Taj Weekes & Adowa: DEIDEM (St. Lucia)

NORTH AMERICAN WORLD MUSIC COALITION

 
A more conscious and timely record than their critically acclaimed debut release, Hope & Doubt, Taj Weekes & Adowa introduce audiences to  DEIDEM - a classic roots reggae album filled with melodies that are deliberate and focused. Taj's songwriting is stellar, discussing more global and humanitarian issues such as global warming, the effects of Hurricane Katrina, and the crisis in Darfur. Though the topics are insightful and serious, the grooves, melodies and rhythms are the familiar backbeats that reggae and world music fans of all ages know and love. DEIDEM is destined to be a classic album, one that critics no doubt will embrace, examine and emulate as they did with Hope & Doubt.

Label: Jatta Records