Syl Johnson did an unlikely about-face and cut the most inspiring and powerful song he’d ever touch
Soul Jazz Records’ are releasing their classic release ‘Rastafari – The Dreads Enter Babylon 1955-83’ in a new one-off pressing limited edition blue coloured double vinyl edition
A double-CD version includes the full album plus the bonus disc
Holding a degree in experimental music from CalArts and a PhD in political science from the University of Hawaii
Alick Nkhata – Radio Lusaka LP experimental Syl Johnson did an unlikelyCountry, township jazz, and pop hits from the height of Zambias freedom movement. Vocalist, guitarist, and bandleader Alick Nkhata moved effortlessly between lonesome country slide, big band pop, and air tight vocal harmonies, all with roots in Bemba and other African traditional songs and rhythms. Its a dizzying, inclusive, expansive blend from an artist and music archivist who became the voice of his nations fight for freedom. The lyrics and music