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Chico Mann - Analog Drift
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2008-11-11T13:34:25+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>Chico Mann</b> - Analog Drift<br>
(CD) no label or release date yet (this is not the final artwork either)<br>
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Tracklisting :<br>
01. All that is Rising<br>
02. Anima<br>
03. Electric Búgaluu<br>
04. Go to that Place<br>
05. Harmonia<br>
06. Hay Que Correr<br>
07. Ilusión de Ti<br>
08. Mentirosos<br>
09. Métele Manoo<br>
10. This Love<br>
11. Ya Yo Sé<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/chicomann" target="_blank">myspace.com/chicomann</a><br> <br>
<b>Biography :</b><br>
Chico Mann is a project born out of the heart and mind of Marcos Garcia. The music exists and thrives in a world where Jersey City is a short train ride away from Havana and where Casios and vintage drum machines collide with Afro-Cuban coros, freestyle keyboards, and Afrobeat sensibilities.<br>
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Garcia started the project as a lo-fi incursion into making beats and playing around with budding keyboard skills while touring with Antibalas, but it quickly grew into "Manifest Tone Vol.1" a full album of electro afrobeat machine funk that has received recognition in all the right places as a unique indy masterpiece that has marked the beginning of a very promising future.<br>
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Because Garcia played all the instruments, did all the programming and recorded all the vocals himself, the next challenge was to find a formula for bringing the unique Chico Mann experience to life. Because of the delicate blend of electronic beats and keys with organic call and response vocals, he was determined not to have a traditional band lineup performing in the traditional format of song/applause/song/applause.<br>
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With the goal of assembling a solid crew to help him bring the Chico Mann sound to life, Garcia turned to two of his earliest supporters. Victor Axelrod was the first on board and promptly traded in his usual organ, piano, and clavinet for an old Casio and a Roland Juno. Axelrod is a well respected musician whose credits run as deep as the music scenes that he has been instrumental in nurturing throughout the last decade. He is better known as Ticklah, a reggae producer and remixer who has three full-length albums out and co-produced Dub Side of the Moon on Easy Star records. He is also the keyboardist for Antibalas, one of the original members of Sharon Jones' backing group The Dap-Kings, and one of Mark Ronson's go to session musicians which has recently had him playing on tracks with Amy Winehouse, Lilly Allen, Mary J. Blige, Nas, and Jay-Z among others.<br>
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Next up was David Azzoni aka Telekinetic Kat aka Catman from Brooklyn based online DJ shop Turntablelab.com. The two had met after Azzoni had a life changing experience upon hearing the first Chico Mann single and responded by writing a glowing review for the website. Together, he and Garcia began developing a formula for how to uniquely present the music as more of an interactive DJ set than a typical live performance. The result has been a successful fusion of spontaneity and tightly orchestrated changes and transitions that allow the live show to flow nonstop while still maintaining the freedom for dynamic live arrangement and improvisation.<br>
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Next up was the need to solidify the vocal section of the group. Mayteana Morales came into the group with much buzz surrounding her rapidly rising prominence in the Brooklyn music scene. Her strong vocals and undeniable presence have gained her respect and admiration through her touring and involvement not only with Chico Mann, but also Akoya Afrobeat and the Pimps of Joytime.<br>
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To round out the live ensemble, New York legend Vinia Mojica came aboard as a perfect fit and added the final voice to Garcia's rich harmonies. Although Mojica is most known for her prolific and distinct contributions to "golden era" hip hop classics from A Tribe Caled Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, she is also known within New York to always be at the forefront of what's happening creatively in music. At the same time that she was adding her powerful vocal touch to early 90's hits, she was cutting her teeth performing in the art scene with Arto Lindsay and members of the Black Rock Coalition. This ability to adapt to different types of music, transcend genres and scenes, and to always have an ear out for what fresh new sounds are being born naturally brought Mojica to Chico Mann.<br>
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Now with the crew complete, what had started as Marcos Garcia's personal Casio Afrobeat experiment has blossomed into a genre-defying, life-affirming, sweaty, politicized dance party that is evolving at an exponential rate. If you haven't experienced Chico Mann yet, you will soon.<br>
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<b>Discography :</b><br>
2007 - Manifest Tone Vol. 1 - Kindred Spirits<br>
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Volume One "The Vodoun Effect" 1973-1975 - Funk & Sato from Benin's Obscure Labels
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2008-11-03T17:11:02+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou</b> - Volume One "The Vodoun Effect" 1973-1975<br>
Funk & Sato from Benin's Obscure Labels<br>
(CD/2xLP) Analog Africa No.4 AACD064/AALP064, 2008-11-03 (UK), 2008-11-21 (Rest of the World)<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. Mi Homian Dadalé 5:58<br>
02. Assibavi 4:43<br>
03. Sé Wé Non Nan<br>
04. Ako Ba Ho 3:34<br>
05. Mi Ni Non Kpo 4:36<br>
06. Se Tche We Djo Mon 4:11<br>
07. Dis Moi La Vérité 6:01<br>
08. Nouèssénamé 3:24<br>
09. Iya Me Dji Ki Bi Ni 4:12<br>
10. Akoue Tche We Gni Medjome 3:59<br>
11. Nou De Ma Do Vo 3:34<br>
12. Koutoulié 5:04<br>
13. Kourougninda Wendé 4:37<br>
14. Mawa Mon Nou Mio 6:47<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://analogafrica.blogspot.com" target="_blank">analogafrica.blogspot.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/analogafrica" target="_blank">myspace.com/analogafrica</a><br>
<a href="http://matsuli.blogspot.com/2008/09/real-vodoofunk.html" target="_blank">matsuli.blogspot.com</a><br>
Azymuth - Butterfly
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2008-10-20T14:20:24+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>Azymuth</b> - Butterfly<br>
(CD) Far Out Recordings FARO134, 2008-10-20<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. Butterfly<br>
02. Os Cara La<br>
03. Meu Dolce Amigo<br>
04. Caititu<br>
05. Avenida Rio Branco<br>
06. New Morning<br>
07. Triagem<br>
08. Hole In One<br>
09. Morning<br>
10. Next Summer<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.azymuth.net" target="_blank">azymuth.net</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/azymuth" target="_blank">myspace.com/azymuth</a><br>
<a href="http://www.faroutrecordings.com" target="_blank">faroutrecordings.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/faroutrecordings" target="_blank">myspace.com/faroutrecordings</a><br> <br>
<b>Band Members :</b><br>
Jose Roberto Bertrami - Keyboards<br>
Alex Malheiros - Bass<br>
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<b>Biography :</b><br>
Azymuth started their career back in the early 1970s when Marcos Valle invited them to record on a soundtrack LP in tribute to the Formula 1 racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi.One of the tracks was entitled Azimuth, and after the great success of this record in Brazil they asked Marcos if they could use it as the name for their band. This was the official start of Azymuth. At this point there was a fourth member, Ariovaldo - the percussionist of the group who died tragically in the mid-Seventies, throwing into question the continued existence of the band.<br>
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Their first recording as a quartet was a four track EP with Polydor, which went on to be used in a successful novella (Brazilian soap opera). The records sales followed the massive popularity of the programme. From this followed their first LP with the Som Livre label and 'Linha Do Horizonte' (used in another novella). This LP featured other classics like Manha (a standard on the London club scene) and Faca De Conta. The unique Azymuth sound was born.<br>
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The second album Aguia Nao Come Mosca was an even bigger success. It was also released in the USA and Japan on Atlantic Records, bringing Azymuth international attention. This LP led to a world signing with the North American jazz label Milestone Records. To the band this was something of a surprise - they were just playing their own music, which they saw as MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) with a touch of jazz.<br>
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In 1979 their first Milestone release became one of the best-selling LPs on the label. It featured the worldwide disco/fusion hit Jazz Carnival. As a single, it sold over 500,000 internationally and remained in the UK top 20 for eight weeks. Azymuth went on to record a string of albums on Milestone, establishing themselves as one the worlds great jazz bands. They played in the best jazz festivals and venues around the globe, and worked with other musicians like Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Deodato and Stevie Wonder.<br>
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In 1983 the three members started solo careers, whilst still recording collectively. However, the trios burgeoning solo commitments caused a heavy toll - by 1987, Azymuth had split.<br>
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In 1995 Joe Davis from Far Out Recordings was introduced to Azymuth, whilst on a recording project in Rio working with Brazils best jazz musicians. Instantly they struck a common bond through the music that they loved. Not long afterwards, Joe asked them to record for his label. In 1996 the album Carnival was released, to excellent reviews and critical acclaim - a welcome return to the bands creative best.<br>
