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Immigrance

Snarky Puppy · 2019

54 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion

A vibrant fusion of jazz and world music that challenges genre boundaries while celebrating cultural diversity.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with varied peaks wave-like pacing engaging listeners cultural celebration through sound
Context
Released on January 1, 2019, 'Immigrance' is Snarky Puppy's first album following their Grammy-winning project 'Culcha Vulcha' in 2016. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as innovators in the jazz fusion landscape, blending intricate musicianship with global influences. This album marks a continued exploration of themes connected to immigration and identity through musical expression.
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Immigrance is an album by Snarky Puppy, released in 2019. A vibrant fusion of jazz and world music that challenges genre boundaries while celebrating cultural diversity. 'Immigrance' received critical acclaim, reinforcing Snarky Puppy's status within the jazz community and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. The album's focus on immigration resonates culturally, highlighting the band's commitment to social issues through music, which has inspired conversations about diversity and inclusion in the arts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Immigrance sound like?

A vibrant fusion of jazz and world music that challenges genre boundaries while celebrating cultural diversity. Rooted in jazz fusion.

What makes Immigrance by Snarky Puppy notable?

'Immigrance' received critical acclaim, reinforcing Snarky Puppy's status within the jazz community and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. The album's focus on immigration resonates culturally, highlighting the band's commitment to social issues through music, which has inspired conversations about diversity and inclusion in the arts. Released on January 1, 2019, 'Immigrance' is Snarky Puppy's first album following their Grammy-winning project 'Culcha Vulcha' in 2016. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as innovators in the jazz fusion landscape, blending intricate musicianship with global influences. This album marks a continued exploration of themes connected to immigration and identity through musical expression.

Who is Immigrance for?

Immigrance works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied peaks, wave-like pacing engaging listeners and cultural celebration through sound.

How many songs are on Immigrance?

Immigrance has 8 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·54:25

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Chonks Standout 8:32
  • 2 Bigly Strictness 7:37
  • 3 Coven 6:38
  • 4 Bling Bling Standout 5:55
  • 5 Xavi 9:31
  • 6 While We’re Young Standout 2:42
  • 7 Bad Kids to the Back 5:46
  • 8 Even Us 7:44

Release Date

January 1, 2019

Genre

jazz fusion

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

54 min 25 sec