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:

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 11/2006

    VARIOUS
    Rhythms Del Mundo

  • reviewed 07/2006

    SUNI PAZ
    Bandera Mia-Songs of Argentina

  • reviewed 10/2011

    JORGE CALDERON
    Blue City & on Mardi Gras Day

  • reviewed 06/2010

    SERGIO MENDES
    BOM TEMPO BRASIL REMIXED

  • reviewed 05/2009

    The Sway Machinery
    Hidden Melodies Revealed

  • reviewed 10/2003

    Gaby Kerpel
    Carnabailito

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.