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Since 1996 the Azymuth sound has gone from strength to strength and has gained many new, younger fans across Europe. Through their energetic shows and especially through remixes by some of the most exciting producers around (Roni Size, 4 Hero, Jazzanova, Kenny Dope and Global Communications to name a few) theyve become an important force once again on the underground jazz scene.<br>
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Their new album for Far Out pays homage to the different styles they have created over the years, albeit with 100% new recordings. The album is split into three different parts, representing their 30 years. Tracks featuring Roberto Menescal, Emilio Santiago, and Fabiola represent the early years when Azymuth recorded with a constant stream of singers, creating some of the Brazils most popular vocal bossas and sambas. Representing Azymuths fertile period of the late 70s and early 80s (when they would regularly sell in excess of 500,000 albums!) they welcome percussionists Cidinho Moreira and Chacal, creating the classic Azymuth sound as heard on Jazz Carnival, Partido Alto and Dear Limertz.<br>
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<b>Discography :</b><br>
1973 - O Fabuloso Fittipaldi<br>
1975 - Linha Do Horizonte<br>
1976 - Azimuth EP - Polydor<br>
1977 - Agua Nao Come Mosca - Som Livre Rec<br>
1979 - Light As Feather - Milestones<br>
1980 - Outubro - Milestone<br>
1981 - Telecommunication - Milestone<br>
1982 - Cascades - Milestone<br>
1983 - Rapid Transit - Milestone<br>
1984 - Flame - Milestone<br>
1985 - Spectrum - Milestone<br>
1985 - Live At Copocabana Palace - SBA<br>
1986 - Tightrope Walker - Milestone<br>
1987 - Crazy Rhythm - Milestones<br>
1988 - Jazz Carnival - Best Of Azymuth - BGP<br>
1989 - Tudo Bem - Enigma/EMI<br>
1990 - Curumim - Enigma/EMI<br>
1994 - The Beat Of Azymuth - Ace<br>
1995 - 21 Anos - Spotlight<br>
1996 - Carnival - Far Out Recordings<br>
1998 - Woodland Warrior - Far Out Recordings<br>
1999 - Pieces of Ipanema - Far Out Recordings<br>
2001 - Before We Forget Far Out Recordings<br>
2002 - Partido Novo - Far Out Recordings<br>
2004 - Brazilian Soul - Far Out Recordings<br>
2007- Azymuth- Far Out Recordings<br>
The Souljazz Orchestra - Manifesto
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2008-10-07T17:34:12+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>The Souljazz Orchestra</b> - Manifesto<br>
(CD/LP) Do Right! Music DR035, 2008-10-07 (Canada/Online), 2008-11 (Europe)<br>
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<i>Yes, the rumours are true: the Souljazz Orchestra is releasing a new album, entitled Manifesto, on September 23rd 2008, once again through Do Right! Music. This one blends the heavy afro-sounds of Freedom No Go Die with a good dose of tropical highlife, dirty funk, and big band jazz. A 7" vinyl single, featuring two of the tracks on the album, will be coming out ahead of time, in July: look out for that.<br>
Our summer tour is just about finalized: we'll be hitting England, Scotland, Austria, Hungary and Denmark for the first time, returning to France once again, and of course doing a few shows in Canada as well. Highlights: playing Bayonne with Erik Truffaz, performing Joe Zawinul's Birdland in Vienna, hitting the Cargo in London, playing the Big Chill in Hereford with fellow Canadian Leonard Cohen, sharing the Fiest'A Sète stage with the likes of Charles Walker, Gwen McCrae, Kid Creole, and Éthiopique legend Mahmoud Ahmed.<br>
(Source : <a href="http://www.souljazzorchestra.com" target="_blank">souljazzorchestra.com</a>)</i><br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. Parasite 5:15<br>
02. Kapital 9:40<br>
03. People, People 4:22<br>
04. State Terrorism 4:14<br>
05. Interested Benevolence 5:47<br>
06. Grasshopper & Toad 6:25<br>
07. Amen 7:38<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.souljazzorchestra.com" target="_blank">souljazzorchestra.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/souljazzorchestra" target="_blank">myspace.com/souljazzorchestra</a><br>
<a href="http://www.dorightmusic.com/releases/release_pages/release_dr021.htm" target="_blank">dorightmusic.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/mydorightmusic" target="_blank">myspace.com/mydorightmusic</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
The Souljazz Orchestra's debut album on the Do Right! label, "Freedom No Go Die", has come to receive rave reviews from critics and fans alike, its lead-off track reaching the Top 10 of the Year on Gilles Peterson's BBC Radio 1 Show, as voted by the listeners. "Freedom No Go Die" also became one of the biggest selling afrobeat albums of the year in France. It has been featured on numerous compilations and has managed to climb charts not only at home but abroad as well. Since the release of "Freedom No Go Die", the SJO has been tirelessly touring the festival circuit across Europe and Canada, amassing quite an international following. The band now returns in full force with their new album "Manifesto".<br>
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Building on the success of their previous effort, the SJO has upped the ante with this latest album. "Manifesto" reflects the various influences picked up from the band's travels across the globe, making for a uniquely rich array of sounds. Their powerful chants, majestic brass, overheated organs, chicken-scratch guitars, hypnotic bass and poly-rhythmic percussion work mix tropical funk and spiritual jazz to the band's signature militant afrobeat. The Souljazz Orchestra also cast their net wider with this latest effort, delving into the traditions of ancient folk tales and spirituality, while keeping their message politically conscious.<br>
<br>
Now in their 7th year as a band, the multicultural collective from Ottawa has had the honour of sharing the stage with the likes of Femi Kuti, Etta James and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. They have performed to crowds in venues around the globe, including France, England, Scotland, Denmark, Austria, Hungary and the United States. "Manifesto" is the fruit of the Souljazz Orchestras relentless touring, containing songs that have developed organically over the course of hundreds of live performances.<br>
Lightning Head - 13 Faces Of Lightning Head
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2008-09-30T12:20:34+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>Lightning Head</b> - 13 Faces Of Lightning Head<br>
(CD) Lion Head Recordings LHCD010, 2008-09-30<br>
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<b>Info :</b><br>
The new album "13 Faces of Lightning Head" is finally finished and will be out in the summer of 2008 with guest vocals from EARL ZINGER (Gilles P and Kruder & Dorfmeister's live MC) , CANDICE CANNABIS (NYC rapper from Bigmama Industries), BLANQUITO MAN (Up, Bustle & Out/King Chango). and LARIMAN (Calibre, Analogue Mindfield, Firehouse Skank).<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. The N.P.G.<br>
02. Afro Spot<br>
03. Ilu Bage ( Sick State)<br>
04. Bokoor Sound Special<br>
05. Abyssinia Ring<br>
06. Power Of The Great<br>
07. Sousaphunk<br>
08. Area Boy<br>
09. Invisible Twin feat. <b>Earl Zinger</b><br>
10. Hi Life Music<br>
11. Preguntas Porque<br>
12. Shark Fin Soup feat. <b>Earl Zinger</b><br>
13. Rascal Republic<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.biggabush.co.uk" target="_blank">biggabush.co.uk</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/biggamusic" target="_blank">myspace.com/biggamusic</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/lionheadrecordings" target="_blank">myspace.com/lionheadrecordings</a><br>
<a href="http://biggabush.blogspot.com"" target="_blank">biggabush.blogspot.com</a><br>
<a href="http://lionhead.ithinkmusic.com" target="_blank">lionhead.ithinkmusic.com</a><br>
<a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/biggabush" target="_blank">cdbaby.com/cd/biggabush</a><br>
<a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/lightninghead" target="_blank">cdbaby.com/cd/lightninghead</a><br>
<a href="http://www.giantstep.net/releases/1995" target="_blank">Biggabush Radio with Glyn Bigga Bush: Show #1</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
Lion Head Recordings is the new label from veteran electronic dub producer Glyn "Bigga" Bush, internationally known for his work with Rockers Hi Fi during the 1990s and since the turn of the century his solo albums for Sonar Kollektiv ("STUDIO DON" by Lightning Head) and Stereo Deluxe ("BIGGABUSH FREE", "SOUND SENSATION").<br>
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"13 Faces Of Lightning Head" is the long-awaited follow up to 2002´s STUDIO DON, originally released on Jazzanova´s offshoot label Best Seven, the album that brought you "Me and Me Princess" ("Nanana Nice...like beans and rice"), "Superfunky Bird" and that crazy steel band version of Jean Jacques Perrey´s EVA.<br>
The Souljazz Orchestra - Parasite
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2008-09-22T18:06:41+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>The Souljazz Orchestra</b> - Parasite<br>
(7") Do Right! Music DR4506, 2008-09-22<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
A1. Parasite<br>
B1. State Terrorism<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.souljazzorchestra.com" target="_blank">souljazzorchestra.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/souljazzorchestra" target="_blank">myspace.com/souljazzorchestra</a><br>
<a href="http://www.dorightmusic.com" target="_blank">dorightmusic.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/mydorightmusic" target="_blank">myspace.com/mydorightmusic</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
