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Strut present the definitive edition of the 1973 Egyptian jazz classic, 'Egypt Strut' by Salah Ragab and Cairo Jazz Band. Esoteric African American Egyptianism and radically spiritualized modal jazz.
Two notable sidemen collaborate on an elusive instrumental album inspired by funk, West African, and Cuban music. The melodies are fleeting and the arrangements ever-shifting.
Linda Martell was the first African-American woman to make the country charts and to appear at the Grand Ole Opry. As one of the first African-American country performers, Martell helped lay the groundwork for future artists of color in the genre.
The second full-length LP from Jungle Brown, 'Full Circle' features collaborations with Sampa The Great, Fliptrix, and Terri Walker amongst other super-talents. Ric Flo, MAEAR & Tony Bones have spent the last two years redefining soulful hip-hop.
These 1969 recordings (released 5 years later) combine Shepp's free jazz bonafides and a blend of blues and funk through an African lens, all in a big band setting.