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Keleketla!
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  • Summary: The collaborative project brought together by Coldcut and Keletetla! Library founders Rangoato Hlasane and Malose Malahlela features appearances from such artists as Tony Allen, Antibalas, Shabaka Hutchings, Nono Nkoane, Tamar Osborn, Afla Sackey, Dele Sosimi, Tenderlonious, Thabang Tabane,The collaborative project brought together by Coldcut and Keletetla! Library founders Rangoato Hlasane and Malose Malahlela features appearances from such artists as Tony Allen, Antibalas, Shabaka Hutchings, Nono Nkoane, Tamar Osborn, Afla Sackey, Dele Sosimi, Tenderlonious, Thabang Tabane, The Watts Prophets, and Sibusile Xaba.… Expand
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  • Record Label: Ahead of Our Time
  • Genre(s): Jazz, International, African Traditions, Afro-beat, African Jazz, Global Jazz
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PopMatters
    Jul 7, 2020
    90
    Consistently exciting, always surprising, and full of soul, it is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable releases of the year to date.
  2. The New York Times
    Jul 2, 2020
    80
    [Tony] Allen’s drumming propels five of the album’s nine tracks, spattering syncopated accents, quick little snare-drum rolls and hissing cymbals all around the central beat — and constantly striking sparks. ... Coldcut’s presence is ubiquitous; it was the duo that put all the scattered pieces of Keleketla! together. But the thoroughly hybridized music makes clear that in Africa, Coldcut was ready to listen above all.
  3. AllMusic
    Jul 2, 2020
    80
    Keleketla! is a powerful combination of activism and musical exploration, bonding the sounds of several locations and eras in order to express messages of joy, optimism, and revolution.
  4. Mojo
    Jul 2, 2020
    80
    Galvanising, jazzy embrace of call-and-response tradition. [Aug 2020, p.94]
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  5. The Guardian
    Jul 6, 2020
    80
    Here, the component parts of hip-hop, jazz, dub and protest music are pieced together, like the many languages of a diasporic conversation. If the call is for music, Keleketla!’s mutlilingual, effusive response is one worth hearing.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Jul 6, 2020
    80
    In short, it’s an album that demonstrates the continuing merit of musical collaboration while also offering a hopeful counterpoint to a world all too often consumed by negativity and strife.
  7. Uncut
    Jul 2, 2020
    60
    Some tracks lean too far towards tastefully decaffeinated worldbeat. But there are soulful depths and deliciously supple rhythms too. [Aug 2020, p.33]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. hausoflilluis
    Dec 24, 2020
    8
    This record is significant; need to listen carefully to understand the different ways of expressing the sentiment of the South African teamThis record is significant; need to listen carefully to understand the different ways of expressing the sentiment of the South African team Keleketla! [which means "response" in Sepedi]. Very interesting to feel the energy with different rhythms; there is afrobeat, garage and nu jazz around the trip. And the end is just... WOW. Yes, that's the word [and in capital]: WOW.

    favorite tracks: "Papua Merdeka", "Broken Light", "Future Toyi Toyi" and "International Love Affair"
    KEY-TRACK: "5&1"    … Expand
  2. Lajaleaa
    Jan 2, 2021
    8
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    Este es simplemente un increíble viaje espiritual con una carga de cultura enorme y demasiado importante que le dará consuelo,    ( 86/100 )

    Este es simplemente un increíble viaje espiritual con una carga de cultura enorme y demasiado importante que le dará consuelo, felicidad y energía a los corazones internacionales. Este Jazz esta dirigido por Coldcut y conformado por un grupo enorme de personas demasiado importantes para el legado eterno de la música. Con letras sobre el amor, el alma, la familia y la unión, desde México, Keleketla! me hace sentir parte del mundo. La producción es magnifica, con una orquesta de instrumentos muy bien organizados y una pizca de influencias digitales, este ambiente sube y baja entre bailes y suspiros. Una maravilla que el espacio en Instagram no me permitirá describir completamente y, aún así, se quedaría corta a tener la experiencia completa. Por favor escuchen este álbum.
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    This is simply an incredible spiritual journey with such a big and really important cultural weight that will give consolation, happiness, and energy to international hearts. This Jazz is directed by Coldcut and conformed by a gigantic group of very relevant people for the eternal legacy of music. With lyrics about love, the soul, the family, and union, here from México, Keleketla! makes me feel part of the world. The production is magnificent, with an instrumental orchestra well organized and a glimpse of digital influences, this ambient goes up and down between dances and sighs. A wonder that the space in Instagram won't let me describe completely and, if I could, words would be short compared to the full experience. Please listen to this album.    … Expand

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