Matana Roberts

Coin Coin Chapter 4: Memphis

Constellation

‘One of the most provocative ongoing bodies of work by any American musician’ (Pitchfork). ‘Astonishing work of history, memory and sensed experience. Confirms Roberts’ place as one of the most important living artists in any field’ (The Quietus).
With Hannah Marcus (guitars, fiddle, accordion), percussionist Ryan Sawyer, bassist Nicolas Caloia, and Sam Shalabi on guitar and oud — plus trombonist Steve Swell and vibraphonist Ryan White guesting. ‘Memphis unspools as a continuous work of 21st century liberation music, oscillating between meditative incantatory explorations, raucous melodic themes, and unbridled free-improv suites, quoting archly and ecstatically from various folk traditions along the way.’

• Jewels Of The Sky: Inscription
• As Far As Eyes Can See
• Trail Of The Smiling Sphinx
• Piddling
• Shoes Of Gold
• Wild Fire Bare
• Fit To Be Tied
• Her Mighty Waters Run
• All Things Beautiful
• In The Fold
• Raise Yourself Up
• Backbone Once More
• How Bright They Shine