Suns Of Arqa - Wadada Magic

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Review by Júlia Rocha

Suns Of Arqa's latest album, Wadada Magic, is an impressive blend of traditional Indian music and contemporary electronic soundscapes. The album features a range of guest performers, including percussionist and vocalist Ravi Shankar, flautist and tabla player Zakir Hussain, and sitarist Anoushka Shankar.

The album opens with "Jagnath Bhairav," a hypnotic track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The tabla and sitar are prominent in this track, and the electronic beats and synths add a modern touch. The album continues with tracks like "Bhavani Shankar," which features haunting vocals and a driving bassline.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Ganges Delta Blues," which features a bluesy guitar riff and a spoken-word performance by Wadada Leo Smith. The track is a fusion of different genres, but it works well together and creates a unique sound.

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Filename: suns-of-arqa-wadada-magic.rar
  • MP3 size: 32.4 mb
  • FLAC size: 400.5 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Steppin' To The Music6:20
Hasheesh4:25
Magic Version3:50
City Of Nine Gates5:35
The Lesson3:51
Brujo Magic2:30
The Step5:10
The Heat3:08
A Lesson In Trancedance7:00

Video

Suns of Arqa - Brujo Magic (Unreleased Edit)

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Catalog Numbers

Antler 024

Labels

Antler Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Mastered AtUtopia Studios

Credits

RoleCredit
BanjoBig Red
FiddleBig Red
MandolinBig Red
DrumsChris Joyce, Pulse , Spliff
Guitar [ElectricMustaphafakir
Spanish & Hawaian Guitars]Mustaphafakir
Jew's HarpMustaphafakir
MarimbaMustaphafakir
PerformerMustaphafakir
VocalsMustaphafakir
HarmoniumAziz Zeria
KotoWadada Michael
PianoWadada Michael
Acoustic GuitarWadada Michael
Temple BlockWadada Michael
PercussionWadada Michael
ProducerWadada Michael
TablaKalu Zeria

Notes

  • Sleeve notes: "Be wise in the way of plants and step to another beat
  • Be wise in the way of plants and dance the trancedance"
  • (Brujo Magic - 1983)
  • Produced by Wadada Michael for Rocksteady Records.
  • Released on license to Antler Records.
  • On spine this is titled "Suns of Arqa Vol. III"

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: SABAM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): ANTLER 024-A1153231-1 C1 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched / ƱTOPIA stamped): B 024- ̷A̷-BEL-1 1 ƱTOPIA

About Suns Of Arqa

Suns of Arqa creator and mentor Michael Wadada has been continuously investigating the supernatural potential hidden in the Classical Raga structure of the music of India. His mission  to mix the cerebral and illusive cosmological vibrations of Raga, with the mother earth rhythms of Niyabinghi drumming that were surfacing in England in the guise of Dub Reggae.

Name Vars

  • Arka
  • S.O.A. Band
  • Sons Of Aqua
  • Sons Of Arca
  • Sons Of Arqa
  • Suns Of Arqua
  • The Suns Of Arqa

Members

  • Chris Joyce
  • Wayne Worm
  • Kadir Durvesh
  • Michael Wadada
  • Angel Eye
  • Brian Hyphen
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Summary by Júlia Rocha

Wadada Magic is a well-crafted album that showcases Suns Of Arqa's ability to blend different musical styles. The album is a must-listen for fans of world music and electronic music alike.

Comments

markforytarz
2023-04-14
The extended mix on the compilation 'Bugs On The Wire' is far superior to this release imo. Heaps more percussion mixed up front & Fari really starts getting into it....."Who cares what happen baby, I wanna see ye move! ".
alexjnorgren
2023-04-14
Great production
biavarella
2023-04-13
Prince Far I ina Disco Style :)
<3 it
Great One