Every album so far delivered by Fat Freddys Drop has brilliantly captured and showcased the unique blends of soul, jazz, funk, R&B, reggae and dub that New Zealand music is known and loved for. Those albums have also captured the spirit and sounds of the epic live Fat Freddys Drop journeys – from which the group… Continue reading Fat Freddys Drop – Beyond Easy Skanking
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Myele Manzanza: New Zealand Music Aesthetics
Except for the reformation of Trinity Roots and what a handful of other New Zealand music artists like Myele Manzanza, Fat Freddys Drop, Electric Wire Hustle and Ladi 6 are up to, these days I’m more out of touch with New Zealand’s music scene than I used to be. The Sound When I was on the pulse… Continue reading Myele Manzanza: New Zealand Music Aesthetics
Fat Freddys Drop Blackbird Album – As Unique As FFD Always
I maintain that the Fat Freddys Drop live experiences are where it’s best at, for me. All Fat Freddys Drop music though – live or recorded – makes me feel good when I hear it. Simple. Their new album Blackbird, which I got hold of last week, is no exception. I know when I play it that the cruisy,… Continue reading Fat Freddys Drop Blackbird Album – As Unique As FFD Always
Fat Freddys Drop & Their Blackbird Live @ The Tivoli
Ten years ago I went to a gig in Sydney where I found some of the sweetest, tastiest jazzy/dubby/electronic music I’ve ever heard live. In a moment of excitement about my great musical find I told my friend Sammy “Fat Freddys Drop is the best band in the world”. He has laughed at me about that statement… Continue reading Fat Freddys Drop & Their Blackbird Live @ The Tivoli