CREATIVE MUSIC ALLIANCE

Fhena – Spoken Word
Venuseven (Ingrid Sibley/Dorothy “Dee” Bell) - Vocals
Julie Dexter - Vocals
Shanti Om – Vocals
Immanuel Zechariah –Didgeridoo / Soprano Saxophone
Mamaniji Azanyah - Bass
Mausiki Scales – Fender Rhodes Electric Piano
Takana Miyamoto - Keyboards
Ede Wright, - Guitar
Jerome Crichton - Drums
Kinah Boto – Iyo Drums
Russell Gunn- Trumpet
Ali Barr - Fluglehorn
Anton Harris – Alto Flute
Kebbi Williams – Tenor Saxophone
Dashill Smith – Bass Clarinet
Khari Simmons – Spirit Bass
Ragenia Waddada – Graphic Artist / Photography

Tsunami Project: Sky In The Morning © 2005 Mamaniji Azanyah
Conceived, Composed & Arranged by Mamaniji Azanyah
Spoken Word: Written and Performed by Fhena

Recorded at: Red Tuxedo Studios, Atlanta, GA
Alex Lowe – Recording/Mixing/Mastering Engineer
Benjamin Price – Recording/Mixing Engineer


 

The debt owed to the artists participating in this project could never be repaid. It is with a profound sense of gratitude, not merely for the excellence of each individual contribution but above all, for the highly enthusiastic response – without any hesitation – to rise to the challenge of this occasion.

It is always a humbling experience to work in the midst of such awesome talent; and yet the patience, sensitivity, graciousness and sincerity demonstrated by everyone made it a most pleasant event.

Some gems worthy of remembrance:

Venuseven instantly creating angelic sounds from abstract concepts… and the absolute wonder that brought tears to Fhena’s eyes and directed pen to paper when Julie and Shanti lifted their voices alongside Ingrid and Dee…

Kinah Boto’s casual announcement one minute before the recording was to begin: “Oh yeah, I just spoke to Kebbi this morning. He got back in town yesterday. You want me to call him?

Russell Gunn’s brilliance…

Ede Wright’s response to the role of the guitar: “Oh, you want me to be the Tsunami!”

Ben’s response to Kebbi’s sudden appearance, transcendent solo and sudden disappearance: “WHO was that cat!!!? To which Alex calmly responded: “Oh, you don’t know Kebbi? (laughter…)

Takana’s absolutely humble, “Was that okay?” after rendering track upon track of keyboard work for which this language has no appropriate superlatives!

Khari Simmons (Electric Bass), who came prepared to make a contribution and waited patiently until obligation to another studio date forced his departure.

Finally, there are certain experiences which can only be attributed to the hand of Divine Providence working through Divine Inspiration to effect Divine Blessing. This Tsunami Project: Sky In the Morning is without doubt such an experience.

Peace, Love, Blessings,

Mamaniji Azanyah