A 12-strong gang of classically trained Italian Afrobeat disciples, Classica Orchestra Afrobeat return to their 2011 debut album Shrine On You. A celebration of Fela Kuti's legacy, complete with Fela's son Seun, it's a rich, heavily textured take on the raw funk sound Fela helped shape in the 70s. "Zombie" oozes instant charm thanks to the sing-along vocal refrain and tight groove. "Water No Get Enemy" showcases the troupe's orchestrated skills with even more detail; firing with the instantly distinctive riff of the original, it manages to celebrate the rawness of the original while adding a whole host of textures and ideas. Complete with a special download of the original album, this is a really special release.

Mukatsuku Records Chart, Koichi Sakai, Elitechnique, Afro Beat Foundation, Suonho, Pete On The Corner