Anyone expecting Akoya Afrobeat to follow the somewhat slick line of Femi Kuti and his ilk is in for a big surprise. This is a deliciously raw collection instead, which draws equally on other traditions, such as highlife (you won't, for instance, find all the parts locking together the way they do in much Afro-beat; instead, there's a looseness to the proceedings). Also, bringing in Jamaican sax player Cedric 'Im Brooks is an inspired move, connecting hands and styles across the Atlantic and showing that little really ...
Read More
Anyone expecting Akoya Afrobeat to follow the somewhat slick line of Femi Kuti and his ilk is in for a big surprise. This is a deliciously raw collection instead, which draws equally on other traditions, such as highlife (you won't, for instance, find all the parts locking together the way they do in much Afro-beat; instead, there's a looseness to the proceedings). Also, bringing in Jamaican sax player Cedric 'Im Brooks is an inspired move, connecting hands and styles across the Atlantic and showing that little really separates them. The highlights are the four big tracks that sprawl somewhat untidily but with a lot of musical force, using plenty of call and response vocals and showing the group really functioning as a unit, rather than as several soloists playing together. With time to stretch out, there's an unrelenting, irresistible insistence to the music. There's no attempt to buff any of this to a shine, and it's all the better for having some ragged edges. If you want to keep it real, then listen to this. ~ Chris Nickson, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of President Dey Pass to cart. $6.01, good condition, Sold by HPB-Red rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by CD Baby.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