The Souljazz Orchestra's debut album on the Do Right! label, "Freedom No Go Die", has come to receive rave reviews from critics and fans alike, its lead-off track reaching the Top 10 of the Year on Gilles Peterson´s BBC Show, as voted by the listeners. "Freedom No Go Die" also became one of the biggest selling afrobeat albums of the year in France. It has been featured on numerous compilations and has managed to climb charts not only at home but abroad as well. Since the release of "Freedom No Go Die", the SJO has been tirelessly touring the festival circuit across Europe and Canada, amassing quite an international following. The band now returns in full force with their new album "Manifesto".<br>
<br>
Building on the success of their previous effort, the SJO has upped the ante with this latest album. "Manifesto" reflects the various influences picked up from the band´s travels across the globe, making for a uniquely rich array of sounds. Their powerful chants, majestic brass, overheated organs, chicken-scratch guitars, hypnotic bass and poly-rhythmic percussion work mix tropical funk and spiritual jazz to the band´s signature militant afrobeat. The Souljazz Orchestra also cast their net wider with this latest effort, delving into the traditions of ancient folk tales and spirituality, while keeping their message politically conscious.<br>
<br>
Now in their 7th year as a band, the multicultural collective from Ottawa has had the honour of sharing the stage with the likes of Femi Kuti, Etta James and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. They have performed to crowds in venues around the globe, including France, England, Scotland, Denmark, Austria, Hungary and the United States. "Manifesto" is the fruit of the Souljazz Orchestra´s relentless touring, containing songs that have developed organically over the course of hundreds of live performances.<br>
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Parasite is the 1st single off 'Manifesto', with 'State Terrorism', an instrumental track, on the flip. This is a limited edition 7" single release.<br>
7 Samurai - El Mundo Nuevo
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2008-09-15T15:29:23+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>7 Samurai</b> - El Mundo Nuevo<br>
(CD/2xLP) Poets Club, 2008-09-15<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. <b>Jorge Ben</b> - Sou Da Pesada (<b>7 Samurai</b> Afroraduno Remix)<br>
02. <b>Alessao Vilhoso</b> - Sol De Verao (<b>7 Samurai</b> Remix)<br>
03. <b>Janko Nilovic</b> - Atchicka Boom (<b>7 Samurai</b> Remix)<br>
04. <b>Otoot De Rojas</b> - Choca las Caderas (<b>7 Samurai</b> 'CiucciOtto' Re-Edit)<br>
05. <b>Luca D. Ammonio</b> - Oh, Caro! (<b>7 Samurai</b> Afro Disco Remix)<br>
06. <b>Idea 6</b> - It Ain't Necessary So (<b>7 Samurai</b> Remix)<br>
07. <b>Mo' Horizons</b> - Kikiriboom (<b>7 Samurai</b> Latin Funk Mix)<br>
08. <b>Andrea Pozza Trio</b> - You Can't Get What You Want (<b>7 Samurai</b> Remix)<br>
09. <b>The Dining Rooms</b> - No Problem (<b>7 Samurai</b> Remix)<br>
10. <b>7 Samurai</b> - Bluesanova (Tribute To Alfred Pawlin) feat. <b>Stefania</b> (Full Vocal Mix)<br>
11. <b>7 Samurai</b> - Favela Gyal feat. <b>MC Coppa</b> (Original Mix)<br>
12. <b>7 Samurai</b> - Jah Music feat. <b>Blue Eyez</b> (Original Mix)<br>
13. <b>Zilverzurf vs. 7 Samurai feat. Desmond Foster</b> - The Moment Is Gone (<b>7 Samurai</b> Disco Reggae Mix)<br>
14. <b>7 Samurai</b> - Feel The Same feat. <b>Desmond Foster</b> (Original Mix)<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/7samuraimusic" target="_blank">myspace.com/7samuraimusic</a><br>
<a href="http://www.samurai.fm/transeuropaexpress" target="_blank">samurai.fm/transeuropaexpress</a><br>
Free T-Shirt with the album on <a href="http://www.hhv.de/index.php?action=advSearch&bandname=7%20Samurai" target="_blank">hhv.de</a><br> <br>
<b>Discography :</b><br>
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12" singles:<br>
7 SAMURAI: bluesanova (GAMM promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: Brothers/ Marlies& Marcus (GAMM; promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: M & S (GAMM, promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: music (GAMM; promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: uptown rankin..(GAMM; promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: modernization(GAMM; promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: panoptikum rmx E.P. (GAMM; promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: Poets Dub EP (poetsclub rec)<br>
7 SAMURAI / Zilverzurf: the moment is gone (Poets Club rec 7”)<br>
7 SAMURAI: Jah music (Poest Club rec 7")<br>
<br>
albums :<br>
7 SAMURAI: a luv supreme (CD, promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: more luv supreme (CD, promo only)<br>
7 SAMURAI: el mundu nuevo (poets club rec/deja vu/summer 2008)<br>
<br>
remixes :<br>
THE DINING ROOMS : no problem (7 Samurai rmx) (Schema)<br>
JORGE BEN: sou da pesada (7 Samurai afro raduno rmx) (Déjà vu)<br>
ZILVERZURF vs. 7 SAMURAI feat. DESMOND FOSTER: the moment is gone (poetsclub)<br>
OTTO DE ROJAS : choca las caderas (7 Samurai rmx) (Deja Vu)<br>
LUCA D..AMMONIO : Oh caron! (7 samurai afro disco rmx) (Deja Vu)<br>
JANKO NILOVIC: atchika boom (7 Samurai rmx) (vadim music)<br>
IDEA 6: it ain..t necessarily so (7Samurai rmx) (deja vu)<br>
ANDREA POZZA TRIO: what you want (7Samurai rmx) (Deja vu)<br>
MO HORIZONS:kikiribboom (7Samurai latin funk rmx)(agogo)<br>
ALESSAO VILHOSO: sol de verao (7Samurai rmx) (Deja vu)<br>
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compilations:<br>
V.A. POETS DUB mixed by 7 Samurai (poetsclub records)<br>
& titles on BRAZILECTRO 8, BREAKS N..BOSSA etc. …<br>
The Spam Allstars - Introducing Spam Allstars
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2008-08-26T00:25:44+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>The Spam Allstars</b> - Introducing Spam Allstars<br>
(CD) World Music Network/Introducing, INTRO110, 2008-08-26<br>
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<b>Info :</b><br>
Spam Allstars are Miami's hardest-working Latin band. Spam music, grounded in Latin funk, mixes horns, improvisational electronic elements and turntables with hip-hop and dub, adding touches of Pythonesque humour. Compiled by DJ Bongohead for your dancing pleasure.<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. Campanario 64 (6:32)<br>
02. Gallo Pinto (7:48)<br>
03. Ochimini (8:54)<br>
04. Charanga E-350 (6:38)<br>
05. El Aguafiesta (6:09)<br>
06. Afrika (6:32)<br>
07. Fiesta De Los Feos (5:57)<br>
08. The Robots' Attack (8:33)<br>
09. La Mareada (5:55)<br>
10. Descarga Gusano (5:52)<br>
11. Una Buena Limpieza (4:33)<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.spamallstars.com" target="_blank">spamallstars.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/spamallstars" target="_blank">myspace.com/spamallstars</a><br>
<a href="http://djlespam.podomatic.com" target="_blank">djlespam.podomatic.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=42916" target="_blank">Spam Allstars EPK</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
DJ Le Spam & the Spam Allstars blend improvisational electronic elements and turntables with latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create an electronic descarga. It's not a known genre. It's hard to describe. It attracts many types of people. But as they look out and see people dancing salsa, next to break-dancers, and festival-goers driving for hours to catch a show - they know something very special is going on.<br>
<br>
Spam Allstars are road warriors - a touring band. Perhaps one could say they are taking an "old school" approach to sharing their music. For each performance they have, every music lover they meet, every time they bring yet another musician into the fold for a collaboration – Spam Allstars celebrate their opportunity to work as musicians and be creative each day.
<br>
In August of 2008, Spam Allstars have their first world-wide release on World Music Network. World Music Network (WMN) are the company that does the famed Rough Guide travel books, and also have a record label. In 2007, Spam Allstars licensed material to their Rough Guide series including The Rough Guide to Latin Funk, The Rough Guide to Latino Nuevo, and The Rough Guide to Salsa Clandestina. WMN then proposed doing an Introducing Spam Allstars release. This is a compilation of Spam Allstars material from the band's last three CD releases (electrodomesticos, contra los roboticos mutantes, and fuacata live!). Introducing Spam Allstars will be released on August 25th, 2008 around the globe.<br>
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The band has five CD and three vinyl releases on their own label – Spamusica Records. The last release electrodomésticos (4/2007) was recorded at the City of Progress studio in North Miami, FL, and produced by DJ Le Spam. The sessions were done while working around a 200+ yearly performance schedule. DJ Le Spam wanted to capture moments with musicians that the band had played with over the last few years. The outcome was a refreshing collection of recordings featuring each of the Spam Allstars – and a variety of guests. These guests included Pee Wee Ellis (saxes), Page McConnell (keys), Martin Perna (saxes), Sammy Figueroa (percussion), Jim Payne (drums), Albert Menendez (keys), Brendan Buckley (drums), Jose Elias (tres), Michel Diaz Fragoso (keys), Juan Carlos Valdivia (violin), Spencer Garn (keys), Ben Hovey (trumpet), and Carlos Averhoff, Jr. (saxes). Pee Wee also co-wrote and arranged the horns on a couple of songs. Artwork for the vinyl & CD were provided by EMILIO PEREZ courtesy of Galerie Lelong.<br>
<br>
Other releases by Spam Allstars include: Contra Los Roboticos Mutantes (2004); Fuacata Live!(2002); Pigs in Space(2000); Pork Scratchings (1999), and three vinyl releases - vinyl #1, vinyl #2, and vinyl #3. Fuacata Live! is available in Japan on Amsys Records, in the UK distributed by New Note, and France distributed by Moradisc. Electrodomesticos is available in Japan on Bomba Records.<br>
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Spam Allstars have had the opportunity to participate in some special projects outside their regular work with the band. DJ Le Spam has been producing some new to be released projects (Eymarel, Spencer Garn Trio), as well as recording a new "yet to be tilted funk project" which he'll release on vinyl-only later this year. DJ Le Spam was thrilled to compile his favorite selections from the Fania Records catalog for their Fania Live Series released in the fall of 2007. Spam Allstars had the privilege of performing and recording with the aforementioned legendary saxophonist, Pee Wee Ellis (JB Horns). In 2006, Spam Allstars were invited to appear with Daddy Yankee for his MTV2's $2 Bill series. In 2004, the band created music for the Miami Heat to be used as intro music at every game. In 2003-2004 Spam Allstars collaborated and toured with Page McConnell's (Phish) side project - Vida Blue. The two bands recorded and toured together nationally as a 10-piece ensemble.<br>
