B’net Houariyat / Fat Kid Wednesday’s

With the B’net Houariyat ensemble, singing holds an obviously high place of honor - very well-supported by meaningful lyrics that bring a touch of humor to issues such as ancient traditions, the condition of women, and fanaticisms of any kind. Their singing relies on the rhythmic support and musical tradition that finds its origins in sub-Saharan Africa and Berber tradition. Those characteristics, a real source of inspiration for the trio, are expressed in their fullest dimension in live performance, creating a joyful and intense atmosphere for the deep delight of those ready to experiment with the universality of music beyond frontiers and cultures. For the Fat Kid Wednesday’s trio, sharing the stage with female Moroccan/Berber singing/percussion/dance ensemble B’net Houariyat is a natural extension of their previous encounters with the musical world of trumpet player Don Cherry. This encounter with Cherry, who was particularly aware of the African roots of jazz music, led to the first album of the trio entitled "The Art of Cherry". If Michael Lewis finds the B’net Houariyat ensemble again with a real emotion after their first encounter with Happy Apple, the experience and background of both Adam Linz and JT Bates equal their taste for adventure, promising some very nice moments indeed.

 

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