Credits:

S. E. Rogie

Description:

A reissue of the last album recorded in 1994 by S.E. Rogie, a longtime beloved singer/songwriter from Sierra Leone in western Africa, rooted in the palm wine style of Rogie's native Sierra Leone and incorporating gospel, reggae, country and blues. A collection of fingerpicked acoustic guitar songs, this soothing album was released to critical acclaim in 1994 and has become an undeniable classic." Songs like "Jaimgba Tutu" (The Joy of Success) and "Nyalomei Luange (Love Me My Love)" take us to a peaceful and relaxing place with sweet melodies and life lessons sung from the heart in silky baritone Clio and English. They will take you to a place of peace and relaxation."African Gospel" has Rogie singing "Count your blessings, sisters and brothers," call-and-response vocals, the highlife guitar of Ghana's Alfred Kari Bannerman, and Englishman Danny Thompson's Rhythmic double bass elevates his spirits, and his nearly 50-year career, full of highlights, has aged like a fine wine year after year, even though he passed away a few weeks after the release of this album.

Tracklisting:

1.Kpindigbee (Morning, Noon and Night)
2.A Time in My Life
3.Nor Weigh Me Lek Dat (Woman to Woman)
4.Jaimgba Tutu (The Joy of Success)
5.Koneh Pelawoe (Please Open Your Heart)
6.Nyalomei Luange (Love Me My Love)
7.African Gospel
8.Nyalimagotee (The Cornerstone of My Heart)
9.Dieman Noba Smoke Tafee (Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana)