Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TWM115

Colour

Black

Colour details

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Discogs ID

[r28983292]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 180 Gram Vinyl with OBI.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

1000

Release date

2023-11-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

650311500913

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Galt MacDermot

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Tidal Waves Music

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Black Friday 2023

Tidal Waves Music is an internationally based record label that specializes in high quality vinyl reissues from all eras and genres. With a strong focus on preserving the authenticity of the original recordings, Tidal Waves Music brings classic albums back to life for music enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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Galt MacDermot was a Canadian composer and pianist, born on December 18, 1928 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He passed away on December 17, 2018 in Staten Island, New York, USA. MacDermot is best known for his memorable score of the musical "Hair." His talent and contributions to the music industry have left a lasting impact.

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Rare 1972 Conceptual Funk-Soul-Jazz album.

Galt MacDermot (1928-2018) was an award-winning Canadian-American composer, pianist, writer of classical music and theatrical pieces. MacDermot also composed music for several film soundtracks (like the 1970 blaxploitation film Cotton Comes To Harlem) and released several exceptional jazz and funk albums on his own label Kilmarnock Records.
This album (Ghetto Suite written in 1970 and released in 1972) is considered one of the most ground-breaking records ever issued on Galt MacDermot’s Killmarnock label and consists out of a selection of songs and poems by Harlem/Bronx school children, set to Galt’s music, and sung by vocalist Angela Ortega.

Given That Galt’s handling the music, you can bet that there’s plenty of nicely executed funky touches-supported by rolling bass-work, snapping drums, and organ virtuosity. But the real charm of these groovy tunes comes from the lyrics, which have a simple and to the point way of dealing with issues of racism, poverty and other issues of the time. The story telling is surprisingly gripping even after all these years.
The whole album creates an extremely personal direct sensitivity to the environment of Ghetto kids…telling us with defiantly honest intensity what it was like to be young and black, the drugs and the deaths, the topic of incarceration…or simply the fact of being battered by the frustration of Ghetto existence.
Ghetto Suite is way more than an entertainment record, it has been used by teachers and counsellors to inspire and motivate the muted voices of the black inner cities…documenting both their anguish and their triumphs.
Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the first ever vinyl release of this exceptional conceptual album (originally released in 1972 and a highly sought-after pricey collectable ever since) This unique record now comes as a deluxe 180g vinyl edition (strictly limited to 1000 copies) with obi strip and features the original artwork and extensive sleeve notes.

Ghetto Suite - Black Friday 2023

Music GB

Discover Ghetto Suite - Black Friday 2023 by Galt MacDermot. Limited Edition LP from Tidal Waves Music. A ground-breaking record addressing racism and poverty, now available on vinyl.