User:Kthapelo/Oxaï Roura
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Oxaï Roura | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Musician |
Oxaï Roura is a composer, a multi-instrumentalist, a singer, a film maker, and a researcher in the field of ethnomusicology... Fascinated by the ancient African polyrhythm and chants, Roura received instruction from traditional artist. He produced recordings, during the 90's, with a variaty of bands in different genres (Metal, Reggae, Jazz, Electronic, etc...)[1].
Discography[edit]
In 2003 Roura composed and produced his first single “Exu. Atabaques’n bass vol.1” and his first album named "THE EXU EXPERIENCE. Atabaques'n bass.Vol.1". This CD marked the official birth of a new style: the ATABAQUES'N BASS (a special mix of mystical afro-Brazilian rhythms and electronic sounds)... [citation needed] Exu. Atabaques’n bass vol.1 was acknowledged by the Fundaçao PIERRE VERGER ( Bahia/ Brasil).
in 2004 Oxaï ROURA created the SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ORKESTRA. In this band, with the Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles (ex-Omar Sosa), Roura mixed afro-Cuban rhythms and electronic sounds. Roura produced a concert live DVD "SPIRITUAL HERITAGE PART.1: SECRETS OF AFRIKA (Live)" distributed in South America only...
In 2008 Roura produced a solo CD called AFRO AMAZONIAN SPIRIT (Naturosophia). This CD is the first recording of a new musical style Roura created and called the AFROAMAZONIKA. [citation needed] This brand new styles combines tribal rhythms and chants from Africa and South America with weird Electronic sounds. Some of the instrumental compositions have been created as soundtracks for original choreographies (created by the AZAMIAH dance company and the OBATALA association) and movies.
In 2010 and 2011, Roura produced "Melanesia X". This album is the original soundtrack created for the "Well'Come!" show performed by the Posuë dance company. [2] [3] The whole "Well'come!" show (Music and Dance) has been supported and rewarded by the A.D.C.K NganjilaTjibaou Center, and won the award "Emergences 2010" in New Caledonia! [4]
Films[edit]
Oxaï Roura directed and produced the following short movies for Ma Afrika:
- 2009. Credo Mutwa’s urgent appeal to the world.
- 2009. BadiredibaLemamoso project.
- 2010. Credo Mutwa’s new dream (Part 1 and 2).
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rosco il est Content". http://www.nouvelle-vague.com: Nouvelle Vague. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
Quelques invités sont aussi de la fête : François Chassagnite à la trompette, Oxaï Roura aux percussions, Chris Boyé à la guitare et Fred Luzignant au trombone.
{{cite web}}: External link in|location= - ^ "A Brand New Sonic Experience Has Emerged Opening Ears And Doors Around The World". http://www.mi2n.com: MI2N. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
Melanesia X and the Well'come! show (music and dance) has been supported and rewarded by the A.D.C.K Nganjila Tjibaou Center, and won the prize "Emergences 2010" in New Caledonia!
{{cite web}}: External link in|location= - ^ "Melanesia X". http://www.prlog.org: PRLog. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
Featured on the artists for change website Melanesia X is thirteen tracks all under five minutes in length and categorized under the Electronic Genre
{{cite web}}: External link in|location= - ^ "Carte blanche de la compagnie Posuë". http://www.adck.nc: L’agence de développement de la culture kanak. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
Well'Come, création 2010 - Novembre 2010, Festival Waan danse, C.C.T
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External links[edit]
- "Afro amazonian spirit". http://www.nouvelle-vague.com: Nouvelle Vague. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
Afro amazonian spirit est un album d'anticipation.
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