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Raz Olsher & Afla Sackey’s music represents a harmonious union of African influences with electronica that is full of soul, vibrant energy and captivating rhythms.
Raz’s repertoire includes a range of solo electronic music productions, producing for Basement Jaxx, Lamar, Sam Lee. Afla’s background as a dancer and session musician for artists like Ginger Baker, Sun Ra, Oren Marshall, Osibisa, Ibibio Sound Machine, and Tony Allen embodies his lineage.
The balance between Raz’s production style and Afla’s Afrocentric flavours has ignited dance floors and has earned the duo a glowing reputation. Their debut album, ‘The Cycle’, came out in 2022 and has been supported by Gilles Peterson, Lauren Lavern and Jamz Supernova.
As they prepare to bring their vibrant energy to the Wild Wood Disco festival in the UK in June, we asked them to talk us through some music that has played a part in their journe
As I was learning to play the bass guitar I got obsessed with the Meters. Funky grooves shuffle like no other band. The rhythm section is as tight as it gets.
I loved the video and dancing as I was a young dancer at the time and I was imitating it from watching the TV.
This album changed my life. Bangers with a unique sound and production. Clean guitars that hit different. I was obsessed with the lyrics and the outro.
Fell in love with James leg movement and was very curious to find out what a sex machine is.
Beastie boys defined a new organic sound to Hip Hop. As kids we were smoking weed and listening to this record again and again. The Q Tip feature is monumental!
A childhood favourite. I love the horn arrangements and groove and Fela’s presence was electrifying. His controversial life story captivated me.
Discovering British dance music was a big thing in the 90s. I found out about Underworld from Trainspotting and fell in love with their energy. Rez reminded me of my name and was a glorious B side.
I’ve never seen anyone sing on the phone before, so I was curious. I started to search for his music and was mesmerised by his talent and skills despite him being blind. There is simply no voice like that. Divine.
This album opened me up to electronic dance music as it did to many of my generation. This track brings up memories of early sunrises after a long night in a field.
As South Africa was coming out of the apartheid regime, this guy came out with beautiful reggae music that lit up everyone with hope.
Thank you, Raz and Afla, for sharing your vibrant energy and inspiring stories with us today. For everyone tuned in, don’t miss the chance to experience their electrifying performance live at the Wild Wood Disco Festival this June. Get your tickets, feel the magic of the woodland stage, and be part of a weekend that promises unforgettable music and merriment!
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