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Griot Galaxy
More than Detroit’s answer to the Art Ensemble Chicago (AEC), the Griot Galaxy which existed officially from 1972-1989 was probably the Motor City’s most distinctive and experimental group during that time. Led by Faruq Z. Bey (1942-2012), who played alto, soprano and tenor saxophones plus bass clarinet, it had several permutations, but it’s most stable configuration is on this newly discovered recording from an Ann Arbor radio station. Associated are Anthony Holland, a founder of… Read More
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