Released on 15 May 2026 by Dorado Records, Black Butterfly is Brooklyn Funk Essentials’ eighth studio album, recorded live in the studio. Explore the album on the official website.

With Black Butterfly, Brooklyn Funk Essentials prove their energy is undiminished. Tracks such as Never Give Up, Bust The Bus Stop and Life During Wartime have received support from BBC Radio 2, TSF Jazz, Jazz FM, Craig Charles and Cerys Matthews on BBC Radio 6 Music.

For more than 30 years, Brooklyn Funk Essentials have brought their distinctive blend of funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop and world music to stages around the globe. Founded by Lati Kronlund with the support of Arthur Baker, the collective has collaborated with Maceo Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and the Tower of Power horns. With more than 100 million streams, the band is available for touring in March–April and July 2027.