Kokoroko - Tuff Times Never LastSet for release on July 11th via Brownswood Recordings, Tuff Times Never Last is a spirited and vibrant collection of songs serving as an optimistic reminder to tightly hold and embrace the many dualities that occur in life. Over the course of the 11 song suite, the album explores togetherness, community, sensuality, childhood, loss and above all perseverance. Initially drawing inspiration from a viral social media meme, co bandleader Onome Edgeworth

The flip side treats us to ‘OOO’

supported by lush harmonizations and greasy gliding bass

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The recordings were sourced from artists

while Boston-born/Medellin-based producer Bosq steps up to tackle 'Village Hustle' bringing his unique blend of rhythmic flavours to this melting pot of zesty goodness

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both in terms of arrangement and melody

kicking off their 2016 campaign with an absolute scorcher from Moscovite producer Phil Gerus

He is the co-author of the Wa-Jazz Disc Guide and the Independent Black Jazz of America books

where he currently resides

the Italian countess Camilla Pecci-Blunt McGrath

George Benson and appeared on over 300 recordings