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Rare tapes compiled on ‘Uzelli Elektro Saz’ and ‘Maghreb K7 Club’ are out now and are among year’s highlights so far
Turkish record label Uzelli have released their world first compilation of electronic saz music – an instrument inextricably linked to rebellion and revolution – entitled Uzelli Elektro Saz (1976 – 1984). Extracted from the tape archives of the label Uzelli, the music is curated by Murat Ertel – the lead singer and saz player of…
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Orchestre Les Mangelepa’s ‘Nyako Konya’ reissued by Secousse – essential revival of peerless Congolese rumba cut in Nairobi in ’78
Orchestra Les Mangelepa formed in Nairobi in 1976 and their essential 1978 Congolese rumba classic is one of the best of the genre, beautifully reissued by Secousse – the label, radio show and soundsystem based in France. With reissues, it is not often that such legendary musicians of the past are still around, but Les…
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More reggaeton madness from Mexico’s Meth Math who share new video for latest single ‘El Vals De La Piedra’
Mexican trio Meth Math share the latest cut from their upcoming debut EP, out now on In Real Life – another heavy dose of underground reggaetón, Latin sounds and club experimentalism. Led by vocalist Ángel Ballesteros and backed by producers error.error (Efrén Coronado) and Bonsai Babies (To Robles), the trio grew up in the manufacturing-heavy…
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Rizà transport the listener through traditional Greek folk and electronic soundscapes that immerse and captivate on debut album
This band is Rizà and their self-titled debut album is a must listen – this trio adapt Greek traditional songs and instruments into modern soundscapes and contemporary folk, it’s the electronic production techniques that elevate this to a world treasure. It’s sometimes similar to the field recordings of the Ocora label, or the washes…
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World of music mourns the passing of Manu Dibango from coronavirus, aged 86 – a Camaroonian maestro who united the world
Emmanuel N’Djoké Dibango was born on December 12th, 1933 and news of his passing came today on March 24th, 2020. He was a Cameroonian musician and songwriter who played saxophone and vibraphone, renowned globally. He developed a musical style fusing jazz, funk, and traditional Cameroonian music. Here is a news piece from SABC news: Watch…
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Gary Bartz and Maisha create spiritual jazz wonderment for Night Dreamer label – debut single ‘Leta’s Dance’ drops ahead of ‘Direct-To-Disc Session’ release in May
This is an exciting first listen to the wonderous combination of Gary Bartz’ soulful wizardry with Maisha’s African-jazz influences – the debut single Leta’s Dance for Night Dreamer, which is the first from May’s forthcoming Direct-To-Disc Session album. You can listen here to the single and cop it on vinyl or digital on the Night…
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On The Corner Records release ‘Son of Sun’ EP by Moroccan producer Guedra Guedra, following remix of label mate Penya and acclaimed DJ sets
London’s On the Corner Records present the Son Of Sun EP from Moroccan producer Guedra Guedra (AKA Abdellah M. Hassak) – his DJ sets and productions are a potent brew of North African roots and traditions, with electronic sorcery. On The Corner Records have been world leaders in releasing fresh productions and remixes, with artists spanning the…
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