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In our galaxy, where we increasingly resemble humanoids on a quest for spirituality, Jowee Omicil's music is a wonderful antidote. Like an undying comet on a cosmic flight through space, it is carried by a cosmopolitan sense of groove and stoked by scorching winds which inject hints of voodoo blues and funk trance. As for the message behind this ceremony of sound, it focuses on the spirit behind the* "BasH!", the essential Love that nothing can quench.
Jowee Omicil has crafted Let's BasH!, a unique fusion of Creole, gospel, soul, and various world folklores, drawing influences from Colombian cumbia to Cape Verdean rhythms, with Omicil's own joyful energy at the core. He describes the album’s title as an onomatopoeia for spreading love, reflecting his desire for jazz to regain its popular appeal. For Omicil, music is storytelling, offering refuge and connection, which is why his compositions resonate deeply with listeners.
The musicians accompanying him on this album hail from diverse backgrounds, enhancing the global feel of the project. They include Kona Kahsu from Liberia on bass, Jonathan Jurion from Guadeloupe on keyboards, and several others from across Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada.
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