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IRREVERSIBLE ENTANGLEMENTS NO MAS

Irreversible Entanglements are in the game of making sure jazz is far from dead. In fact, with their new single 'No Más', the Philadelphia/NY/DC free jazz collective prove that jazz is alive and full of over-flowing energy. Their upcoming album Who Sent You? is out March 20th via International Anthem/Don Giovanni. Watch the inspiring and empowering video for their new song 'No Más'—shot in Johannesburg, South Africa by Imani Nikyah Dennison, encapsulating the strength, grace and defiance of black people. The new single is captivating from the very start, as a trumpet and a saxophone converse like old friends. The bass and drums set a colourful rhythm full of zest. The female narration is a compelling speech, affirming: "infinite possibilities, we are not disconnected reflections of a source, of a life source. No more, no mas, no longer will we allow them to divide and conquor, divide and oppress, define our humanity". 'No Mas' is easy and fluid in its execution, and in its core, is an empowering and inspiring political piece of music. -Ellie Rose-Davies

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