Of The Earth – Shabaka

Of The Earth is a solo album by Shabaka Hutchings in which he develops a holistic approach as a composer, producer, and performer.

The record is built from beats, loops, and electronic sequences created on portable devices, over which layers of flute, saxophone, and voice unfold, generating a structure of multiple rhythmic and timbral levels.

The compositions integrate elements of jazz, electronics, and diasporic musical traditions, organized through repetitive patterns, progressive variations, and developments centered on texture and flow.

The repertoire incorporates the artist's voice in a rap format for the first time, extending his language into a lyrical dimension that integrates seamlessly with his instrumental focus.

The album articulates a synthesis between the rhythmic energy of his collective projects and the sonic exploration of his recent solo works, consolidating a practice centered on creative autonomy and total production.