Episode Seven: Mudjeres di Muzika with Candida Rose
In this episode, Candida and Ruby have a one-on-one conversation about Cape Verdean women in the musical scene, drawing on her published chapter, “Kriolas di Muzika: Not Just for Men Anymore” in the Kriolas Poderozas edited collection. Topics of conversation include: the importance of “saying the names” of women musicians; the relationship between gender, vocality, and instrumentation; the community leadership of batukadeiras; and Kriola artists that you can support right now! Digressions include: the pain of writing long articles, Ella Fitzgerald’s many vocal identities, impostor syndrome, and lots of laughter!
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REFERENCES AND SOURCES
Order your copy of the Kriolas Poderozas edited collection, put together by Dr. Aminah F. Pilgrim and Dr. Terza Silva Lima-Neves, with a contribution from Candida Rose: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793634894/Cabo-Verdean-Women-Writing-Remembrance-Resistance-and-Revolution-Kriolas-Poderozas
The website for the annual Poderoza conference: https://www.poderozaconference.com/
Shawnn Monteiro, You Are There: https://open.spotify.com/album/14F2xNfRbusX7ZJtnPWd0e?si=dTVrRfg2TU6h-CYAzYG1sw
Nha Nacia Gomi, “Nha Rama” : https://open.spotify.com/track/5vhuNUXmISf9x8qMFoMOri?si=03c1ba568a6e4429
Tété Alhinho, Voz: https://open.spotify.com/album/0iujDwGoRd0dhPwhY548lE?si=O9kFGIwxSeagPDoKlAgruw
Celina Pereira, “Saude” : https://open.spotify.com/track/0UIz2ie5XVRwuPd3KvuCtg?si=79e7ef561a634f88
Women in World Jazz, A Tribute To Women Artists: https://open.spotify.com/album/5QD7psgfXK6DOhKTbSv6IK?si=MHLdcRGNQLKTJhgQGEBuJA
New Orleans women brass players: DeCoste, Kyle. 2017. “Street Queens: New Orleans Brass Bands and the Problem of Intersectionality.” Ethnomusicology 61(2): 181-206.
Further resources on instrumentation, voice, & gender:Clawson, Mary Ann. 1999. “When Women Play the Bass.” Gender & Society 13(2):193-210
Doubleday, Veronica. 2008. “Sounds of Power: An Overview of Musical Instruments and Gender.” Ethnomusicology Forum 17(1):3-39.
Sheila E., “Bemba Colorá” : https://open.spotify.com/album/7MOMmE6Dc6H6ZOzUW6SCug?si=RIUjj9e1RXmxkwtas2Btyg
Black Diamond Queens: Mahon, Maureen. 2020. Black Diamond Queens: African American Women and Rock and Roll. Durham, NC: Duke University Press.
Ella Fitzgerald showing off her scat skills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GUmxnYheK0
Shantal Teixeira, a.k.a Shantel C., “Bo Storia”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9xp37v1ey4
Gardenia Benros, Bo Kin Kre: https://open.spotify.com/album/1KPFXmyVEFHxwZnXmZEe52?si=6e6_p4-RTt2eY-JzM3qVPg
Titina, Cruel Destino: https://open.spotify.com/album/0KfRjhaFXLxI8nsjWiYyR6?si=qpcCCawkRc6iSE-YecNfTQ
Sãozinha, “Hora de Bai” - https://open.spotify.com/track/52gNmoro177i8vDcnhbQbi?si=d7322f01ba2b463e
Danielle Andrews, “Sister I’m Here Now”: https://open.spotify.com/track/2eM3iwiHAr8zfF2XF3mpaH?si=8e7b54f77e4f4131
“Afro Blue,” performed by Candida Rose: https://open.spotify.com/track/58gtbmy4ga91z132NakdXK?si=df8d51e1c52e4137
Teté Alhinho, “Dia C’Tchuva Bem” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcbnv__zxNo
Maria de Barros, “Reggadera” - https://youtu.be/MJ6rqOlIyRU?feature=shared
The Cape Verdean Online Museum (Compiled by Glaúcia Nogueira, Djinho Barbosa, the Pedro Pires Institute, & many other collaborators!): Cabo Verde e a Música: https://www.caboverdeamusica.online/
