Black Flower - Abyssinia Afterlife (2014) [Hi-Res]

In their debut album, the Belgian band Black Flower synthesizes psychedelic funk, afrobeat, and Ethio-jazz, utilizing a wide instrumental spectrum ranging from electric organs to melodicas. The collective's musical concept is inspired by legends of the mythical Ethiopian ruler, Prester John, offering listeners an immersion into the atmosphere of Abyssinian mysticism. Critics highly praise the group's work, noting its unique groove and a sound that is both nostalgic and lighthearted.

Nathan Daems – alto, tenor & baritone saxophone, flute, melodica
Jon Birdsong - cornet, alto horn
Simon Segers - drums
Filip Vandebril - bass
Wouter Haest - keys

Guests
Smokey Hormel - electric guitar
Robbe Kieckens - percussion

Tracklist:
1-1 Black Flower - Solar Eclipse [6:39]
1-2 Black Flower - Upwards [4:59]
1-3 Black Flower - I Threw A Lemon At That Girl [5:20]
1-4 Black Flower - Jungle Desert [4:50]
1-5 Black Flower - Winter [5:35]
1-6 Black Flower - Star Fishing [5:42]
1-7 Black Flower - The Legacy Of Prester John [3:41]
1-8 Black Flower - Again I Lost It [4:57]
1-9 Black Flower - Abyssinia Afterlife [7:45]