(September 28, 2016) Black Sugar is a Peruvian band formed in 1970 which released two albums, Black Sugar and Black Sugar II, before disbanding in 1978. Their music is an exciting blend of jazz, funk and soul which despite being over 40 years old still sounds remarkably fresh. Although well known in South America, Black Sugar’s music had limited distribution here in the 70s and until a recent re-release of their tracks they were largely a well-kept secret of DJs and other tastemakers.
Fortunately for SoulTrackers, Spotify has had the good sense to include them on its “Discover Weekly” playlists, and hence this “Lost Gem” has been found!
We feature here “Too Late,” the lead track off the band’s debut album. It’s a delightful funkfest of bright horns and joyous, Latin polyrhythms that is sure to get your hips swaying. Fans of Tower of Power, Curtis Mayfield and early Santana may especially find them appealing. Enjoy.
By Robb Patryk
