We had the pleasure of speaking to Huw Bennet of Susso and the Huw Bennett Quintet. We spoke about many things including his wonderful project in The Gambia with Mandinka griot musicians, which was released on Soundway Records late last year. Huw found himself humbled by such a welcoming community of artists, mostly belonging to the celebrated Susso and Kuyateh griot families. We also spoke about his quintet project which has just recorded their first album (follow their page for more info) and of course were blessed with some wicked selections expect a mixture of Jazz, Hip hop music from all over the African continent and some unreleased Susso remix material!
Tracklist:
Yusef Lateef – Love Theme From Spartacus
Max Roach and Clifford Brown – Daahoud
Jon Wayne – Passing Fancies
Ethiocolor – AnteGondarie
Dorothy Ashby – Taboo
Owiny Sigoma Band – Lucas Malore
Sona Jobarteh – Gambia
Susso – Fodaykunda
Amadou Balaké et l’Orchestre Super Volta – Bar Konou Mousso
Débruit & Alsarah – Khartoum
Susso – Tomora
Harambe (susso remix) – Unreleased.