Description Of Music

Finally, two classic cuts from the inimitable Marlena Shaw on the same seven-inch! Taken off of the ever-sought after Spice Of Life LP, both these tunes capture the spirit of soul in '69 and are an essential addition to the crate.

"Liberation Conversation" is a hot slice of dancefloor jazz backed with some smoking organ work. Filled with energy you can practically see Marlena dancing around in her prime. From start to finish it's a customized Marlena Shaw track that'll bring on the "dang-giddy-dang-dang" sing-along every time.

The instantly recognizable "Woman Of The Ghetto" is best known to many as the vocal sample used in Blueboy's dancefloor filler "Remember Me". Downtempo and filled with soul, this social-anthem is an amazing display of a soul singer's ability to evoke mass emotion without screaming into a microphone. Perfect for the first-half of the night and putting the attention solidly on the music.

Background

Arguably the most influential female vocalist still performing and recording today, Marlena Shaw's forty year career has cemented her as a true living legend. Initially cutting her teeth on the live circuit with The Count Basie Orchestra, Marlena's energetic performances saw her extend her reach to popular crowds outside of soul and jazz, and years spent touring with Sammy Davis Jr.

In the studio her career started at Cadet records, where the classic "Spice Of Life" LP was recorded in 1969, drenched with her unique style of jazz & soul. Soon after Miss Shaw became Blue Note Records' first female artist, and continued to drop classic material from where her roots lie within blues, soul, and jazz. Always crossing boundaries and generations, Marlena found popularity with the disco crowd in the 70s & 80s, the 90s dance crowd via the vocal on Blueboys "Remember Me", and is an essential for hip-hop producers due to her sampling by leaders such as Pete Rock, Thes One and DJ Shadow. Last year's acclaimed performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival further proved the timelessness of Marlena Shaw's unique brand of soul.

Artist Marlena Shaw
Title Liberation Conversation/Woman Of The Ghetto
Format 7"
Label Cadet
Cat CHP1001
Barcode N/A
Release Date 11/08/2008


Tracklist

Side A: Liberation Conversation

Side B: Woman Of The Ghetto

Key Selling Point

" Two of the finest tracks ever recorded by Marlena Shaw

" Limited repress with original Cadet Records label

" Marlena Shaw boasts one of the widest followings of any artist, and is back in the spotlight after last year's live comeback

" Instantly recognizable from the golden-age of soul and for it's sample usage

Press/Radio/Other coverage

Press/Radio/Other coverage Serviced to all specialist radio DJs in UK, USA & Europe.