Made Through Ritual is a new chapter in the six decade legacy of Plunky & Oneness of Juju. Leader James “Plunky” Branch, has overseen many lineups. Since 2002, his son, producer, drum machine wizard, trumpeter and percussionist Jamiah “Fire” Branch has been aboard. He grew up with Jamal Gray, son of legendary DJ, producer and concert promoter Jimmy Gray, who co-founded the storied Black Fire label with Plunky. Jimmy died in 1999; Jamal was 13. Now a well known hip hop producer, percussionist, keyboardist, and sampling master, he’s also a fine rapper. He founded the spiritual jazz hip hop band Nag Champa Art Ensemble. Plunky heard great things about the band and drove to DC to see them in 2017. He was impressed. Then he heard Jamal’s Godspeed…