Made Through Ritual
Description
Strut presents the first international release in over 30 years from the legendary Afro-jazz group Oneness Of Juju with their new album Made Through Ritual. In 1975, the late DJ/producer and jazz distributor Jimmy Gray and James “Plunky” Branch sparked a musical revolution by founding Black Fire Records and releasing the label’s first album, the classic African Rhythms by Oneness Of Juju. This July, Plunky brings this important musical collaboration full circle with Made Through Ritual, produced by Plunky’s son, Jamiah “Fire” Branch, and Jimmy’s son, Jamal Gray.
The album takes an innovative approach to beat culture. Based on demos created by Jamal using a selection of original jazz samples, Plunky reworked, replayed, and reinterpreted the tracks with live musicians.
“The album explores the art of deconstruction and reconstruction in music: sampling, sequencing, and live improvisation merge with multi-track recording to create complex harmonies and arrangements,” explains Plunky. “This process became a ritual expression of creativity and transformation.”
Tracklist
A2. MADE THROUGH RITUAL
A3. IN DUE TIME
A4. FREE SPIRIT
B1. SHADES OF LIGHT
B2. FREEDOM’S CALL
B3. COSMIC DUST
B4. CHILDREN OF THE DRUM
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