Kinetic by Black Flower
With their anticipated new album, Black Flower delves into the transformative power of rhythm and motion. Each groove, rhythm and pulse channels raw energy, acting as a disruptor that drives transformation. When the mind feels stuck—cemented in patterns, rigid in its views, overwhelmed by obstacles—Kinetic serves as a reminder that the body’s motion can be the force to shatter those confines. To move is to adapt, evolve, and transform.
The album embodies a philosophy of flowing with change rather than resisting it, offering a bold, dynamic statement on breaking free from life's limitations. Kinetic is a call to dance through life’s chaos and to harness the power of movement as a tool for liberation.
The album showcases Black Flower's signature blend of Ethio-jazz, oriental influences, dub, and afrobeat. The jazz combo, hailed by tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson, The Gaslamp Killer, and Lefto Early Bird, has performed live sessions on BBC Radio 3 and Worldwide FM. Their previous albums earned widespread acclaim, with glowing reviews from prestigious publications such as MOJO, Stereogum, Q Magazine, and Uncut Magazine. The band has toured extensively across Europe, building a strong fanbase.
Tracklist
| 1. | Kinetic | 9:42 |
| 2. | Black Flower feat. Meskerem Mees - Monkey System | 5:26 |
| 3. | Underwave | 5:34 |
| 4. | Synesthetic | 5:09 |
| 5. | Violet Drift | 3:29 |
| 6. | Conundrums | 5:38 |
| 7. | Particles | 5:14 |
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Five-piece hybrid jazz combo from Belgium piloted by saxophonist / flutist Nathan Daems, mixing Ethio jazz and oriental with afrobeat and dub.