Did you hear Nadirah's exciting news?

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Nadirah Shakoor to record an album covering Buffett songs

Thank you to Radio JimmyDreamz http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com for sharing the following excerpt transcript from "Songs from the Soul" featuring special guest Nadirah Shakoor on Time After Island Time, Part 2 of 2, which debuted 5/14/07. Produced by Paul Leslie & Jeff Pike.

Paul: A lot of our listeners, well actually, this is breaking news. No one else has, this is new.

Ms. Nadirah Shakoor: Drum roll.

Paul: Yeah, this is big news and you're hearing it first here. Nadirah, there is a new project coming up and I wanted you to tell us all about it. I already know.

Ms. Nadirah Shakoor: (Laughs) Okay. Jimmy approached me and asked me if I would like to do an album covering his songs. And, what do you think I said? I'm really excited about it. We're going to start recording I think in June. I don't know what songs exactly I'm going to be doing. It's a wonderful opportunity. It's like a beautiful gift, and I want to do a really good job and give him a beautiful gift back. Mac McAnally's going to be helping with the project. Michael Utley and some of the guys.

Paul: That's very exciting.

Ms. Nadirah Shakoor: It is!

Paul: Is there any song in particular that you're hoping will be on it?

Ms. Nadirah Shakoor: Well, I don't know what songs are going to be on it. I know Jimmy has some songs in mind. He hasn't shared those with me yet. I got a list yesterday from Savannah, because I asked her for her input. Mac is working on a list. We'll probably do "Son of a Son..." I'd like to do that as a duet with Jimmy. And also in the show we do a rendition of "Pirate," that goes into Bob Marley's "Redemption Song." Jimmy's original idea for that was to do a verse of Pirate a verse of "Redemption Song," you know, like a half a verse of each. I thought it was a brilliant idea. The way the lyrics coincide. The two different stories, and I would love to put that on there.

Paul: That would be very cool.

Ms. Nadirah Shakoor: I think so too! So I don't know what songs are going to go, but I know it's a very special project to me. A big challenge and an honor. I'm going to sing my (silence) off.


The interview will be replayed again at http://www.radio.jimmydreamz.com on:
Thursday 4 PM ? May 17, 2007
Saturday 8 PM ? May 19, 2007
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(I figure this is pertinent for this forum too!)

[Wino you know]

That's great.
She has a voice that would melt the Great Wall of China.

I have her C.D. "The Final Cut," and it's fantastic.

[CaptainP]

OUTSTANDING!

If anyone does it, it should be with Jimmy's blessing. And her voice is perfect.

[LIPH]

If there are any night owls in the NYC area, Nadirah is appearing at SOB's in Greenwich Village tonight. Showtime is 11:00 so you won't be seeing me there, that's too late on a school night. $10 cover charge

[pojo]

That would be awesome... I can't wait!!

[Gypsy In The Palace]

that's too late on a school night.

You mean you're still in school?

[Touch O Parrotdise]

ohhh.. just one Angelique Kidjo song Please..

[blowinupinmissoula]

so it may be early, but any word on any sort of production date? i cant wait to hear these songs cut. her voice is unbelievable....

[drunkpirate66]

just heard this on rm . . . congrats and thank you Nadirah!

[Soulsingah]

Hi Everyone,

Will somebody pinch me please I still can hardly believe this is finally happening! Tomorrow I am meeting with Mac Macanally to start pre-production on the CD and we are now shooting for early November to start recording! I have had many opportunies come my way in this life of mine and the opportunity to do this CD is way at the top of the list of " the best moments in my life."

In 1992 I fell in love with a hip hop group called "Arrested Development" after seeing their video "Tennessee". I was attracted to them because their lyrics were positive, their image was down home and friendly, the group included women and men working side by side, they embraced their southern roots as well as their African roots, and the music was a celebration of life. Becoming a member of the group later that same year was a dream come true for me and one that I will forever cherise. When we disbanded the Universe had something else in store for me, the opportunity to sing with Jimmy Buffett. To be honest at the time I thought Jimmy was a jazz singer and when I received his CDs I was a little nervous because it was so different from where I had been musically. 12 years, 13 tours and about 15 albums later I am still here and I have learned soooo much. Watching Jimmy put smiles in the hearts and on the faces of 20 thousand people every time he does a concert is still an amazing experience for me. Getting to know him as a person has been even more amazing. He has been more than an employer to me as well as my family and I consider him to be a friend and one of my teachers in this life of music that I live. For him to offer me a gift such as this is mind boggling and once again I find myself a little nervous. Because YOU are the reason Jimmy continues to do what he does, I am humbly asking for your input.

Jimmy has so many songs to choose from! I really want to know what you would like to hear on this album. I'd also like to know if there are any particular songs that have touched your individual lives in some special way and how. I will check in here at Buffett News over the next few weeks for your thoughts and ideas. If you are more comfortable sending a private message I welcome it.


With Much Appreciation and Anticipation,

Nadirah (aka Soulsingah)

[springparrot]

Congratulations and thanks for dropping in to let us know how the cd is coming.

Good luck!

((((Nadirah))))

[The Lost Manatee]

I have to say that I am truly amazed every time that I hear you sing. You have an amazing voice and I can and do listen to it whenever I get the chance.

As for what songs to cover I would have to say any song you choose would be good. In no particular order, here are the ones that I would love to hear you do:

One Particular Harbor
Beyond the End
Distantly in Love
Holiday
I Wish Lunch Would Last Forever
In the Shelter
La Vie Dan Sante
Lage Nom Ai
L'Air De La Louisiane
Barefoot Children in the Raid
The Night I Painted the Sky
Chason Pour Les Petts Enfants

Of course I will be happy with whatever you decide to cover because I have no doubt that the covers will all be terrific and uniquely yours.