Count Ossie was a foundational figure in Jamaican music, widely credited with bringing the visceral, trance-like rhythms of Rasta drumming into the reggae world. On Tales Of Mozambique, he and the Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari deliver a hypnotic blend of dense, fluid percussion that draws from African tribalism and avant-garde jazz, creating a sound that the New York Times has recognized as nothing short of legendary. As the Irish Times put it, this is Ossie and his ensemble narrating a history lesson — and one well worth hearing.
Tales Of Mozambique is a richly layered listening experience, moving from the raw, foreboding atmosphere of "Let Freedom Reign" — with its bass loops and weeping trumpet — to the bittersweet, doo-wop-tinged harmonies of "Salem Nna Wadada (Peace & Love)." This Soul Jazz Records release includes well-written liner notes and two bonus tracks, rounding out what Record Collector called a "superlative package." A genuinely rewarding album for fans of reggae, world music, and spiritual jazz alike.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Purple Vinyl
- Label: Soul Jazz Records
- Genre: Reggae
- Release Date: 01/13/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Sams Intro
A2. Tales Of Mozambique
A3. Selam Nna Wadada
B1. No Night In Zion
B2. I Am A Warrior
B3. Wicked Babylon
C1. Let Freedom Reign
C2. Lock Stock & Barrell
C3. Nigerian Reggae
D1. Run One Mile
D2. Rasta Reggae
D3. Samia
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