soul funk

Sydney-based new afro-funk formation THE LIBERATORS can certainly be said to be off to a smoldering start; with their debut gig taking place at Russ Dewbury’s famous A Night At The Jazz Rooms, the liner notes of their debut album being written by Antibalas frontman Amayo (Daptone Records / Ropeadope / Afrosound Records), and the patronage of DJs such as Gilles Peterson (BBC 1), this group can count on some serious support! Not only does this 10 piece outfit include members of Dojo Cuts among its division, but for their first full-length they also call on the vocal talents of guests such as Jojo Kuo (Fela Kuti / Daktaris / Antibalas), Roxie Ray (Dojo Cuts / Underbelly) and Ghanaian-born Afro Moses. The result is an incredible set of new afrobeat tunes and funky jazz-dance grooves proving the masterful musicianship of this band.

The self-titled debut effort by The Liberators is a solid example of the type of new afro-inspired funk that is rivaling the greatness of classics from 70s Africa. With a fierce array of super heavy guitars, percussion, and horns – all put together with a range of sounds that really portray the full spectrum of their style – The Liberators serve up some sizzling treats! From opening stormer “Multiculture”, to the kicking rhythm of “Rags To Riches”, the uplifting “Liberation” or the jazzy inflections of “Denga” featuring legendary drummer JoJo Kuo on vocals, this album is a tightly delivered assortment of funky afrobeat tunes with a jazz-dance flavor. Turn on your air-conditioning people, the heat is on! 

THE LIBERATORS - selftitled

liberators

funk

Salsa3

elevator

Funk

Music

SoulShaker

Afrobeat Funk Jazz

From the debut self-titled album by THE LIBERATORS:

RKX035 THE LIBERATORS - s/t available on CD/LP/Digital here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/The-Liberators

"This is one killer of an album...I can’t recommend this highly enough!” - DJ Snowboy (Blues&Soul Magazine) 

THE LIBERATORS - The Directive

THE LIBERATORS - Deleb

THE LIBERATORS - Liberation feat. Afro Moses

THE LIBERATORS - Monkeyface

THE LIBERATORS - Denga feat. Jojo Kuo

THE LIBERATORS - Self Reliance

THE LIBERATORS - Let It Go feat. Roxie Ray

THE LIBERATORS - Rags to Riches

THE LIBERATORS - Bulletproof

THE LIBERATORS - Multiculture

From the full-length, The Poets of Rhythm Anthology: 1992-2003

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The Poets Of Rhythm - Smilin' (While You're Crying)

Don't Keep It


The LIBERATORS - Power Struggle Out 25 Nov on LP | CD | Digi and super ltd 45

Pre-Order now the super ltd 45 + LP on Bandcamp. Instant collector's item (300 worldwide).
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"The new Liberators album is peppered with dark, sinister grooves worth of the fiercest dancefloor battles" Martín Perna, Antibalas NYC | New Album Out 25 November 2013 on LP | CD | Digi & 45. Pre-order NOW! on Bandcamp bit.ly/195fzLZ

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09 The Liberators Water Somewhere Feat Roxie Ray

01 The Liberators Cairo Uprising

{Work IT} By Rickey Calloway & The Will Sessions Band Detroit MI>

Work It MP3 By Rickey Calloway

Set of sample tracks to showcase repertoire of function/party band

James Brown Funk Medley

{I'm in Love} By Rickey Calloway & The Dapkings Band Recording Live at Daptone Studios-- Brooklyn New York, Producers Rickey Calloway, Kenny Dope and Gabe Roth. Written and Performed By Rickey Calloway. Release Date November 13, 2007. Kay Dee Records.
Other Labels: Henry Stone Music Miami Fl.-- Funk Night Records Detroit MI., Latest release Super Records Jacksonville Florida

{I'm in Love Pt 1 & 2} By Rickey Calloway & The Dapkings-- Instrumental- Live Studio Version:

From the new DIPLOMATS OF SOLID SOUND full-length produced by Lack Of Afro (Freestyle):

RKX032 THE DIPLOMATS OF SOLID SOUND - "What Goes Around Comes Around" available on CD/LP/Digital here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/What-Goes-Around-Comes-Around

What Goes Around Comes Around

Promise Of A Brand New Day

A musician since the age of six, Ebo Taylor is one of the most achingly honest voices in African music.  His songs have a timeless quality to them, and continue to reach new audiences worldwide.  His album Love And Death on Strut will be his first internationally distributed solo album.  Backed by Berlin's Afrobeat Academy, the album is packed with pure fire from a true original.  Enjoy the title track.  More info at http://www.ebotaylor-loveanddeath.com

