SCFB 148: The world is ready for Kevin Haynes Grupo Elequa "Ajo Se Po"

16/07/2020 23 min Temporada 3 Episodio 148

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We have a treat in this episode of SOMETHING came from Baltimore.  The reissue of a 2008 album from Kevin Haynes Grupo Eleque "Ajo Se Po".  The time is right for this album.  
Ajo Se Po is the third album by alto-saxophonist and percussionist Kevin Haynes, released with his band Grupo Elegua. The album integrates musical elements with references to his deepening spiritual understanding. Haynes has created a modal harmonic language incorporating Afro-Cuban melodies and classical kora playing - his alto-sax, infusing the album with a personal 'voice'.  Yoruba spirituality is at the heart of Haynes' musical thinking which also includes both Nigerian and Cuban dimensions. This is especially reflected by the use of recitation and Cuban bata drumming being employed on all tracks, with each piece growing out of a particular bata rhythm. Each such rhythm is dedicated to a particular Orisha, or divinity.  As well as influences from Afro-Cuban, Native Nigerian and folkloric Bata, Haynes' music is a fusion of contemporary jazz incorporating Mandinga folk and praise songs and hard bop.  
Um, it is a world music fusion and it is awesome. You are going to love it, I promise!
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