| Alpha
Blondy & The Solar System |
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| Live at
New York's Irving Plaza, September 2003 |
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Ivorian Reggae
Legend Alpha Blondy |
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Ivorian reggae legend, Alpha
Blondy, returned to tour the USA during the late summer and fall of 2003.
AfricaSounds caught up with Alpha Blondy at his performance at Irving Plaza,
in New York City. Performing for approximately 3 hours, non-stop save for
several encores and one extended speech, Blondy captivated the audience.
His repertoire covered the entire span of his musical career, including such
notable hits as … |
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The Solar System
Band performs at Irving Plaza |
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The Solar System
Band laid down a tight rhythm and bass foundation to Alpha Blondy's
passionate vocal delivery |
Ivorian singing
legend Monique Seka made a cameo appearance |
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Backing singers,
from France and the Antilles, provided animation |
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Delirious Fans
stormed the stage at the concert's finale, to pay homage to Alpha Blondy |
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