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The Signal, 3.23.12 & 3.24.12, the unlikely musical survival story of Zieti; ellen cherry’s new album, ‘Please Don’t Sell the Piano’; and Marc Horwitz’s Shakespearean tour de force, ‘Ages of Man’
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March 23rd & 24th, 2012, on The Signal…
An unlikely musical friendship blossomed thirteen years ago between two Americans and two West Africans in the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan. Together, they formed the band Zieti. Since then, political turmoil has kept the old friends half a world apart. But thanks to modern technology, they’ve made a new album nonetheless. The American half of Zieti joins us with the new tunes, and the stories behind them.
Music and conversation with singer-songwriter ellen cherry. Her new CD – which she produced with Caleb Stine - finds the artist putting down her guitar and returning to the instrument she played as a child – the piano.
Plus: A visit with Shakespearean actor Marc Horwitz, who performs 24 different characters in his upcoming one-man show, Ages of Man.
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Zieti
I LOVED the story of Zieti and their music. Is it possible to buy the finished album that was discussed? Is Gris-Gris the name of their company or is it the studio they have created in Abidjan?
This story was beautifully and respectfully told. Thank you so much for producing terrific radio programs here in Baltimore - I'm so proud to be a member of WYPR!
Ellen Billings
Zieti
Ellen,
This is Michael from Zieti. Thank you for your positive encouragement for Zieti and for WYPR!
Grigri Discs is our indie record label based in Silver Spring, MD, specializing in African music produced locally. You can also find links to purchase the CD through CDBaby, Amazon, iTunes, Rhapsody and more.
Please use this link for more info and purchasing options: http://www.grigridiscs.com.hostbaby.com/zieti/
Cheers!