Black Classical Music - 2023 UK Brownswood label White 19-track 2LP Set

Multi-instrumentalist and visionary artist Yussef Dayes is set to release his highly anticipated debut solo studio album ‘Black Classical Music’, on the 8th September 2023.

‘Black Classical Music’ is a 19-track record taking listeners through a looking glass into the exalted artist’s past and present whilst exploring themes of home and family. The album draws influence from his musical heroes Miles Davis & Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Yussef’s extensive travel around the globe that has deepened his study of rhythm.

Honourable features on “Black Classical Music” - Chronixx, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, plus Venna, Rocco Palladino, Charlie Stacey & Elijah Fox.

Tracklisting.

LP1.
1. Black Classical Music Ft. Venna & Charlie Stacey
2. Afro Cubanism
3. Raisins Under the Sun Ft. Shabaka Hutchings
4. Rust Ft. Tom Misch
5. Turquoise Galaxy
6. The Light Ft. Bahia Dayes
7. Pon Di Plaza Ft. Chronixx
8. Magnolia Symphony
9. Early Dayes
10. Chasing the Drum

LP2.
1. Birds of Paradise
2. Gelato
3. Marching Band Ft. Masego
4. Crystal Palace Park Ft. Elijah Fox
5. Presidential Ft. Jahaan Sweet
6. Jukebox
7. Woman's Touch Ft. Jamilah Barry
8. Tioga Pass Ft. Rocco Palladino
9. Cowrie Charms Ft. Leon Thomas & Barbara Hicks

Release date: September 8 - 2023