Sampha has detailed his new album, Lahai, out on October 20th via Young. What’s more, the English singer has also mapped out an accompanying fall tour and shared the latest single, “Only.”
The album title references the name of Sampha’s paternal grandfather, which is also the artist’s middle name. Clocking in at 14 tracks, Lahai features contributions from Yaeji, Léa Sen, Sheila Maurice Grey (Kokoroko), Ibeyi, Morgan Simpson (Black Midi), Yussef Dayes, Laura Groves, and Kwake Bass. It’s described in a press release as a “communal affair” in which Sampha explores human connection while crossing genres including jazz, soul, rap, dance, jungle, and West African music.
Sampha’s supporting tour will kick off with a three-date London residency at Hackney Church beginning October 12th ahead of North American dates in Chicago, Toronto, New York City, and more. It will wrap up in December with a brief run...
The album title references the name of Sampha’s paternal grandfather, which is also the artist’s middle name. Clocking in at 14 tracks, Lahai features contributions from Yaeji, Léa Sen, Sheila Maurice Grey (Kokoroko), Ibeyi, Morgan Simpson (Black Midi), Yussef Dayes, Laura Groves, and Kwake Bass. It’s described in a press release as a “communal affair” in which Sampha explores human connection while crossing genres including jazz, soul, rap, dance, jungle, and West African music.
Sampha’s supporting tour will kick off with a three-date London residency at Hackney Church beginning October 12th ahead of North American dates in Chicago, Toronto, New York City, and more. It will wrap up in December with a brief run...
- 9/6/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
“In all the world there’s no escape from this infernal din,” Geordie Greep fittingly intones on “John L,” his spoken-word ravings spilled over spiky Henry Cow-meets-Primus riffs and a bruising rhythm section that could battle Battles. London’s Black Midi satiated critics’ chaos cravings on their out-of-nowhere 2019 debut, Schagenheim. But the avant-rockers’ follow-up is even more unnerving and gloriously surreal — like gazing into hell through a kaleidoscope.
For fans who prefer their noise-rock outbursts without the screeching violins and prog technicality, Cavalcade probably won’t rise above “infernal din” territory.
For fans who prefer their noise-rock outbursts without the screeching violins and prog technicality, Cavalcade probably won’t rise above “infernal din” territory.
- 5/28/2021
- by Ryan Reed
- Rollingstone.com
The phrases “avant-garde improvisational noise rock” and “hot new buzz band” don’t often show up next to each other in the same sentence. But they’re hard to avoid when discussing London’s Black Midi, an adventurous group that’s somehow broken through over the last couple years to become one of the most hyped acts in the U.K. — despite (or perhaps because of) a sound tailor-made to challenge and bewilder listeners in its prog-punk weirdness.
Since forming in 2017, Black Midi has been slathered in the kind of...
Since forming in 2017, Black Midi has been slathered in the kind of...
- 2/6/2020
- by Jon Dolan
- Rollingstone.com
Delivering a powerful, distinct and enlightening message in film is a rare commodity in today's Hollywood scene, according to acclaimed actor-director Mario Van Peebles. The "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" star hopes that's what he has delivered in his latest directorial effort, "Redemption Road," which stars Michael Clarke Duncan, Luke Perry and Morgan Simpson, among others.
The Tennessee-set drama tells a tale of two men from distinct backgrounds embarking on a music-steered journey through the deep south who are then linked by a series of events that took place years earlier.
“One of the things that drew me to it was it has life affirming quality to it. You see a lot of films where you don’t care for the people and you’re watching them do things, but it just doesn’t help us out,” Van Peebles told The Huffington Post. “Dr. [Martin Luther] King said, ‘We either learn to live...
The Tennessee-set drama tells a tale of two men from distinct backgrounds embarking on a music-steered journey through the deep south who are then linked by a series of events that took place years earlier.
“One of the things that drew me to it was it has life affirming quality to it. You see a lot of films where you don’t care for the people and you’re watching them do things, but it just doesn’t help us out,” Van Peebles told The Huffington Post. “Dr. [Martin Luther] King said, ‘We either learn to live...
