September 23, 2021
Mr Bongo
Ground-breaking concept album from Jake Ferguson of The Heliocentrics. A critical journey through the eyes of black Britons, blending powerful & sobering narratives with psychedelic & soulful symphonies. Exquisitely sung by The Voice winner and political activist Jermain Jackman, 'His Mother's Eyes' communicates the pain of loss, the trauma of systemic oppression, and the hope for an end to struggle. Inspired by the opening lines of Marvin Gaye's eternal 'What's Going On', Jackman's crystalline voice is matched to an emotionally rich backing reminiscent of Charles Stepney's timeless Cadet productions.