Our guests today are none other than the Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet, Ezra Collective. Hailing from London, this dynamic five-piece fuses jazz, soul, afrobeat, hip-hop, calypso, and more into some of the most infectious, groove-heavy music out there. Last month, Ezra Collective dropped their third album, Dance, No One's Watching—a vibrant record inspired by their time playing dance floors around the world. In today’s episode, we sit down with drummer and bandleader Femi Koleoso to dive into the making of the album and how performing across diverse spaces influences their songwriting. We also chat about the brilliant collaborations on the record, including Olivia Dean and Yazmin Lacey, and get some insights on how they decide who to work with. Plus, Femi gives us the scoop on the album’s Australian connection and when we can expect Ezra Collective back on our shores for a boogie.
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