Original Compositions

Description

Lionel Loueke's signature is one of limitless rhythmic invention. He has established a unique identity born of the synthesis between West African and Brazilian music within the modern jazz idiom. In his compositions, these influences fuse together, creating evocative African textures spliced with a guitar sound that channels the phrasing of a kora. When combined with his voice, Loueke's unique soundtransports the listener even further. This book contains 21 original compositions and 5 solo transcriptions which give the reader insight into the compositional language of guitarist-vocalist Lionel Loueke.

Content:

• Akwe (Gilfema, 2005) 
• Benny's Tune (Karibu, 2008) 
• Benny's Tune (Solo Transcription) 
• Cove (Gilfema +2, 2008) 
• Dangbe Dance (Heritage, 2012)
• Farafina (Heritage, 2012) 
• Farafina (Solo Transcription)
• Flying (Mwaliko, 2010)
• Freedom Dance (Heritage, 2012) 
• Gbede Temin (Gilfema, 2005)
• Goree (Heritage, 2012) 
• Griot (Mwaliko, 2010) 
• Griot (Solo Transcription)
• Hope (Heritage, 2012) 
• Ifê (Heritage, 2012) 
• Ifê (Solo Transcription)
• Karibu (Karibu, 2008) 
• Karibu (Solo Transcription) 
• Light Dark (Karibu, 2008) 
• Manding (Gilfema, 2005)
• Ouidah (Heritage, 2012) 
• Seven Teens (Karibu, 2008) 
• Twins (Gilfema +2, 2008) 
• Virgin Forest (Virgin Forest, 2006) 
• Vivi (Gilfema +2, 2008)
• Zala (Karibu, 2008)