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Afrodite by Barry Deister

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Album Title: An African Suite
Trans-Pacific Jazz
Released: 2025
Duration: 00:29:27

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The song Afrodite is inspired by the traditional 12/8 rhythm and dance of the Ewe people known as Agbadza. This music is often played during times of festival & celebration and as Aphrodite was known as the goddess of love and pleasure, this song also expresses a feeling of human joy and celebration.

Tracks

Afrodite; The Tro Tro; Sahara Breeze; Bad JuJu; Push Me, Push You.

Personnel

Barry Deister
saxophone, tenor
Paul Mazzio
trumpet
Tim Rapp
drums
Israel Annoh
percussion

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Date featured

March 24, 2025

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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