Tag: Asma Omar
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LABEL FEATURE: Ostinato Records – founder Vik Sohonie discusses latest Groupe RTD project and the challenges and rewards of running a label on a global mission
Gathering ‘lost’ music from around the world and reissuing the work of under-exposed artists, is a difficult task. Getting beyond the global communications, licensing and digital legwork or travel can be challenging enough, but what about the role of cultural excavation and regeneration post-war? Among a range of projects across numerous nations, Ostinato Records has…
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LISTEN: World Treasures Music mix – with Admas, Chouk Bwa, Etuk Ubong, Oumou Sangaré, Groupe RTD, Siti Muharam, Surprise Chef and more
Tracklist 24-Carat-Black – I Need A Change Sir Henry Ivy – He Left You Standing There Kansas Smitty’s – Dreamlane Etuk Ubong – Spiritual Change Martín Buscaglia – Los Barcos Asma Omar – Raga Kaan Ka’Eegtow (You Are the One I Love) Gary Bartz & Maisha – Harlem to Haarlem Anteloper – Bubble Under Carlos…
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Ostinato Records negotiate release of Groupe RTD’s music from Djibouti government – another landmark release
Ostinato Records have pulled off a major musical coup by recording and releasing the wonderful music of Groupe RTD: The Dancing Devils of Djibouti – some of Africa’s most globally underheard music – a result of state control in the Republic of Djibouti. The exhilarating three-day, khat fuelled session will be released worldwide next month.…
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