Shabaka - Perceive its beauty, Acknowledge its GraceAfter putting down the saxophone, the instrument he has become synonymous with, Shabaka returns with his first full length album under his own name. Expanding off the meditative 2022 EP Afrikan Culture, his new album Perceive its beauty, Acknowledge its Grace is a deeply moving suite of primarily instrumental music. The listening experience is reflective and contemplative, with passages flowering from one musical concept to the next, encouraging deep

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Remastered by Brandenberg/The Carvery (Note: we’ve also removed the drum machine going out of sync that was on the original press) Official Repress via Art Forest and his label Wildboy

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half time drum cuts and slicked modular flourishes

"Making Love" is another winner with a Boogie/Modern Soul sound that makes Brief Encounter the top tier when it comes to these genres

multifaceted soundtrack that brings together a variety of instruments and the best musicians available at the time

The appeal of this record knows no limits

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Add in a fiery vocal and the sort of unrelenting drum funk that sends crowds mad and you have another standout from this fledgling label

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