Freedom Or Not - Across The City (1997)

FREEDOM OR NOT was set up in London in the late 90's by singer SALVO RIZZUTO (Sunshaker). FREEDOM OR NOT represent a combination of a natural Mediterranean vibe and a strongly deep passion for american "black music".FREEDOM OR NOT: passionate romanticism, a" black" voice and a sound which brings together both roots and feelings. Its main reference points are in the tradition of soul and funk from Otis Redding to James Brown and it was with this in mind that SALVO RIZZUTO started to look for the most suitable partners. Cliff Charles, a remarkable musician who played with East 17, Gabrielle, and China Black to name but a few and who declares to be almost completely inspired by Jimi Hendrix. Anna Piva, essential element of the band is an extraordinary virtuoso bass player who comes from the Bologna new wave school and after settling in London,worked and recorded material with the likes of Paul Weller, Yazz, Stephen Duffy, Tricky and many more Originally released in 1997 the Album and the single 'Feel it" did very well in main land Europe charting in various club charts. FREEDOM OR NOT also toured extensively visiting most European countries including Russia. Boom Devil Records is proud to re-release ‘Across The City’ to a newer generation of soul/funk fans. In the meantime we have added Need Someone and Let it go songs co-written with Eran Kendler and Stefan Redtenbacher from the, as yet unreleased, album Love and Lies. FREEDOM OR NOT are currently working on a new album.Watch this space!