Defiant anti-slavery song. alternating high energy reggae and samba, with guttural baritone sax solo. Taken from the Grand Union Orchestra's <a href="http://www.grandunion.org.uk/freedom-calls">Freedom Calls show</a>.

Tony Haynes <a href="http://tonyhaynesmusic.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/11-cant-chain-up-me-mind/">talks about the music for Can't Chain Up Me Mind</a> in detail on his composition blog.

Can't Chain Up Me Mind

High octane electric guitar and spine-tingling vocals over Indian rag-based harmony. Taken from the <a href="http://www.grandunion.org.uk/if-paradise">If Paradise... CD</a> by the Grand Union Orchestra.

Tony Haynes <a href="http://tonyhaynesmusic.wordpress.com/2011/09/22/4-if-paradise/">talks about the music for The Perfumes of Paradise Blues</a> in detail on his composition blog.

The Perfumes of Paradise Blues

Based on the Indian classic Rag Marva and 12-beat time-cycle Ektal, with sitar, soprano sax and trumpet solos. Taken from the Grand Union Orchestra's <a href="http://www.grandunion.org.uk/freedom-calls">If Paradise show</a>.

The Radiance of a Thousand Suns

Grand Union Orchestra is a multicultural world jazz ensemble based in London. It has been performing, touring and recording large-scale shows for over 30 years and is well known for its educational work.

Grand Union specialises in large-scale musical performances that reflect the backgrounds of its performers and often invites participation from amateur musicians and community groups. These shows can have dozens of local musicians, groups, choirs and folkloric ensembles alongside the core 15-18 piece group.

Led by its co-founder, artistic director and composer Tony Haynes, Grand Union works to highlight the contributions that immigrant musicians and communities, particularly in the East End, make to music in London and to British culture in general.

Can't Chain Up Me Mind

Grand Union Orchestra

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