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Sound Roots, CD Review >>
It must be something in the sausage rolls. How else to explain the remarkable claim of New Zealand to be the southern hemisphere's answer to Jamaica? In truth, I haven't heard this claim made explicitly, but added to the the existing library of Kiwi reggae (Ruia, Trinity Roots, Katchafire) these two new releases certainly argue in that direction.
On their second full album, Fat Freddy's Drop hones their soul-dub sound through nine fine tracks. Stripped-down rhythms, rich harmonies, and sparse horns create a chilled vibe perfect for beach or party.
"I grew up listening to American Black music from the early ’70s, loving soul music and loving jazz, and discovering reggae and hip-hop," explains Samoan-born electronics wizard Chris Faiumu (a.k.a. Fitchie). "That music wasn’t that developed here. I had to look offshore to find good music. And it mostly seemed to be African-American artists of the '70s and '80s. Indigenous people drew parallels in the work of Bob Marley in their own struggle here in this country. Reggae is a music that suits the taste of life here." 11/02/09 >> go there
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