^I missed the memo on Kofi Flexxx, will have to check that out
I was a bit wary going in as Afrikan Culture never hooked me, but Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace is brilliant and a significant departure from the solo EP to my ears. Ultimately I don't love the sound of the flute as much as Shabaka does, but there's a thoughtful and thought through, compelling, at times witchy or eerie quality to this album that the more new age-y peer comparisons lack. And it goes in some unexpected directions: the first half of the track with Laraaji and Floating points reminded me of something you might hear on Ghost Box, and a couple other moments also had a UK folk revival vibe (e.g., Living).
― rob, Saturday, 13 April 2024 15:11 (three weeks ago) link
I interviewed him for Stereogum about the new record, breaking up all his bands, etc., etc. It was a really interesting conversation.
― Instead of create and send out, it pull back and consume (unperson), Saturday, 13 April 2024 15:35 (three weeks ago) link
yeah, that's a great piece unperson
― rob, Saturday, 13 April 2024 15:46 (three weeks ago) link