“SHRINE ON YOU. Fela goes classical” is a beloved hommage to Fela Kuti, the greatest african musical genius and political rebel of recent history, played by a chamber orchestra formed by twelve both classical and jazz musicians.

“The baroque nuances of the arrangements generate a bizarre, elegant and sinuous chimera.” (IL MUCCHIO)

“An authentic stroke of genius” (BLOW UP)

“It’s fusion or if you prefer crossover, but in the higher meaning of the word.” (AUDIOREVIEW)

“One of the most fascinating work of this 2011. A true heart shock. Made in Italy for export.” (INDIESFORBUNNIES)

“An unexpected tribute, original, passionate and finely played” (STORIA DELLA MUSICA)

“This Afrobeat in a complex chamber format has its own singular fascinating whys and wherefores.” (M. Lorrai, ROLLING STONES, oct 2011)

“It seems to discover a primigenial continuity between apparently irreconcilable worlds.” (MUSICA JAZZ)

“A sensational and brave lesson of collective enthusiasm, technical skill and creativity.” (FOLKBULLETIN)

“A work that is musically and socially worthy of praise.” (SILENZIOSA(MENTE))

“It fills the heart up with life.” (AUDIODROME)

“A little piece of marvel. The alchemy generating from Nigerian funk and the instruments of C.O.A. is extraordinary. It welcomes an elegant atmosphere powered with energy, inspiration and creativity. Shrine on You is a pearl born in the countryside of this Italy that sometimes still manages to surprise us with nice, intelligent, international breathing works” (ROCKIT)

 

The Orchestra:

Alessandro Bonetti – violin, mandolin

Anna Palumbo – percussions, accordion

Cristiano Buffolino – percussions

Cristina Adamo – flute

Elide Melchioni – bassoon, ocarina

Fabio Gaddoni – cello

Francesco Giampaoli – bass/double bass

Marco Zanotti – drums and direction

Silvia Turtura – oboe, english horn

Tim Trevor-Briscoe – clarinet

Valeria Montanari – harpsichord

Valeria Nasci – shekeré 

 

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