Red Hot Org & Meshell Ndegeocello - Red Hot & Ra - The Magic City (2024)

Red Hot + Ra: The Magic City is a profound musical journey curated by Grammy Award-winning bassist-composer-producer Meshell Ndegeocello. Recorded with a diverse ensemble, including the legendary 99-year-old saxophonist Marshall Allen and hip-hop/punk-jazz vocalist Pink Siifu, this album transcends traditional covers, offering entirely new compositions inspired by Sun Ra’s philosophy. With a multi-generational cast of community musicians, the project recontextualizes Sun Ra’s work, avoiding clichés and presenting a brighter perspective than its predecessor, 2023’s Red Hot + Ra: Nuclear War.

Immerse yourself in the dreamlike and soulful interpretation of Sun Ra’s composition as The Magic City marks the third installment in the Red Hot & Ra series. With it’s upcoming album release on April 5th, 2024, and vinyl release on April 12th, 2024, this album is a testament to Ndegeocello’s visionary approach. Meshell Ndegeocello, an iconic singer-songwriter and artist, brings forth a present-time experience that honors Sun Ra’s legacy while navigating the complexities of our society.

Join the celebration of Sun Ra’s music with Red Hot + Ra: Magic City, a transformative musical experience that invites listeners to design their own path in the cosmic realm of sound.

Tracklist
1. Solipsistic Panacea (Black Antiques) (feat. Immanuel Wilkins, Deantoni Parks, & Justin Hicks) (07:35)
2. Departure Guide of the 7 Sisters (feat. Deantoni Parks, Jade Hicks, & Christopher Bruce) (02:58)
3. Bedlam Blues (feat. Justin Hicks, Marshall Allen, Immanuel Wilkins, & Stuart Bogie) (05:30)
4. #9 Venus The Living Myth (feat. Immanuel Wilkins & Marshall Allen) (06:31)
5. El-soul The Companion, Traveler (feat. Pink Siifu, Marshall Allen, & Stuart Bogie) (02:21)
6. LQ1TY - 29 Years (feat. Deantoni Parks & Stuart Bogie) (04:31)
7. Yet Differently Not - Mars Hall (in) (feat. Pink Siifu, Immanuel Wilkins, & Hanna Benn) (08:11)
8. Reproductive Manatees - Sunny Said Up! (feat. Deantoni Parks, Justin Hicks, & Darius Jones) (06:39)
9. The World Of Shadow (feat. Immanuel Wilkins) (05:01)