[ Waxtime / LP ]
Release Date: Friday 15 August 2014
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In the late '50s, Sun Ra emerged from big band to modern/progressive big band status, began to employ electronics, and used a more Afro-Centric percussive focus. This recording perfecly demonstrates those qualities, and more.
In the late '50s, Sun Ra emerged from big band to modern/progressive big band status, began to employ electronics, and used a more Afro-Centric percussive focus. This recording perfecly demonstrates those qualities, and more. There are several definitive themes from The Arkestra included, such as "Plutonian Nights," "Nubia," "Africa," "Watusa" and "Aethiopia." 4.5 / 5 All Music Guide.
Side A:
Plutonian Nights
The Golden Lady (aka Lady With the Golden Stockings)
Star Time
October
Side B:
Nubia
Africa
Watusa
Aiethopia