Black Truth Rhythm Band

Ifetayo Black Truth Rhythm Band

Soundway return once more to the Caribbean and are proud to present 'Ifetayo' by Black Truth Rhythm Band, originally released in 1976. Led by the charismatic Oluko Imo, 'Ifetayo' was the only release from the Afro-centric Trinidadian band and is re-issued here for the first time on CD, vinyl and digital. Whereas most of their peers were taking inspiration from US funk and soul artists such as James Brown, Black Truth Rhythm Band looked to Africa, fusing rhythms from Africa & the West Indies with elements of jazz, funk, calypso and soul. In 1975 band leader Imo took his musicians into the studio to record the album 'Ifetayo'. Imo played bass, kalimba, conga, flute and percussion as well as lead vocals. The album was released the following year in 1976 and despite being released in the US, remained an underground, albeit unique and forward thinking record, that has remained out of print for years now. 'Ifetayo' was to be the only release from Black Truth Rhythm Band but Imo continued his music and love of African rhythms, going onto record with Fela Kuti in 1988 and later on perform with members of Fela's Egypt 80 band.