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2016-06-24

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Anthony Joseph

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Heavenly Sweetness

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Heavenly Sweetness is a French label that was founded in 2007 by Antoine Rajon and Franck Descollonges. Based in Rue des Tamagnards, Villard-de-Lans, France, the label focuses on issuing new releases and reissues with a particular emphasis on spiritual jazz.
With their informative and authoritative tone of voice, Heavenly Sweetness has become known for their dedication to showcasing exceptional music within the genre. Their commitment to releasing both new and reissued albums ensures that listeners have access to a diverse range of spiritual jazz music.
Whether you are an avid fan or just discovering the beauty of spiritual jazz, Heavenly Sweetness offers a curated selection of albums that will captivate your soul. Explore their collection today and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of spiritual jazz.

Anthony Joseph is one of the UK's most exciting and innovative voices. Born in Trinidad and residing in the UK since 1989, he is a poet, novelist, musician, and lecturer. Known as 'the leader of the black avant-garde in Britain', his work blends surrealism, Jazz, and the rhythms of Caribbean speech and music. With four poetry collections and a novel titled The African Origins of UFOs to his name, Anthony has been recognized by the Arts Council of England for his significant contributions to contemporary British literature.
As a musician, Anthony Joseph has released several critically acclaimed albums. His debut album Leggo De Lion (Kindred Spirits, 2007) featured lyrics from The African Origins of UFOs. He followed up with Bird Head Son (Heavenly Sweetness) in 2009 alongside the publication of his third poetry collection. Rubber Orchestras (Heavenly Sweetness), produced by Malcolm Catto (Heliocentrics) and Jerry Dammers (Specials), was released in 2011 along with a new collection of poems bearing the same title.
In addition to his solo work, Anthony Joseph has collaborated with numerous artists including *Archie Shepp*, *Keziah Jones*, *Joseph Bowie*, *Laurent Garnier*, *Mop Mop*, *Brzzvll* and *Osunlade*. His musical style resonates with fans who appreciate similar artists such as

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Strut team up for the first time with acclaimed French label Heavenly Sweetness for the brand new album by the celebrated poet, novelist and musician, Anthony Joseph.

'Caribbean Roots' represents an uncompromising return to his roots for Joseph, who has always remained true to a powerful, deep-seated sense of his own Caribbean identity. Starting out as a joint project with the outstanding percussionist Roger Raspail (Cesaria Evora, Papa Wemba), the album swiftly grew into a major work incorporating the rhythms, sounds and vibes that rock the Caribbean from San Fernando, Kingston and Les Abymes to Port-au-Prince and Havana. Backed by a band made up of a blend of musicians with Caribbean origins or connections, the album attempts to unite the different islands into a single entity without diluting any individual strand.  Heavyweight guests on the album include saxophonists Shabaka Hutchings (The Comet Is Coming) and Jason Yarde (Jazz Jamaica All Stars), trumpeter Yvon Guillard (Magma), bassist Mike Clinton (Salif Keita), trombonist Pierre Chabrèle (Creole Jazz Orchestra), Patrick Marie-Magdelene (Manu Dibango), celebrated Trinidad calypso icon David Rudder and Andy Narrell, master of the steel pans.

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