VARIATIONS

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1 Robert Hood & Femi Kuti - Variations pt 1
2 Robert Hood & Femi Kuti - Variations pt 2
3 Robert Hood & Femi Kuti - Variations pt 3
4 Robert Hood & Femi Kuti - Variations pt 4
5 Robert Hood & Femi Kuti - Variations pt 5
6 Robert Hood & Femi Kuti - Variations pt 6
7 Robert Hood & Femi Kuti - Variations pt 7





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Robert Hood's techno and Femi Kuti's Afrobeat intertwine in a new for m where jazz-grooves reign supreme. For the fourth season of La Compagnie des I ndes & Sourdoreille "Variations" live series of creations for France TV, the duo were united around the singer and producer James Brown, performing a tribute to the legendary Godfather of Soul who passed away in 2006. This "Variations" alb um is the live recording of this unique collaboration and performance, capturing a very special moment in time.


The evening witnessed a meeting of two icons in their own genres: one with synths and drum machines, the other on saxophone: Robert Hood and Femi Kuti embody excellence in their respective fi elds and the pair combined to make something truly unique, soulful, funky and sp ontaneous. Recorded in one 30+ minute take, "Variations" is embellished by Femi 's exquisitely free-flowing yet restrained saxophone, whilst Hood anchors the gr oove with layers of pads and kicks with the long-time mastery of a true DJ.

Alongside Jeff Mills and Mad Mike, Hood is one of the original members of Detroit techno group Underground Resistance. His style is characterised by m inimalist and experimental tones with an assertive groove. Throughout the '90s, he helped pave the way for techno to flourish - giving birth to minimal techno with his seminal album "Minimal Nation". Since then, he has been consistently f orwarding electronic music culture with ground-breaking productions, sensational performances and his M-Plant label.

Alongside him, Femi Kuti takes on every musical style with his saxophone, which he plays with a virtuoso touch : pop, soul, electronic music and Afrobeat, of which he is one of the leading ex ponents. The son of Afrobeat singer and political activist Fela Kuti, he has in herited his father's zeal for both music and activism, where he continues to hig hlight the plight of most Nigerians living conditions in the oil rich state.

With "Variations" the duo capture an explosive combination on a special night in Paris 4 years ago, 27 November 2019, filmed at the ADP Group headquarte rs (Paris Aéroport - Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - Roissy).

"It is so ama zing when a vision comes to fruition. I enjoyed collaborating with the legendar y Femi Kuti for this special project." [Robert Hood]