NEW LP
New sealed copy. 2026 reissue.
Amandla is a 1989 album by Miles Davis and the final collaboration between Davis and producer, bassist, and composer Marcus Miller, following Tutu and Music from Siesta. Its title comes from the Zulu and Xhosa word for "power", a term closely associated with the South African anti apartheid movement.
Blending jazz with funk, go go, zouk, and electronic production, Amandla continues the modern sound Davis explored throughout the 1980s. The album features contributions from an accomplished group of session musicians, while compositions such as “Mr. Pastorius” pay tribute to the late bassist Jaco Pastorius. The music combines synthesizers and drum machines with live instrumentation, reflecting the evolving jazz fusion style of the period.
Released near the end of Davis' career, Amandla received generally positive reviews for its cohesive sound and polished production. It also marked the conclusion of Davis' influential creative partnership with Marcus Miller, which produced three of his most distinctive late period recordings.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Catémbe
A2 Cobra
A3 Big Time
A4 Hannibal
B1 Jo-Jo
B2 Amandla
B3 Jilli
B4 Mr. Pastorius
