The Mohabir Sisters, Ben Okafor, Fresh Claim to be released by Plankton

LONG ESTABLISHED independent record label Plankton Records are back after a lengthy spell of inactivity. On 24th July they are releasing the album 'Feel The Power' by British gospel divas The Mohabir Sisters while the label has just issued a remastered and expanded version of Ben Okafor's 1992 album 'Generation'. Another Okafor release, the first of all new material by the reggae, African and world music artist for six years, will be launched at Greenbelt when Okafor's 'Acoustic' album is released.

Another return to the album scene is Fresh Claim, who are planning a return to the studio to record their first new CD in 10 years. The band are led by Simon Law, one of the partners of Plankton Records. CR

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