There are also pieces that sound downright African, like the Wolof Afropop of Tanbou Lou and the West African blues of Nijaay. Solidarity also features excellent reggae with pieces such as the roots reggae song вЂJerichoвЂ™ and the dub reggae Kingpin. The percussive вЂYa Basta,вЂ™ sung in Spanish is a much more serious affair, transmitting politically progressive messages, denouncing authoritarian policies. The festive Portuguese vocals and beats of вЂCartГЈo PostalвЂ™ will make your think you are in Bahia, watching one of Carlinho BrownвЂ™s projects parading down the street. Solidarity opens with vibrant Afrobeat, showcasing the brass section of the band. The guest vocalists sing in various languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish and Wolof. The Souljazz Orchestra is known for breaking boundaries and Solidarity features a tasty mix of dance oriented Afro-rooted musical styles. The bandвЂ™s musical style on Solidarity is difficult to categorize. Their latest album, titled Solidarityy, takes the group in a new direction from their previous album by incorporating vocals and electric instruments. The Souljazz Orchestra, one of the great African-diaspora rooted world music bands, is based in Ottawa, Canada. Solidarity (Strut Records Strut 086CD, 2012) The Souljazz Orchestra вЂ“ SolidarityThe Souljazz Orchestra Your Connection to traditional and contemporary World Music, including folk, roots, global music, ethno and crosscultural fusions

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