Acoustic Poetry by Haji Mike

Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica at The University of West Indies by Ray Hitchins the album was produced in a single morning session in one of the oldest buildings The Book Keeper's Inn on the campus. As Haji Mike says 'I have always wanted to record a set of songs in Jamaica, in that classic sense, when a group, singer or DJ used to just get on the mic and do it, like a one take, live session thing, with no over produced gimmicks, re-takes, or edit-copy-paste production fixes. Artists would just do it, one style, one take.' The raw and intricate sounds produced create a beautiful and uplifting atmosphere that captures a unique essence and spirit. The album's characteristic blend of warm acoustic melodies and powerful spoken word performances make for a thought-provoking experience.

Haji's message of social justice is conveyed throughout the album with a passion that inspires its listeners to reflect on contemporary and past issues with the aim of finding solutions through art as advocacy. Produced and mixed in Cyprus by Smilin', 'Acoustic Poetry' presents a diverse array of sounds that come together to make a memorable and unique listening experience. It's also a very different Haji Mike from what people are used to, in its raw, solo, acoustic form, which can travel anywhere globally, in its live acoustic performance form, as a poet with guitar. What you hear, is what you get.

Tracklist

1.	English Garden Of Thine	3:23

2.	Cry	3:41

3.	Fruit Trees & Butterflies	3:45

4.	Georgina	3:21

5.	Eucalyptus Tree	5:12

6.	Even After You've Passed Away	4:11

7.	Mornin' After	2:40

8.	One Night In Jamaica	3:04

9.	Roses Red	3:18

10.	Ston Kafene Tou Schauble (Shauble's Coffeshop)	2:50

11.	No Damn War	3:04

12.	Spaghetti Junction	0:42

Credits

released July 8, 2023

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