CD International Anthem / Indigo Release date: 19/Sep/2025
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#19 in Modern #674 in Jazz
Style:
Modern
Product No.:
2101449544
Details / Tracklist:
1: Sound Then Words () 2: We Would Lift Our Voice? () 3: We Are Calling Out In This Moment () 4: The Water Is Rising / As We Surpass The Firing Squad? () 5: We Have Work To Do? (Speaking After The Concert) ()
Description:
"At TreePeople" is an adventurous and deeply spiritual CD collaboration between poet, performer and actor Saul Williams and producer/multi-instrumentalist Carlos Niño & Friends, released by the forward-thinking label International Anthem / Indigo. Across its tracks, the album blends spoken word, jazz-inflected improvisation, cosmic soul and experimental soundscapes into a meditative yet powerfully political listening experience. Williams' unmistakable voice delivers poetic reflections on humanity, nature, community and liberation, while Niño & Friends weave an organic tapestry of percussion, warm electronics, winds, strings and subtle studio textures. The result is a work that feels like a communal ritual: intimate and reflective, but also expansive and cinematic, inviting listeners to slow down, listen closely and reconnect with themselves and the world around them. Perfect for fans of boundary-pushing jazz, exploratory hip-hop poetics and spiritual ambient music, "At TreePeople" stands as an immersive journey rather than a conventional song-based album.
Saul Williams is internationally recognized as one of the most influential voices at the intersection of poetry, hip-hop and alternative culture. He first drew major attention through slam poetry and the film "Slam", and later through groundbreaking albums that fused dense lyricism with experimental beats, as well as acclaimed books of poetry. Over the years he has collaborated with a wide range of artists and has performed worldwide, building a reputation for live shows that are as much performance art and political statement as they are concerts. Carlos Niño, for his part, is a central figure in the contemporary Los Angeles scene, known for his work as a producer, percussionist, radio host and collaborator under the banner "Carlos Niño & Friends". His projects often gather an evolving circle of musicians to explore spiritual jazz, ambient, and improvisational music, resulting in a catalog that is both exploratory and deeply human. Together on "At TreePeople", Williams and Niño & Friends bring these rich histories into a new, collaborative sound world.
The CD edition offers the tactile pleasure of a physical object that suits the album's organic and contemplative atmosphere. Packaged for careful, repeat listening, it invites full-album immersion rather than fragmented streaming consumption, and is ideal for collectors who value sound quality and liner-note context.
International Anthem / Indigo is renowned as a modern home for boundary-defying, genre-fluid music. Based on a philosophy that treats records as carefully curated art objects, the label has become a key platform for contemporary jazz-related and experimental artists who challenge conventions while remaining emotionally accessible. Releases often feature striking artwork, high-quality pressings and thoughtful curation, making each album feel like part of a larger narrative of musical innovation. With "At TreePeople", International Anthem / Indigo continues its commitment to presenting forward-looking, artist-driven projects that reward deep listening and stand the test of time.
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