Album Reviews

Alpha Blondy

Elohim

2005-02-07

In 1999, the Ivory Coast, once one of Africa’s most stable and prosperous countries, underwent a military coup that threw the nation into turmoil. The country is still divided north to south, with tensions running high between the newly established regime of President Laurent Gbagbo and Rebel Forces.

Amid this backdrop of strife, the Ivory Coast’s, and perhaps Africa’s best-known reggae star, Alpha Blondy, released Elohim, an album confronting the conflict head-on, challenging the various factions involved.

Alpha Blondy’s internationally best-selling album now makes its way to the United States, thanks to Shanachie Records.

Quick Links:

all reviews | all world reviews

More reviews tagged #World

reviewed 08/2011
VARIOUS
David Lynch Foundation Music That Changes The World
reviewed 12/2007
TABU LEY ROCHEREAU
The Voice of Lightness
reviewed 02/2007
YOUNG DUBLINERS
With All Due Respect: The Irish Sessions
reviewed 04/2009
BUJU BANTON
RASTA GOT SOUL
reviewed 07/2006
LOS LONELY BOYS
Sacred
reviewed 06/2006
THINK OF ONE
Trafico

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.