Saffire the Uppity Blues Women biography, Saffire the Uppity Blues Women discography
Andra Faye adds bass, guitar, mandolin, and fiddle.Blues," which is sung by Adegbalola who is a former science educator and can use her voice like a brass instrument.When their three exclusive voices come together in harmony, as on "Because Of You" and "How Can I Say I Miss You?Treat Your Man Like A Dog."Saffire is a leading force in an industry swarming with boisterous guitars and caustic harp predominated by male artists.Faye's clear, vibrant voice is an instrument of pure desire on the steamy "Nobody Ever Touched Me There.""Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox.""There are monkeys, roosters, bumblebees, crawling kingsnakes, and fattening frogs for snakes," she said, "so let's bring the beaver in."At the end, Adegbalola and the girls chorus with "Hi ho, hi ho, silver," and finish off with Adegbalola advising, "Just leave it to beaver."Adegbalola penned this for a friend suffering within the trap of domestic abuse.Coupled with Faye's mournful fiddle and Rabson's equally sympathetic piano, the message sinks in.This isn't the "clean" album version.This is the more boisterous version they perform live, complete with almost three minutes of Adegbalola rappin' her modern "bitch" definitions with the crowd.Rabson's vocal delivery and caress of the blues side of the ivories pushes "Hold Me Close," one of two new Saffire tunes by Randy Friel, deep into the darkness at the end of love.Insurance Man," Willie Nelson's "Crazy," and the Koko Taylor standard "You Can Have My Husband" with her passionate clarity of voice.These three women are really in control.The Uppity Blues Women serve up a delightful concoction.Another factor that sets Saffire apart from the plethora of blues trios out there is their original material.Cleaning House has become a favorite in my CD player.Saffire's music is a combination of serious blues songs and comedic novelty songs.They play original songs, and well as the music of blues women who have inspired them, such as Big Mama Thornton, Ida Cox and Koko Taylor.Their music, both comedic and serious, tends to deal with feminist themes, which has made them very popular outside of traditional blues circles.Their song "Middle Aged Blues Boogie," written by Adegbalola, was named best original song at the W.The Uppity Blues Women, comprised of three diverse spunky women, Gaye Adegbalola, Andrea Faye, and Ann Rabson, are at it again with their seventh recording of acoustic bluesy songs with a contemporary flair.Gaye plays guitar and blows harp.Andrea plays bass, mandolin, and fiddle.Ann favors the piano and plays guitar in one tune.Gaye wrote four of the fifteen tunes, while Ann wrote two.The Uppity Blues Women ain't gonna hush.In fact, they just get better on every album.You don't even have to be a blues lover to enjoy this exciting and irresistible group.CD with Alligator in 1990.Ann Rabson is the traditionalist, with her hot boogie blues piano, finger picked guitar, vocals, and some original songs.Gaye Adegbalola updates the brassy blues spirit of Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, by bringing in and singing some of these classics, plus her own original songs in a modern female perspective, and playing guitar and harmonica.Some of the songs are from their live album.This group is highly entertaining with their songs that say it like it is.Just hearing such rollicking songs as "Middle Aged Blues Boogie," "Bitch With A Bad Attitude," and "Wild Women Don't Have The Blues," just to name a few, again, reminds me how unique and enjoyable this trio is.This album is a great opportunity to consider their amazing talents which blend classic blues songs of early days, like Ida Cox and Memphis Minnie and others, with contemporary viewpoints.You might even want to hear all their albums again or for the first time.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Shopping for Father's Day Gifts?Use fewer keywords to find more results.You have no recently viewed items or searches.Sign in to get personalized recommendations.Shopping for Father's Day Gifts?Your search did not match any products.Too many keywords can constrain your search.View or change your orders in Your Account.Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.The Uppity Blues Women,
that's just what happened.These women tear into
their material with passion, dedication,
and originality.Every song they cover
becomes theirs, and their originals
blend seamlessly with their interpretations.They are indeed the torchbearers for the
original classic uppity blues women like
Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace and
Victoria Spivey.Downbeat Magazine
"They knock me out!"Saffire The Uppity Blues Women
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