On the isle of Crete, the ancient practice of dipping your bread in different sauces and dips is called “papara”. True to its music-as-sauce philosophy, Brussels-based groove formation M.CHUZI invites you to dip your ear into the sonic sauces that are on offer in its versatile menu.
Released 4th November via Sdban Ultra, the collectives debut album ‘Papara’ is an inviting mouthful of afro rhythms, funk and prog jazz, combined with the spacey soundscapes of the metropole, as they look to Fela Kuti’s afrobeat style for inspiration.
Winner of the prestigious Soundtrack contest held at Ancienne Belgique back in December 2021, the octet has gone from strength to strength, including having album track ‘Tzatzìki’ feature on the critically acclaimed various artist’s compilation ‘Lefto presents Jazz Cats volume 2’, released earlier this summer. The track was arguably the highlight of the album and received radio support from leading radio DJs including Gilles Peterson of BBC Radio 6 Music and Worldwide FM fame.