Back in 2018, poet/vocalist Saul Williams presented a special performance at Le Guess Who? in collaboration with King Britt, entitled Unanimous Goldmine, curated by Moor Mother. This year, Saul Williams returns with another collaboration, this time with percussionist/producer Carlos Niño, as part of Lonnie Holley's curation at the festival.
The duo have now released their debut collaborative album Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at TreePeople via International Anthem. Listen below.
Described as a 'sound ceremony', the album was recorded in Coldwater Canyon Park, Los Angeles, on the grounds of longstanding conservationist organization TreePeople. On the album, Williams shares extended reflections on the Dutch East India Trade Company, the indigenous Lenape people on the island of Manahatta, the origins of Wall Street, and a prayer for the end of empire, joined by friends Nate Mercereau, Aaron Shaw, Andres Renteria, Maia The Artiste, Francesca Heart, Kamasi Washington and aja monet.
Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends perform at Le Guess Who? 2025 on Saturday, 8 November, as part of Lonnie Holley's curation. Also performing at the festival are a.o. Asher Gamedze with A Semblance, Amirtha Kidambi's Elder Ones, One Leg One Eye, Gary Bartz and NTU Troop, and many more.
