Jamie Flett And Friends - Why The Caged Bird Sings

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Review by David Robles

Why The Caged Bird Sings, the latest album by Jamie Flett And Friends, is a powerful and emotive collection of songs that explore the themes of freedom, identity, and self-expression. From the opening track, "Freedom Song," which features Flett's soaring vocals and a stirring gospel choir, to the haunting ballad "Caged Bird," this album is a tour de force of musical storytelling.

Flett's voice is the centerpiece of the album, and she uses it to great effect, conveying a range of emotions from joy and triumph to pain and longing. The songs are beautifully arranged, with lush instrumentation that includes piano, guitar, and strings, and the production is top-notch, with a warm and inviting sound that draws the listener in.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Blackbird," a poignant tribute to the struggles and triumphs of the Black community. Flett's vocals are particularly powerful on this track, conveying both the pain and the hope that is at the heart of the song.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Music That Isn't About Anything 2:16
Nouessgee Part II 1:15
Scary Scones4:52
Put This On The Radio Part II4:20
Scurrying 5:05
At Great Expense 5:52
Cognitive Assonance Mantra8:51
Keep Breathing9:01
Resonance Not Resolution6:18
Don't Put This On The Radio Part I9:25
Nouessgee Part I4:36

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Notes

  • Radiophrenia was an experimental pop-up radio station broadcasting from the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow in April 2015. They put out an open call for submissions with which they could fill their slice of the airwaves. My contribution was 'Why The Caged Bird Sings" which was:
  • "An assemblage of music makers' spoken words and played sounds enquiring into why they make music, with hints of how and what for. Voices and tunes from outside the music 'industry' examining their motives and process. Part conversation; part improvisation; part argument; part document; part inquisitive; part intuitive. Rather than interviews the end result is formed from ten exchanges with creators and performers set to the music improvised on the occasion of meeting each. Featuring: Richard Youngs, Howie Reeve, Jude Williams, Tam Ford, Emma Ford, Andy McGeoch, Andy Flett, Gary Kainth, Kate Reid, John P Cromar and Dochan MacMillan."
  • This album is the music we improvised at each of these meetings standing by itself without us constantly interrupting it to talk about other music and other things.
  • On Soundcloud you can hear and download for free the radio program, originally broadcast on Radiophrenia, for which this music was used as the sonic backdrop

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Summary by David Robles

Why The Caged Bird Sings is a stunning achievement, a testament to Flett's talent as a singer and songwriter, and a powerful statement on the importance of freedom and self-expression. Whether you're a fan of soulful ballads, stirring gospel music, or powerful social commentary, this album is not to be missed.