Soothsayers

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Biography

Soothsayers are a London-based band who perform and record original afrobeat and reggae-influenced music. Founded in 1998 by sax player Idris Rahman and trumpeter Robin Hopcraft, they have released five studio albums and a series of vinyl singles on their own label Red Earth Records.

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  1. Human Nature 2012

    Review of Human Nature

    Reviewed by Angus Taylor

    A pleasantly surprising offering from London’s reggae-and-beyond outfit.

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