<br>
Spam Allstars were surprised and honored to have their third album Fuacata Live! nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2003. This achievement was exciting because the album had been recorded live to a CD burner during one of their weekly shows at Hoy Como Ayer in Little Havana.<br>
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In an effort to introduce their music to new people, Spam Allstars have established residencies in select markets. Originally this got started in their hometown with weekly performances in Little Havana, Miami, and Miami Beach. In 2002, they began a monthly residency at SOB's in New York City. They went on to have residencies in Atlanta, Tampa, Gainesville, New Orleans and Ft. Lauderdale. In the summer of 2005 the band headed to Europe sharing their version of electronic funk in everything from an underground Moroccan club in London, to the prestigious Roskilde Festival in Denmark.<br>
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Spam Allstars are Andrew Yeomanson/DJ Le Spam (turntables, samplers, guitar, bass), Adam Zimmon (guitars), Tomas Diaz (timbales, vox), AJ Hill (saxes, vox), Steve Welsh (saxes), Mercedes Abal (flute, vox), Chad Bernstein (trombone, vox), Jose Elias (guitars/tres) and Lazaro Alfonso (congas).<br>
<br>
Please join us in celebrating Spam Allstars, and spreading the word about their music.<br>
Sidestepper - The Buena Vibra Sound System
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2008-08-05T07:09:20+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
Djouls
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WORLD
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<b>Sidestepper</b> - The Buena Vibra Sound System<br>
(CD) Palm Pictures, 2008-08-05<br>
<br>
<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. Sidestepper (Original Mix) 1:36<br>
02. Mas Papaya (Lightning Head Remix - previoulsy unreleased) 5:27<br>
03. Que Sera (previously unreleased 5:28<br>
04. Me Voy Andando (Remix of "Andando" - previoulsy unreleased) 1:56<br>
05. Deja Soft (Richard Blair Remix - previoulsy unreleased) 4:32<br>
06. San Juan (previously unreleased) 5:04<br>
07. La Bara Ratin (Richard Blair Remix of "La Bara" - previoulsy unreleased) 6:06<br>
08. Me Voy Tripeando (previously unreleased) 3:12<br>
09. Chimical (Original Mix) 0:56<br>
10. Hoy Tenemos (Boyz from Brasil Remix - previoulsy unreleased) 4:56<br>
11. La Paloma (previously unreleased / 12" Mix - previoulsy unreleased) 6:27<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.sidestepper.net" target="_blank">sidestepper.net</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/sidestepper" target="_blank">myspace.com/sidestepper</a><br>
<a href="http://www.istartedsomething.com/20071110/zune-journey-music-mp3/" target="_blank">Download "Paloma" MP3</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
From the heart of downtown Bogota, Sidestepper's new album hits fresh heights of block-rocking euphoria with its unique fusion of electronic dance beats and vibrant Latin sounds.<br>
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"The idea with Buena Vibra Sound System was to make a real party record," Sidestepper founder Richard Blair explains. "What we've tried to do is to erase the lines between being a live band and a sound system and to make real block party music with nothing precious about it."<br>
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Buena Vibra Sound System celebrates ten years of the Sidestepper phenomenon. During that time Sidestepper's shows have become legendary - whether as a full-on live band or going out as as the Buena Vibra Sound System. In the process, Sidestepper has helped to transform the Colombian music scene, inspiring a generation of young beat scientists to marry Latin music with cutting-edge beats.<br>
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"You could say Sidestepper is an idea of which I'm the curator," says Richard. "But I don't own the idea: I feel I've been entrusted with it. It's a platform for so much talent - and the new album takes us closer to the essence of the idea than ever before. "<br>
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Today the Sidestepper sound has expanded far beyond its original fusion of classic salsa and club beats to take in everything from deep Colombian folk influences to hip-hop via cumbia, dancehall reggae, dub and even Afrobeat, layering infectious melodies and tingling harmonies on top of rock solid beats and fat bass lines.<br>
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Initially conceived as a solo project, Richard was joined by Colombian songwriter Ivan Benavides as a key co-conspirator following the release of the first Sidestepper album in 1997. "In the beginning I was simply taking an essence of classic salsa or cumbia and adding all these other beats - fluid and funky, with lose clattering drum patterns that could readily be chopped and snipped and re-arranged," Richard says. "Then Ivan started adding vocal melodies and lyrics. He's been half of the Sidestepper
sound ever since."<br>
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Sidestepper's early success with such dancefloor classics as Logozo led to a deal with Chris Blackwell's Palm Pictures, and the albums 'More Grip', (2000) and 3am In Beats We Trust, (2003) followed. The next logical step was to constitute Sidestepper as a full-on live band. "I wanted the dynamic of playing live and so we assembled this extraordinary line-up of Colombian players," Richard says. "I's a very special group of people and it's a privilege to be on stage with them."<br>
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When not performing as a full band, the Sidestepper experience can be witnessed rocking dance floors as the Buenavibra Sound System. "But it's still a live gig," Richard notes. "We use singers and MCs, drums and guitars as well as live electronics so the impact has the same dynamism.<br>
The whole idea is that you can't really tell if it's a band or a sound system. It's just Sidestepper.<br>
Bronx River Parkway - San Sebastian 152
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2008-07-29T03:35:15+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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FUNK/SOULWORLD
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<b>Bronx River Parkway</b> - San Sebastian 152<br>
(CD/LP) Truth & Soul TS609, 2008-07-29<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01.El Resbalon<br>
02.Agua Con Sal<br>
03.La Valla<br>
04.Nora Se Va<br>
05.Donde<br>
06.San Sebastian 152<br>
07.Me Toca<br>
08.Para Los Rumberos<br>
09.Mi Corazon<br>
10.Song For Ray<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/bronxriverpkwy" target="_blank">myspace.com/bronxriverpkwy</a><br>
<a href="http://www.truthandsoulrecords.com" target="_blank">truthandsoulrecords.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.galacticfractures.com/?p=14" target="_blank">galacticfractures.com/?p=14</a><br> <br>
<b>Band Members :</b><br>
Sammy Ayala - vocals<br>
Jose Parla - vocals<br>
Chris Mendoza - vocals<br>
Ernesto Abreu- timbales, congas, vocals<br>
Quincy Bright - bass<br>
Nick Movshon - drums<br>
Leon Michels - Saxophone, organ<br>
Toby Pazner - Rhodes, vibes<br>
Aaron Johnson - trombone<br>
Michael Leonhart - trumpet<br>
Yoshi Takemasa - congas<br>
Marcos Garcia - percussion, vocals<br>
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<b>Press Release :</b><br>
Bronx River Parkway was intially formed in 2001 when they released the 45 single "Quines Que resolverlo" on the Latin Express imprint of Soul Fire records. A couple years later they released there second single "deixa Pra La" on Truth & Soul, the label they currently record for. Recently, in February of 2006, Pablo Rodgriguez of candela records, brought BRP down to Puerto Rico to cut a record with the help of some legenday musicians that make their home in PR. Original members Leon Michels, Quincy Bright, Jeff Silverman, and Nick Movshon were joined by Sammy Ayala, Tito Cruz, Pupi Rodriguez, and Local 12 among others to make a landmark modern Latin Soul record which has sparked a new interest in both the band memebers and their fans. Now residing in New York, the band has expanded to include a solid core group of 8 musicians fronted by the legendary Sammy Ayala.<br>
Sir Victor Uwaifo - Guitar-boy Superstar 1970-76
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2008-07-21T00:28:31+00:00
2012-11-01T19:14:26+00:00
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<a href="http://www.djouls.com/soundway/images/Sir_Victor_Uwaifo-Guitar_Boy_Superstar_1970-76_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.djouls.com/soundway/images/Sir_Victor_Uwaifo-Guitar_Boy_Superstar_1970-76_s.gif" height="100" width="100" border="1" alt="Sir Victor Uwaifo Guitar-boy Superstar 1970-76"></a><br>
<b>Sir Victor Uwaifo</b> Guitar-boy Superstar 1970-76<br>
(CD/2xLP) Soundway Records SNDWCD/LP0120, 2008-07-21<br>
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<b>Tracklisting 2xLP :</b><br>
A1. KiriKisi (Ekassa 24) 3.53<br>
A2. Igboroho (Ekassa 5) 2.58<br>
A3. Idogo (Ekassa 42) 7.15<br>
A4. Agho 3.34<br>
B1. Obodo Eyo (Ekassa 12) 3.23<br>
B2. Mother Witch - Shu'Husu'hu 3.30<br>
B3. Talking Instruments (Ekassa 8) 3.09<br>
B4. Edenederio (Ekassa 40) 5.17<br>
B5. Akuyan (Ekassa 46) 3.11<br>
C1. Dododo (Ekassa Number 1) 5.20<br>
C2. Do Lelezi (Ekassa 22) 5.56<br>
C3. Atete (Ekassa 38) 3.56<br>
C4. Happy Day From Me To You 2.48<br>
D1. Ebibi (Ekassa 28) 5.10<br>
D2. Egbe Natete 3.36<br>
D3. Iye Iye Oh 3.05<br>
D4. Madaka 3.18<br>
D5. West African Safari. 2.58<br>
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<b>Tracklisting CD :</b><br>
01. KiriKisi (Ekassa 24)<br>
02. Igboroho (Ekassa 5)<br>
