Tag: Gilles Peterson
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Penya Remixed is out via the London-based trio’s own Liminal Recordings imprint – with friends’ reworks and benefiting the Cuba Solidarity Campaign
Penya unveil their Penya Remixed EP today and it caps a very successful year for the London-based trio. “Penya” is derived from the Spanish word “Peña” – which describes a meeting place for music and celebration – and they’re certainly entitled to that with great output this year. Following the release of their self-titled second…
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‘Club Coco’ is a new compilation of Afro Latin aces by selectora and Worldwide FM radio host Coco María – Pablo Borchi provides the rundown on all of the tracks compiled for Bongo Joe Records
DJ and Worldwide FM radio host Coco María has selected 11 Afro-Latin jams, oddities and future classics on Club Coco for Swiss label Bongo Joe – featuring exclusive and scorching cuts from Nico Mauskovic, La Perla, Meridian Brothers, Frente Cumbiero, Malphino and one of her own works, as she moves into creating. More on the…
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More from the sublime Sven Wunder – Piano Piano Records and Mr Bongo to drop a taster 7″ from the Swedish supremo ahead of next album, ‘Natura Morta’ – it’s set to be another diggers’ dream
Sven Wunder’s 2019 album Eastern Flowers showed the musician’s mastery of Anatolian rock, European jazz, library, funk and psychedelia, while 2020’s Wabi Sabi mixed jazz with Eastern and Southern Asian sounds – now this 7″ gives fans a first sample of new album, Natura Morta. Piano Piano Records in collaboration with Mr Bongo will drop…
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Emma-Jean Thackray shares Taoist inspired single ‘Um Yang’ – for Night Dreamer label – a personal work that further affirms this leading UK artist in the jazz world
Just seen these limited vinyls drop online this week, serious jazz business on the Night Dreamer label – grab ’em direct off the artist while you can – Emma-Jean Thackray is an outstanding figure in the UK jazz scene and Um Yang is an inspired piece. The composition is a long-dreamed project dedicated to the Taoist…
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LABEL FEATURE: Cyril Yeterian – from the fantastically multi-faceted Les Disques Bongo Joe – discusses new releases, back catalogue and his expertise
Les Disques Bongo Joe has been relentless in their release of quality, roots themed music from all over the world. Their releases compile the ‘authentic’ and the ‘exotic’ from raw Caribbean tapes, as well as archive material from contemporary global pioneers of African indiginous music, alongside deep and ethereal improvisations inspired by European history.…
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Further acclaim for Etuk Ubong, ahead of June’s debut album ‘Africa Today’, latest single is evolutionary afrobeat for Night Dreamer
Etuk Ubong continues to garner international acclaim, ahead of his debut album release on June 19th for Night Dreamer. A range of key tastemakers have been supporting the singles released so far from Africa Today, including latest Ekpo MMommon – championed at the weekend by Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio 6 Music. Etuk Ubong’s previous…
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Kansas Smitty’s drop sublime single from new album in June – fans eagerly await after London residency and sell out shows
Essential new single Judgement is the latest offering from British seven-piece, Kansas Smitty’s – residents and proprietors of the East London jazz venue of the same name – their music creates a warm nostalgic feeling of solace, with its New Orleans nod and gospel spirituality. It’s the third single from the much anticipated and rescheduled album, Things…
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New single ‘Purpose Of Creation’ by trumpeter Etuk Ubong shows why he is poised for global stardom, ahead of afrobeat-jazz album for Night Dreamer
Etuk Ubong’s new single Purpose Of Creation and bonus track Etuk’s Ritual are out today, ahead of his June album release – Africa Today on Night Dreamer. These afrobeat backed tracks blend highlife and jazz, with Ubong’s Nigerian heritage heard firmly at the fore of these engaging compositions. The trumpeter, composer and bandleader has developed an original…
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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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