London-based jazz group led by Shabaka Hutchings, known for an atypical lineup (double drums/percussion, tuba, saxophone) and politically charged albums such as Your Queen Is A Reptile.

Led by Shabaka Hutchings. The group's formation features double drums/percussion, tuba and saxophone. Your Queen Is A Reptile (Impulse Records) is a concept album opposing British colonialism and honoring black women.

The review praises Sons of Kemet's Your Queen Is A Reptile as a politically charged, high-quality jazz album. It highlights Shabaka Hutchings' Caribbean roots and anti-colonial message. The record combines jazz with Caribbean, dub and worldly rhythms and honors black women activists.

For:Listeners of contemporary and political jazz, fans of the UK jazz revival, people interested in music and anti-colonial themes.

 

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