![Album Review: Sun Ra – Of Abstract Dreams [Strut Records; March 2018]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sun-ra-of-abstract-dreams-335x335.jpg)
Sun Ra‘s Of Abstract Dreams is a previously unreleased album from jazz pianist and bandleader’s archives. This four-piece recording (released in March by Strut Records) was performed for WXPN-FM radio station between approximately 1974 and 1975. The compositions in the album are always surprising and contrasting, led by Sun Ra...
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Preview of the album: Track List: 1. The Mouse Outfit – Bring Me Down (feat. Ellis Meade) [TMO Records; from Jagged Tooth Crook] 00.00 – 04:01 2. AKUA NARU feat. Eric Benét – Made It [SPV Recordings; from The Blackest Joy] 04:02 – 07:47 3. La Dame Blanche – Olvidate...
![Album Review: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Black Times [Strut Records; 2nd March 2018]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/seun-kuti-black-times-335x335.jpg)
Black Times opens with warm congas, followed by afro-typical cyclical riffs on the guitar, layered with repetitive female chorus, the introduction of bass and full drum kit, then a short break before bursting full power back into the groove – this time with an added horn section of trumpet, tenor...
Preview of the album: Track List: 1. SOJA – Tried My Best [from Poetry in Motion; ATO Records] 00:00 – 02:589 2. Ebo Taylor – Krumandey [from Yen Ara; Mr Bongo] 02:59 – 06:01 3. SUPERSAN feat. Lola Porfirio & P-Gial – Mira Quente (Captain Planet Remix) [from Half Man...
If anyone can claim the title of ‘afrobeat Ambassador’, it would be Seun Kuti. The youngest son of Fela Kuti and hereditary leader of the Egypt 80 is the bridge between his father’s role as afrobeat pioneer and the more contemporary metamorphosis and migrations of the Nigerian style. On Friday, Seun...
It will be the Afrobeat event of the year, next to one of the most exciting music parties of the month. When the official Afrobeat ambassador comes to town, you can be pretty sure that you’re going to sweat and dance away all the working week’s toxins in an all-singing...
Preview of the album: Tracklist: 1. Yelfris Valdés – Eastern Part of Me [EC1 Studios] 00:00 – 06:15 2. Agrupacion Ilegal Los Imparciales – Norwegian Wood [Names You Can Trust] 06:15 – 15:33 3. Batuk – Move! [TEKA MUSIC] 15:34 – 19:46 4. Tremor – Resplandor [ZZK Records] 19:47 – 23:07...
![Album Review: The Souljazz Orchestra – Under Burning Sky [Strut Records]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/a2515715529_10-335x335.jpg)
The Souljazz Orchestra are back with their killer eighth studio album and have added some fearsome vintage synthesizer sounds to their trademark horn arrangements and earthy tropical sounds for maximum dancing impact. Think William Onyeabor meets Fela’s Afrika ‘70 with a splash of Creole flavours and you will have a feel for...
Preview of the album: Track List: 1. Souljazz Orchestra – Dog Eat Dog [Strut Records] 00.00 – 06:54 2. Afrikän Protoköl – Doromin Kelen 06:55 – 12:58 3. Namvula – Moto 12:59 – 17:34 4. TootArd – Laissez Passer [Glitterbeat Records] 17:35 – 21:19 5. Ghetto Kumbé – Makrú [Galletas...
Fully immerse yourself in everything funky and groovy that Africa has to offer. For one night, London will move its hips to some of the best Afro-vibes thanks to two of the most sought-after and refined DJ-sets you can enjoy. It’s no exaggeration to say that Samy Ben Redjeb (Analog...
