PRIMITIVE GUIDE TO 'BEING THERE'

A 9 track album () — released June 12th 2006 on INFRACOM! RECORDS

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90's transcendental soul diva finally returns after nine year album hiatus with her most spiritual and heartfelt work to date. 'Primitive Guide to 'Being There' is an extraordinary continuation of 'Language Electric' (Dorado) and 'Galactica Rush' (WEA records), a musical masterpiece befitting a remarkable talent. Pre and post hurricane Katrina and New Orleans majestically portrayed through the voice of the legendary and truly cosmic Jhelisa Anderson. Exclusive DVD documentary 'One week with Jhelisa - Rediscovering America' for the first 10,000 copies. THE STORY In 2004 internationally acclaimed artist Jhelisa discovered New Orleans as the perfect place to produce her third solo album. The city's rich musical culture has played a major part in the concept of the initially titled album 'Discovery of Amazing', referring to New Orleans. Having always worked with local musicians no matter where she lived, Jhelisa soon hooked up with the drummer from New Orleans 'Dirty Dozen Brass Band', and other very accomplished musicians steeped in New Orleans tradition to play on the album. On the morning of Sunday 28th August the order for evacuation came in, hurricane Katrina was fast approaching. Jhelisa left with a few of her personal belongings on a 10 hours stop and go trip for Atlanta, just in time before hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Her house as well as the recording studio were severely damaged and the release of the album had to be postponed. Jhelisa changed the album title to A primitive Guide to 'Being There.', completed the recordings in Atlanta, adding the new tracks 'Journey of Live in 9 Minutes' and the South-African flavoured 'Far I Have Come, Far I Must Go', but also 'Survivin' (In the Key of E flat)' which reflects her Katrina experience. Contrasting her darkly brilliant second album 'Language Electric,' Jhelisa absorbs the multi-ethnic richness of New Orleans musical culture! The sub-tropical climate of the Mississippi Delta adds character and warmth that pulls back the groove and deepens the groove, a style, Billy Holiday cultivated with perfection. Her unique harmonic designs, her uncompromising lyrics also demonstrate her creative freedom. When she addresses difficult subjects like 'Prophet for Profit' religion in the USA, her frank speaking up puts her alongside in a row with conscious musicians like Common or Talib Kweli.'

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