“Mama say ‘Yeah’” goes the hypnotic refrain of “Mama Say,” the third and final preview of inimitable UK-formed electro-Afro-funk group Ibibio Sound Machine’s hotly anticipated new record Pull the Rope (out May 3 on Merge).
The song pulses with electronic drums and a grinding synth-bass line, with flourishes of retro keys that bring to mind late-70’s Nigeria-based Casio-pop lord William Onyeabor. Fun stuff!
“Mama Say” follows the dancefloor banger “Pull the Rope” and the groovy, infectious clarion call “Got to be Who you Are.” The group hits North America in support of the new record in August, coming as close to Jax as the Charleston Pour House in NC. Itinerary here.
All songs featured in our Song of the Day series can be found on our Fresh Squeeze Playlist and in rotation on our music discovery radio station, The Independent.
Sep. 18, 2024
The Doors, Leonard Cohen, Herbie Hancock and Michael Franti Highlight the Latest Electro Lounge Playlist
Sep. 16, 2024
Song of the Day | “GENESIS!” by Wahid
Sep. 16, 2024
Kevin Morby, Norah Jones, Sierra Ferrell Highlight the Jax Music Hour Sing Out Loud Playlist
Sep. 15, 2024
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Detail 2024 Tour, Including St. Augustine Stop
Sep. 14, 2024
UK Shoegazers Slowdive to Kick Off New Fall Tour at St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Sep. 14, 2024
Jazz-Chart Topping, Grammy-Winning Singer Samara Joy Returns to Jax, Makes Florida Theatre Debut
Sep. 13, 2024
UK Goth-Rock legends The Sisters of Mercy bring their Darkness and “Corrosion” to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre this Fall
Sep. 13, 2024
Bobby Weir, The String Cheese Incident to Co-Headline Hulaween 2024 as The Bobby Weir Incident
Sep. 13, 2024
Song of the Day | “Audacious” by Franz Ferdinand
Sep. 12, 2024
Sinatra, The Stylistics, Herbie Hancock & Cat Stevens on the Latest Electro Lounge Playlist
Learn how you can sponsor the Jacksonville Music Experience.
JME Live Music Calendar
