Drums of Passion: The Invocation in Bloomington, MN

The first in a pair of releases that featured percussionist
Olatunji
showcasing his celebrated multi-rhythmic style in a fresh context.
was adding African beats to jazz and R&B dates back in the '60s, and does roughly the same thing on this date, fueling careening, expansive tracks that are long enough to incorporate everything from singers to numerous drummers playing traps, congas, shakers, and all manner of drums. It's infectious and among the best blends of traditional and contemporary African and American elements. ~ Ron Wynn