Rejoice

"Two years after the South African trumpeter's death, this 2010 studio session with the legendary Nigerian drummer documents their unique fusion of Afrobeat and jazz".

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"Two years after the South African trumpeter's death, this 2010 studio session with the legendary Nigerian drummer documents their unique fusion of Afrobeat and jazz".

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"Genuinely spectacular, a celebratory elision of resilient yet bouncy rhythms, lyrical horn chatter and rousing rebel chant, both scored and improvised. From the enriching spirit dance of "Agbada Bougou" to "Never (Lagos Never Be The Same)", their transportive salute to Fela Kuti, "Rejoice" stands tall alongside both artists' greatest work".

"The blend of Masekela's luminous, lyrical flugelhorn with Allen's crackling polyrhythms offers a dramatic juxtaposition of jazz improv and Afrobeat. At the same time, the album's loose, skeletal arrangements thrust into sharp relief their musicianly brillance. "Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be the Same)", a tribute to Fela Kuti, is the standout track".

"Two old friends, giants of the African music scene, fuse influences from West and South Africa in this historic, compelling and virtuoso set ... There are no drum solos, but Allen's fluid, subtle playing drives the music throughout, providing a platform for Masekela's often exuberant horn solos and vocals, backed up by bass and occasional vibes, sax and keyboards. Masekela is in distinctive, powerful voice on songs that include the exuberant South African township-influenced 'Robbers, Thugs and Muggers' and 'Never (Lagos Never Gonna be the Same)', a classic Afrobeat tribute to Fela ... Surely one of the African albums of the year".

"Top of the world" - "Two old friends, giants of the African music scene, fuse influences from West and South Africa in this historic, compelling and virtuoso set ... There are no drum solos, but Allen's fluid, subtle playing drives the music throughout, providing a platform for Masekela's often exuberant horn solos and vocals, backed up by bass and occasional vibes, sax and keyboards. Masekela is in distinctive, powerful voice on songs that include the exuberant South African township-influenced 'Robbers, Thugs and Muggers' and 'Never (Lagos Never Gonna be the Same)', a classic Afrobeat tribute to Fela ... Surely one of the African albums of the year".

"Genuinely spectacular, a celebratory elision of resilient yet bouncy rhythms, lyrical horn chatter and rousing rebel chant, both scored and improvised. From the enriching spirit dance of "Agbada Bougou" to "Never (Lagos Never Be The Same)", their transportive salute to Fela Kuti, "Rejoice" stands tall alongside both artists' greatest work".