Red Hot & Ra - The Magic City - Meshell Ndegeocello puts her spin on Sun Ra's compositions, with performances from Immanuel Wilkins, Marshall Allen, Pink Siifu, Darius Jones, and more. Cover art by Cécile McLorin Salvant!
Red Hot + Ra: The Magic City is a profound musical journey curated by Grammy Award-winning bassist-composer-producer Meshell Ndegeocello. Recorded with a diverse ensemble, including the legendary 99-year-old saxophonist Marshall Allen and hip-hop/punk-jazz vocalist Pink Siifu, this album transcends traditional covers, offering entirely new compositions inspired by Sun Ra’s philosophy. With a multi-generational cast of community musicians, the project recontextualizes Sun Ra’s work, avoiding clichés and presenting a brighter perspective than its predecessor, 2023’s Red Hot + Ra: Nuclear War.
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike and soulful interpretation of Sun Ra’s composition as The Magic City marks the third installment in the Red Hot & Ra series. With it’s upcoming album release on April 5th, 2024, and vinyl release on April 12th, 2024, this album is a testament to Ndegeocello’s visionary approach. Meshell Ndegeocello, an iconic singer-songwriter and artist, brings forth a present-time experience that honors Sun Ra’s legacy while navigating the complexities of our society.
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Oh yes. This reminds me in a way of the 90s Tunnel Vision-era SMUT. AND, they have a beery sour Boneface Brewing named after them!
Give 'em your money or suck.
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WHAT -- new music from Beth Gibbons!
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