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Undoubtedly one of 2024’s Tracks of the Year, "Green City" by Auntie Flo (aka Brian d'Souza), has been repressed! With original copies selling out on release day and now going for over £100 on Discogs, A State Of Flo repressed it with another limited 300 copy run and a bonus B-side track to boot!

'A spine tingling spiritual Balearic bomb - this is very special, magical, beautiful - it’s just outrageously good' Luke Una

"Green City" was first aired during Auntie Flo's headline slot closing the main stage at the inaugural We Out Here festival in 2019 and since then has evolved into a 15-minute, Fela Kuti-inspired, Afro-disco jam with an infectious groove that keeps on giving and giving.

Based around a field recording captured during a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where d'Souza's mother is from, he subsequently assembled a heroes cast of musicians to perform on the track: East African Ambassa Mandela from the band Sarabi leads on vocals, a connection Brian made during the much loved sold out Highlife World Series of records back in 2015.

Yohan Kebede was part of the Auntie Flo live band during the last tour but is best known for his key role as part of the ever popular Kokoroko. London's Ziggy Funk plays the epic guitar parts, following a chance encounter on the video shoot for Havana Rhythm Dance feat Andrew Ashong from Radio Highlife. Laurie Pitt from the much-missed Golden Teacher band plays Tony Allen influenced live drums and Glasgow's Joe Howe (Ex Ben Butler & Mousepad) plays the sax.

The track is the fullest representation to date of d'Souza's musical vision and showcases his ability to bridge musical boundaries and influences, paying respects to the musical traditions that have inspired him whilst balancing his desire to present something new, original and non-derivative.

"Green City" is the ultimate summer festival track - with a timeless groove, euphoric snare rolls, gloriously uplifting Malian-inspired guitar, epic vocal lead breakdown and emotive, blissful ending, which despite its 15 min running time, you won't want to end.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Now updated with a killer new B-side track which crackles and rumbles with a rainforest energy; 2nd chance saloon to own one of 2024's most memorable dance tracks.

TRACK LISTING

A. Green City (Extended 12” Version)
B. Aker The Lion God (Extended 12” Version)