Ebo Taylor JID022

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This mind-blowing collaboration is one that could not have been anticipated by Ebo fans worldwide and will surely satisfy connoisseurs of classic West African funk. Collaborating with Ebo Taylor is a bucket-list accomplishment. For me, it is the equivalent of working with musical genius Fela Kuti, because of how much I have studied both of their work and influence on the genre of Afrobeat. Seriously, recording the genius to analog tape while highlighting the raw recording styles of 1970s Africa is a dream I never thought could come to reality! It was also great to work with Ebos son, Henry Taylor, who is a true musical force in his own right. Adrian Younge. The swirling horns and gritty guitars heard on Ebo Taylor JID022 are reminiscent of his seminal seventies recordings that made him one of Africas most prolific and revolutionary artists of all time. Recorded inside of Younges Linear Labs studio, this album captures polyrhythmic percussion and twangy, fuzzed out guitars that prove that rhythm is key. The ensemble of Ghanian background vocalists emanates a uniquely spiritual sound that takes the listener back to Ebos prime. However, one of the most exhilarating components to this album is Ebos signature approach to vocal stylings. His heartfelt lyrics about love, peace and spirituality echo nearly a century of experience and wisdom. Songs such as Beye Bu, Beye Ba demonstrate how God provides for his people as songs like Kusi Na Sibo teach life lessons on gratitude. This is an afrobeat classic that stands as a true highlight in the canon of Ebo Taylors undeniable catalog and a crown jewel in the Jazz Is Dead library.