Notes & Personnel Info |  | Zap Mama: Marie Daulne (vocals, didjeridoo, guimbri, kashishi, percussion). | | Additional personnel: Sabine Kabongo, Watanga Rema, Anita Daulne, Michael Franti, Angelique Willkie, U Roy, Quental Kesia, Jean-Louis Daulne, Mama Camberlin, Fatimata Wallett, Bernadette Aningi (vocals); Bachir (rap vocals); Dizzy Mandjeku, David James, Amanou, Tom Van Stiphout (guitar); Anthony Groger (cello); Charlie Hunter (harmonica); Hans Francken (piano); Yannic Fonderie (Hammond, emu); Carl Young (keyboards, bass); Luk Michiels (acoustic bass, bass); Vincent Pierens (acoustic bass); Michel Hatzidjordju (bass, guimbri); Stephane Galland (drums, percussion); Bilou Doneux, Bruno Meeus (drums); Chander Sardjoe (tablas); Sidiki (kashishi); Otti Van der Werf (guimbri). | | Producers: Marie Daulne, Yannic Fonderie, Michael Franti. | | 7 is Zap Mama's attempt to reach a wider, mainstream audience. Working with a full band, Zap Mama make a number of concessions to R&B and pop conventions, including covering Phoebe Snow ("Poetry Man") and recording with guest vocalists like U-Roy and Michael Franti (Spearhead, Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy). While the changes might be initially disconcerting, the record works surprisingly well, demonstrating Zap Mama's exceptional vocal skills and making the group's music more accessible. ~ Leo Stanley |
Engineer: Jo Francken |
Musical Guests | | U Roy | | Michael Franti |
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