html
Former Musical Director and Pianist for Miles Davis, Robert Irving III
says: “…she is very authentic in what she does…and very knowledgeable.”
“…she’s a strong voice for the African musical diaspora, and Lyannaj is
a very well-produced statement, demonstrating her vibrancy…” Howard
Mandel – Jazz Journalists Association.
Sung in three primary languages (English, French and Creole), the
“LYANNAJ” album features world-renowned guest artists, including:
acclaimed Cuban bass player Victor Miranda; Nicaraguan pianist, Darwin
Alejandro Noguera; Guadeloupean Great percussionist Frantz Flereau; as well as
Chicago’s Renowned pianist, Calvin “Koco” Brunson; Virtuoso guitarist Herb
Walker; and the Legendary Bass and Cellist, Larry Gray.
One of her latest career highlights was her acclaimed performance at the
prestigious 2011 Chicago Jazz Festival, preceding the Legendary Randy
Weston’s appearance.
A Visionary Artist:
Also known as “The New Voice of the Caribbean” Glawdys N’Dee presents a well
produced compilation of 15 enchanting original songs combining with ease
tradition and modern, sacred and secular that will take you on an
unforgettable musical journey. And, while her musical identity has emerged
from encountering many cultures, Glawdys’ Creole roots have always been
present in her music. “LYANNAJ”, is a word deeply rooted in Creole
tradition and culture and speaks directly to the heart.
From Gwoka to Blues, with accents of Jazz, Soul and Gospel, GLAWDYS’ music
filters the language of humanity, rhythm and music, creating a sound that
is timeless, innovative and uniquely her own. Echoing the title of its
debut album “LYANNAJ”, the music of GLAWDYS N’DEE is truly a “Celebration
of Life, Diversity and People.”
For additional information, please visit www.glawdys.net