Brotherhood

Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 12, 2002)
• Original Release Date: March 12, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shanachie
• ASIN: B000060P7R
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #443,359 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Leroy - Tweak

2. Drum - Son of Scientist

3. Right Here in Front of You - Alison Breisler, Ty,

4. Brotherhood [Piano Mix] - The Cinematic Orchestra

5. Machine Sun Construction

6. Yoruba Road - Boozoo Bajou

7. Man With the Drum

8. Rogallen - Mike Rohally

9. Afrocosmic Drums - Jeff Sharel

10. Dance of Loa

11. Drumfire - BiggaBush

12. Allenfresh - Troublemakers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Afro-Beat remixed for the millennium, August 17, 2002

By	Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Tony Allen was the much-revered drummer for Fela Kuti's legendary Africa 70 ensemble; as such he was largely responsible for crafting the relentlessly infectious, driving marathon beat of the Nigerian supergroup. This remix project features a host of artists, from soul-oriented rappers to electronic mixmasters. Several tracks, particularly the instrumentals, are appropriately hypnotic and captivating, while some of the vocal numbers seem a bit off the mark. Maybe that's because Allen's genius was rhythmic and nonverbal, and by wedding his work to flavor-of-the-day lyrics, it pulls the listener in unnecessary directions. Anyway, keep in mind that's just my reaction, and I'm pretty picky. Afro-beat fanatics will not be disappointed by this album.