Makaya McCraven - In These Times

Released 23rd September 2022.

'In These Times is a collection of polytemporal compositions inspired as much by broader cultural struggles as Makaya McCravens personal experience as a product of a multinational, working class musician community.

With contributions from over a dozen musicians and creative partners from his tight-knit circle of collaborators - including Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, Joel Ross, and Marquis Hill -the music was recorded in five different studios and four live performance spaces while McCraven engaged in extensive post-production work at home. Featuring orchestral, large ensemble arrangements interwoven with the signature organic beat music sound thats become his signature, the album is an evolution and a milestone for McCraven, the producer. But moreover, its the strongest and clearest statement weve yet to hear from McCraven, the composer.