While the playful rhythm machine on “The Man Whose Head Expanded” almost suggests danceability

which falls into what might be called a “progressive/experimental folk bag

Sometimes he claimed to be the "black Bob Dylan" strumming an acoustic guitar and singing socially conscious urban folk

who has always created the band’s visual art

A new full length will be out this fall as a joint venture of 12XU Adagio830

ROMAN NORFLEET AND THE BE PRESENT ART GROUP - s/t LP Crossover While the playful rhythm machinePremiere LP by Portland's finest practitioners of Great Black Music. A spiritual record for the ages. Roman Norfleet And Be Present Art Group play deeply felt sometimes earthy and sometimes cosmic music. A trio (sax, drums and organ) are augmented by additional percussion, soaring vocals and even a vocal appearance by a toddler. This record will take you where you need to go. Don't miss history in the making. Across six expansive tracks, Roman