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Album: Afro-Fire [ALBUM]
Track: 10 of 11
Title: Song for Fela (Remix)
Artist: The KutiMangoes
Remixers: Carsten Skov
Label: Tramp Records
Cat#: TRCD9032
Formats: CD/Digital
Digital Release: 14th April 2014
Physical Release: 21st April 2014

About This Release:

This may sound like an Afro-Orchestra, but for sure not like a sextet, which The KutiMangoes actually are! Compact arrangements with extremely blazing horns, especially from the baritone sax and the trombone. Nonetheless it is still not overwhelming, because everything is accompanied by a carefully counterbalanced easiness, beautifully recorded for the album Afro-Fire.

The KutiMangoes don't focus on being highly authentic, which might present it's difficulties, seeing as the are a union of Northern Europeans and West Africans. The sax player and band leader Michael Blicher regularly plays in a trio with the New Yorker god of groove Steve Gadd and composes for string quartets, movies and for this Band. A wonderful eclectical blend of Afro beat, Jazz, Soul and a little Blues.

This blend combines and contains the soul of Fela Kuti, the delusional arrangements from Charles Mingus (title "Moanin") and the uncompromising drive from Ornette Coleman's "Body Meta" - supported by Patrick Kabrefrom Burkina Faso, who adds the final dose of feeling to the beats with his voice. Three brass players, two drummers and a man at the keys skillfully switch between the instruments.

The album is released on CD, vinyl LP and digital download. The LP is limited to 500 copies and comes with a full album download code.

Reviews for This Release:

"The Kutimangoes are destined to rule the club and festival scene this summer!" - Djouls (Paris DJs)

"Top Notch Modern Vintage Afro Heat !! The opening' tune is a killa!" - Tom Wieland (7 Samurai)