The flock grows bigger with every release. Thank you for reading this, listening and being part of something larger than we can imagine.
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Come see us live at -
@ueberjazz 1 Nov 2024
@flageystudios 11 Jan 2025 (Brussels Jazz Festival)
Huge thanks to Quinton, Heather and Finn @strutrecords @k7.music and @studiowz where we recorded the album.
Love from Al, Bex, Dan, Sarathy, Tamar 💛💛💛
🎥 Finn Calvert
Tap the link to check out the full 'Capillary Waves' Music Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9x9Vlj4juU
Nestled within the enchanting environs of the Druidstone, a mystical coastal retreat in West Wales, the group embarked on an immersive week-long recording session. Here, they crafted unique "jump-off" devices for each musical piece, drawing inspiration from unconventional structures and atmospheres.
From diagrams utilising shapes and repeated patterns to a revolving lamp throwing out dappled light and a mobile app creating intense strobe effects in front of each musician, each device set a state of mind and a unique approach to their compositions.
Nigeria 70: The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos shipping now in translucent green vinyl.
https://strut-records.co.uk/products/nigeria-70
This beloved 2001 compilation praised for it’s wide ranging and holistic selections, has cemented itself as an essential addition to any fan of the genre’s musical collection.
Watch Kampire break down the inspirations behind the cover of her recently released compilation album on Strut Records.
'Kampire Presents: A Dancefloor in Ndola' is out now for physical and digital purchase. Get yourself a copy as your very own ticket to Ndola.
https://strut.lnk.to/KampirePresents-ADancefloorinNdola
Massive congratulations to our friends over at Nubiyan Twist who were nominated for 'Best Independent Album' by the Independent Music Awards.
If you haven't had a chance to listen to their album, 'Find Your Flame' then take this as your sign to dig in.
Jabula's 'Afrika Awake' and 'Jabula in Amsterdam' digitally streaming for the first time now.
The esteemed musician and anti-Apartheid activist created both albums after his move to London, in an effort to spread his political message of anti-racism to the masses. The fusion of traditional African rhythms with modern jazz and funk elements makes for a truly unique listening experience.
Experience the powerful and uplifting music of Jabula, now available for streaming on all major platforms.
Strut prsents the Black Fire catalogue - Oneness Of Juju’s “Space Jungle Luv”, Juju's “Chapter Two: Nia” & Experience Unlimited’s debut album “Free Yourself”
Now available to pre-order, a stunning selection of releases from the highly influential Black Fire Records.
Head to our site for a copy of Oneness Of Juju’s “Space Jungle Luv”, Juju's “Chapter Two: Nia” or Experience Unlimited’s debut album “Free Yourself” on black vinyl LP.
https://strut-records.co.uk/
Kampire Presents: A Dancefloor in Ndola, OUT NOW
https://strut.lnk.to/KampirePresents-ADancefloorinNdola
The compilation flows through different East African and South African genres from Congolese rumba and soukous to 1980s township bubblegum and the rich guitar-led sounds of Zambian kalindula.
“I love that feeling of shared nostalgia where people recognise a song they haven’t heard in a long time. It is a touchstone for me when I’m playing.”
Available for physical and digital purchase now, don’t miss your ticket to a taste of Ndola right at home.
Lafayette Afro-Rock Band’s ‘Soul Makossa‘ and ‘Malik‘ are back and just as enchanting as ever, this time pressed on black vinyl.
In 1971, a seven-member Afro-American ensemble (then known as the Bobby Boyd Congress) made a transformative journey from the USA to France. Over their ten year stint in Paris, the group recorded an incredible amount of music under various monikers.
Initially overlooked, the group would later rise to fame in tandem with the explosion of hip-hop. From the 80’s on these albums became a rich source for sampling from the likes of Jay-Z, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Biz Markie and many, many more.
Get yourself a copy here:
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Less than one month since the release of 'Find Your Flame' and already Nubiyan Twist are igniting dancefloors!
If you haven't already, be sure to stream the full album to get a taste of their heady concoction of Afrobeat, jazz and dazzling horn arrangements, or get yourself a physical copy through the link below:
https://strut-records.co.uk/products/nubiyan-twist-find-your-flame
Strut introduces a pioneering compilation curated by the esteemed new generation DJ from East Africa, Kampire - DJ.
The compilation flows through different East African and South African genres from Congolese rumba and soukous to 1980s township bubblegum and the rich guitar-led sounds of Zambian kalindula.
‘A Dancefloor In Ndola’ is released 2nd August on 2LP, CD & Digital.
Pre-order:
https://strut.lnk.to/KampirePresents-ADancefloorinNdola
It’s a big one! Strut HQ proudly presents the official reissues of two iconic Afro funk albums this week: ‘Soul Makossa’ and ‘Malik’ by Lafayette Afro-Rock Band. These timeless records, widely regarded as among the most sampled in the genre, have finally received the remaster treatment thanks to The Carvery, direct from the original tapes.
Crafted in the early ‘70s by the accomplished jazz producer Pierre Jaubert, known for his work with Charles Mingus and Archie Shepp, these albums have left an indelible mark on hip hop. Renowned artists such as Jay-Z, Biz Markie, and LL Cool J have sampled these tracks. This marks the inaugural release in a new series of reissues from Jaubert’s Topomic Music, with plenty more on the way…
Pressed on Coke Bottle Clear Vinyl LP. Ships 5th April 2024.
Pre-order:
https://strut.lnk.to/Lafayette
Mehmet Aslan describes the contents of his brand new compilation 'Senza Decoro' out on Strut last week.
Tonight we celebrate its release at Sound Metaphors Berlin.
Come along from 6-9pm, free entry.
