Otis Taylor - White African
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Artist: Otis TaylorEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2001-03-06
Music Label: Northern Blues
Soundtracks:
- My Soul's In Louisiana
- Resurrection Blues
- Momma Don't You Do It
- 3 Days And 3 Nights
- Round And Round
- Stick On You
- Rain So Hard
- Lost My Horse
- Saint Martha Blues
- Ain't No Cowgirl
- Hungry People
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Music Review: Otis tells the Truth
Rating: 5 Stars
This is about testimony, people, and you will not turn your back and say, "That's not my problem." It's about legacies...of violence, pain, hate, suffering...in the name of heritage; in the name of raw apathy...in the name of ignorance. In Otis Taylor's big hands, plucking and strumming on an electric banjo, mandolin, or acoustic guitar, it's a way to cry out for justice-and mercy and forgiveness. They don't make prophets like this anymore-they did once upon a time, but that was back in biblical days. If there was a reason to listen to this man's songs, it's because he wears the dust of history on his physical body and within his heart, and along with that, the crimes of passion that have been done in the name of righteous intention. These songs are about commitment: a way to remind us that we have choices to make in our lives, both individually and as a social unit. The actions that we make can come back with a sword or an olive branch-and thankfully, Otis has a gentle way with his power, especially from a man who can stare into your soul from the cover photo of White African. His companions are right beside him like avenging angels: Kenny Passarelli's thudding, plodding bass, holding the chains and shackles of generations, daughter Cassie Taylor's ghostly backup vocals that moan through the leaves on the trees on a hot moonless night, and Eddie Turner's tortured slide and lead guitar. Yes, the obvious comparison is to John Lee Hooker-but Otis's strength is that he's doing it his way. You'll feel it too, once Otis lays his music on you.
Description of White African
The heart of blues folklore lies in the music of Otis Taylor, long-established as the voice of American blues history. His intensity is matched only by his superb songwriting and mastery of guitar and banjo. Taylor's topical songs are rooted in the African-American past but are universal stories; they speak of poverty, pride, love and the struggle for justice.Blues CDs
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