Soothsayers - Tangled Roots

(Red Earth Records/ REDECD 002)

After their critically-acclaimed debut album 'Lost City' from 2002, Soothsayers now release their second album 'Tangled Roots'. As the previous one it is self-produced and released on their own Red Earth label. Soothsayers are producers, writers and musicians Idris Rahman (tenor sax) and Robin Hopcraft (trumpet/ flugel horn).

For this album they have enlisted a brilliant list of guest vocalists, musicians and co-writers including London-based Nigerian singer/percussionist Adesose Wallace, Faithless lead vocalist Maxi Jazz, Bristol-based Zimbabwean 'Chimurenga Soul' singer/songwriter Netsayi Chigwendere, Nigerian singer/guitarist/writer Keziah Jones, Africa's greatest Jazz guitarist Lucky Ranku and many more.

The music takes in a wide range of influences: Afrobeat, reggae, dub, jazz, highlife, funk and more. This eclectic blend works perfectly with the sound being organic and unique. It reflects the diverse cultural influences in modern urban Britain and you can imagine the music fitting in on dancefloors in South London, Kingston, Lagos or Accra. Infectious, funky and great fun!  For more info check out their website .

Reviewer : JJC

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