Land of Kush – The Big Mango

LP, Constellation, 2013

includes 8″ insert and 16″ foldout poster



Styles: Psychedelic Big Band, Experimental Rock, Arabic Jazz, Progressive Shaabi, Experimental Big Band, Psychedelic Rock

Vibes/Moods: urban, surreal, triumphant, cathartic, communal, desert, ecstatic, feminist, grandiose, groovy, intertwined, journeying, liberation, passionate, political, psychedelic, rebellious, reflective, serpentine, tender

Musical Qualities: orchestral, polyphonic, modal, thematic, suite, dense, lush, complex, dynamic, progressive, active listening, eclectic, extended technique, improvisation, uncommon time signatures, rhythmic, riffs

Instrumentation: riqq, darbuka, strings, violin, viola, cello, upright bass, setar, woodwinds, flute, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet, piano, hand drums, percussion, drums, trumpet, tablas, sampler, computer, group vocals, electric guitar, balafon

Members: Sam Shalabi, Jason Sharp, Josh Zubot, Gen Heistek, Rebecca Foon, Ariel Engle, Elizabeth Anka Vajagic, etc…

 



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