Long considered a collectors' holy grail, African Skies represents a rare and essential release from Phil Cohran, the visionary musician known for his work with The Sun Ra Arkestra and The Artistic Heritage Ensemble. Originally recorded in 1993 as an atmospheric soundtrack for Chicago's Adler Planetarium, this cosmic masterpiece blends spiritual jazz with avant-garde pan-Africanism in ways that few recordings have achieved.
Cohran drew upon his deep research of celestial, spiritual, and ancestral themes throughout these searching compositions, creating music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. This official reissue from Listening Position marks one of the few widely available releases of Cohran's work outside of his seminal 1960s recordings, making it an essential acquisition for collectors and newcomers alike seeking to explore this influential artist's visionary sound.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Listening Position
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Classical
- Release Date: 01/16/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Theme
A2. White Nile
A3. Cohran Blues
B1. The Dogon
B2. Sahara
B3. Kalahari
B4. Kilimanjaro
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