CANDIDA’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR KRIOLA ARTISTS:
~Maria de Barros, Morabeza: https://open.spotify.com/album/272d7VkvWhrGnGAg4N1i4G?si=FePKUwKBQt6AeUnwpTnozA
~Lura, “Fitiço di Funaná”: https://open.spotify.com/track/13R5bqxFk8uXyqSY8UPjFk?si=236cdfe35e234166
~Mayra Andrade, “Lua” (batuku style song): https://open.spotify.com/track/1lSXGx6lv6QAQMyXpuXX44?si=a6cdaade2cba43d0
RUBY’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR KRIOLA ARTISTS:
~Carmen Souza, Creology: https://open.spotify.com/album/6U4bl1O6qPThJtmrr5XWJu?si=NuLzFk9iTmuQuvuiSUbfiA
~Rosa Mestre, Solera D’Nha Vida: https://open.spotify.com/album/7pI2DpI27izgc3baptJfYV?si=x0qvNxmORLq2wYXXS0hkpA
-New Release: “Fofokera” - https://open.spotify.com/track/4g1BMdk26CBZHmhxcEvSz4?si=e5c2420e1ace4a03
~Candida Rose, “Spirit Dance:” https://open.spotify.com/track/5erteoaklhx6rnm710afaZ?si=26a3c5a69ccf4400
MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE
Our theme music, used with direct permission, is “Kabu Verdi, Un Dia,” published by CaboAmericana publishing; lyrics are by Candida Rose, and music is by David Ndiaye. Find it on Bandcamp: https://goldenrosemusic.bandcamp.com/track/kabu-verdi-un-dia-cabo-verde-one-day. Also available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
With permission from Tal Shalom-Kobi, this episode featured a cover of “Dia C’Tchuva Bem” arranged and performed by Women in World Jazz in 2021. This arrangement showcases Candida Rose on vocals, Tal Shalom-Kobi on bass, Ririka Tokushige on flute and saxophone, Diane Gately on drums, and Laurie Goldsmith on guitar. The song, written by Tete Alhinho, was originally performed by Simentera and released on the 1994 album Music from Cape Verde, copyrighted and published in 1994 by Caprice.
We also got permission from Orkka International to use Rosa Mestre’s song “F’ca Na Tchon,” which was from her 2018 album, Solera D’Nha Vida. The album is copyrighted by Ot’Era Recording Studios, and was written by Glanzer Ramos.
Candida Rose gave permission for the use of “Spirit Dance,” a song on her latest album, Here I AM! Candida wrote and performed the song as a vocalist, with woodwind instrumentation by Emmanuel Escobar and percussion by Sidy Maiga. Copyright is CaboAmericana Publishing, 2023.
Finally, the episode features some of Candida’s scatting over the changes for “Sodade,” a traditional Cape Verdean song whose authorship is still contested. This excerpt comes from a performance by Candida with the KabuJazz ensemble in May of 2023. Used with permission.
FIND US
Candida Rose -
Website: https://www.candidarose.net/
Facebook: Golden Rose Music and Candida Rose
Instagram: @goldenrosemusic
Get Candida’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/KabuMerikanus-Exploring-United-Musical-Connection/dp/B0CRZJ89GN
To check out more of Ruby’s work, go to: https://rubyerickson.com/
The Capeverdean American Community Development Center, where we record most of our episodes, has a website you can check out:
https://cacd.nationbuilder.com/.
Thanks to Brown University’s Swearer Center for funding this 2nd season of the podcast through their Mini-Grant program. Check them out here: https://www.brown.edu/academics/college/swearer/
Thank you also to the Brown University Music Department for loaning us the recording materials for this podcast!
Orkka International Website:
https://www.orkkainternational.com/
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