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MUST WATCH: Fashaga rave – Jantra’s killer synthesised sounds from Sudan nod to Detroit techno and Chicago house on new Ostinato label release
Jantra lives near the border of Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia – a disputed area called Fashaga – where he is creating some of the best dance music anywhere in Africa. Known in some circles as “Jaglara,” – which translates as “craziness” – the Sudanese maestro whips his crowd into a frenzy. Slaying devotees with his…
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French label Secousse share a tragic story for their next release – a Senegalese cosmic reggae dub classic from 1987 – Toubab Bile and ‘Adioa’
Check out this story from the Secousse label about their next reissue – a cosmic reggae dub classic from Senegal – Toubab Bile and Adioa (1987). An evil and shocking event that resulted in a heartbreaking and inspirational record. To hear it again is a privilege. This one is going to be mega! Out soon on 12″…
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LISTEN: next Alto Radio mix – feat. South African rap, Afrosynth Records, Caixa Cubo, Skyrager selections, Sven Wunder, Brazilian beauties and more
Tracklist: Tutu Gugu – Dipapadi (Rapper’s Delight) Citi Express – It’s Too Late Nyamekye Junction – Too Many Bags (Kaidi’s Remix) Lucio Battisti – Amarsi Un Po’ (Ole Smokey Adriatic Sun Edit) Giuliano Sorgini – Oasi Nella Giungla (Dengue Dengue Dengue Remix) Carlos Niño & Friends – Taaaud Régis Tareau – Music Magic Mila Anatoli…
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Habibi Funk to release their first LP of new productions by Charif Megarbane – an exciting turn for one of the world leading labels for reissues
Habibi Funk have featured heavily on this site over the years and for good reason – they are a world leader when it comes to reissuing Middle Eastern and North African gems. It’s very exciting therefore to hear of brand new music coming from the stable. Here’s a taster of the musical wares of Charif…
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DON’T MISS: stunning jazz album from Lucia Cadotsch and her new band AKI – featuring special guest Kurt Rosenwinkel – is on Heartcore Records
Don’t miss this, it was out in May, so was nearly missed here. AKI are a sublime jazz collective featuring the blissful vocals of Lucia Cadotsch and a range of styles across this superme set. There are hints of Pat Metheny, alongside more complex grooves with free jazz interludes, throughout a varied and captivating LP. …
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PODCAST: Simon Crab discusses the evolution of legendary band Bourbonese Qualk, along with new projects – Invisible Cities and Big Daddy
In a new podcast, Simon Crab discusses the evolution of legendary band Bourbonese Qualk – from industrial avant-garde to electronic odd wave – along with new projects Invisible Cities and Big Daddy for the Space Ritual and Offen labels. Tracks featured: 00m.34s – Autopsia – Relax [excerpt] – from Notre Dame compilation (EE Tapes, 1987)…
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Tahitian/Parisian 5-piece QuinzeQuinze share new single – it weaves South American and Caribbean influences with their own futuristic sound
Tahitian/Parisian five-piece outfit QuinzeQuinze have shared new single KODEK – the first of the year. They’re earning critical acclaim and received a personal invitation by Benji B to his prestigious Maida Vale ‘End Of Year Special’, alongside George Riley, Liv.e and Ojerime. The group have been making music shaped by their Tahitian heritage (two of…
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WATCH: Indigo Jam Unit are a supreme Japanese jazz act – Colin Curtis and Paul Murphy are delivering their album on Jazz Room Records
Indigo Jam Unit are dropping their album on Jazz Room Records, DJ and enigma Colin Curtis is at the helm of the project. “The four musicians who came together in Osaka, Japan – Isao Wasano (drums, percussion), Katsuhiko Sasai (bass, double bass), Takehiro Shimizu (drums), and Yoshichika Tarue (piano) – took no prisoners with their…
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LISTEN: next Alto Radio mix – featuring new music from African Head Charge, Big Daddy, DJ Danifox and The Maghreban feat. Omar and lots more
Tracklist: Wailing Souls feat. Alborosie – Shark Attack Tilly and Larry – Jah Gave Us Everything White Girl Wasted – Paris Hilton (instrumental) DJ Danifox – Menino Que Passa Mighty Science – The Lesson (Doc Brucio Original Mix – Jamie 3:26 Edit) Henrik Schwarz and Amampondo – I Exist Because Of You (Henrik Schwarz Live…
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‘The Voice of Egypt’ lives on – pioneer and icon Umm Kulthum (Om Kalsoum) – on remastered double vinyl drop via the devoted Souma Records
Umm Kulthum is an internationally famous Egyptian singer and has two of her classic works reissued by Souma Records this month. Ubiquitous across the Arab World as a singer-songwriter and film actor of the 1930s to the 1970s, she has had many accolades and tributes paid – known as ‘Kawkab al-Sharq’ (‘Star of the East’)…
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