The Story
These are African Rhythms... passed down to us from the ancient spirits... Originally released in 1975 on the Black Fire label, this piece of DC afro-funk is best-known for the breakbeat cut "Liberation Dues." After all these years, it still can make your balls drop. I've grown to really appreciate the A-side as well. It plays as one long continuous multi-movement track, starting with the 7+ minute "African Rhythms" (Dilla touched this one on the Welcome 2 Detroit LP), weaving through funk ("Kazi" and "Tarishi"), African music, and soul jazz ("Masharki"). Nice 2020 edition on Now-Again lacquered directly from the original tapes, housed in tip-on sleeve w/ full color liner note booklet, limited one time pressing. Recommended.
- black vinyl pressing
- originally released in 1975 on Washington DC's Black Fire Records
- remastered by Bernie Grundman
- housed in glossy tip-on sleeve
- includes full-size booklet w/ extensive liner notes + photos
- limited edition
- also available: Space Jungle Luv
- music label: Now-Again Records 2020
reviewed by the mgmnt 03/2008
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
These are African Rhythms... passed down to us from the ancient spirits... Originally released in 1975 on the Black Fire label, this piece of DC afro-funk is best-known for the breakbeat cut "Liberation Dues." After all these years, it still can make your balls drop. I've grown to really appreciate the A-side as well. It plays as one long continuous multi-movement track, starting with the 7+ minute "African Rhythms" (Dilla touched this one on the Welcome 2 Detroit LP), weaving through funk ("Kazi" and "Tarishi"), African music, and soul jazz ("Masharki"). Nice 2020 edition on Now-Again lacquered directly from the original tapes, housed in tip-on sleeve w/ full color liner note booklet, limited one time pressing. Recommended.
- black vinyl pressing
- originally released in 1975 on Washington DC's Black Fire Records
- remastered by Bernie Grundman
- housed in glossy tip-on sleeve
- includes full-size booklet w/ extensive liner notes + photos
- limited edition
- also available: Space Jungle Luv
- music label: Now-Again Records 2020
