amazing repackaging job that is
sure to please audiophiles the
world over. Russell’s first entry
into the marketplace was called
one of the most startlingly origi-
nal debut albums ever and it was
the culmination of many years’
apprenticeship behind-the-
scenes of the music business. As
one of the most accomplished
musicians to emerge from the
Song For You” and “Delta Lady”
that sound even better today
than ever before - thanks to the
care taken by Marshall Blonstein
and his team at Audio Fidelity.
Soul rocker Kwame Binea
Shakedown was born in West
London with native origins in
Ghana. Kwame’s music is cultur-
ally diverse with a heavy dose
of funk, rock, roots and soul. His
Kwame’s music is culturally diverse with a
heavy dose of funk, rock, roots and soul
‘60s music scene, Leon Russell
proved equally accomplished
as a singer, guitarist, keyboard
player, composer and producer.
On this album he’s joined by
none other than George Har-
rison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton,
Steve Winwood, Joe Cocker, and
many more as they tear through
the rockin’ and piano infused “A
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debut album Roots Rock N Uni-
versal Love has all of these ele-
ments in songs that are catchy
and compelling often punctu-
ated by horns. This ten-track CD
was produced by Vernon Reid of
Living Colour who also co-wrote
and plays on the lively “Love Sur-
real”. Other highlights include
the up-tempo opener “Ain’t Your
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