03. Idogo (Ekassa 42)<br>
04. Egbe Natete<br>
05. Edenederio (Ekassa 40)<br>
06. Obodo Eyo (Ekassa 12)<br>
07. Talking Instruments (Ekassa 8)<br>
08. Agho<br>
09. Iye Iye Oh<br>
10. Mother Witch - Shu'Husu'hu<br>
11. Atete (Ekassa 38)<br>
12. Ebibi (Ekassa 28)<br>
13. Osalobua Rekpama<br>
14. Do Lelezi (Ekassa 22)<br>
15. Akuyan (Ekassa 46)<br>
16. dododo (Ekassa Number 1)<br>
17. Madaka<br>
18. Happy Day From Me To You<br>
19. West African Safari.<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.soundwayrecords.com" target="_blank">soundwayrecords.com</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
CD 20 page booklet & uncoated slipcase.<br>
20 page booklet with extensive liner notes and interviews with Victor Uwaifo plus rare photos and cover art.<br>
Limited Double Gatefold Vinyl release.<br>
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Since 2002, Soundway Records has been synonymous with high-quality and groundbreaking compilations of music from Africa, the Caribbean and South America.<br>
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Guitar-Boy Superstar is the first survey of the long career of the legendary Nigerian musician, artist and poet Victor Uwaifo, one of Nigeria's greatest stars - a long-overdue release that puts Victor Uwaifo next to other Nigerian greats better known in the West.<br>
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Victor Uwaifo's mission to spread and preserve the cultural heritage of ancient Benin (Modern day Edo State, Nigeria) has seen him work as a commissioner for cultural affairs in his native Edo State, a University lecturer, acclaimed bronze sculptor and poet as well as a highly successful musician. He has been awarded Nigeria's highest cultural tribute - the order of the Niger, and continues to teach and work today with an energy that has not abated for nearly fifty years.<br>
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Cutting his musical teeth with Victor Olaiya ('The evil genius of Highlife') in the early 60s, he went on to form his own band - The Melody Maestros, producing Nigeria's biggest ever selling record with Joromi in 1965,for which he was awarded Africa's first Gold disc. He has continued to produce some of the most popular and engaged music in Nigeria ever since.<br>
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This album focuses on his early 1970s musical output. Uwaifo invented a unique style of highlife music that he called 'Ekassa' - based on ancient rhythms and fused with modern Highlife instrumentation and just a dash of rock and soul.<br>
Bibi Tanga et le Professeur Inlassable - En Slip Chaussettes
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2008-07-14T12:32:31+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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WORLD
WORLD
<a href="http://www.djouls.com/afro/images/Bibi_Tanga_et_le_Professeur_Inlassable-En_Slip_Chaussettes_A_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.djouls.com/afro/images/Bibi_Tanga_et_le_Professeur_Inlassable-En_Slip_Chaussettes_A_s.gif" border="1" height="100" width="100" alt="Bibi Tanga et le Professeur Inlassable En Slip Chaussettes"></a><a href="http://www.djouls.com/afro/images/Bibi_Tanga_et_le_Professeur_Inlassable-En_Slip_Chaussettes_B_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.djouls.com/afro/images/Bibi_Tanga_et_le_Professeur_Inlassable-En_Slip_Chaussettes_B_s.gif" border="1" height="100" width="100" alt="Bibi Tanga et le Professeur Inlassable En Slip Chaussettes"></a><br>
<b>Bibi Tanga et le Professeur Inlassable</b> - En Slip Chaussettes<br>
(7") l'inlasSable disQue INL004, 2008-07-14<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
A1. En Slip Chaussettes (feat. <b>Sandra N'Kake</b>) | <a href="http://www.rushhour.nl/sounds/45840_1.mp3" target="_blank">Extrait MP3</a> (rushhour.nl)<br>
B1. En Slip Chaussettes (feat. <b>Byard Lancaster & Rongetz</b> - dub)<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.linlassable.com" target="_blank">linlassable.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/bibitanga" target="_blank">myspace.com/bibitanga</a><br>
<a href="http://www.leprofesseur-inlassable.com" target="_blank">leprofesseur-inlassable.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/leprofesseurinlassable" target="_blank">myspace.com/leprofesseurinlassable</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
Bibi Tanga, Parisian bassist and singer from Central Africa teams up with studio magician le Professeur Inlassable to deliver a contemporary afro-beat groove where Fela's legacy is enlightened by a Tenor-Ion hypnotic loop and odd samples. weird and good!<br>
'En Slip Chaussette' vocal version on A side features the Parisian soul diva from Cameroon Sandra N'kaké on guest vocals<br>
'En Slip Chaussette dub' on B side features the trumpet of Rongetz (from the Rongetz Foundation) and chanting from Philly Jazz legend Byard Lancaster<br>
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<b>Bio (french/english) Bibi Tanga :</b><br>
Originaire de Bangui (Centre Afrique), BIBI TANGA est attiré par le groove sous toutes ses coutures. Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Sly Stone ou encore Fela, le TPOK Jazz de Franco à Kinshasa, le Bembeya Jazz National guinéen demeurent ses références. Elles font corps en 2000 sur son premier album "Le vent qui souffle", né de la rencontre avec LA MALKA FAMILY et le label Français HIPI MUSIC. L'album "Yellow Gauze", sorti chez L'INLASSABLE DISQUE en septembre 2007 est né d'une autre rencontre, avec Le Professeur Inlassable, un autre illuminé musical qui s'adonne à une "recherche fondamentale". Ce dernier a publié sa "Leçon Numéro Un" chez Ici d'Ailleurs en 2004, un disque qui laisse entrevoir une griffe évidente en matière de fusion des genres et d'ambiances organiques. "Yellow Gauze" n'a pourtant pas de règles. Aussi bien influencé par le hip hop que par le gospel, le funk ou le jazz, cet album évoque une vision musicale kaléidoscopique, chaleureuse et résolument urbaine.<br>
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Born in Bangui, BIBI TANGA is attracted to groove in all its shapes. Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Sly Stone and also Fela, the TPOK Jazz of Franco in Kinshasa, the National Guinean Bembeya Jazz remain his references. All bodied in 2000 into his first album “Le vent qui souffle “ marked by his encounter with THE MALKA FAMILY and HIPI MUSIC label. “Yellow Gauze” album is marked by another encounter with LE PROFESSEUR INLASSABLE, another music junkie who started devoting himself to "a fundamental research", and it's been released by l'inlassable disQue. Le Professeur Inlassable released “Leçon Numéro Un (Lesson Number One)” on ICI D'AILLEUR label in 2004, a record that displays an obvious signature in terms of musical genre blending and organic ambiences. “Yellow Gauze” has no rules. Influenced by hip-hop as much as Gospel music, funk or jazz, this album evokes a musical kaleidoscopic vision, warm and resolutely urban.<br>
Anthony Joseph & The Spasm Band - La Diablesse EP
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2008-07-11T14:30:09+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>Anthony Joseph & The Spasm Band</b> - La Diablesse EP<br>
(12"/MP3) Heavenly Sweetness HS009/HS009VL, 2008-07-11<br>
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The first single from the forthcoming album 'Bird Head Son', including "Vero" (feat. Keziah Jones on guitar and backing vocals), "Robberman" and "Poverty is Hell", a cover of a Trini soca classic by The Mighty Shadow, exclusive to this release and done in the inimitable Spasm way.<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. Vero feat. <b>Keziah Jones</b><br>
02. Robberman feat. <b>Joe Bowie</b><br>
03. Poverty Is Hell<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.anthonyjoseph.co.uk" target="_blank">anthonyjoseph.co.uk</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/adjoseph" target="_blank">myspace.com/adjoseph</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/heavenlyssweetness" target="_blank">myspace.com/heavenlyssweetness</a><br>
A new Heavenly Sweetness Podcast to celebrate the release of the EP is on <a href="http://heavenlysweetness.viabloga.com" target="_blank">heavenlysweetness.viabloga.com</a><br>
Discover the new video of Anthony Joseph live @ SINES on <a href="http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=yG98xC0-vMY" target="_blank">fr.youtube.com</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
Anthony Joseph and the Spasm Band's new album will be released in fall 2008 but you will get a taste of their amazing new sounds at the end of this month with the release of their new 12" untitled 'La Diablesse'.<br>
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Recorded last march with the contributions of Keziah Jones, Joe Bowie (Defunkt) and vibist David Neerman on some tracks, the band expands its deep carib 'free' jazz sound unto a new fascinating voodoo funk trance.<br>
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The band have created exciting new songs that will shake the spirits and make the body moves. Anthony's sublime poetry is now complemented by a strong dose of inspired singing that send his vocal art far beyond so called spoken-word.<br>
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Andrew John's hypnotic basslines, Paul Brett and Paul Zimmerman's fiery percussive grooves and Colin Webster's ecstatic sax choruses are now joined by Adrian Owusu's funky guitar licks and Craig 'Cigar' Tamlin's percussion skills to create new coulourfull rhythms and melodies.<br>
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The whole album was recorded in the great Studio de Meudon near Paris like the other Heavenly Sweetness recent productions and I've taken a great care in respecting and 'enhancing' the spiritual nature of their Music. The whole album (and plenty extra tracks) has been recorded over 2 days in an altered state of consciousness on collective takes with very little over-dubbing.<br>
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So make sure you don't miss this release if you want to dig deep unto the Universal Soul and get high without chemical drugs …<br>
Chicha Libre - iSonido Amazonico!
