Jembaa Groove - Bassa Bassa

Jembaa Groove - Bassa Bassa

Jembaa Groove - "Bassa Bassa" from the 2022 album Susuma on Agogo Records.

The word “Jembaa” translates to “life,” and a "groove in life" is what Berlin-based Afro-Soul band Jembaa Groove aims to inspire with their music. Bassist/composer Yannick Nolting and vocalist/percussionist Eric Owusu happened to meet in late 2020 when they were each picking up their sons from kindergarten. Before too long, they'd assembled a seven-piece band to meld influences from traditional West African styles (like Highlife, Adowa, and Wassoulou) with ‘60s and ‘70s soul music.

In a press statement, the band explained they wrote today's Song of the Day "to motivate people." They continue, "It’s an energy and it’s for people who are looking to make a vibe, especially the new generation. It’s for those people who are fed up with the mess that is everywhere at the moment."

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Death Bells - Echoes

Death Bells - Echoes

Death Bells - Echoes - from the Echoes / Move Through Me single on Burning Rose/Funeral Party Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Jul 20183min

Candi Staton - Confidence

Candi Staton - Confidence

Candi Staton - Confidence - from the 2018 album Unstoppable on Beracah Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Jul 20183min

John Parish - Sorry For Your Loss

John Parish - Sorry For Your Loss

John Parish - Sorry For Your Loss - from the 2018 album Bird Dog Dante on Thrill Jockey.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Jul 20183min

Jim James - Throwback

Jim James - Throwback

Jim James - Throwback - from the 2018 album Uniform Distortion on ATO Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Jul 20185min

Lithics - Specs

Lithics - Specs

Lithics - Specs - from the 2018 album Mating Surfaces on Kill Rock Stars.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jul 20181min

Collections of Colonies of Bees - Ruins

Collections of Colonies of Bees - Ruins

Collections of Colonies of Bees - Ruins - from the 2018 album HAWAII on Polyvinyl Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Jul 20186min

oso oso - gb/ol h/nf

oso oso - gb/ol h/nf

oso oso - gb/ol h/nf - a 2018 single on Triple Crown Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jul 20184min

Israel Nash - Rolling On

Israel Nash - Rolling On

Israel Nash - Rolling On - from the 2018 album Lifted on Desert Folklore Music.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Jul 20184min

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