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Waaju — Moleman
Album: Grown
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6.7

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Total ratings: 457









Released: 0
Length: 7:33
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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Waaju Bio I found from Tidal:

Britain's Waaju blend jazz and Afro-Latin traditions into their own unique sound. Following their 2018 eponymous debut, they gained wider attention with 2020's Grown and their 2024 concert album with Moroccan guitarist Majid Bekkas, Alouane.

Hailing from London, Waaju formed around 2018 and features tenor saxophonist Sam Rapley, guitarist Tal Janes, bassist Joe Downard, drummer Ben Brown, and percussionist/conguero Ernesto Marichales. Together, they blend jazz and Afro-Latin sounds (specifically, traditions from Mali, Nigeria, Morocco, and Cuba) with psychedelic rock, funk, and fusion influences. They debuted in 2018 with the eponymously titled Waaju and returned in 2020 with Grown. A live album, Alouane, appeared in 2024 and found the group performing with Moroccan guitarist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Majid Bekkas. ~ Matt Collar

Posted 2 days ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
First time I’ve heard this, I really like it!
Posted 2 weeks ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
Its got some of Weather Report funk, with Joe Zawinul, Jaco Pastorius, and of course...Wayne Shorter on tenor, alto, and soprano. 

Check out some of their live shows on PBS.   A sight to behold. 

Posted 2 weeks ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Very Steely Dan in parts which is plus for sure.
Posted 1 month ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 vincent7771lebert wrote:

There are the Aholes who put zero and the Aholes who put ten, i'm of the lasts cause it's a great tune.


I  Agree.  This is the first time that I have heard it.  That is why we come here. I gave it a TEN.  Thanx RP!  
Posted 2 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 thundrpants wrote:

Wiki post link above kept giving me a blank page, so here ya go: https://www.waaju.co.uk/about


Thank You for the info!
Posted 2 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Excellent - loving the recent increase in this kind of material on here.
Posted 4 months ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
There are the Aholes who put zero and the Aholes who put ten, i'm of the lasts cause it's a great tune.
Posted 5 months ago by vincent7771lebert    [ Reply ]
 thundrpants wrote:

Wiki post link above kept giving me a blank page, so here ya go: https://www.waaju.co.uk/about


Yep: https://www.waaju.co.uk
Posted 5 months ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
This sounds amazing!! thanks RP
Posted 6 months ago by karlasokolinski    [ Reply ]
This is really growing on me, tempted to bump it to an "8".
Posted 6 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
This is great, it's like Battles decided to do an acoustic gig.
Posted 6 months ago by doco    [ Reply ]
 billseye2020 wrote:

Love this combination of funk & jazz. 1st time hearing this band and they're great. Thanks Bill for expanding our world of music

I definitely agree! Like the way the Global mix is veering more towards jazz. Has anyone else noticed?

Posted 6 months ago by Lyndont    [ Reply ]
Wiki post link above kept giving me a blank page, so here ya go: https://www.waaju.co.uk/about
Posted 6 months ago by thundrpants    [ Reply ]
Yes!  Ill start with a 6
Posted 6 months ago by radiofan2    [ Reply ]
Love this combination of funk & jazz. 1st time hearing this band and they're great. Thanks Bill for expanding our world of music
Posted 6 months ago by billseye2020    [ Reply ]
 wastemyday1 wrote:

Fresh Sounds are always welcome :-)



Especially when they are groovy.
Posted 6 months ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
This is really good - just keeps on going like a tall drink of cool water on a hot day. "7" to start
Posted 6 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Not bad
Posted 6 months ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Good post-nap wake and shake theme
Posted 6 months ago by NHMick    [ Reply ]
Nice 
Posted 6 months ago by lovelyhelicopter    [ Reply ]
Fresh Sounds are always welcome :-)
Posted 6 months ago by wastemyday1    [ Reply ]