Welcome 2 America (Coloured Vinyl 2xLP) JazzRecorded in the spring of 2010 and then mysteriously abandoned by Prince before its release, the statement album Welcome 2 America documents Prince's concerns, hopes, and visions for a shifting society, presciently foreshadowing an era of political division, disinformation, and a renewed fight for racial justice. The album features some of Prince's only studio collaborations with the bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, drummer Chris Coleman, and engineer Jason
heavyweight fusion and funk on the tiny Chiascuro label (same label as James Mason's Rhythm of Life)
It deals with the good the bad and the ugly
was striking their lyrics were no less provocative
but there's more going on beneath the surface
traditional sudanese music and influences from Congolese sounds
For fans of Amadou and Mariam
Getting out of their hometown and into an environment which removed all notions of "normality" or personal space
Bela appears here as well
Milt Jackson
the wah-wah solo that closes "Pavilions of Sun" demonstrates how just a little electricity gave this music a new lease on life
were huge fans of and felt very lucky in the wake of that to get a chance to work him
Both were part of the original Jazz dance vibe in the 90s
