Bro Hugh, a single by Muyiwa Kunnuji’s Osemako, blends elements of Africa’s premier dance genres to pay tribute to the pioneers of the continent’s popular musics, whose legacies remain pivotal in trans-regional contemporary musical contexts. The trails of South African Marabi, Central African Soukous and West African Highlife, nested within more modern Afrobeat sensibilities combine to produce a sonic depiction of profound African pride. On the flip side is a linguistic convergence involving an artistic blend of English, French and Yoruba, with each language aptly positioned in lamenting the transience of human life, while encouraging a visionary outlook, which often culminates in fulfilled dreams. The creative combination of call-and-response, percussive bass and tradition-inspired rhythms in this piece engenders a nostalgic, yet futuristic musical collage, which advances African artistic praxis.
Release date : 24/ 07/ 2020
It’ll be available on Bandcamp, également disponible sur Itunes, deezer, Spotify..
Graphic design : Martin SmithMany thanks pour le soutien les amis.
Respecto
Many thanks Radio Nova for including G.O.A (Giant Of Africa) one of the tracks from the album A.P.P (Accumulation of Profit & Power) in your “Nova Selecta” Respecto les amis
A.P.P (Accumulation of Profit & Power) available in Vinyl (180g LP), CD digipack et digital. Many thanks for the great support.
Extrait du concert d’ OSEMAKO organisé par Paloma, Smac de Nîmes Métropole le 27 Fev 2014.
“Everything That Has Breath”
Paloma Nimes, 27th février 2014 : http://paloma-nimes.fr/evenement/local-heroes-10-agitate-lips-dbdlc-osemako/
Muyiwa Kunnuji 