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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Strata-East Records
Strata-East Records was founded in 1971 and became a hub for Afrocentric and psychedelic jazz that wasn't accepted by the mainstream.
The label's albums spoke to the Civil Rights struggles of Black Americans and are widely celebrated, with original copies selling for hundreds of dollars.
None of the albums from Strata-East Records are available on Spotify, making this guided tour of the label from 10 writers and musicians essential. [ more ]