Claude Delcloo’s 1969 album “Africanasia” is a fascinating, albeit brief, exploration of jazz improvisation blended with African rhythms and Indian instrumentation. The record highlights Delcloo’s compositional and leadership skills in bringing together disparate musical ideas.
- "Africanasia" was released on the BYG Actuel label, known for its avant-garde and free jazz recordings.
- The album features a notable lineup of musicians including South African trumpeter Mongezi Feza and Indian bansuri player Hariprasad.
- This recording captures Delcloo’s interest in world music fusion at the end of the 1960s.
Claude Delcloo was a French jazz drummer who led a number of groups and participated in many recordings. In 1969, he released "Africanasia," a fusion of jazz, African, and Indian musical elements.
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