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Hidden gems: Must-have CDs!
We search out some of the best indy CDs this month.
By Larissa Primeau
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Zaki Ibrahim
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Winter Gloves
Indie
These Quebec natives haven't even released a full-length album yet (they promise by September they will) and there is already the low rumblings of 'something to watch out for' on-line, on college radio and now on ellecanada.com. Lead man Charles F. leads the four piece collective on keys and vocals while being strongly backed up by Vincent Chalifour, Louis Fernandez and Patrick Sayers. Their first EP, Let Me Drive showcases a young band incorporating an amalgamation of harmonies, ambient sounds and ethereal beats coming together for a honey sweet musical journey. Title track ' Let Me Drive' may be the best on the EP while 'Piano for Hands' mixes simple lyrics with fetching accord. I would be remiss if I also didn't mention that these boys are incredibly cute. Charles F. may not know what's in store for him as I predict there will be no lack of groupies vying for the attention of this French Canadian heartthrob.
Check them out on their MySpace page. EP, Let Me Drive is currently available on itunes. Give them a listen and let me know what you think.
Zaki Ibrahim
Indie
This young Torontonian defies categorization as Zaki Ibrahim is embarking on her own quest in re-defining soul, hip-hop and electronica. It's not complicated music, she just does it right. It's hard to explain but all you have to do is listen to the music to understand. Her most recent EP Electica-Projects in Purple, showcases an eclectic mix of new soul music while never forgetting nostalgic R&B sounds making her uniquely Zaki. She's opened up for Erika Badu (in my opinion, she was way better then Badu) Bedouin Soundclash and toured with The Roots, but she's still a pretty hidden gem, albeit not for long. Incorporating African beats, electronica, soul and of course her captivating voice, Zaki Ibrahim has no doubt chosen the right career and it's just a matter of time until this gem gets mined. Make sure you see her live before she fills stadiums because we all know, the more intimate, the better the show.
You can check out her MySpace page and when you do, be sure to listen to 'Lost in You'. Singing in French, Zaki solidifies why she's one of this months Hidden Gems.
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