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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Mitski - Geyser

Mitski - Geyser

Mitski - Geyser - from the 2018 album Be The Cowboy on Dead Oceans.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Jun 20182min

Bambara - José Tries to Leave

Bambara - José Tries to Leave

Bambara - José Tries to Leave - from the 2018 album Shadow on Everything on Wharf Cat Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jun 20183min

Blushh - Do I Look Tired?

Blushh - Do I Look Tired?

Blushh - Do I Look Tired? - from the 2018 EP Thx For Asking on Yellow K Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Jun 20182min

Fontaines D.C. - Chequeless Reckless

Fontaines D.C. - Chequeless Reckless

Fontaines D.C. - Chequeless Reckless - a 2018 single on Trigger Party Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jun 20182min

Horse Feathers - Born in Love

Horse Feathers - Born in Love

Horse Feathers - Born in Love - from the 2018 album Appreciation on Kill Rock Stars.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Jun 20183min

Tunng - Flatland

Tunng - Flatland

Tunng - Flatland - from the 2018 album Songs You Make At Night on Full Time Hobby.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jun 20183min

The Qualitons - All We Can Do

The Qualitons - All We Can Do

The Qualitons - All We Can Do - from the 2018 album Echoes Calling on Author's Edition.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jun 20187min

Fatoumata Diawara - Negue Negue

Fatoumata Diawara - Negue Negue

Fatoumata Diawara - Negue Negue - from the 2018 album Fenfo (Something To Say) on Montuno/Shanachie Ent. Corp.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Jun 20183min

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