Pulled from Mongo Santamaria’s 1976 LP Sofrito, ‘O Mi Shangó’ is a Yoruba Deity ode which needs no superfluous praise. Previously reworked on the Africa Caribe compilation, this limited, single-sided Test Pressing sees Joaquin Joe Claussell pivot from the aforementioned mix to a wholly new take, concocting an irresistible blend of syncopation and grand orchestration. The overarching themes provide amble context for improvisation, with Claussell’s signature percussive muscle reinforcing the source material to miraculous effect. This is truly a unique blend of African rhythms, house groove and latin jazz, solidifying yet again another highlight from Claussell’s beloved affair with the timeless Fania catalogue.
Pulled from Mongo Santamaria’s 1976 LP Sofrito, ‘O Mi Shangó’ is a Yoruba Deity ode which needs no superfluous praise. Previously reworked on the Africa Caribe compilation, this limited, single-sided Test Pressing sees Joaquin Joe Claussell pivot from the aforementioned mix to a wholly new take, concocting an irresistible blend of syncopation and grand orchestration. The overarching themes provide amble context for improvisation, with Claussell’s signature percussive muscle reinforcing the source material to miraculous effect. This is truly a unique blend of African rhythms, house groove and latin jazz, solidifying yet again another highlight from Claussell’s beloved affair with the timeless Fania catalogue.
Tracklisting
A. Mongo Santamaria - ‘O Mi Shangó’ (The New Sacred Rhythm Remixed Version)
Format : Singled-Sided 12”
Cat. # : JM-00556SRM
