Yussef Dayes Black Classical Music

Release date:
September 8, 2023
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Black Classical Music is Yussef Dayes’ nineteen-track debut solo studio album. His drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the sturdy anchors, aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a host of features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross, and the Chineke! Orchestra—the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians.

Tracklist:
  • 1. Black Classical Music (feat. Venna & Charlie Stacey)
  • 2. Afro Cubanism
  • 3. Raisins Under the Sun (feat. Shabaka Hutchings)
  • 4. Rust (feat. Tom Misch)
  • 5. Turquoise Galaxy
  • 6. The Light (feat. Bahia Dayes)
  • 7. Pon di Plaza (feat. Chronixx)
  • 8. Magnolia Symphony
  • 9. Early Dayes
  • 10. Chasing the Drum
  • 11. Birds of Paradise
  • 12. Gelato
  • 13. Marching Band (feat. Masego)
  • 14. Crystal Palace Park (feat. Elijah Fox)
  • 15. Presidential (feat. Jahaan Sweet)
  • 16. Jukebox
  • 17. Woman's Touch (feat. Jamilah Barry)
  • 18. Tioga Pass (feat. Rocco Palladino)
  • 19. Cowrie Charms (feat. Leon Thomas and Barbara Hicks)