Of The Earth
Shabaka
Shabaka's latest solo album is a sonic self-portrait, a time capsule that sums up where he's been and hints at where he might be heading. It's his first proper foray into production (he performed...
Of The Earth
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Shabaka's latest solo album is a sonic self-portrait, a time capsule that sums up where he's been and hints at where he might be heading. It's his first proper foray into production (he performed...
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Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Shabaka (a.k.a Shabaka Hutchings) announces his third solo album 'Of the Earth', his first solo album to be released via his own label 'Shabaka Records', and an album entirely written and produced by Hutchings himself. 'Of the Earth' sees Shabaka return to his signature saxophone sound, alongside accomplished electronics and production, as well as traditional woodwind and percussion instruments from around the world, a combination indicative of Hutchings' diverse talents and the overall sound on 'Of the Earth'.
Contents and tracklist
1 A Future Untold
2 Those of the Sky
3 Go Astray
4 Step Lightly
5 Call the Power
6 Dance in Praise
7 Ol' Time African Gods
8 Marwa the Mountain
9 Light the Way
10 Stand Firm
11 Space Time
12 Eyes Lowered
Awards and reviews
April 2026
Shabaka's latest solo album is a sonic self-portrait, a time capsule that sums up where he's been and hints at where he might be heading. It's his first proper foray into production (he performed and produced everything on the record himself) and the results are engrossing.