Love & Death

Love and Death

Ebo Taylor- Love And Death

The Souljazz Orchestra - Insurrection

10 Ne Me Quitte Pas

AFROSOUL #1

Digital Release // 12.12.12 // Finetunes
Out in stores January // Buda Musique - Universal

A journey through the unique sound of Africa, with Gnawa Diffusion, The Souljazz Orchestra, Amina Annabi, Abdallah Oumbadougou, Aziza Brahim, Fangnawa Experience, Imidiwen, Djeli Moussa Conde, Peter Solo...

This first release is a journey through the unique sound of Africa, mixing ancestral spirit and contemporary culture, traditionnal legacy and urban groove. A fresh selection of 21st-century african, caribbean and afro-american music from the continent and its diaspora, mixing voodoo, afrobeat, mandinka, touareg and gnawa music with styles such as soul, blues, funk, jazz, slam, hip-hop and electronic beats. Including artists living in and originating from France, Togo, Canada, Guinea, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Tunisia, Niger, Algeria, Mali, Morocco, Senegal and Ethiopia, Afrosoul #1 is a loving elegia to the culture of the first continent, looted and tear-down by four hundred years of slavery and colonialism. Celebrating the memory and spirit of black presidents Fela Kuti (1938 - 1997) and Thomas Sankara (1949 - 1987), it's also a manifesto for the dream of a free, peaceful and united Africa.

The SoulJazz Orchestra - Conquering Lion

With globe-spanning influences that touch on some of our very favorite genres and musicians, Ottawa's The Souljazz Orchestra and London's Sofrito make for a complementary pair. Both released incendiary albums this year, and as The Souljazz Orchestra prepares for a string of North American dates, the timing is perfect for a collaboration.

Utilizing the original multi-track masters (one of the benefits of keeping things in the family) Sofrito's Frankie Francis has created a masterful re-edit of "Serve And Protect," showcasing some of the fiercest playing on the latest Souljazz LP <i>Solidarity</i>. 

<b>The Souljazz Orchesra North American Tour</b>
 
Nov 28 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
Nov 29 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
Nov 30 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
Dec 01 - Washington, DC - Jammin' Java
Dec 02 - Philadelphia, PA - World Café Live
Dec 04 - Buffalo, NY - Nietche's
Dec 05 - Columbus, OH - Woodlands Tavern
Dec 06 - Detroit, MI - Pike Room
Dec 07 - Chicago, IL - The Empty Bottle
Dec 08 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock

http://www.souljazzorchestra.com/ • http://www.sofrito.co.uk/ • http://www.strut-records.com/

Strut Store

The Souljazz Orchestra - Serve And Protect (Frankie Francis - Sofrito ReWork)

Cover of Stevie Wonder's classic track by Dojo Cuts, taken from:

RKX026 DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - self-titled available on CD/LP/Digital here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/Dojo-Cuts

DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - Uptight

Side A of the new 45 with two tracks not present on the album:

RK45040 DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - "Grand Carnival" / "Ain't So Low" on 45/Digital here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/Grand-Carnival-Ain-t-So-Low

DOJO CUTS feat. ROXIE RAY - Grand Carnival



Taken from RKX043 VA - RECORD KICKS 10th CD | Digital. 21 tracks compilation with all RK hits, new singles and many exclusive brand new tracks.

www.recordkicks.com/index.php?/news…cord-Kicks-10th
recordkicks.bandcamp.com/album/record-kicks-10th


The Liberators – Crisis Point

One of 16 tracks contained in the compilation "SoulShaker Vol.4":

RKX021 VARIOUS ARTISTS - "SoulShaker Vol.4" available on CD/Digital Download here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/VA-SoulShaker-vol.4

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QUANTIC - The Sound Of Everything (Senor Lobo and Watch TV rmx)

One of 16 tracks contained in the compilation "SoulShaker Vol.3":

RKX017 VARIOUS ARTISTS - "SoulShaker Vol.3" available on CD/Digital Download here:
http://www.recordkicks.com/releases/VA-SoulShaker-vol.3

CD NOW 50% OFF for a limited time ONLY here:
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THE LIBERATORS - Monkeyface

The Liberators - Afrofunk