#SoundsOfSociety is a project to document and present the sounds of today. It is a step towards a genre-free, no-rules, and an all-inclusive approach to presenting music-making and its associated performing arts.
Music that represents the social and cultural milieu in which you live. We are the sounds of today. We are the Sounds of Society.
Each episode is carefully curated, and in most cases it's very spontaneous.
Presented by - Society Tea
Produced by - Urban Beat Project
Curated by - Laiq Qureshi
In this episode | Know The Sunset
Lyrics: Nicolas Obino
Song Composition - Naaman, Cisco Kid, Bee Wise
In this episode of Sounds of Society, we take you to a journey into Reggae music coming out of India through three European musicians that call India home in the winter. Originally championed by the likes of Reggae Rajahs, Delhi Sultanate, Dakta Dub, 10000 Lions Soundsystem, Rudy Roots and a few more, Reggae music was slow to rise, but is slowly gaining prominence, especially in the sunshine coastal town of North Goa. Mainly thanks to India's only Reggae festival Goa Sunsplash.
While a lot of it is digital, or Vinyl, we wanted to showcase a bit of what is happening behind the scene in the live Reggae circuit in India. Each artist featured here has dedicated their lives to the music, as they live, eat and breathe Reggae music.
Enjoy this collaboration of french heavy weight - Naâman, alongside Sardinian MC - Cisco Kid, and French musician and selector - Bee Wise.
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Naâman
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It should no longer be necessary to introduce Martin Mussard better known as Naâman to the Reggae massive. The 27-year-old singer from the North of France has already been establishing himself and his music since 2010, and can point to respectable achievements like winning Les Victoires du
Reggae, ranking second most programmed artist on the festival circuit in France in 2016 and touring the world from China to Hungary, from Russia to Jamaica. Also his two past albums enjoyed great popularity, sold by thousands, increasing his fanbase in France but also worldwide. Beyond has been released October 6 in 2017 and has made great scores, wandering in the pop charts and reaching 5th place on Itunes general France charts the week of release.
Every song shines with a very unique sentiment and mood that results in Beyond taking us on an emotional journey from the uplifting, even witty Plant It Over to the thoughtful Own Yourself, that surprises with a retracted Island Pop atmosphere after a gentle acoustic guitar intro with weeping violin and deep lyrics about self-love. I Feel Your Soul experiments with reversed sounds, while Diamond And Pearl shifts between Hip Hop and funky Soul feel. The only by acoustic guitar accompanied Beyond is a highlight in its simplicity and masterly concludes the compilation through touching sincerity and minimalism that goes straight to the heart and soul. For the very special highlight of the album, Naâman traveled to Jamaica once more and followed an invitation by living legend Toots Hibbert. Together the two artists recorded Got To Try, a motivating Ska track with dominant piano chords and sweet harmonies supporting the soulful voice of the Maytals singer. Even if music might not solve all problems Naâman’s positive messages on these versatile and diversified instrumentals are a felicitous, gratifying combination that will at least have you forget your troubles for 46 minutes – or even longer if you press repeat. - Munchy (ReggaeVille)
www.naaman-official.com
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Bee Wise
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Bee Wise is Producer, Sound System Operator and Live Musician.
Out of love for Reggae music, culture and spiritual message it conveys, Bee Wise is delivering Top Selections that flows from Roots from the 70's to the most recent Stepper Sounds out of UK and European Sound Systems.
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Cisco Kid
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Cisco kid is a Reggae Roots Dub selecta. Born in Sardinia island, raised worldwide. Since ten years now Cisco Kid has been expressing himself through the mic and his fine selection spreading the word of love and unity
Insta: @CiscokidMC
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Video Credits
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Producer: Laiq Qureshi
Director and DoP: Sadaf Javan
AD: Richard
Photographer: Jayashree Ojha
Color Correction: Sadaf Javan
Packaging and Post Prod: Sadaf Javan
Mixing and Mastering: Ashyar Balsara
Recording Engineer: Laiq Qureshi
Production Assistant: Younus Ahmed
Location: Keri, Goa
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