Daily Bread

Corey Harris | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 7, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder / Umgd
• ASIN: B0009GV1WQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,503 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Corey Harris is a griot for modern times, a musical alchemist who has found a unique place on the world stage through constant touring in the U.S. and abroad. Following his starring role in Martin Scorsese's PBS series, 'The Blues,' in which he traveled to Mali to explore the links between African music and the blues, Corey began working on new material that reflected the full range of his experience. As he established himself early in his career as one of the pre-eminent young bluesmen, and as his recent work has embraced an ever-widening circle of black musical vibrations, he emerges on 'Daily Bread' with an accessible, song-oriented sound that simultaneously expresses his roots and his own voice.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Mississippi To Mali Continued, July 3, 2005

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John Terry "musiclikerguy" (Kansas City, Mo) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daily Bread (Audio CD)

Corey Harris has journeyed into the past and discovered the future. He has managed to find the roots of the music he loves so much and at the same time, give it a gentle nudge forward. This album of African folk blues and reggae is strong from start to finish. Corey's in this amazing, creative place that few artists ever reach. I look forward to each and every release of his. Along with fellow bluesman Otis Taylor, he's one of the most important musicians of our time. You shouldn't miss out.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your "traditional'' blues disc .., July 20, 2005

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David Booker (Denver Co) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daily Bread (Audio CD)

Most blues fans know Coreys name by now , he is one of the more interesting roots musicians of the current crop , i.e Keb Mo' (Kevin Moore) Alvin Y Hart , etc . this effort is not styled on Charlie Patton or Robert Johnson or Big Joe Williams , but on Corey Harris . His musical journey has taken him to this recording . I love the variety , the reggae feel on some tracks; his treatment of O.V. Wrights soul classic Nickel And A Nail is cool . the nice thing is the inclusion of Olu Dara on a couple of cuts .. nice move! Great sounds/instrumentation .. nice to hear a Hammond Organ again ..a great listen .

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, July 14, 2005

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applewood (everywhere and nowhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daily Bread (Audio CD)

There is not a weak track on this delightful new recording, a combination of West African, Delta acoustic and Reggae roots music. They flow together in a soothing and uplifting way, a blend of playful songcraft and masterful instrumentation. Corey Harris, like fellow Coloradan Otis Taylor, is the real thing - making modern music firmly rooted in the African/Delta acoustic blues sound. This is the music to cure all your blues and make you whole.