Kalu and the Electric Joint blend the powers of psychedelic soul music with the driving beat of rock and roll and the ancient rhythms of Africa. This afropsych musical chemistry comes from the bond forged by frontman Kalu James, who emigrated from Nigeria at age 18, and guitarist Jonathan “JT” Holt, who adds a touch of American soul to Kalu’s West African heritage. While “Time Undone” (2017, sPaceflight records) is a sonic masterpiece of original tunes with a positive message and soul-stirring beats, The group’s new record, “Garden Of Eden”(2023) explores disruption in all its forms: the beautiful, weird, to the tragic. Arrangements are masterfully crafted, their music invoking a wide range of emotions while influencing with an uplifting and empowering message. Opening for acts like THE BLACK KEYS, George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic, Trombone shorty, Vieux Farka Toure, Allen Stone, amongst many others, this band is carrying modern music forward while paying tribute to the inspirations of the past.