After
exploding onto the scene in September with single "Ottobre: fuga
dalla stazione centrale",which
caught the attention of stations worldwide with airplay that went
from Radio Helsinki to Sydney's
much respected 2SER or John Warr's cult radio show "Afrobase"
on Juice fm Brighton, new
Italian afro-funk outfit Funky Mama is now ready to reveal it's debut
self-titled EP out on limited
edition vinyl + CD and digital download. "Funky Mama EP"
contains 4 original instrumental
tracks of explosive afrobeat-inspired grooves served with the typical
warmth and rawness
that characterizes Southern Italy, where the band members are all
originally from.
With
a badass horn section accompanied by a super heavy array of
percussion, bass and soulful organ/synths,
this release is sure to put Funky Mama firmly on the map as one of
the most interesting
up and coming groups of the developing Italian funk scene. From the
uptempo afro-jazz vibes
of "Evolution" to the blaxploitation atmospheres of
"Pirro's Shower", funk stormer "Ottobre: fuga
dalla stazione centrale" or the surprise break of jazz-funk
closer "You Can Dance", Funky Mama's
debut is a sizzling blend of infectious afrofunk rhythms imbued with
a jazz-dance flavor that
can only be described in one way: hot!
The
album artwork is curated by Internationally renowned Italian artist
Mr. Wany, who also appears
in the video to single "Ottobre: fuga dalla stazione centrale"
launche in the Fall to anticipate the
release of the EP.
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