Song of the Day #5: Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band: Sinyayehu

 Song of the Day #5, July 2

Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band: Sinyayehu

Jazz/Funk/Ethiopian Jazz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0D5NnUFfC4&ab_channel=AwesomeTapesFromAfrica

Skinshape: Umoja (Funk,Soul) (2020)

Very breezy and summerlike in all. It does get too diluted and safe even with the obvious ethnic pull from guest features, but overall the music is chill and warm with some nice background funky tunes. Sue Alma, Sudan, Dourlé are highlights.






Ethnic Psychadelic/Funk/Neo-Soul/West African Funk Fusion

Thundercat: It Is What It Is (2020) (Jazz-Funk, Neo Soul)

He has some charm and heart in this project, and the features are a nice addition considering his surgery vocals can get tiresome. The instrumentation is interesting but is hindered by the washed-out mixes leading to an intoxicating but often indistinct listening experience. 

Best Tracks: I Love Louis Cole, Dragonball Durag*, Fair Chance

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Jazz-Funk/Neo-Soul/Psychadelic