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Pieces Of Africa / Kronos Quartet


Release Date: 03/03/1992 
Label:  Nonesuch   Catalog #: 79275   Spars Code: DDD 
Composer:  Dumisani Maraire,  Hassan Hakmoun,  Foday Musa Suso,  Lawrence JKS Tamusuza,   ... 
Performer:  Dumisani Maraire,  Joan Jeanrenaud,  Hank Dutt,  John Sherba,   ... 
Conductor:  Terrence Kelly
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet,  Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Number of Discs: 1 
Recorded in: Stereo 
Length: 1 Hours 7 Mins. 

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Works on This Recording

1.
Mai Nozipo by Dumisani Maraire
Performer:  Dumisani Maraire (Ngoma), Dumisani Maraire (Percussion), Joan Jeanrenaud (Cello),
Hank Dutt (Viola), John Sherba (Violin), Dumisani Maraire (Hosho),
David Harrington (Violin)
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1990; Zimbabwe 
 Date of Recording: 1989-91 
Length: 6 Minutes 54 Secs. 
2.
Saade by Hassan Hakmoun
Performer:  Joan Jeanrenaud (Cello), Hassan Hakmoun (Voice), David Harrington (Violin),
John Sherba (Violin), Hank Dutt (Viola), Said Hakmoun (Voice),
Hassan Hakmoun (Sitar), Radouane Laktib (Voice), Said Hakmoun (Bander),
Radouane Laktib (Oud)
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1991; Morocco 
 Date of Recording: 1989-91 
Length: 3 Minutes 21 Secs. 
3.
Tillibyo by Foday Musa Suso
Performer:  Foday Musa Suso (Kora), David Harrington (Violin), John Sherba (Violin),
Joan Jeanrenaud (Cello), Hank Dutt (Viola)
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1990; Gambia 
 Date of Recording: 1989-91 
Length: 4 Minutes 20 Secs. 
4.
Ekitundu Ekisooka by Lawrence JKS Tamusuza
Performer:  David Harrington (Violin), John Sherba (Violin), Hank Dutt (Viola),
Joan Jeanrenaud (Cello)
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1988; Uganda 
 Date of Recording: 1989-91 
Length: 5 Minutes 36 Secs. 
5.
Escalay by Hamza El Din
Performer:  David Harrington (Violin), John Sherba (Violin), Hank Dutt (Viola),
Joan Jeanrenaud (Cello), Hamza El Din (Tar)
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1989; Sudan 
 Date of Recording: 1989-91 
Length: 12 Minutes 17 Secs. 
6.
Wawshishijay for Vocals, Percussion and String Quartet by Obo Addy
Performer:  Joan Jeanrenaud (Cello), Obo Addy (Voice), Obo Addy (Percussion),
David Harrington (Violin), John Sherba (Violin), Hank Dutt (Viola)
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1991; Ghana 
 Date of Recording: 1989-91 
Length: 4 Minutes 50 Secs. 
7.
Quartet for Strings no 1 "White Man Sleeps" by Kevin Volans
Performer:  Joan Jeanrenaud (Cello), David Harrington (Violin), John Sherba (Violin),
Hank Dutt (Viola)
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1984; South Africa 
 Date of Recording: 1989-91 
Length: 22 Minutes 7 Secs. 
8.
Kutambarara by Dumisani Maraire
Performer:  Dumisani Maraire (Mbira), Dan Pauli (Hosho), Dumisani Maraire (Voice),
Joan Jeanrenaud (Cello), Hank Dutt (Viola), John Sherba (Violin),
David Harrington (Violin)
Conductor:  Terrence Kelly
Orchestra/Ensemble:  Kronos Quartet,  Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Period: 20th Century 
Written: 1990; Zimbabwe 
 Date of Recording: 1989-91 
Length: 7 Minutes 10 Secs. 

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review:  ( 2 Customer Reviews )
 One of Kronos' best March 23, 2016 By James Carleton (Port Hueneme, CA) See All My Reviews "It's very surprising that this CD is no longer available (early in 2016), as it is one of the most enjoyable of all of Kronos' CDs. Hamza El-Din's Escalay is a powerful, evocative piece which my wife and I were fortunate to hear in concert a year or so before the recording was issued. Europeans and North Americans tend to think of Africa in one basic 'color', but the reality is far more interesting, and this CD gives a wonderful overview of the various styles of musical expression available in Africa. It is to be hoped that Arkiv will at least be able to make it available as a download. In today's highly-fractured world, anything that can help repair the bridges is a step to the good." Report Abuse
 Kronos Quartet September 20, 2012 By M. Rood (Portland, OR) See All My Reviews "Heard track 3, "Tilliboyo" ("Sunset"), on our local All Classical radio station & loved it so decided to purchase the CD, not really knowing if I'd like the rest of the cuts.........well, the entire recording is terrific! It's a very nice addition to my music library." Report Abuse
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