Album Picks: Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music [Brownswood Recordings]
Celebrated multi-instrumentalist and visionary artist Yussef Dayes released his highly anticipated debut solo studio album Black Classical Music via the revered Brownswood Recordings, Warners and Cashmere Thoughts Recordings. Black Classical Music is Dayes 19 track debut solo studio album. At every turn,…
Song of the Day: Kokoroko – We Give Thanks
The phenomenal 8-piece band Kokoroko has shared a brand new track called We Give Thanks, from the band's forthcoming debut album Could We Be More. Could We Be More is an expansive and ambitious album that speaks to the force of…
THE BEST COMPILATIONS 2021
Here is the selection of The Wicked Sound favorite / best compilation albums of 2021: 01. VA Indaba Is [Brownswood Recordings] Brownswood released Indaba Is, a compilation of current South African improvised music and jazz. The project is a…
THE BEST COMPILATIONS 2021 (SO FAR)
Here is the selection of The Wicked Sound favorite / best compilation albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite Compilations of 2021. 01. VA Indaba Is [Brownswood Recordings] Brownswood…
London ensemble Maisha released an epic new single “Open The Gates”.
London ensemble Maisha released an epic new single “Open The Gates”, 16 minutes long rhythmic spiritual jazz, based on a simple melody and bassline. Binker Golding and Tamar Osborn joined the band in the studio, bringing their unique styles to…
Kokoroko deliver an exceptional show at the BBC Proms
London Afrobeat eight-piece group Kokoroko led by trumpet player Sheila Maurice-Grey delivers an exceptional show to the Royal Albert Hall stage for their BBC Proms debut broadcast, live-streamed on BBC Radio 3 and BBC iPlayer. From our Blog: KOKOROKO…
Zara McFarlane shared two new songs “Black Treasure” and “Future Echoes” from her forthcoming album “Songs of Unknown Tongue”.
Zara McFarlane shared two new songs “Black Treasure” and “Future Echoes” from her forthcoming album “Songs of Unknown Tongue”. “Black Treasure” is inspired by an exploration of Zara’s Jamaican heritage, especially folk traditions of Bruckins Party, Dinki Mini, and Kumina…
KOKOROKO came back with “Carry Me Home”
London’s afrobeat sensation KOKOROKO shared a new song called “Carry Me Home”. This beautiful song reminds us of every positive thing from the band’s debut EP. It’s rhythmic, peaceful, harmonic, uplifting, soulful and melodic. This slow-rolling track has some brass-heavy…
Gilles Peterson present first edition of We Out Here Festival
If you have no plans for the weekend, I have one for you. The best festival line up this summer, with wicked sound, fresh and popping live bands and DJs, mixing everything this website ate for dinner: jazz, soul, funk,…
Joe Armon-Jones feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow in ‘Yellow Dandelion’ from the upcoming album
Joe Armon-Jones feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow in “Yellow Dandelion” from Armon-Jones’s upcoming album. Armon-Jones is set to release his eagerly anticipated second album “Turn To Clear View” on September 20th via Brownswood Recordings. Album is promoted with a new single…