Wah Wah 45s present Ashim – a special Bandcamp exclusive, taken from the long awaited new album from Afro-dub masters, Soothsayers. With a history that goes back three decades, having released two classic LPs (Tradition and We Are Many) and numerous EPs and remixes on the imprint, the band deliver one of their finest pieces of music to date.
Meaning infinite in Bengali, Ashim is a deep instrumental track showcasing the band’s superb musicianship at its best, combining influences from jazz with African rhythms and touches of dub production. Its slow build reaches an intense and satisfying climactic chorus where the whole band takes off on an emotional and joyful melodic refrain that bubbles up from the smoUldering intensity to an exuberant release, before returning back down to the original groove, allowing space for some trademark Soothsayers’ horns interaction as the track fades.
With previous single, Love Is Still The Answer, being hailed as a possible “track of the year” by Jazz FM legend Robbie Vincent, and forthcoming album cut Roots being played by David Rodigan three weeks in a row on BBC 1Xtra, w anticipate a huge response to this very special slice of music.
Reactions and Radio Play
Radio play from Huey Morgan (BBC 6 Music), Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM), Kev Beadle (Totally Wired Radio)
“Brilliant.” Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM, UK)
“Dope!” Delfonic (BBE/GAMM, Germany)
“Lovely.” For Mankind (Pikes, Ibiza)
“Yes ! Another good one By Wah Wah team.” DJ Soulist (Souleance, France)
“Cool track!” DJ Angola (Wonderwheeel, USA)
“Gorgeous Afrodub jazz.” Amrisha Singh (Voices Radio, UK)
“Chugs along like a train.” Derek Rath (KPFK, USA)
“Always with the fire!” Chris Knight (Kelburn Garden Party, Scotland)
“Future afro jazz, wonderful!” Tibor Mozsik (Tilos Radio, Hungary)
“Lovely tune!” Jason Palma (Footprints, Canada)
“Digging this. Great sounds, as usual.” Phil Gray (KPSU, USA)
“Wonderful!!” Sven Thomschke (Radio Z 95.8FM, Germany)
“Wah Wah 45s never let me down!” DJ Kobayashi (Batov Records / Soho Radio, UK)
“Mellow mellow right on! Love to hear more.” Xander Roozen (Royal Groove, The Netherlands)
“Afro jazz dub rhythms .. perfect!” Raj Selli (Solar Radio, UK)
“Spiritual jazz groove wicked, love this track.” Amar Kabouche (Fauve Radio, Hong Kong)
“Perfection!” Eric Tchaikovsky (Nigh Light Radio Show, Ukraine)
“Big up soothsayers every time.” DJ Snuff (Universal Magnetic B-boy, UK)
“Funky Jazz with a vision- love it.” Andrea Rheaume (Vancouver, Canada)
“Full support here.” Michael Stukes (WHCR 90.3FM, USA)
“Nice vibes on this one. Im looking forward to the full album.” Mark Johnson (1BTN, UK)
“Super excited for the album!” Mark Ward (Sideways Through Sound, Australia)
“This is huge indeed.” Rado Tomek (Nu Spirit, Brartislava)
“Always a pleasure to hear from Soothsayers.” Olivier Cavaller (De La Bonne Musique, France)
“Excellent.” Robert Lochmann (Radio X, Germany)
“Love it!” Veronique Prebolin (Radio Krimi, France)
“Another slither of summer!” Steve KIW (1BTN, UK)
“Stunning track.” DJ Expression (What’s Hot Radio, UK)
“Love me some soothsayers and this one is super soulful.” DJ Mr Lob (Melbourne, Australia)
“Tasty atmosphere, deep production for an intense tune.” Laurent (La Grosse Tambouille, France)
“Soothsayers are outstanding. Very much looking forward to what the new album holds and will be supporting by playlisting this release.” DJ Osric (RTR FM, Australia)
“Fantastic! Love this one, “superb musicianship” I could not have said it better. Love fusion of styles in the track, really lovely stuff! Thanks for the release.” DJ Nelito (Power FM, UK)
“Quality tune!” Markus Miltz (Radio Corax, Germany)
“Great!” Enrique Domenech (CKUT 90.3FM, Canada)
“Nice – will support on Loose FM.” Cal Gibson (Secret Soul Society, UK)
“When I see the list of live shows, I wished to make it to the UK somehow – or them coming to Berlin. Sounds like I would have a real good time.” Rene Josquin (Format Analog, Germany)
“Great track!” Martijn Barkhuis (Jazzrdeville, The Netherlands)
That’s a good one. Will put it in next Tuesday’s show.” Nigel Wood (Various, UK)
“Excellent as always – will play” Lamp (Coalition, UK)
“Well crafted jazzy indian summer vibes, essential stuff!” DJ Six (Various, USA)
“The UK’s finest sounding better than ever.” Jamie Renton (Chilli Fried, UK)
“More fab sounds from Soothsayers with this evocative afro-centric tune. Powerful horn lines and a sweeping sound. Lovely.” Drummie Dave (Various, UK)
“Always fantastic – recorded or live.” Gerry Hectic (You And The Music, UK)
