African rhythms 19701982, the complete compilation of the group oneness of juju. African rhythms is organized into 27 different folders, each with its own tempo. Inside each folder are subfolders of instruments and a demo mix using selected loops from that folder. Great music of this legendary afro soul funk band, famous underground collective with african rythms a killer afrosoul track. For maximum party, the first side of the lp is mixed as a single, extremely dancefriendly set. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
Based around saxophonist james plunky branch, oneness of juju was the second incarnation of the afrocentric creative jazz group juju who recorded two albums for the strata east label in the early 70s. Branch is to be commended for sticking to his core principles while also appealing to much wider audiences, bridging and forging new relationships across all cultures. The first 2 tracks roll into each other with kazi picking up the pace on a funky jazzy. Jan 15, 2002 oneness of juju african rhythms cd2xlp strut strutcdlp027, 20020115 strut continue their reissue programme of the 70s catalogue of oneness of juju, one of the most groundbreaking bands of their time. Oneness of juju african rhythms 1975 us funk, soul, afrobeat, afrocuban jazzafro funk recommended b. Watch the video for african rhythms 45 version by oneness of juju for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Oneness of juju african rhythms, 33t sorti en 1975 sur le. African rhythms 19701982, the complete compilation of the. Masterful blend of percussion, jazz, and a slight bit of funk, alternating vocal tracks with jazz instrumentals under the leadership of sax player plunky nakabinde. African rhythms oneness of juju 19701982 paris djs. Aug 17, 2012 african rhythms 19701982 licensed to youtube by merlin k7 records. Two lesser known tracks from american afrocentric jazz funk band oneness of juju, who are most famous for their much loved way but loose monster. Now, the label has reawakened african rhythms with a. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. James plunky branch is an africanamerican performer, songwriter, and music and film producer. Oneness of juju s classic african rhythms is a bold, badass concoction of afrobeat, soul, jazz, and funk, held together by an undeniable sense of cool. Juju only recorded two full albums in the early 70s, so this unissued live set is a key addition to their catalog and the whole things got this bold quality thats. Oneness of juju albums are the sort of holy grail that keeps soul collectors thrashing about at night.
Taken from the lp african rhythms, released on black fire records. Last year strut records of london released a twocd retrospective compilation entitled african rhythms oneness of juju 1970 1982. Aug 27, 2001 african rhythms oneness of juju 19701982 2xcd3xlp strut strutcdlp018, 20010827 strut hook up with stateside black jazz label black fire for a definitive retrospective of one of the most groundbreaking afro funk spiritual jazz groups of all time, oneness of juju. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Shop 18 records for sale for album african rhythms by oneness of juju on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Juju, nigerian popular music that developed from the comingling of christian congregational singing, yoruba vocal and percussion traditions, and assorted african and western popular genres. Oneness of juju african rhythms vinyl mp3 album download.
She was a mesmerizing presence on stage and she moved the music of oneness of juju to new heights of appeal. African rhythms oneness of juju posted on august 6, 2018 january 2, 2019 strut present a brand new edition of oneness of juju s afrojazz classic african rhythms, originally released on black fire in 1975 and first reissued on strut in 2002. African rhythms 45 version parts 1 and 2 oneness of juju. Turning on to me, african rhythms, space jungle funk, just keep on doin it, biography. Moving back to his hometown of richmond, virginia during the mid70s, plunky drew in a superb new group of musicians and vocalists and created the bands new incarnation, oneness of juju, retaining the african influence but fusing his sound with funk and rnb on the classic african rhythms album. African rhythms by oneness of juju on amazon music unlimited. African rhythms, an album by oneness of juju on spotify. African rhythms 19701982, a comprehensive 3lp compilation of oneness of juju, led by plunky j. Oneness of juju african rhythms vinyl records, lp, cd on.
Formed in 1971 and still going strong oneness of juju was the brainchild of saxophonist j. Soul of a nation afrocentric visions in the age of black power underground jazz, street funk the roots of rap 196879 funk, soul, menu. Oneness of juju african rhythms vinyl at juno records. Oneness of juju african rhythms 1975 killer, percussionheavy jazzfunk jams designed to free both mind and booty. African rhythms updated april 25, 2019 by hilarie grey a forebearer of todays modern afro worldbeat jazz gets a second spin with the rerelease of two 70svintage platters by oneness of juju. In the 1980s his song every way but loose was a topten soul music chart hit in london. Over the years plunky has produced and released 20 albums of original avantgarde jazz, funk, soul, fusion, gospel and african music. Maintaining the integrity of the deep funk sound, while paying heed to serious african culture, oneness of juju was born out of the former new york city based free jazz group juju.
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Oneness of juju, 19701982 oneness of juju on allmusic 2001 legendary music by lost bands hardly ever. Oneness of juju were a washington dcbased group that grew out of the ashes of the juju avant jazz ensemble formed in the culturally rich african american community of dc in the 70s, with spiritual and political aspirations that stretched far beyond the average funky combo. The group, originally known as juju, was founded in san francisco in 1971 and has continued to evolve for over 30 years, performing and recording with changes in personnel and. Buy oneness of juju african rhythms 19701982 from stpr. In 1975, the group released its african rhythms album, on the black fire music label, marking the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with. Oneness of juju african rhythms remastered reissue 1975.
The group, originally known as juju, was founded in san francisco in 1971 and has continued to evolve for over 30 years, performing and recording with changes in personnel and under different group names, but always led by j. Big fish audio mahadhi african rhythms wav,rex,aiff. Beatport is the worlds largest electronic music store for djs. In 1975, the group released its african rhythms album, on the black fire music label, marking the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with producer and label president, jimmy gray.
Oneness of juju were a washington dcbased group that grew out of the ashes of the juju avant jazz ensemble formed in the culturally rich africanamerican community of dc in the 70s, with spiritual and political aspirations that stretched far beyond the average funky combo. To mark struts new reissue of oneness of juju s african rhythms 19701982 compilation, we go back to their memorable uk tour of 2001, taking in footage from londons jazz cafe, the corn exchange in brighton and the wardrobe in leeds. Oneness of juju celebrated in african rhythms 19701982. Tracing their career from the bands earliest work in 1970 with south african exiled jazzman ndikho xaba in san francisco, the compilation covers the bands journey to new yorks loft jazz scene, forming juju and releasing two landmark albums of hardhitting percussive jazz on strataeast. Afrocentric visions in the age of black power, africafunk. Along with new members and new instruments, including the introduction of a drum kit to the africa. The title track african rhythms is a gem that combines a deep funky bass, plunkys winding sax, ekaete jackie lewis urgent vocals and the background chants and whoops that create an electric atmosphere. Listen to your favorite songs from african rhythms by oneness of juju now. To the labels everlasting credit, strut has relieved listeners of that problem.
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Originally released on the black fire label in 1975, the album was first reissued by strut in 2002. Juju is about ritual and rhythm and spirituality and joy. The special compilation oneness of juju, african rhythms 19701982 will be released on 10 july on strut records. Got to be right on it original 45 version okyerema asante with plunky. Sep 11, 2001 formed in 1971 and still going strong oneness of juju was the brainchild of saxophonist j. Oneness of juju african rhythms 1975, vinyl discogs. Oneness of juju african rhythms youtube taken from the lp african rhythms, released on black fire records in 1975. The original sound of 1970s funky africa, and space jungle luv. Funk, soul, jazz, fusion, soul jazz records web va soul. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Find the song lyrics for oneness of juju top tracks. Oneness of juju, originally known as juju, were formed in san francisco during 1970, and have undergone multiple name and personnel changes under the longstanding leadership of plunky j.
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