Let's start straight off with a description of what this is not. It's not a funk soundtrack. Having got that out of the way, we can talk about what it is: a really absorbing listen, with many diverse elements of jazz, soul, funk and African music. Dibango solos over a mainly electronic percussion landscape, backed by a tight and restrained jazzy band. There are some excellent slower numbers and beautiful fretless bass, plus an outstanding African piece. If you're open-minded you'll like it - if you're looking for funk and breaks exclusively, it's not for you.

Overall Rating: 4

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