Brand new CD reissue to celebrate its recent 40th Anniversary in 2025 and due for a critical reappraisal. Following the breakup of the Police, their drummer Stewart Copeland undertook a musical Odessey through the heart of Africa in search of the roots of Rock and Roll. Originally released as both a film, (directed and produced by Jean-Pierre Dutilleux) and album in 1985, The Rhythmatist preceded amongst other albums, the release of ‘Graceland’ by Paul Simon which was to follow in 1986.
