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Stories feat. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly

from The Confluence LP by Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21

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‘Stories’ is a song that almost seemed to take the band by surprise, as Sam explains:

“It’s one of those wonderful songs that seemingly comes out of nowhere. It started off as a jam for another project of Dele’s and hung about on the computer for ages. The bones were special, that was very clear, but the song wasn’t quite clicking. Late one evening, to clear our heads from another song, we dug through the sessions. I remember saying to Dele, there’s something special in this and him heading outside for ten minutes. There’s a corner in the studio courtyard where, in his words, Dele ‘downloads’ which has now been labelled the ‘inspiration corner.’ I hear ‘I’ve got it’ with the enthusiastic and energetic energy only an inspired Dele can bring. With the song blaring out the door, he sang me the first verse in its entirety. It was a special moment, you could feel the history and poignancy flowing out of him. We sketched the song out and let it digest for a bit. Next time we were all together, for the Jazz Café rehearsals, we decided to see if it fit in the set. Mics were set up for a live recording, so we knew if it clicked we’d get a demo. What happened next was magic. Afla (Sackey) and Callum (Green) were as one, Dele in the pocket and the song was springing. This rehearsal magic ended up being the new skeleton and the arrangement took form on its journey to its first performance three days later and was finished before the show. The energy of this project is often like a bolting animal, one you need to ride all the way home. This song encapsulates that energy and the depth to Dele’s lyrics and its connections to the past and the current moment in time. It’s a joy to sing and a joy to play guitar on, capturing the spirit of The Estuary 21 in a nutshell. You can hear all our collective histories (musical and social) distilled into one quick sonic blast. It went down a treat at the show and felt like the missing link in the cannon.”

‘Stories’ is indeed a song with an incredibly uplifting feel, but one that belies a more serious narrative, as Dele goes on:

“(The song has) a deep longing, yearning need and desire to hear the untold true stories of how we got to where we are today. Dedicated to 'truth be told' warriors, campaigners, agitators et al, known and unknown, inactive due to becoming an ancestor, alive and yet to be born. For tomorrow is another day.”

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from The Confluence LP, released April 5, 2024
Lead Vocals, Piano, Synth: Dele Sosimi
Backing Vocals: Lizzy Dosunmu
Drums, Claps: Callum Green
Bass: Philip Van Den Brandeler
Tenor, Alto, Baritone Sax: Pete Fraser
Trumpet, Trombone, FlugelHorn: Sam Ewens
Congas, Percussion: Afla Sackey
Guitar, Backing Vocals, Synth: Sam Duckworth

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Dele Sosimi London, UK

Hackney born, Dele was raised in Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s shadow at the height of early 70s afrobeat. He became Musical Director for both Fela’s Egypt 80 and later Femi Kuti’s Positive Force.

Dele's music and shows are charged with his passion, labours and unrelenting spirit.

Dele now begins work on his 3rd studio album. ... more

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