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Leni Stern's Africa Praised in JAZZIZ Profile
Leni Stern Featured in Annual Women's Issue of JAZZIZ “Especially as a woman, when I came to Africa, I could see they were just thinking, 'What the hell?' But then you play what you know is their favorite blues lick, and then there's, 'Oh, yes, that we know'" JAZZIZ MAGAZINE Leni Stern Q&A feature, ...
Leni Stern Plays the United Nations, Sets Euro Release for "Africa"
United Nations Performance for Leni Stern Precedes July 25th European Release of Africa CD Global Community Embraces Stern, From Salif Keita to Selva Ganesh Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Leni Stern has seen her recent CD Africa attract the attention of a growing international audience. Stern recently opened for the legendary Salif Keita in New York City, was invited ...
Leni Stern to Open for Salif Keita 6/24 in NYC
Leni Stern is confirmed to open for the legendary Salif Keita, June 24th at BB KING's Show time is 8pm, and doors open at 6pm. Leni Stern continues to generate career-defining coverage for her acclaimed CD, 'Africa', which was recorded at Keita's Bamako Studios in Mali. Stern received a double-review (for 'Africa' and her 'Alu Maye' ...
Leni Stern Lyrics: Sociopolitical Nightmares in Africa
THE WASHINGTON POST: “Leni Stern Crafts a Cross-Cultural Prayer Meeting on the Soulful 'Africa'" “Shimmering Guitar Work and an Indigenous Brew of Vocal Harmonies"; Lyrics Address “Sociopolitical Nightmares" DOWNBEAT: “Stern Also Laces 'Africa' with Sadness...in its Ability to Capture the Enormity of Africa's Plight" Stern is Invited to perform at Eastwind Festival in New Delhi, India ...
Africa
By Leni Stern
Label: Leni Stern Recordings
Released: 2007
Track listing: Bamake; 1000 Stars (for Michael Brecker); Keita; Simbo; Ahinin Be Al Allah (Lord Have Mercy); Saya (Farewell) (for
Don Alias); Aman Iman (Water is Life); Ousmane; Alu Maye (Have You Seen); Ami; Dakkan (What is Written);
Childsoldier; Forest Song.
Alu May
By Leni Stern
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2007
Track listing: My Name is Oumou; Ousmane; Ite ta Ninye; Saya (For Don Alias); It Ain
Songwriter/Guitarist Leni Stern Interviewed at AAJ
Songwriter and guitarist Leni Stern's Africa (LSR, 2007) marks a significant new chapter in a career marked by bold changes. Her fearlessness as an independent traveler, and her endless curiosity about the workings of the world which surrounds her, are reflected in her music. Her lyrics are tender, poetic and, above all, truthful. As a singer, ...
Leni Stern: Storyteller
by Ian Patterson
Songwriter and guitarist Leni Stern's Africa (LSR, 2007) marks a significant new chapter in a career marked by bold changes. Her fearlessness as an independent traveler, and her endless curiosity about the workings of the world which surrounds her, are reflected in her music. Her lyrics are tender, poetic and, above all, truthful. ...
Leni Stern's "Africa" Among Finest CDs in 2007
"One of the Finest Offerings of 2007 in Any Genre" “A Work of Variety and Complexity" “Most Impressive is the Way Stern Has Locked Into and Condensed the Mystery of Malian Groove" “It's a Stunning, Respectful Tribute to Mali's Artistry, and to Stern's Diligence in Making it Happen" “An album of complex emotional depth, Africa stands ...
Leni Stern: Africa
by John Kelman
While her husband, guitarist Mike Stern, has been bringing a fascination with the music of Africa to his own projects since the early part of the decade, they've always remained undeniably jazz recordings, with conventional instrumentation. Guitarist/vocalist Leni, on the other hand, has made a more definitive dive into the continent's musical pool with Africa.