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2008-07-07T11:10:31+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>Chicha Libre</b> - iSonido Amazonico!<br>
(CD) Barbes Records BR0017, 2008-07-07<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. Sonido Amazonico<br>
02. Primavera En La Selva<br>
03. Mi Plato De Barro<br>
04. Tres Pasajeros<br>
05. The Hungry Song<br>
06. El Borrachito<br>
07. Pavane<br>
08. Six Pieds Sous Terre<br>
09. Un Shipibo En Espana<br>
10. Indian Summer<br>
11. La Cumbia Del Zapatero<br>
12. Popcorn Andino<br>
13. Yo No Fui<br>
14. Gnosienne No. 1<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/chichalibre" target="_blank">myspace.com/chichalibre</a><br>
<a href="http://www.barbesrecords.com/chicha.html" target="_blank">barbesrecords.com/chicha.html</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/barbesrecords" target="_blank">myspace.com/barbesrecords</a><br>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwilj08r2fY" target="_blank">Watch Indian Summer on YouTube</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
Chicha Libre : Psychedelic Surf Cumbias from the Amazon.<br>
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Chicha Libre plays a mixture of latin rhythms, surf music and psychedelic pop inspired by Peruvian music from the Amazon. The Brooklyn-based band mixes up covers of forgotten Chicha classics with French-tinged originals, re-interpretation of 70’s pop classics as well as cumbia versions of pieces by Satie and Ravel.<br>
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Chicha is the name of a corn-based liquor favored by the Incas in pre-colombian days. Chicha is also the name of a South American music craze which started out in the early 70's in the Peruvian Amazon.<br>
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Cumbias Amazonicas, as they were first called, were loosely inspired by Colombian accordion-driven cumbias but incorporated the distinctive pentatonic scales of Andean melodies, some Cuban son, and the psychedelic sounds of surf guitars, farfisa organs and moog synthesizers.<br>
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Bands such as Los Mirlos, Juaneco y su Combo and Eusebio y su Banjo were playing an oddly post-modern combination of western psychedelia, Cuban and Colombian rhythms, national melodies and idiosyncratic inventions which were close in spirit to both the Congolese rumba of Franco and the pop syncretism of Os Mutantes.<br>
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The music was so fresh, so exciting and its appeal so effortlessly universal that it still seems strange that it never managed to find an international audience. Chicha Libre was started as a way to pay tribute to the music. The group includes musicians associated with the Brooklyn barbès scene (which is co owned by two of the musicians in the band: Olivier Conan and VIncent Douglas) and includes Keyboardist Joshua Camp, who is one half of lit-rock group One Ring Zero and plays an antiquated accordion/organ hybrid manufactured by Hohner called the Electravox; Olivier Conan (who also play with Las Rubias del Norte) on Cuatro and vocals; Bassist Nicholas Cudahy whose former band, Combustible Edison, knew a thing or two about pop syncretism; Guitarist Vincent Douglas (of bands Bébé Eiffel & The Humphries) and veteran percussionists Greg Burrows (Andy Statman) and Timothy Quigley (Romashka).<br>
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While Chicha Libre’s repertoire has evolved somewhat from the Amazonian canon, the sound and approach are completely indebted to the Amazonian bands it originally emulated. Like them, they use surf guitar, organ sounds and latin percussion to play a mixture of borrowed and homegrown sounds. The borrowings are somewhat different - classical music and pop debris from 3 continents in Chicha Libre's case – but the latin rhythms that form the basis of the music are both as close and as foreign to them as they were to the Shipibo Indians who first took up the electric guitar. <br>
Lightning Head - Afrobeat EP
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2008-06-23T16:36:34+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>Lightning Head</b> - Afrobeat EP<br>
(12") Lion Head Recordings LH12001, 2008-06-23<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
A1. The N.P.G.<br>
A2. Bokoor Sound Special<br>
B1. Afro Spot<br>
B2. Ilu Baje (Sick State)<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.biggabush.co.uk" target="_blank">biggabush.co.uk</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/biggamusic" target="_blank">myspace.com/biggamusic</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/lionheadrecordings" target="_blank">myspace.com/lionheadrecordings</a><br>
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<b>Press Release :</b><br>
Lion Head Recordings is the new label from veteran electronic dub producer Glyn "Bigga" Bush. Best known for his work with Rockers Hi Fi during the 1990s and since the turn of the century his solo albums for Sonar Kollektiv ("STUDIO DON" by Lightning Head) and Stereo Deluxe ("BIGGABUSH FREE", "SOUND SENSATION"), Lion Head is to be the future carrier of all sounds released from Bigga's studio, including limited edition funk, afro and dub vinyl releases. This 12" single showcases the exuberant sound of 70s West Africa - Afrobeat done L Head stylee!<br>
Grupo Fantasma - Sonidos Gold
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2008-06-17T21:17:48+00:00
2012-11-01T17:48:14+00:00
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<b>Grupo Fantasma</b> - Sonidos Gold<br>
(CD) Aire Sol Records, 2008-06-17<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. El Sabio Soy Yo<br>
02. Levantate<br>
03. Arroz con Frijoles<br>
04. Bacalao Con Pan<br>
05. Rumba y Guaguanco (feat. Larry Harlow & Greg Boyer)<br>
06. Rebotar<br>
07. Cumbia De Los Pajaritos<br>
08. Gimme Some (feat. Maceo Parker)<br>
09. El Desconocido<br>
10. Se Te Mira<br>
11. Soltero<br>
12. Perso Fra i Mesquites<br>
Online Bonus Track - El Desconocido (Sonidero Nacional Remix)<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.grupofantasma.com" target="_blank">grupofantasma.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/fantasmatics" target="_blank">myspace.com/fantasmatics</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/airesolrecords" target="_blank">myspace.com/airesolrecords</a><br> <br>
<b>Band Members :</b><br>
Adrian Quesada - guitar<br>
Johnny Lopez - drums<br>
Jose Galeano - vocals, timbales<br>
Gilbert Elorreaga - trumpet<br>
Beto Martinez - guitar<br>
Kino Rodriguez - vocals<br>
Greg Gonzalez -bass<br>
Joshua Levy - saxophones<br>
Matthew "Sweet Lou" Holmes - congas<br>
Leo Gauna - trombone<br>
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<b>Press Release :</b><br>
Latin/Funk Orchestra Grupo Fantasma Serves Up ‘Sonidos Gold’ For June 17th Release<br>
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Dynamic Funksters Collaborate With Everyone From Prince To Spoon To Maceo Parker<br>
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Praised as "one of the sickest live bands ever" by Philadelphia Weekly, Grupo Fantasma infuses traditional Latin styles with a modern twist on their new album, 'Sonidos Gold,' set for release June 17th on Aire Sol Records/High Wire Music. From the epic and inspiring entrance of "El Sabio Soy Yo" to the dreamy and delicate closure of "Perso Fra i Mesquites," Grupo Fantasma's third studio album provides a cohesive collection of genre-defying songs.<br>
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"It's the definitive Grupo Fantasma album, the one we've wanted to make since the beginning," declares Adrian Quesada, one of the band's guitarists, co-founders and head producer. "The sound is organic, live, while sonically it's big and roomy with psychedelic and cinematic undertones." Guest performances on the album include legendary saxophonist Maceo Parker on "Gimme Some," and Fania All-Stars' pianist and arranger Larry Harlow alongside trombonist Greg Boyer (Prince, Parliament Funkadelic) on "Rumba y Guaganco."<br>
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Formed in 2000, Grupo Fantasma is an 11-piece orchestra from Austin, Texas, who tour exhaustively and have garnered high esteem with fans and critics nationwide for their musicianship, stage presence and unique sound. Austin Chronicle music critic Jim Caligiuri clamors: "The only other band I've seen get that kind of audience reaction was the Ramones…This group of enthusiastic youngsters has grown into a monstrous and masterful ensemble."<br>
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So diverse are the musical renderings of Grupo Fantasma that their résumé features an appearance on PBS' "Austin City Limits" in addition to gigs backing both indie-rockers Spoon and pop icon Prince. The band's relationship with Prince began with a two-month residency at his Las Vegas nightclub 3121 (guest appearances included Marc Anthony, Mary J. Blige and will.i.am) and evolved into a series of backing roles at events such as the CBS Superbowl Bash in South Beach and the ALMA Awards. Upcoming performances scheduled for Grupo Fantasma include the New Orleans Jazz Fest, Bonaroo and Montreal Jazz Fest, amongst many other shows nationwide.<br>
Various - Nigeria Disco Funk Special
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2008-05-26T01:05:36+00:00
2012-11-01T19:14:26+00:00
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<b>Various</b> - Nigeria Disco Funk Special - The Sound Of The Underground Lagos Dancefloor 1974-79<br>
(CD/2xLP) Soundway Records SNDWCD/LP010, 2008-05-26<br>
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<b>Tracklisting 2xLP :</b><br>
A1. <b>The Sahara All Stars</b> - Take Your Soul 7:07<br>
A2. <b>Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies</b> - You've Gotta Help Yourself 4:10<br>
B1. <b>T-Fire</b> - Will of the People 5:48<br>
B2. <b>S-Job Movement</b> - Love Affair 6:45<br>
C1. <b>Johnny Haastrup</b> - Greetings 6:12<br>
C2. <b>Asiko Rock Group</b> - Lagos City 3:57<br>
C3. <b>Dr. Adolf Aonotu</b> - Ijere 3:59<br>
D1. <b>Jay-U Experience</b> - Some More 7:08<br>
D2. <b>Voices of Darkness</b> - Mota Ginya 6:59<br>
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<b>Tracklisting CD :</b><br>
01. <b>The Sahara All Stars</b> - Take Your Soul 7:07<br>
02. <b>T-Fire</b> - Will of the People 5:48<br>
03. <b>Asiko Rock Group</b> - Lagos City 3:57<br>
04. <b>Johnny Haastrup</b> - Greetings 6:12<br>
05. <b>Bongos Ikwue & The Groovies</b> - You've Gotta Help Yourself 4:10<br>
06. <b>Jay-U Experience</b> - Some More 7:08<br>
07. <b>Voices of Darkness</b> - Mota Ginya 6:59<br>
08. <b>Dr. Adolf Aonotu</b> - Ijere 3:59<br>
09. <b>S-Job Movement</b> - Love Affair 6:45<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.soundwayrecords.com" target="_blank">soundwayrecords.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.nigeriaspecial.info" target="_blank">nigeriaspecial.info</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
"NIGERIA DISCO FUNK SPECIAL" - an amazing collection of heavy dancefloor grooves from urban Lagos in the '70s...<br>
