Some of the more unique sounds interwoven thru this album include Native American chants and drums, paraphrased Scripture and Hebrew names for God. Erykahs soulful voice backed by a sweet rhythm section.īecky Thomas, a singer, songwriter and musician, was recently nominated by the Canadian Gospel Music Association for 4 Covenant Awards in the following categories for 2008:īest Aboriginal Song - The Spirit WayBest Aboriginal Song - Heal The LandBest Country/Bluegrass Song - No High Like The Most HighBest Aboriginal Album - 'I Delight In You'īorn in Bristol, Tennessee, but having lived and traveled in many different places thru Youth With A Mission and other ministries, Thomas borrows from the many different genres that have made up her life and musical experience on her first solo debut, 'I Delight in You'. This CD is one of the grooviest and tightest CDs Ive ever heard. Every song is so well done to the point of picking which 'tracks' are best is pointless. This is one of the best live CDs Ive ever heard. 'Live' is the best reflection of this magic. CD Universe is where one can find the connection to great CDs, video and Music.Ī must buy if you want to indulge in a fantastic, smooth, tender, yet vibrant mind frame. The most captivating moment, though, is a new number called 'Tyrone,' in which she most eloquently tells a dense boyfriend to take a hike.

She also takes on an assortment of covers, ranging from Roy Ayers's 'Searching' to the Mary Jane Girls' 'All Night Long,' making each one sound distinctly her own. For her part, Badu does a wonderful job revisiting the material from her superb debut Baduizm. It's in the warmth of the songs, the intimacy with which Badu addresses the crowd, and the constant chants of 'Erykah!' emanating from the masses. There is a kindred bond between the singer and her audiences which translates wonderfully onto the disc. To put it mildly, the Badu live experience is anything but typical. After seeing Erykah Badu steal the 'Smokin Grooves Tour' summer of 1996, however, it only makes sense that her record company decided to release Live as a stopgap between her next studio recording.

Description There is always cause for concern when a promising new artist follows up a solid debut with a live album rehashing all the same material.

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