Tag: Maghreb K7 Club: Synth Raï
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Album of the month: Crimi combine raw grooves and hard funk on ‘Luci E Guai’ – Algerian raï meets Afrobeat and Sicilian folk on this supremely crafted debut for the Airfono label
The most exciting album of the month in April is by Crimi – this skilled band show their outstanding outernational versatility on their debut album Luci E Guai. The French four-piece were formed in 2018 and are the brainchild of Julien Lesuisse, a singer and saxophonist with 20 years on the scene, acquiring his fusion…
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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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LISTEN: latest WTM Radio show (link and tracklist in post)
A range of music covered on the site – new releases and reissues, thanks to the artists and their teams for the various heads up and resources. Featuring François N’Gwa, Islandman, LITIA=LOE, Mokhtar Mezhoud, Sepehr and more. https://soundcloud.com/kmah-radio/world-treasures-w-mike-greenwell-23242020 Tracklist LITIA=LOE – Each Dawn Every Day (The Day After) Dengue Dengue Dengue – Simiolo (Dazed Dog Remix)…
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Rare tapes compiled on ‘Uzelli Elektro Saz’ and ‘Maghreb K7 Club’ are out now and are among year’s highlights so far
Turkish record label Uzelli have released their world first compilation of electronic saz music – an instrument inextricably linked to rebellion and revolution – entitled Uzelli Elektro Saz (1976 – 1984). Extracted from the tape archives of the label Uzelli, the music is curated by Murat Ertel – the lead singer and saz player of…
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First track previewed from Sofa Records and Bongo Joe’s new compilation: ‘Maghreb K7 Club: Synth Raï, Chaoui & Staiif 1985-1997’
Here’s the first track from Sofa Records and Les Disques Bongo Joe’s compilation – Maghreb K7 Club: Synth Raï, Chaoui & Staiif 1985-1997 – selecting music recorded and produced in Lyon by musicians from the Maghreb region in North-Africa. This compilation brings together eight tracks that were released on audio cassettes only and will be available for…
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