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Lagos, Nigeria, 1974-79: The Funk & Disco capital of West Africa. More nightclubs, bars, spots and dance-floors than any place along the coast from Dakar all the way to Kinshasa.<br>
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Nigeria Disco Funk Special is an amazing collection of heavy dancefloor grooves from urban Lagos in the '70s - hot and driving slices of Funk, Disco and Boogie that show just how vibrant the music scene was in one of West Africa's most populous and culturally diverse cities.<br>
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In the '70s, it wasn't just James Brown who influenced the musicians playing in the nightspots of Lagos - the loose-structured and elongated jams that he was pioneering in America had been a part of Nigerian music much longer than that. This album is the sound of Cuban-heeled and Micro-minied Lagos youth soaking up the sound of the American discotheque and putting their own inimitable twist on the proceedings.<br>
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The CD and Double Gatefold vinyl include rare tracks from famous musicians like Bongos Ikwue and Mono Mono's Joni Haastrup, as well as selections from cult bands like Asiko Rock Group, SJOB Movement and Jay-U Experience. Digipak CD with 16 Page booklet including original photographs and label scans plus notes by compiler Miles Cleret.<br>
Various - Nigeria 70 : Lagos Jump
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2008-05-13T00:59:08+00:00
2012-11-01T19:16:07+00:00
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<b>Various</b> - Nigeria 70 : Lagos Jump<br>
(CD) Strut STRUT035CD, 2008-05-13<br>
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<b>Tracklisting :</b><br>
01. <b>Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars</b> - Yabis<br>
02. <b>Ify Jerry Crusade</b> - Everybody Likes Something Good<br>
03. <b>Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats</b> - Ezuku Buzo<br>
04. <b>Ashanti Afrika Jah</b> - Onyame<br>
05. <b>Olufemi Ajasa & His New Nigerian Brothers</b> - Aiye Le<br>
06. <b>Peacocks Guitar Band</b> - Eddie Quansa<br>
07. <b>Peter King</b> - African Dialects<br>
08. <b>Dynamic Africana</b> - Igbehin Lalayo Nta<br>
09. <b>Chief Checker</b> - Ire Africa<br>
10. <b>Tony Tete Harbor & The Star Heaters of Nigeria</b> - Tete Muo Bu Muo<br>
11. <b>The Faces</b> - Tug Of War<br>
12. <b>Eric (Showboy) Akaeze & His Royal Ericos</b> - Wetin De Watch Goat, Goat Dey Watcham<br>
13. <b>The Immortals</b> - Hot Tears<br>
14. <b>Rex Williams</b> - You Are My Heart<br>
15. <b>Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestros</b> - Dododo<br>
16. <b>Eddie Okwedy</b> - Happy Survival<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.strut-records.com" target="_blank">strut-records.com</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
It was the sound of post-independence Nigeria, a time of celebration and wealth but, ultimately, of political oppression. The music reflected the times - a heady mix of traditional rhythms and big band highlife with the new rock, soul and jazz sounds crackling through transistor radios from Europe and the U.S. The rulebook of Nigerian musical heritage was ripped up as Santana, The Beatles and James Brown became as relevant to young players as Haruna Ishola, Victor Olaiya and E. T. Mensah. Led by the towering influence of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, established Nigerian stars and the rawest of college bands alike forged new fusions and began using their music confidently as a vehicle for new variations of traditional parables and thinly veiled social commentary.<br>
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Back in 2001, the first edition of Nigeria 70 on Strut broke the mould for African compilations, a 3CD powerhouse featuring a wide spectrum of musical styles from across the 1970s and an audio documentary tracing the music's history. For 2007, Strut delve deeper into the Lagos underground for another essential box of West African dynamite. From the heavy jazz of Peter King to Bola Johnson's scratchy Afro funk and the rolling grooves of juju legend Sir Shina Peters, this is some of the best music ever to emerge from Africa during the ‘70s.<br>
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Compiled by leading Afro archivist Duncan Brooker and Strut's Quinton Scott, NIGERIA 70 comes packaged in a deluxe digipak with full booklet featuring extensive sleeve notes by author John Collins.<br>
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<b>NIGERIA 70: LAGOS JUMP - SLEEVE NOTES by JOHN COLLINS</b><br>
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EARLY DAYS<br>
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Nigerian popular music can be traced back to the early 20th century when a variety of performance styles were being blended together in its southern cities. There were indigenous ethnic praise-singing and drumming styles, Yoruba "agidigbo" hand-piano music and the waka, were and later sakara music of Muslim festivals. Outside influences were already widespread, from the marches of local syncopated brass bands and the samba and carnival of freed Brazilian slaves who had settled in Lagos to the goombay and ashiko frame-drum music styles of Sierra Leone and later low-class Ghanaian or "konkoma" street parade highlife. The Liberian guitar songs of visiting Kru mariners playing at dockside joints heavily influenced the emerging "palm wine" or "native blues" music of the Lagos Jolly Orchestra, Ambrose Campbell, Julius Araba, Irewolede Denge and S.S. Peters. These guitar and mandolin styles gave way to Yoruba "juju" music by the early ‘30s, pioneered by Tunde King, Ojoge Daniels, Tunji Banjo and Ayinde Bakare; "ju-ju" itself used as an onomatopoeic word for the low-high tones of the local tambourine used as a key part of the rhythm syncopations. All of these low-class Nigerian dockside, palm wine and juju street-music styles became the catalyst for the booming "native records" industry developed by Zonophone, HMV and Odeon in 1920's/30's English-speaking West Africa.<br>
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HIGHLIFE DANCE BAND EXPLOSION<br>
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The Second World War brought many British and American soldiers to Nigeria who introduced ballroom dance crazes such as the rumba, calypso and, perhaps most importantly, American big-band "swing" music. A thriving local nightlife scene consequently sprang up featuring bands like the Deluxe Swing Rascals, Harlem Dynamites and Bobby Benson's band that took residence at high-class venues across Lagos. These ballroom-cum-swing jazz bands considered themselves modern and prestigious and consciously distanced themselves from indigenous juju music and native blues that they associated with the city streets and rough drinking dives. The term "highlife" signified high-class, a clear musical and cultural statement. The contrast was marked in Ghana, Nigeria's next-door neighbour, whose ballroom dance orchestras, like the Cape Coast Sugar Babies (who toured Nigeria in 1937) had begun orchestrating Ghanaian street-songs as early as the mid-1920s. The most important of the wartime Ghanaian ballroom dance bands was the Tempos who, by 1948 and under the leadership of the trumpeter E.T. Mensah, developed an infectious blend of highlife and swing that became the musical symbol or "spirit of the age" for West Africa as it moved towards independence. The Tempos toured extensively across Nigeria between 1950-7, which resulted directly in Nigerian dance bands, like Bobby Benson's band and E.C Arinze's Empire Band, developing their own version of highlife using local languages and dialects. Victor Olaiya and Eddie Okonta both left Bobby Benson to form their own Cool Cats and Lido highlife bands respectively, whilst Rex Lawson broke away from the Empire Band to found the Riversmen. Other pioneering Nigerian highlife musicians included Sammy Akpabot, Bill Friday, Agu Norris, Enyang Henshaw, Charles Iwegbue, as well as Zeal Onyia and "Baby-Face" Paul Isamade who both joined the Tempos in Accra for a while. A young Victor Uwaifo from the Mid-Western (now Edo) State drew influence from the Tempos to create a unique Benin style of highlife with his Melody Maestroes band in 1965.<br>
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During the ‘50s, a healthy record industry grew up in Nigeria for the expanding crop of highlife bands as well as the juju music and percussive apala music that had evolved out of the earlier Yoruba Islamic sakara style. In 1947, Decca launched its prolific West Africa record series and, by the late ‘50s, was pressing a quarter of a million singles a year. Shortly afterwards, Phillips/Phonogram (later PolyGram) and EMI built pressing plants in Nigeria. Reflecting this music boom, the Nigerian Musicians Union (NUM) was formed in 1958 by Bobby Benson, Chris Ajilo of the Afro-Cubanos, trumpeter Zeal Onyia and Amaefule Ikoro. Its Ghanaian Treasurer, Stan Plange, remembers the NUM organising a huge demonstration in 1960 around Nigeria's independence celebrations, when the Nigerian government slated the Latin American bandleader Edmundo Ros (a favourite with Britain's visiting Princess Margaret) to come and play at the event. The NUM protest succeeded, with Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa agreeing to feature a mass Nigerian NUM band instead.<br>
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THE BIAFRAN WAR & THE RISE OF JUJU<br>
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Juju music continued to evolve in the 1950s and early ‘60s. "Highlife bands had started repeating themselves," remembers Nigerian musician and scholar, Steve Rhodes. "People became disenchanted. Juju music was an easier music to dance to and appealed to the same generation of people that had supported highlife." The new generation of artists and bands included Akanbi Wright, the Rainbow Quintet, I.K. Dairo's Blue Spots, the Abalabi Dandies, Prince Adekunle, Lady Balogun, Moses Olaiya and Dele Ojo who, having been a trumpeter with Roy Chicago and Victor Olaiya's bands, moved on to pioneer a fresh juju-highlife fusion. Until the mid-l960s, juju music was played primarily in working class bars and dance halls and was still considered a poor relation to Nigeria's dance-band highlife. The top-notch nightclubs remained in the grip of highlife fever.<br>
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Everything changed with the 1967-70 Nigerian (or Biafran) Civil War when, in western Nigeria, juju waxed and highlife waned. Many of the top highlife bands in Lagos had been run by eastern Nigerians from the breakaway Biafran Igbo ethnic groups, who were now forced to leave. The only highlife dance bands left in the Lagos area were those of Yoruba bandleaders like Bobby Benson, Victor Olaiya and Roy Chicago. Juju music now had a clear run in Lagos and across western Nigeria and many juju artists rose to prominence during this time. There was Ebenezer Obey, who slowed the music of I.K. Dairo to a relaxed tempo. He had cut his teeth with Fatai Rolling Dollar's band and the Federal Rhythm Brothers before forming his own International Brothers band in 1964 (re-named the Inter-Reformers in 1970). Obey's style was adopted by Sir Skiddo & His Mountain Millionaires from Abeokuta and Oladunni Oduguwa or "Mummy Juju" and her Decency & Unity Orchestra. Sunny Ade began his rise through the ranks, playing in Victor Olaiya's highlife band before forming his own Green Spots Band in 1966.<br>
