Maceo Musicology Webcast #27 - "Crazy Mama"
Ymaginatif wrote: And two very very good contributions by Maceo jumped out: both terribly funky and rocky. One is his opener track and the other is in French. Candadian French. I'm not good at picking out names, so do tell us more about those! 
SeeNote wrote: Currently jamming to the funk driven contribution by Maceo from the Quebec chick. Who is "Crazy Mama" again?
So who is this Quebec chick "Crazy Mama"
I was in Montreal a few years back to visit my then-girlfriend, and we had to go to a music benefit concert for her work. One of the artist on that bill was Lulu Hughes. Of course, all the artists were Québécois and I didn't know any of them. Just before Lulu came on, my then-girlfriend leaned over to me and said "I think you'll like her." Naturally my arrogant self expected some Celine-Dion-balladtype music, but instead I was blown away!
So I tracked down her cd at a used cd store in Montreal. She has a tremendous voice (and she sings in French and English), but it was her music that made me a fan. Then I got her 2nd cd and I fell in love.
She is "Crazy Mama"
She's been featured on a few of my webcasts, but have bought together several of her jams here in one show.
I did receive some help with the pronunciations.
I did receive some help with the pronunciations.
Enjoy
Blue-eyed soul chanteuse Lulu Hughes was born and raised in Quebec, first earning attention as a member of the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir. In the decade to follow she kicked around the local scene fronting her own blues band, earning frequent comparisons to Janis Joplin, in addition to singing backup for everyone from Too Many Cooks to Barry White.
After two years at the CASINO DE PARIS, Lulu returns home to present her first self-titled solo album in 2002. Her originality, her mix of influences such as funk, soul, rock, blues and swing earned her instant success with the first single ROCK WITH ME (WINNER OF THE SOCAN 2003 SONG OF THE YEAR AWARD). Her dynamic debut leaves no one indifferent and in 2003, she was rewarded with two nominations at the ADISQ GALA (Quebec's version of the Junos in Canada, and the Grammys in the USA) for BEST FEMALE ARTIST and REVELATION OF THE YEAR.
Crazy Mama, released in 2006, is a powerful blend of rock, soul, funk and swing bringing her once again to a new level.
Lulu, versatile and surprising, released a new album in 2010, with her new band the Montreal All City Big Band, with 20 musiciens and 3 back up singers. The album was launched on June 2 , 2010 at l’Astral in Montreal.(allmusic/star.ca)
The review from CKJ505
Just a great podcast...
I just adore the interaction with her majesty and you. Maybe her majesty should do her own.
The opening track is just amazing, it's Zeppelin mixed with a bond theme.
It should be a bond theme really as it just has that something very different from anything else I have ever heard. It's wonderful.
Totally new to me but I have to say 'I am a big fan!'
An amazing artist, thanks for the introduction to the Crazy Mama.
I will follow, she has 1 more fan!
