Tag: John Coltrane
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Alexander Robotnick is a true hero of dance music and is devoted to the underground, his ‘Radio Versions’ in 2021 is an enriching retrospective and undimming legacy of pioneering electronics
Alexander Robotnick, legendary synth wizard of early ’80s proto-house and early pioneer of Italo-disco and electro is back again in 2021 with four volumes of Radio Versions. You have to hand Robonick all of the plaudits for creativity and devotion to the underground electronic music scene, along with his individualism and focus that have cemented…
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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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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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South African jazz reissue – another piece of the jigsaw
Ndikho Xaba And The Natives was an LP that was recorded in the United States, but expresses much about South Africa. Great music from the country continues to emerge for new listeners and fans. Spiritual jazz, jive, kwaito, as well as Shangaan and township dance music express a distinct identity in music and culture. The reissue of…
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