YUSSEF DAYES – Black Classical Music – 2LP – Deluxe Tri-Colour Splatter Vinyl Box Set

2LP – Limited Edition Lift off lid box with crushed emerald felt lining, Includes Embossed Gatefold edition Double Tri-Colour Splatter Vinyl,Black Classical Music branded ProMark Drum Sticks, and branded Afro Comb.

Multi-instrumentalist and visionary artist Yussef Dayes is set to release his highly anticipated debut solo studio album Black Classical Music via Brownswood Recordings, Warner Music and Cashmere Thoughts Recordings.

Black Classical Music is a 19-track record taking listeners through a looking glass into the exalted artists past and present whilst exploring themes of home and family. The album draws influence from his musical heroes Miles Davis & Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Yussefs extensive travel around the globe that has deepened his study of rhythm.

Honourable features on Black Classical Music – Chronixx, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, plus Venna, Rocco Palladino, Charlie Stacey & Elijah Fox

Tracklist:

A1. Black Classical Music (Featuring Charlie Stacey, Venna)
A2. Afro Cubanism
A3. Raisins Under The Sun (Featuring Shabaka Hutchings)
A4. Rust (Featuring Tom Misch)
A5. Turquoise Galaxy

B1. The Light (Featuring Bahia Dayes)
B2. Pon Di Plaza (Featuring Chronixx)
B3. Magnolia Symphony
B4. Early Days
B5. Chasing The Drum

C1. Birds Of Paradise
C2. Gelato
C3. Marching Band (Featuring Masego)
C4. Crystal Palace Park (Featuring Elijah Fox)
C5. Presidential (Featuring Jahaan Sweet)

D1. Jukebox
D2. Woman’s Touch (Featuring Jamilah Barry)
D3. Tioga Pass (Featuring Rocco Palladino)
D4. Cowrie Charms (Featuring Barbara Hicks, Leon Thomas)