glicine Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 World renowned, award winning Blues guitarist, composer and producer, Justin Adams from the UK, and Gambian Griot and Master Musician Juldeh Camara bring the Blues and African music rhythms together in an incredible performance featuring energetic guitar, exciting fiddle solos and stirring vocals. Their performance at WOMAD Abu Dhabi will include a special guest appearance by music legend Robert Plant. With over forty years in the music business, Grammy award winner Robert Plant has become one of the world’s most significant performers. Renowned for his powerful style with a wide vocal range, he incorporates a fascinating blend of different cultures into his music, from blues, to folk, to African tribal music. This performance was especially created for WOMAD Abu Dhabi. source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 And there will be something special made for Abu Dhabi. The 61-year-old British rocker, who is known for experimenting with an eclectic blend of musical genres, will spend two days at Peter Gabriel’s Real World recording studio in Wiltshire, England, with Adams and Camara, putting together a special show for Abu Dhabi. Adams has played lead guitar with Plant’s band the Strange Sensation for several years and co-wrote Plant’s 2005 album Mighty Rearranger. His work is influenced by African, Arabic and Irish musical traditions. Adams has performed at several Womad events with Camara, who is from the Gambia and is a master of the riti, a one-string violin that is played across West Africa. An album they recorded together in 2007, Soul Science, won a Radio 3 World Music award. An Adach official said the organisers were “absolutely thrilled” that Plant would be coming to Abu Dhabi. “Even more exciting, though, is the fact that he is in rehearsal as we speak ... to create a whole new performance especially for Abu Dhabi. “This festival is above all a celebration of world music and Robert Plant, ever inventive with his musical journeys over the years, is playing in the Womad spirit – a real original gift for music lovers.” read more here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 :cheer: What awesome news!!!! I'm really happy to see Robert and Justin working together. Too bad it's so far away - would be amazing to see. Wonder what the special recording is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 :cheer: What awesome news!!!! I'm really happy to see Robert and Justin working together. Too bad it's so far away - would be amazing to see. Wonder what the special recording is Yeah, so the Strange Sensation spirit is not totally dead in water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yeah, so the Strange Sensation spirit is not totally dead in water. That makes me smile big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 That's wonderful news!! Robert has always been a big Womad supporter, great to see he's still carrying the flame. Justin and Juldeh's album was fabulous, so the thought of them all together is fantastic! Just noticed the article says Robert is 61--not until August, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 And that's the Robert we know, eh? Can't live through two months withou music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 And that's the Robert we know, eh? Can't live through two months withou music. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Not only that, but the Wolves won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Not only that, but the Wolves won. I'm sure he's a happy camper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Not only that, but the Wolves won. Wolves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Wolves Wow, it's so unusual to see Robert dressed up like this. I wonder if he has picked up his CBE? Have heard nothing about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Glad to see the space was watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Glad to see the space was watched. :yesnod: A good space it was too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Just wish I was IN the space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Just wish I was IN the space! Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevedore Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Glad to see the space was watched. I was expecting something BIGGER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 "The fact is that Robert Plant only does things that he wants to do," said Mr Smith. "He was excited by the thought of performing at a free festival in Abu Dhabi. This is going to be a chance of a lifetime to hear such a unique combination. Robert is a lovely guy who is very keen not to steal the thunder from the others." Originally Smith invited Plant, who has supported Womad in the past, to perform with the bluegrass singing star Alison Krauss, with whom he made the Grammy award-winning album Raising Sand, but she was unable to make the date. Originally Smith invited Plant, who has supported Womad in the past, to perform with the bluegrass singing star Alison Krauss, with whom he made the Grammy award-winning album Raising Sand, but she was unable to make the date. thenational.ae/article/20090415/NATIONAL/166354250&SearchID=73351323999645 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Thanks, EL, but to be fair, that's the info and source that glicine posted at the beginning of the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I quoted a different part of the same article and included the updated link. If you try the original link it no longer displays the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 OK, then thanks for reposting. I only checked the link in the first post, which works OK--for some reason, the one in the second post doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 I quoted a different part of the same article and included the updated link. If you try the original link it no longer displays the article. Thanks EL for the correction. I guess they have removed the original link because they put it in the SPORT section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxie Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Wolves Well that's a rare pic if I ever did see. Would have loved to have seen of pic of his reaction the moment they won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 You're welcome. I wonder why Allison Krauss was not able to attend. Maybe she is working on a new project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 You're welcome. I wonder why Allison Krauss was not able to attend. Maybe she is working on a new project. Why would Alison attend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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