Published May 12, 2021
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In many respects, jazz has acted as a vehicle in which musicians can draw from a vast well of historical and contextual memory, transforming their sound to encompass elements of the past, present, and future. Shabaka Hutchings, saxophonist and bandleader of UK jazz group Sons of Kemet, understands the significance that history holds within the realm of music. Having played in several other jazz ensembles, such as Afrofuturist group the Ancestors, and even with Sun Ra Arkestra, Hutchings work has made him a hot topic within music circles. His recent work with Sons of Kemet has been met with critical acclaim for its unique blend of Caribbean and South African genres, with an acute awareness of current culture and politics.
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