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Monday, August 16, 2010

HEARTS OF DARKNESS



Every city in the States is seemingly getting on the Fela train; and now we have a new release from Kansas City's own Hearts of Darkness. Originally starting off as a local band doing covers of Fela material, Hearts of Darkness has expanded to a crew of 17 members and recorded their first self-titled cd of original material. Utilizing an explosive horn section, Hearts of Darkness connect the funky tight rhythms of American bands like the J.B.s with the pulsating textures of Afrobeat.
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  1. BobbyAugust 18, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks for the post! Folks can find us and download some samples at http://www.heartsofdarkness.net

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Def check the LP out. The album has everything going for it- and their live show is so sickkkkkk

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