The kronos quartet is an american string quartet based in san francisco. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Scores and parts, recordings and supplemental learning materials for new string quartets. Pieces of africa nonesuch records mp3 downloads, free.
Pieces of africa broke all records for string quartet disc sales. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. It is a very good recording and the artistry of the kronos quartet is revealed in even more detail and warmth than ever. Pieces of africa various composers by kronos quartet download and listen to the album. If you like the kronos quartet and if you enjoy crossover music you will. Nonesuch records reissued the album in 2016 on vinyl 2 x 140gram lps for the first time kronos david harrington on the album. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Folk songs by kronos quartet, released 09 june 2017 1.
For more than 45 years, san franciscos grammywinning kronos quartet and its nonprofit kronos performing arts association have reimagined and redefined the string quartet experience through thousands of concerts, over 60 recordings, collaborations with composers and performers from around the globe, over 1,000 commissioned works, and education. For forty years, the kronos quartet has been reimagining the string quartet. Pieces of africa is a studio album by the kronos quartet, containing works commissioned by the quartet, written by seven african composers. Pieces of africa by kronos quartet on amazon music. If the punks, goths and weirdos of the world voted on their favorite string ensemble, san franciscos kronos quartet would be a likely contender. The kronos learning repertoire, the ongoing multiyear commissioning, performance, education and legacy initiative. Buy 2 get 1 pieces of africa by kronos quartet cd 1992 for. The rest of us can sit back, relax and enjoy a musical journey that bridges the western classical tradition and african rythms and sounds. Jennifer culp replaced jeanrenaud on cello in 1999.
Listen to mai nozipo mother nozipo from kronos quartet s pieces of africa for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. So far 25 of the scores are available to download for free from the. And yet pieces from middle eastern and african nations, some hit by the travel ban and. At the same time i discovered in my records, old images of the ephemeral art of kurt wenner. Released 21 february 1992 on elektra nonesuch catalog no. Kronos quartet pieces of africa on collectors choice. Listen to your favorite songs from pieces of africa by kronos quartet now. Pieces of africa, an album by kronos quartet on spotify. The kronos quartet, one of the most inventive and pioneering string quartets to. The discography of the kronos quartet includes 43 studio albums, two compilations, five soundtracks, and 29 contributions to other artists records.
San franciscos grammywinning kronos quartet and its nonprofit kronos performing arts association have reimagined and redefined the string quartet experience through thousands of concerts. Kronos quartet is a string quartet founded by violinist david harrington in 1973. For forty years, the kronos quartet has been reimagining the string quartet experience, said host helga davis. Album pieces of africa, various composers by kronos. The kronos quartet plays classical, pop, rock, jazz, folk, world and contemporary classical music often written especially for them by for instance philip glass, terry riley, alexandra vrebalov. Get the guaranteed best price on world music vinyl like the kronos quartet pieces of africa at musicians friend. Since 1978, the quartet has been based in san francisco, california. Kevin volans white man sleeps david harrington violin john sherba violin hank dutt viola joan jeanrenaud vello. Buy pieces of africa online at low prices in india amazon. Kronos quartetpieces of africavinyl recordacoustic sounds. The venue revisited the special event with an encore stream. Buy pieces of africa online at low prices in india.
Album pieces of africa, various composers by kronos quartet. Pieces of africa by kronos quartet, released 12 april 2005 1. Pieces of africa contains music written for the quartet by different african composers. After listening to all the kronos quartet recordings in the marin county public library catelogue, pieces of africa is my very favourite. In the last 35 years kevin volans has worked with quartets. Pieces of africa by kronos quartet 19920214 amazon.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Mahsa vahdat, center, with the kronos quartet left to right, david. A showcase of african born composers, pieces of africa was a crosscultural and commercial landmark. Pieces of africa by kronos quartet on amazon music unlimited. The vinyl edition features the album on two 140gram lps. Kronos startled their classical audience back in 1992 by releasing pieces of africa, a beguiling album full of obviously world music, beautifully played with classical precision but african feeling.
As i prefer lp to cd, i was happy to find out the pieces of africa had been pressed on vinyl and the transfer to lp did not disappoint at all. Pieces of africa kronos quartet release info allmusic. The album consists of commissions from african composers working at varying distances from european conventions. This is the kind of issue likely to provoke kneejerk reactions. Kronos quartet s acclaimed 1992 album pieces of africa is now available on vinyl for the first time, from nonesuch records. Elektra nonesuch 7559792752,elektra nonesuch 7559792752 zk format. For more than 40 years, san franciscos kronos quartet david harrington violin, john sherba violin, hank dutt viola, and sunny yang cellohas pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to continually reimagine the string quartet experience. Kronos quartet pieces of africa vinyl 2lp shop music direct. The ensembles expansive discography on nonesuch includes collections like pieces of africa 1992, a showcase of african born composers that simultaneously topped billboards classical and world music lists. Kronos quartet nonesuch records mp3 downloads, free. Gratitude, coda commissioned for the kronos quartet by the community of the sea ranch in celebration of.
Trio da kali, by contrast, is made up of staunch defenders of an ancient tradition. But whereas byrne and simon arguably used the music of brazil or south africa as backgrounds over. In defiance of trump, kronos quartet plays music from. Thanks to dumisari maraire for prompt delivery in time to shaare with my brother for his 75th birthday. Nuevo 2002, a grammy and latin grammynominated celebration of mexican. Kronos quartet pieces of africa 1992, dolby hx pro. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. I noted that the songs of the album pieces of africa of kronos quartet are not in youtubeland. Check out pieces of africa by kronos quartet on amazon music.
A jelimuso female jeli or griot from mali, she has acquired a cult following as the charismatic singer of trio da kali, an acoustic trio which was formed by the aga khan music initiative specially to collaborate with the kronos quartet. In the process, kronos has become one of the most celebrated and influential. Kronos quartet kronos performing arts association kpaa is proud to announce the release of the next five additions to 50 for the future. Pieces of africa by kronos quartet, released in 1992 on landmark records. Find similar albums to pieces of africa kronos quartet on allmusic allmusic.
Kronos quartet pieces of africa 2016, vinyl discogs. Listen free to kronos quartet pieces of africa mai nozipo mother nozipo, saade im happy and more. They have been in existence with a rotating membership of musicians for over forty years. The longestrunning combination of performers 19781999 had harrington and john sherba on violin, hank dutt on viola and joan jeanrenaud on cello. The quartet covers a very broad range of musical genres, including contemporary classical music. Pieces of africa is a 1992 studio album by the kronos quartet, containing works commissioned by the quartet, written by seven african composers. When released, pieces of africa was subject to some of the same cultural imperialist criticism that had been more successfully leveled at performers like david byrne and paul simon. David harrington, dumisani maraire, joan jeanrenaud, john sherba, hank dutt, kronos quartet. Pieces of africa contains music written for the quartet by different. Kronos quartet is known for progressive and daring rulebreaking.
Hawa kasse mady diabate possesses one of the most beautiful, versatile, and expressive voices of west africa. It was at a very comfortable price and it is a whole cd full of surprising combinations of the kronos string quartet plus an african composer of traditional music. Kronos 50 for the future makes new quartet music available for. Pieces of africa kronos quartet with maraire, dumisani, jeanrenaud, joan on cd. Kronos quartet, said hakmoun vocals, hassan hakmoun lead vocals, radouane laktib. Original score by jacob garchik, performed by kronos quartet. Kronos quartet producer, david harrington violin, john sherba violin, hank dutt viola, joan jeanrenaud cello, judith sherman producer, engineer, bob edwards engineer, paul zinman.