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RAS SMAILA
RAS SMAILA “TRUE STORY”
"Welcome inna world of Afro Freakin Funky Kosmic Soul n' Blues! No ism, just riddim!"
So says Ras Smaila, introducing his latest album, "TRUE STORY", released in the UK and throughout Europe on the French DixieFrog label. Singer - guitarist - composer - producer Ras is originally from the Nigerian Yoruba tribe, but for several years has been based in Paris where he now fronts his own brilliant 8 piece band.
Although steeped in the Blues, the influences on “True Story” also draw from Rock, African Rhythms, Funk and soul. The album features 14 striking new tracks, eleven written by Ras himself, plus there's a startling version of Jimi Hendrix's "Stone Free", a heartfelt reworking of Robert Johnson's "Cross Road" and a labour of love on "Zombie" by Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
RAS SMAILA Classification:
Blues -
Experimental, Modern Electric Blues, Singer/Solo - Male,
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