Musick that Needed Work - S: Suns of Arqa

 

Suns of Arqa was created by Michael Wadada (Michael Albert Ward or Michael Mafia) in 1979. Suns of Arqa is a sonic mission that began when Michael received higher guidance while working with roots reggae chanter Prince Far-I  in Jamaica. 

 

Suns of Arqa as a prolific travelling music collective has been continuously investigating the supernatural potential hidden in the ancient Hindustani raga systems. with Piobaireachd & Nyabinghi roots drumming, creating ritualistic world music infused with Dub & reggae, deeply spiritual vibrations that merges cultures, faiths, & musical genres. The lyrics combine both mystical & sensory elements, often including prayer, referencing a higher power but finding roots in experiences common to all people: memory; sight; physical sensation.

Mixed by none other than Adran Rydims (Adrian Sherwood). 

 

Suns of Arqa - Revenge of the Mozabites re-issue, Arka Sound ARKACD33116, 2001.
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Acid Tabla    
World Peace A.D.?    
Sully's Reel    
Bali Citra    
Sully's Jig    
Piece of the World
Acid Tabla Dub    
Ananta Snake Dance    
Return of the Mozabites    
Sanaiscara Saturn    
Paintings of a Cave    
Acid Tabla remix

 

 

 

The fix is in,
NØ

Altered Images are the ANTI-CHRIST (& not in a Good Way)

Various - New Wave Club Class-X4, Antler Subway AS 5080CD, 1992.

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Human Fly - The Cramps
Warm Leatherette - The Normal
She’s Lost Control - Grace Jones
Everything’s Gone Green - New Order
How Much are They? - Jah Wobble, Jaki Liebezeit & Holger Czukay
Acid Tabla - Suns of Arqa
She’s in Parties - Bauhaus
I Can’t Live in a Living Room - Red Zebra
Calcutta - The Names
Heartbeat - Psychedelic Furs
Our Darkness - Anne Clark
LetbYour Body Learn - Nitzer Ebb
Happy Birthday - Altered Images

Enjoy,
NØ

for the bonus blast I had expected Grace Jones or Jah Wobble (coupla my faves from the above set) but what really blasted me was...

It certainly could have been Paul Haig with the "Heaven Sent" scorcher. Here's an obscure 12" by Dub Organiser, also known as Paul Haig, (Josef K, vocalist).

Dub Organiser - I've Got a Weapon b/w It's Insane, Play Hard Records DEC 12, 1988.

Side A -
I've Got a Weapon

Side B -
It's Insane


but babee...
jump ahead in time just three short years to this blast, BLAST, BLAST,BLAST

Suns of Arqa - Total Eclipse of the Suns, Arka Sound ARKA 2108CD, 1995.

Durga Dub (Zombie remix)  - 5:07
Juggernaut (Youth & Greg Hunter remix)  -  7:23
Gavati (Bleeper & Booster remix)  - 11:18
Govinda’s Dream (United Spirits of Rhythm remix)  -  6:30
Beyond the Beyond (Yam Yam remix)  -  8:35
Inca Man (Zombie remix)  -  5:29
Tabla School (Zombie remix)  -  7:30
Acid Tabla (Adrian Sherwood remix)  -  7:35
Sully’s Reel (Swordfish remix)  -  5:27

Totally,
Dude