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Black Voices

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TONY ALLEN's "Black Voices" CD is a downtempo percussion parade from the former drummer in FELA KUTRI's band.

Filled with african rhythyms, deep bouncy basslines that swoon back and forth, I was shocked at how much I liked this CD. Which is amazing since there about 6 tracks with 2 versions of 2 tracks, to give you a total of 8 tracks. Some tracks could definitely get airplay in a more progessive crowd and some hark back to traditional percussions.

Not a must have, but a CD worth checking out if you're into World music or percussions.

AFROBEAT & FUNKADELIC fans will not be disappointed in this visionary import release from Comet Records (Paris). Tony Allen, drummer/bandleader for the late Fela Kuti, free styles his should-be-patented afrobeat grooves amidst percussive guitars, wha-distorted keyboards, flamed djembes and loud, driving bass and brass while P-Funk All-Stars vocalists Clip Payne and Mudbone Cooper coax you into the psycho sexual dance mix. This music makes most hip-hop sound really dull.

AFROBEAT-FUKADELIC fans will not be disappointed with this visionary release from Comet Records (Paris). Tony Allen, drummer/bandleader for the late Fela Kuti, free styles his should-be-patented afrobeat grooves amidst percussive guitars, wha-distorted keyboards, flamed djembes and loud, driving bass and brass while P-Funk All-Stars vocalists Clip Payne and Mudbone Cooper coax you into the psycho sexual dance mix. This music makes hip-hop sound really dull.

For some reason this amazing piece is quite hidden. Unbelievable sound with the sweetest, sexiest groove. This is futuristic voodoo; mesmerizing stoned, smoky repetitions that bring out the nasty spots in your soul and leave you purified. These are black voices indeed. It might not show all its powers right away, but belive me, girls go wet on this; boys crazy.
Non only so effective, this is highly innovative and opens up a new musical path, combining the old afro-beat with a roots dub spirit and an electronic influenced repetitiveness. don't miss this

Brilliant! A journey into new rhythmic territory for the great drummer and former member of Fela Kuti's band.