- 9/1/2011
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
Title: Redemption Road Director: Mario Van Peebles Starring: Michael Clarke Duncan, Morgan Simpson, Tom Skerritt, Kiele Sanchez, Luke Perry, Taryn Manning At times, a film will come in boasting (or relying on) a major weapon to entertain audiences: For Avatar, it was the state-of-the-art 3D; most recently, The Help leaned on the brilliant performances by the ensemble cast. With “Redemption Road”…it’s the soundtrack. That’s not to say the other elements of this 90 minute feature are all flawed; but the smooth bluesy tunes will linger in your mind for days. In fact, many of the lyrics act as the narrator on this journey of forgiveness and second-chances. The story revolves...
- 8/23/2011
- by joe
- ShockYa
The film is called Black, White and Blues, directed by Mr Mario Van Peebles and starring Michael Clarke Duncan, amongst others.
It’s full synopsis courtesy of Trailer Addict: Forced to grow up fast, Baily (played by Morgan Simpson), a troubled blues musician meanders through life. After one of his many drunken nights, a mysterious gentlemen approaches him, revealing that Bailey’s grandfather died and he must travel back to his home town to accept his unclaimed property. The gentleman, Augy (played by Duncan), has been hired by a law firm to find and connect Bailey with his rightful belongings.
Over the course of their road trip, Bailey’s own story unfolds, and the blues music he has always been connected with. Augy knows more about Baily than he lets on and, with his help, Bailey manages to use the music he has in his soul to take control of...
It’s full synopsis courtesy of Trailer Addict: Forced to grow up fast, Baily (played by Morgan Simpson), a troubled blues musician meanders through life. After one of his many drunken nights, a mysterious gentlemen approaches him, revealing that Bailey’s grandfather died and he must travel back to his home town to accept his unclaimed property. The gentleman, Augy (played by Duncan), has been hired by a law firm to find and connect Bailey with his rightful belongings.
Over the course of their road trip, Bailey’s own story unfolds, and the blues music he has always been connected with. Augy knows more about Baily than he lets on and, with his help, Bailey manages to use the music he has in his soul to take control of...
- 11/29/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Director Mario Van Peebles has a new indie drama coming our way by the name of Bailey and has already found his stars.
Michael Clark Duncan, Morgan Simpson for Bailey
Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson have signed on to co-star in Bailey, a film that centers on spiritual redemption against the backdrop of Memphis blues.
It just so happens that Van Peebles will direct off a script by Simpson. Production on Bailey is expected to begin this August in Nashville.
Michael Clark Duncan, Morgan Simpson for Bailey
Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson have signed on to co-star in Bailey, a film that centers on spiritual redemption against the backdrop of Memphis blues.
It just so happens that Van Peebles will direct off a script by Simpson. Production on Bailey is expected to begin this August in Nashville.
- 7/8/2009
- www.canmag.com
The last time a Southerner tried to save someone via blues on the big screen, the result was Craig Brewer's love-it-or-hate-it Black Snake Moan. But given the oddities of that film, I'm imagining that Mario van Peebles' version, Bailey, is going to turn out fairly different. Son of legendary blaxploitation director Melvin van Peebles, Mario will direct Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson in Bailey, a story of "spiritual redemption against the backdrop of Memphis blues," according to Variety. Morgan Simpson, who I can't even find on IMDb (there are three of them), wrote the script and will play the title character.
- 7/8/2009
- cinemablend.com
Michael Clarke Duncan and Morgan Simpson are set to star in the Mario Van Peebles-directed "Bailey." The indie drama is being produced by Jeff Balis and Rhoades Rader of Heavy Duty Entertainment as well as Charlie Poe. Filming starts in August and, according to sources, the story follows a spiritual redemption against the backdrop of Memphis blues. Morgan Simpson wrote the film and will play the title character. Van Peebles just finished "Kerosene Cowboys"...
- 7/8/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.