Rebirth Cycle

Led by percussionist and composer James Mtume, this deeply profound project stands as one of the definitive masterpieces of the 1970s spiritual jazz movement. Featuring an all-star ensemble including Stanley Clarke and the soaring vocals of Jean Carn, the music weaves intricate African polyrhythms with socially conscious spoken word poetry and lush jazz-funk. The album represents a soaring, Afrocentric musical manifesto that perfectly captured the post-civil rights spiritual awakening.