Africadeus Big Beat K-85 flits between bent takes

K-85 flits between bent takes on classic Melchior rockers such as the first track “Dirty Lies” and cheapo electronics grounded noise excursions like “Air Nippon

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Bressa Creeting Cake kick into the playful pop inventiveness that stands as the album's major mood

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Despite its brevity -- a scant 31 minutes -- The Quintessence is essential to any appreciation of Jones and his artistry

Africadeus Big Beat K-85 flits between bent takesSpiritual, intimate and revolutionary, yet firmly rooted in Brazil's folklore. Africadeus was the breakthrough album of the mighty Nan Vasconcelos, in which he discovered the berimbau to the world and took the instrument to a universal level, imprinting Nan's name in the international scene, becoming one of the best percussionists of all time.