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Diggers’ delights on Nagat El Seghira’s cult 1980 album – originally released on cassette, now cut to vinyl for first time by Wewantsounds and Disco Arabesquo
The track Ana Basha El Bahr (“I Adore The Sea”) by Nagat El Seghira will have loopdiggas frothing at the mouth through its reissue by Wewantsounds and Disco Arabesquo – originally only on cassette and produced by Hany Shenouda, also a musician in cult group Al Massrieen. The reissue of the collectors’ album from 1980…
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W.H. Lung cover new wave/cosmic classic ‘High Pressure Days’ by The Units – with video nodding to Talking Heads and iconic ‘big suit’ era – ahead of tour
This is a fantastic cover and a superb video to boot – it is such a fine tribute to a great band and their synth favourite – and provides a taster of the sound that’s garnered W.H. Lung a reputation as one of the best live bands in the UK. Originally released in 1979 by…
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LISTEN: World Treasures Music on Alto Radio – July mix featuring Alma Negra, Shrinkwrap, Amédée Suriam, Nkono Teles and much more
Tracklist Majid Bekkas – Soudani Manayou (Cervo Edit) Alma Negra – Tabanka Alma Negra – Haleto Lale Lalô (Saho) Disconnection – Bali H’ai (UK Discomix) Siassia et Tokobina – Mama Africa Djalma Correa – Baiafro Eddie Hooper – Tomorrow’s Sun Shadow – De Hardis (Vocal) Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – And Even Then Keep…
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South Africans Esa and Kamazu combine on the ‘Shukuma’ EP – the world leading producer and label boss forms a winning team with the legend of kwaito music
Kamazu & Esa have produced a future classic that is out in September on Esa’s own AWEH music and is entitled Shukuma. London based South African, Esa Williams, continues his evolution of his homeland’s music – this time reviving Kamazu and his kwaito brilliance – on an original EP out in September. Title track Shukuma,…
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DON’T MISS: African Head Charge returned in July – reuniting the pivotal duo of Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah and Adrian Sherwood for first time in 12 years
The return of African Head Charge is as uplifting and sonically adventurous as ever – led by master percussionist and vocalist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah and close friend Adrian Sherwood at the controls. A Trip To Bolgatanga – named after Bonjo’s current home town in Ghana – is the first album that the duo have worked on since 2011.…
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Balimaya Project’s new LP ‘When The Dust Settles’ is out today – dealing with death, fatherhood, migration and survival – via New Soil and Jazz re:freshed
Powerhouse mandé jazz ensemble Balimaya Project release their second album When The Dust Settles today – via New Soil in partnership with Jazz re:freshed – establishing further their forward-thinking musicianship. When The Dust Settles fuses West African rhythmic tradition with some of London’s best jazz players – led by composer/arranger and UK-based Djembe player Yahael Camara…
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La Jungla illuminate on El Palmas Music – the Barcelona-based label has forged an impressive catalogue of tropical treats from top draw artists
This is a must-check slice of Colombian psychedelic cumbia on El Palmas Music – La Jungla’s EP for the ever-evolving Barcelona-based label continues to make it one to always watch and hear, as well as establishing the artists’ global reputation. Label head El Palmas should be very proud. Highlight for the DJs is Mi Burrata…
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Citi Express is next on Afrosynth Records – ‘Living For The City’ is a fantastic snapshot of early house and US garage infused music made in South Africa
Afrosynth Records has been a world leader in celebrating past masterpieces of South African music since 2017 – this time the label is reissuing a classic from 1991, as the end of apartheid began to dawn. Citi Express and Living For The City is clearly influenced by the global house music wave of the time, as…
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Be With Records continue their library music odyssey of the French Tele Music label – eight more albums reissued in September, which fetch fortunes
One of the UK’s foremost reissue labels – Be With Records – continues its love affair with the cult Parisian library music label Tele Music. There will be eight albums reissued throughout September that cost collectors hundreds in their original format. Pierre Dutour’s 1979 album Top Fiction kicks off the September bonanza. Also in September will be…
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LISTEN: NARR Radio mix via Mexico, a Light Sound Design retrospective, plus tracks from Metal Preyers, Duckett and Carlos Niño & Friends
Tracklist: Jake Hottell – Horizon [excerpt] The Irresistible Force – Magic Acid Dub Trees – Buffalo (Utterly Incredible Too Long Ago Sometimes Mix) Brother Culture vs. Youth In Dub – Urban Rebel Dub Le Peuple de L’Herb – Only A Few (Youth Soma Dub) Metal Preyers – The Caller Duckett – Dem Panic I-One…
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