Suns Of Arqa
The world music collective Suns of Arqa was led by founder and mentor Michael Wadada; since the release of the group's 1979 debut LP Revenge of the Mozabites, some 200 members from across the globe passed through its ranks, many of them met by Wadada during his extensive travels and sharing his interest in indigenous, tribal, folk and classical music traditions. In addition to subsequent LPs including 1980's Wadada Magic, 1982's India?, and 1984's Ark of the Arqans, the Suns of Arqa regularly backed dub legend Prince Far I, even performing at his final concert (captured on the Live with Prince Far-I LP). With the masterful Land of a Thousand Churches, Wadada began issuing the group's material on his own Arka Sound label; a flurry of releases followed, among them Alap-Joe-Jhala, Jaggernaut (Whirling Dub), and Shabda. The advent of the internet brought a major new dimension to the Suns of Arqa aesthetic, with the collective's website actively soliciting music, lyrics, remixes, and other creative contributions for future projects, further expanding their global network of participants.
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Requiem Dunkeld (Gagarin Mix)
World - Released by Arka Sound on Nov 6, 2020
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BBC Radio Sessions
World - Released by Arka Sound on Sep 28, 2019
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Erasmus Meets the Earthling
World - Released by Arka Sound on Jan 1, 2005
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Heart of the Suns 1979-2019
Electronic - Released by Interchill Records on May 23, 2015
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Requiem Dunkeld (Aquagroove Mix)
World - Released by Arka Sound on Dec 17, 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Tomorrow Never Knows
World - Released by Arka Sound on Oct 9, 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo