Marc Ribot Plays Solo Guitar Works of Frantz Casseus
Marc Ribot · 1993
48 min · 19 tracks · experimental music · vocal music
Intricate fingerstyle guitar weaves together Haitian folk traditions with modern experimental influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate fingerstyle guitar exploration
- short pieces for attentive listening
- evocative melodies for quiet moments
- cultural richness in every track
- subtle improvisation throughout album
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy soundscapes
- prefer long, cohesive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1993, Marc Ribot released 'Marc Ribot Plays Solo Guitar Works of Frantz Casseus' as his first solo album, following a period of collaboration with artists like Tom Waits. This album marked a significant shift in his focus toward exploring the works of Haitian composer Frantz Casseus, showcasing Ribot's virtuosity and deepening his engagement with world music. The release positioned him as a prominent figure in both the avant-garde and traditional music scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Zorn· Bill Frisell· Nels Cline
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Simbi 3:33
- 2 Rara 1:44
- 3 Prelude #2 1:08
- 4 Petro 4:08
- 5 Yanvalloux 3:04
- 6 Mascaron 3:48
- 7 Coumbite (Merci Bon Dieu) 3:18
- 8 Prelude #1 1:03
- 9 Merengue 1:31
- 10 Improvisation 1:35
- 11 Chanson 1:52
- 12 Congo 3:16
- 13 Dance (On Sunday) 3:16
- 14 Serenade Lointaine 2:27
- 15 Valse 4:13
- 16 [untitled] 1:40
- 17 Romance 2:04
- 18 Dance of the Hounsies 2:51
- 19 Romance 1978 1:43
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