Judah Eskender Tafari “Great Escape” 45

Judah Eskender Tafari cultivated a loyal fanbase and respectable catalog during his recording career.  The earnest lyrics and spiritual mission of his early recordings would define Judahʼs entire career, extending through the decades to “Great Escape,” a new Daptone 45 produced by Victor Axelrod. Out now!

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Leon Dinero “One Way Love” 45

Another magical rendition from the James Hunter Six catalog. Produced by Victor Axelrod, Leon Dinero helps transform the uptempo R&B classic into a rocksteady mover. A testament to the incomparable songwriting savvy of Mr. Hunter, “One Way Love” is a track that defies the constraints of genre labeling with unfettered elegance and lyrical prowess.

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Orquesta Akokán – Caracoles

Orquesta Akokan’s returns with Caracoles, their 3rd album, on which they combine talents with Cuban lyricist, singer and composer Kiko Ruiz, a tata —priest— who informs his lyrics with a Palo Mayombe spirituality propelling the mambo back to its original meaning. Out Now.

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