Eastside’s Album for April 2011

Reclamation by The Strides.

Reclamation is the alluring new album from The Strides who are hard-working Sydney boys with a passion for good reggae.

This dynamic ten-piece brings some of Sydney’s best new talent in Afrobeat, Reggae, jazz and hip-hop joining forces and collaborating together to deliver a captivating Urban Roots release.

With a calling card of powerfully melodic horns, infectious bass lines, and the easy musings of Reggae master Ras Roni and Fijian MC LTL Gzeus (Little Jesus), The Strides faithfully channel the sounds of Bob and Damien Marley, Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Barrington Levy and Mos Def.

You can catch The Strides as part of the Global Rhythms after party at the Rose Bay Hotel from 7pm on Saturday April 16.

With blissed-out grooves, pulsing World beats and smooth dub sounds “Reclamation” by The Strides is available now on Earshift Records.