Alafia - AssanssanThe fifth release on Canopy continues to up the ante and expand on the tropical Techni colour palette already set out by the label. Alafia was a studio project from the mid 80s in Paris. Masterminded and written by musical maverick Phil Han Mandounou and bringing together musicians from Benin, Cameroon and the French Antilles. The project is a superbly orchestrated and expertly delivered exploration of funk and afro off beats with 80s synth leanings.

raiding the senses with warm

Fab Samperi

this 35 minutes oeuvre still keeps full modernity in its form

this gem is lovingly restored and available to a new generation of DJ’s and music lovers

the group returns with ‘Solitude’

In his words:

Flip it over for a cosmic-tinged

Three quintessential variations: a more intimate acoustic version

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In between acting as Producer on all of the Black Jazz label releases

intricate synth patterns and ominous undertones

Aside from one track blessed by the almighty DJ Premier