Music From The Diaspora: Nü Revolution
(L – R) Queen Aaminah, Helene Faussart, ME, Celia Faussart, Alexis Juliard
Last night Suite Suzy & I attended the Les Nubians concert at the Magic Stick midtown Detroit.
When I learned of the concert last two months ago, I was sooo pumped! I’ve been in love with Helene & Celia since the debut of “Princesses Nubians.” I know all the words to each song but like most I have no idea what the hell they are saying but it all sounds so sexy. Actually, I do know the understanding of many of the songs, I’m just saying.
So as I mentioned, I was totally hype for the concert then last week courtesy of Soulbounce.com , I downloaded their latest single “Liberté” from the forth-coming album “Nü Revolution.” “Liberté” is the type of song that I come to expect from Les Nubians as it refreshing, energetic and packed with soulful meaning.
My mouth was totally watering for more new vibrations and boy did they quench my needs last night.
They performed many of their popular songs, which can be seen/heard below and they also gave a healthy dose of what to expect from the new album.
So the show opens up with “Les Gens,” which was co-written with my friend Detroit house diva Diviniti. It was a POWERFUL way to start the show & making it better was having Diviniti on vocals.
After the first song, Helene & Celia expressed their love for Detroit and shared with this audience the story of how the upcoming album all started in Detroit with the production help of Piranhahead & Diviniti. The crowd cheered. It’s great seeing our local artist out on the scene getting their grind & shine on!
The night went on with dancing, political messages, a shout out to Barack Obama (the group dedicated “Liberté” Barack), afro shaking and a request that all the women in the crown “master their pussy.” It’s not often that you hear master your pussy at a live event.
Once the event was over, I was able to kick it with the entire band and get some photos. Actually, it started off with me getting photos of Helene & Celia, then Celia asked if I would photograph the band. Of course I’m like sure. So once the group was assembled, Celia was like wait, don’t we need more light? I explained that I come equipped with my own light & the rest was history. They loved the photos.
Speaking of photos, you can get a glimpse of them here.
You can get a copy of the Nü Revolution EP from the newly revised Les Nubians website or at a stop along the remainder of their promo tour
Oh & peep the shout out via Twitter…
How cool is that! Plus you rocking your Laylah Hathaway shirt. I’m hanging with the wrong negroups!
ohh who’s the cute tall guy on the end..lol
It’s really cool that you get to shoot in all these really intimate venues.
I LOVE THEM!!!!
Awesome and amazing!
awww they look amazing. wow, i need to stay on top of concerts in the City. thanks for sharing….thoroughly enjoyed the photos & the uploaded video.
I got a chance to attend the concert…they were incredible!!!!! It was definitely a sexy, thought provoking, feel good time!!! I’m so glad you posted the pictures! The photos are wonderfully done!!! I’m never disappointed! Thanks
Thx for the feedback & love friends. It was quite a show.
Yesha – Sorry, when I initially posted this, I left off a name but he is Alexis Juliard (Frenchman)
Denise, sorry we did not connect. Would love to put the online connection to a real face.
This is so cool! Where do you get all this energy? I mean I wanted to go to that event too? I am getting way too old.
Suite Suzy must have taken that photo…please give her “propers” ! 🙂 I’m just sayin…….
Another entertainment production win. You are becoming the next best thing to being there. The quality always outstanding, and the videos have become that extra extension. It’s like front row seats. Not to mention, these ladies are amazing in their performance. Excellent job. And please don’t tell me you shot this video with your iphone?