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Plunky & Oneness Of Juju - Made Through Ritual Plunky & Oneness Of Juju
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Strut present the first international release in over 30 years by legendary Afro-jazz group Oneness Of Juju with their new album Made Through Ritual on 11th July 2025.
In 1975, the late DJ / producer and jazz distributor Jimmy Gray and James “Plunky” Branch joined a musical revolution, founding Black Fire Records and releasing the label’s debut album, the classic African Rhythms by Oneness of Juju.
This July, Plunky brings this important musical relationship full circle with Made Through Ritual, produced by Plunky’s son Jamiah “Fire” Branch and Jimmy’s son Jamal Gray.
The album takes a novel approach to beat culture.
Working from demos created by Jamal using a selection of original jazz samples, Plunky took the tracks, replayed and re-interpreted the arrangements using live musicians.
“The album explores the art of deconstruction and reconstruction in music - sampling, sequencing, and live improvisation merge with multi-track recording to craft intricate harmonies and arrangements,” explains Plunky.
“The process became a ritualistic expression of creativity and transformation.”
The resulting album is a fascinating listen.
Opening with the meditative soul chant ‘Share This Love’ voiced by regular Oneness vocalist Charlayne “Chyp” Green, the album opens out into a series of jazz vignettes including the title track, ‘In Due Time’ and ‘Free Spirit’.
The powerful album closer, ‘Children Of The Drum’ celebrates black culture and legacy through the poetry of Roscoe Burnem.
Released on 1LP and 1CD with specially commissioned cover artwork by contemporary Ivorian artist Maxime Manga, Made Through Ritual represents an important new chapter in the Oneness story.
The album will be supported by a selection of European tour dates during Autumn and Winter 2025.
Track List
1. Share This Love [4.45]
2. Made Through Ritual [3.13]
3. In Due Time [3.59]
4. Free Spirit [3.52]
5. Shades Of Light [3.20]
6. Freedom’s Call [3.52]
7. Broad Street Strut [3.36]
8. Cosmic Dust [4.46]
9. Children Of The Drum [4.21]
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