Miles Davis - Amandla (and Tutu)
Whilst Miles Davis may have started out in the 1950s, his career stretched well into the 1980s. Over time his sound evolved to embrace elements of funk and more modern soundscapes. Let's talk about 1989's Amandla.
Whilst Miles Davis may have started out in the 1950s, his career stretched well into the 1980s. Over time his sound evolved to embrace elements of funk and more modern soundscapes. Let's talk about 1989's Amandla.
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