Nate Smith featuring Lionel Loueke and Michael League - "Magic Dance"
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The latest from drummer/producer Nate Smith is "Magic Dance," a single that features Lionel Loueke and Michael League. The new song is a mix of jazz and funk infused with African rhythms. It's a combination of jazz and world music, without completely sounding like either genre. It uses what sound like keyboards in an oddly sparing way that gives the song a more modern sound, even though they don't sound like a modern instrument. "Magic Dance" has this unique sound that is both retro and modern, while also being experimental and accessible.
Nate Smith says of his latest single:
"sometimes the word magic is used dismissively, especially when it pertains to the creation of art... I prefer to think of the term magic the way a magician would — with the understanding of the discipline, skill and patience that actually makes magic look like magic. I’ve known these two geniuses (Lionel Loueke, Michael League) for over a decade now... Lionel is a whole planet of musical information — he makes it look and sound effortless, as does Michael. lucky to have them here."
You can listen to "Magic Dance" below. LIVE-ACTION is due out August 29, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Nate Smith, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the song and include an October 8 date at City Winery in Boston.
9/25 – Albuquerque, NM – The Outpost
9/26 – Boulder, CO – Chautauqua Auditorium
9/27 – Denver, CO – Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
9/29 – Los Angeles, CA – The Lodge Room
10/2 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
10/3 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
10/4 – Oakland, CA – Yoshi's
10/5 – Oakland, CA – Yoshi's
10/8 – Boston, MA – City Winery BOS
10/10 – Washington, D.C. – The Hamilton Live
10/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Perelman Theater
10/12 – New York, NY – Sony Hall
10/14 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
10/16 – Chicago, IL – The Promontory
10/17 – Evanston, IL – Evanston SPACE
10/18 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
12/11 – Milwaukee, WI – Vivarium
12/12 – Iowa City, IA – Club Hancher
12/13 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
11/6 – Madrid, ES – Sala Villanos
11/8 – Prague (CZ) – Lucerna Music
11/9 – Brno (CZ) – Sono Center
11/11 – Amsterdam (NL) – Paradiso - Tolhuis
11/12 – Berlin (DE) – Gretchen
11/14 – Paris (F) – New Morning
11/16 – London (UK) – KOKO
