Since 2004 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in the first place.
Kahil El’Zabar released this Ethnic Heritage Ensemble double album last month.
A promotional video for the album Be Known
The trailer for the 2014 El’Zabar documentary Be Known
The Ritual Trio released an album with Archie Shepp in 1999.
The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble recorded this live album in 1987. El’Zabar is the only member remaining from that time period.
