The Exuma Life

Because my new love affair with Exuma never dies, here is his 1973 version of The Rolling Stones' original "You Can't Always Get What You Want". This track was featured on his Life LP, which also features another Stones' cover in "Paint It Black". It's safe to say that Exuma is very unique in his sound, and that unique sound is really captured well on this cover. As I've mentioned before, the perfect soundtrack for a campfire disco party (if one has ever existed). Regardless, an interesting and solid rendition of a popular mainstream classic.

Exuma - You Can't Always Get What You Want

Obeah, Obeah, O

Lately I have been really into the 'unclassifiably funky' music of Exuma. I've enjoyed his 1970 classic "Exuma, The Obeah Man" for many years, however up until just recently I hadn't really explored many of his other songs. One of the songs that have recently grabbed my attention comes from his 1972 album Snake. The records opening track "Obeah, Obeah, O" has been a constant favorite of mine since picking up a used copy of the record. The song is very funky, however very unique sounding. The song reminds me of what would be playing at a campfire disco party located deep in the middle of the woods. Exuma has produced some of the most unique and original sounding music I've heard in some time. Even though, some of his songs are definitely a bit beyond me, I do find that the more I listen to it, the more I really love it. I would love to see a deejay drop this track in the middle of a long disco set and see people freak out to it. It would be quite beautiful in my opinion. With that being said, definitely more Exuma music to come in the future on this site. Enjoy your weekend.

Exuma - Obeah, Obeah, O

Dancin' with the Obeah Man

I'm actually flying to San Francisco for the weekend today, so I'm going to keep this short and sweet with a one of my personal favorite tracks, "Exuma, The Obeah Man" by Exuma , off of the Soul Jazz released compilation tribute to Nicky Siano's The Gallery. I've now owned this compilation for a few years now, and it still remains to be one of my most listen to records. I was enjoy this Exuma track from 1970 the other night, with much enjoyment I might add, so I thought I post it today. Hopefully you enjoy this classic cut, which tends to crossover between many different genres, as much as I do. Enjoy!

Exuma - Exuma, The Obeah Man