Red Earth
Dee Dee Bridgewater · 2007
69 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and African rhythms brought to life by Bridgewater's powerful vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional ebb and flow
- powerful vocals for deep connection
- dynamic progression with resolution
- engaging rhythms for active listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Red Earth' was released in 2007, Dee Dee Bridgewater was already an established artist, recognized for her contributions to jazz. This album marked a significant moment as it showcased her return to roots music, following her previous explorations of theatrical and jazz standards. Bridgewater's work on this album reflects both her artistic maturity and her commitment to cultural storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nina Simone· Cassandra Wilson· Diana Krall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Afro Blue 5:11
- 2 Bad Spirits (Bani) 5:48
- 3 Dee Dee 2:56
- 4 Mama Don't Ever Go Away 5:39
- 5 Long Time Ago 6:47
- 6 Children Go 'round (Demissenw) 6:05
- 7 Griots (Sakhodougou) 6:03
- 8 On My Love (Djarabi) 6:03
- 9 Four Women 5:23
- 10 No More (Bambo) 4:45
- 11 Red Earth (Massane Cisse) 5:16
- 12 Meanwhile 4:24
- 13 Compared to What 5:22
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