If you've not heard the term, 'plunderphonics' yet or are after a definition, Rami Imam's 'Safara' is it! Why should you care? Well... let me tell you.
We've been more than impressed with the musical energy pouring out of Melbourne recently, whether it's The Pro-Teens 'tribute' to MF DOOM (see review HERE), La Sapes enmergent jazz (see HERE), Ella Thompson's take on R&B (see review HERE) and more but if you pick all this up, add big slabs of disco heritage, world music, some acid and some strings and the plunderhonic combinations are endless in the hands of Rami Imam.
Where to start a plunder? The six tracks on 'Safara' touch Afro-Funk, West African Highlife, Arabian Disco, normal disco, Bollywood, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Libyan Reggae, Alegerian Rai, throw in a bit of Blaxploitation/OST and it sounds like a series of compilations on Mr. Bongo, Real World, Stern's, Strut, Soundway, Real World, Rough Guide and even Womad.
And whilst that's a pretty comprehensive list, it doesn't reflect that attentions of a deep modern dance audience; so add in compilations from Cafe del Mar, Disco Discharge, Harmless, Suss'd, Rush Hour and even Soul-Jazz.
And even that might not cover 'Safara': "A testament to the endless possibilities of blending cultures, genres and eras into something that is not just heard but felt".
Based in Melbourne, Ponda Records is Imam's label and if he releases any other artists on it, what a high quality control bar Rami has set! 'Yale Yard' is the obvious choice to introduce you to the sound but all tracks are fantastic.
A truely awesome release, a must have for 2025.
CHECK OUT OUR INTERVIEW WITH RAMI ON THESE LINKS: Part 1 HERE & Part 2 HERE
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