Jake Blount / Mali Obomsawin -Symbiont -Smithsonia CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01."Preludefeat.JeanneMeserve"

02."What'sYouGonnaDoWhentheWorld'sOnFire"

03."NoHidingPlacefeat.SidyMaiga"

04."MyWay'sCloudyfeat.JoeRainey"

05."Mother"

06."StarsBegingtoFallfeat.TaylorHoBynum"

07."TheGreenRoad"

08."LiveHumble"

09."IntheGarden"

10."ComeDownAncients"

11."OldIndianHymn"

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Symbiont by Jake Blount & Mali Obomsawin, released 20 September 2024. This version of Symbiont comes as a 1xCD. -

From the first notes of symbiont, the radical new collaborative album and document of Black and Indigenous futurism from Jake Blount and Mali Obomsawin, the listener is met with rising tidewaters, massive droughts, and the appearance of an iconoclastic uprising amidst the world's indifference. Questions of future or present tense swirl around the music as the duo unspools the intertwined threads of racial and climate justice. Amid rumbling synthesizer drones, the thrum of banjo, and the thwack of drum machines, a whisper of truth can be heard: this crisis has been unfolding for centuries.

"Symbiont" is a captivating CD release by Jake Blount and Mali Obomsawin, two acclaimed artists known for their innovative approach to roots music. This album explores the intersections of folk, blues, and Indigenous traditions, weaving powerful narratives with masterful musicianship. Jake Blount has been recognized for his deep knowledge of Black American folk music and was awarded the Steve Martin Banjo Prize in 2020. Mali Obomsawin is celebrated as a bassist, composer, and songwriter whose work bridges traditional Wabanaki sounds with contemporary jazz and folk influences; she has performed at major festivals worldwide. Together on "Symbiont," they create an immersive listening experience that challenges boundaries while honoring musical heritage. The CD is released by Smithsonia, a renowned label dedicated to preserving cultural legacies through high-quality recordings across genres.

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SFW40265

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