Lionel Loueke

Western African guitarist Lionel Loueke was motivated by his sibling, who taught him how exactly to play during his past due teenage years. Halts in the Ivory Coast’s Country wide Institute of Arts, Paris’ American College greater than Music, and Berklee University of Music led Loueke to performances on some high-profile recordings, including Terence Blanchard’s Jump and Flow, Charlie Haden’s Property of sunlight, and Herbie Hancock’s Opportunities. Aside from his function within the trio Gilfema (with bassist Massimo Biolcati and drummer Ferenc Nemeth), Loueke provides recorded by himself, including the reside in a Trance and Virgin Forest. He released his initial Blue Note record, Karibu, in 2008. In ’09 2009, Loueke guested on Magos Herrera’s record Distancia. His second record for Blue Take note, Mwaliko, made an appearance in early 2010. In 2012, Loueke released the trio record Heritage, that was made by and features efforts from acclaimed jazz pianist Robert Glasper. On Gaïa, his 4th album, Loueke continuing usage of the guitar solely. He explored expansive notions of African rock and roll and jazz with Biolcati and Nemeth. The record was recorded before an invited studio room audience, satisfying the guitarist’s desire to catch the band within a concert placing. The album premiered by Blue Take note by the end of Oct in 2015.