INNA DE YARD - Rare Bonus Tracks '2020

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Inna de Yard, meaning “in the yard” in Jamaican patois, has
resurrected the essence of Jamaica’s musical culture. More than just a
collective, it’s about a state of mind, a form of creative revival,
teeming with raw collaborative energy. Stripped back to a simple, acoustic
approach, outdoors, closer to the natural vibrations of instruments and voices.

Initiated by the French label Makasound (founded by the same professionals who
then set up Chapter Two) in the 2000s, eight Inna de Yard records followed,
recorded in the open air in Kingston.

In 2016, the Philharmonie de Paris decided to dedicate its next exhibition to
Jamaica and approached Chapter Two and Inna de Yard to reconnect with this
unique musical experience. The adventure continued with the album “The
Soul of Jamaica” released in March 2017 and a sold-out tour

The Jamaican collective then decided to record a new opus of “Inna de
Yard“, bringing together the most iconic tracks in their repertoire. It
was while recording this album that Peter Webber directed the film “Inna
de Yard”. Inna de Yard then returned to the stage with a European tour.

United around four main singers, Ken Boothe, Cedric Myton, Winston McAnuff and
Kiddus I, Inna de Yard also includes The Viceroys, a trio of musicians in their
70s, along with artists from the younger generation, including Var, Kush McAnuff
and Derajah. Some special guests also joined the sessions for the last album
recorded on the hilltops of Kingston, including Horace Andy and Judy Mowatt
(former Bob Marley vocalist) in duet with the international singer Jah9.

Tracklist:
01. INNA DE YARD; The Viceroys - Tears Are Falling (2:59)
02. INNA DE YARD; Horace Andy - Skylarking (3:51)
03. INNA DE YARD; Derajah - Most I (3:35)
04. INNA DE YARD; Var - Hard Road (4:20)

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