ORLANDO JULIUS & THE HELIOCENTRICS Jaiyede Afro (2023 UK limited edition 9-track double Clear Vinyl LP reissue of the 2014 album - For 'Jaiyede Afro', Julius takes us back to his own roots, revisiting several compositions from his earlyyears, all of which have never previously been recorded until now, including the infectious chant 'Omo Oba Blues' along with the epic Afrobeat jam 'Be Counted' which stems from his years in the USA. Recorded at the Heliocentrics' fully analogue HQ in North London, the band follow their memorable collaborations with Mulatu Astatke and Lloyd Miller by taking Orlando's sound into new, progressive directions, retaining the raw grit of his early work and adding psychedelic touches and adventurous new arrangements. They also contribute live favourite, the James Brown cover 'In The Middle' and a series of memorable shorter interludes. The gatefold picture sleeve has individual notes about each track with the vinyl looking barely played) more...
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