
Let the sound of the night drums and the cry of the horns empower you! We’re proud to present The Freedom Sound! The People Arise—a brand-new compilation of jams coming to independent record stores globally on April 20th for Record Store Day 2024. Propelled by the unbreakable spirit of protest and freedom, this blend of energizing rhythms and captivating horns focuses on the ‘60s and ‘70s, with deep cuts from such pioneering artists as Joe Henderson, Gary Bartz, Ran Blake, Azar Lawrence, A.K. Salim, and The Dungills.
The Freedom Sound! The People Arise is presented on Freedom Blue Swirl vinyl and features original designs by Lou Beach, the renowned German artist whose vibrant collages have appeared on albums by Stevie Wonder, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and The Police, among many others.
Side A
1. Joe Henderson – Afro-Centric
2. Gary Bartz Quintet – Freedom One Day
3. Azar Lawrence – Theme For a New Day
Side B
1. A.K. Salim – Afrika
2. The Dungills – Night Drums
3. Ran Blake – Three Seeds (A Suite): I) Regis Debray; II) Che Guevara; III) Malcolm X
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