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HIGHLIFE GOES EAST<br>
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Although the highlife scene essentially collapsed in western Nigeria during the Biafran War, it continued its hold over the east of the country. Many Lagos-based eastern musicians re-located there - E. C. Arinze quit Lagos and later set up a dance-band in Enugu. Rex Lawson also took his Riversmen out east.<br>
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Highlife changed considerably during the ‘60s. Whilst still thriving in eastern Nigeria, it moved away from the large expensive dance band format to smaller guitar line-ups, pioneered by the likes of Okonkwo Adigwe (Three Night Wizards), Stephen and Aderi Olariechi, and Stephen Amechi as they incorporated older 1950s native blues and palm wine styles from south-eastern Nigeria into their highlife mix. The newer generation simply moved from acoustic to electric versions of this music and different variations surfaced from specific cities. From Owerri in the south-east, The Peacocks Guitar Band came together in 1971 under ex-Riversmen member Raphael Amarabem and The Oriental Brothers split into two line-ups led by ace guitarist Dan Satch Opara and vocalist Warrior. Nearby, out of Onitsha, came key highlife artist Celestine Ukwu, who joined Michael Eleagha's Paradise Rhythm Orchestra of Enugu in 1962 before starting his Music Royals in 1966, later re-named the Philosophers National. From Aba in the south, Paulson Kalu & His Africana became a hugely popular Igbo guitar highlife band. Also important was Stephen Osita Osadebe who left Stephen Amechi's band in 1959 to form his own Central Dance Band and then, in 1964, the Soundmakers. "Osadebe broke away from the conventional big band format and transformed highlife into the call-and-response pattern of African music," remembers leading journalist Benson Idonije. His influence in turn touched later bands. The Nkengas formed from a breakaway group from the Soundmakers and later additions to the eastern Nigeria highlife scene (heavily spiced with neighbouring Cameroonian popular music) included Oliver de Coque and his Ogene Band, Sunny Neji, Onyeka Onwenu and the late Nicholas Mbarga's Rocafil Jazz who scored a massive hit with ‘Sweet Mother' in 1977.<br>
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AFRO-POP IN THE 1960s AND ‘70s<br>
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During the ‘60s, western pop music started coming into vogue with the youth of Nigeria, beginning with rock ‘n' roll and the twist, then Jamaican ska and American soul and funk. The first Nigerian pop bands were student rock outfits that appeared in Nigeria in the early ‘60s, like the Blue Knights and the Cyclops Of Lagos. They were given impetus by mid-‘60s Nigerian visits by the Jamaican singer Millicent Small (Millie) and Chubby Checker when the highlife musician Kennytone became Nigeria's twist ‘King'. By 1968, soul hit Nigeria with a visit by James Brown and the arrival of West Africa's first soul band, Geraldo Pino's Heartbeats of Sierra Leone, brought to Lagos by Chris Okotie from Ghana where they had been based for two years. The Heartbeats dominated the Nigerian pop scene for several years until they split. The band members who stayed in Lagos with percussionist Francis Fuster formed Baranta, whilst Pino went to Kano where he formed the New Heartbeats with the Plastic Jims (formerly called the Triffis) from Ghana. By the late 1960s, Nigerian pop bands like the Clusters and Hykkers were going overboard for soul. Joni Haastrup became acclaimed as Nigeria's ‘James Brown', whilst Tony Benson (Bobby Benson's son) set up his Strangers band. Another Nigerian soul fanatic was the excellent Segun Bucknor who, in 1968, teamed up with the Nelson Cole brothers and formed the Soul Assembly.<br>
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By the turn of the decade, a great change was occurring in the popular music of Nigeria as, under the impact of jazz, progressive rock and soul music, many young musicians began to move away from imitative Western pop towards various forms of Afro-fusion. Afro-jazz was the first to surface. Highlife saxman Orlando Julius (trained in Eddie Okonta's band) jammed with Louis Armstrong on his 1960 Nigeria trip before forming his Modern Aces band in 1963 that fused highlife and jazz. During the 1960s, percussionist Bayo Martins and trumpeters Peter King and Mike Falan set up the UK-based African Messengers Afro-jazz outfit, with King returning to Lagos in 1968 to form his Voices Of Africa. This band sometimes played at Fela Anikulapo Kuti's Afro-Spot club, whose mid-‘60s Koola Lobitos highlife band was also experimenting with jazz. <br>
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Afro-jazz was followed from the late 1960s by Afro-rock, pioneered by the London-based Ghanaian super-group, Osibisa, and Afro-soul, later known as Afrobeat. Soul, funk and their associated ‘Afro' fashions were particularly important in turning African musicians back to their roots as they took James Brown messages of "doing your own thing" and "black and proud" to heart. Victor Uwaifo developed his soul-related "mutaba" beat whilst Afro-soul and Afrobeat were pioneered by Orlando Julius, Segun Bucknor and most importantly, Fela Kuti. In 1967, Julius changed the name of his Modern Aces highlife-jazz outfit to the Afro-Sounders, reflecting a funkier direction. In 1969, Bucknor formed his Revolution band that released Afro-soul hits like ‘Pocket Your Bigmanism'. Fela then launched his Africa 70 band after returning from a life-changing trip to the US where he had been exposed to the black nationalist writing of Dubois and Marcus Garvey. With this band, including influential drummer Tony Allen, he projected his socially militant lyrics and a sprawling, polyrhythmic "Afrobeat" sound (a name he coined in 1968), combining traditional Yoruba call-and-response chants with freestyle jazz, Latin music and soul. Afrobeat subsequently influenced a multitude of Nigerian bands, like Sonny Okosun (ex-Melody Maestroes) whose Ozzidi Band developed "jungle-rock" in 1972, a combination of Victor Uwaifo-type highlife rhythms, Afrobeat and Santana-style guitar. From Kaduna came the Northern Pyramids with their Hausa Afrobeat, whilst the Ghanaian members of Geraldo Pino's Kano-based New Heartbeats formed the Big Beats.<br>
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After the success of Fela's Afrobeat and Osibisa's Afro-rock, a large number of Nigerian bands surfaced in the early to mid-‘70s that played various blends of Afro-pop. Typical were the trippy, psychedelic stylings of BLO and The Immortals and the crossover sounds of Johnny Haastrup's Mono Mono and Jake Solo's Funkees. Then came Ofo & The Black Company, the resident band at Ginger Johnson's Iroku Club in London with a heavier Afro rock sound. Their ‘Allah Wakhbarr' was more recently featured in the hit film, ‘The Last King Of Scotland'. There were experimental artists like Twin Seven Seven, a musician and a painter, with his Black Ghosts band fusing Yoruba drumming and Afro-American music. Other Nigerian Afro-pop groups/artists included the Shango Babies, Easy Kabaka, the Gondoliers, the Granadians, Bongos Ikwue, the Lijadu Sisters, Cicada and percussionist Remi Kabaka. Francis Fuster's Baranta became based at the Lagos Can-Can Club, and the Afro Collection of flautist Tee Mac with Joni Haastrup and BLO members Berkeley Jones, Laolu Akins and Mike Odumosu existed as a short-lived Afro super-group. This group also included bassist Tunde Kuboye who, after playing with Charles Mingus in Munich, switched to Afro-jazz. Throughout this time, western rock stars were also coming Nigeria; British rock drummer Ginger Baker fell in love with Nigeria, guesting with Fela and Afro Collection. Paul McCartney recorded the Wings album ‘Band On The Run' at EMI's studio in Lagos towards the end of 1973.<br>
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During the 1970s, numerous juju musicians also infused pop and Afro-beat into their sounds and systems. There was the high-speed "Afro juju" of Sir Shina Peters, the "sedico system" of Thony Adex and the "adawa system" of Prince Dele Abiodun's Top Hitters. Juju artists who were particularly affected by Fela's Afrobeat were Sunny Ade, Prince Adekunle (Western State Brothers) and Pick Peters. Another was Bob Alendeniyi, who split away from Sunny Ade's African Beats in 1975 to form his own Jungle Rock Stars who recruited some of Fela Kuti's musicians. Sunny Ade was particularly important in the mid-‘70's, creating a blend of juju and Afrobeat called "synchro system" that became one of the first successes of the emerging early-1980's international "World Music" market when he was managed by Island Records. Segun Adewale's "Yo-pop" (Yoruba pop) also broke through under Sterns Records in London during the mid-‘80s.<br>
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1970s: BOOMING OIL AND MUSIC<br>
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During the 1970s and early ‘80s, the Nigerian music scene was flourishing both artistically and economically. Highlife was alive and well in the eastern and mid-western part of the country; juju, apala music and the newer fuji music dominated the Yoruba west; whilst the urban youth favoured Afro-pop bands. Solo artists Mike Okri, Dora Ifudu, Felix Lebarty, Patti Boulaye and Christine Essien would add a disco slant to their music towards the late ‘70s.<br>
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By 1979, Nigeria was pressing twelve million albums a year and there were numerous locally owned pressing plants and multi-track recording studios; in Lagos, there was the joint Nigerian/Decca studio and the 16-track ARC studios established in 1970 with Ginger Baker's help. Apala music pioneer Haruna Ishola ran a record pressing plant in Ibadan whilst the Tabansi and Roger All Stars companies were located in eastern Nigeria. Indeed, by the late seventies Nigeria's record industry was so advanced that it was the first country in Black Africa to have its own pop magazine (‘Africa Music') and its own Top Ten chart. Many of the nightclubs were conversely owned by artists. In Lagos there were Bobby Benson's Caban Bamboo, Victor Olaiya's Papingo Club, Fela's Shrine, Sunny Ade's Ariya Club, Ebenezer Obey's Miliki Spot, Tunde Kuboye's Jazz 38 Club and Art Alade's Place. Victor Uwaifo was operating his Joromi Hotel and Club 400 in Benin City, whilst in eastern Nigeria, Nico Mbarga and Stephen Osadebe were running their hotel clubs-cum-recording studios. The 1970s high point of the Nigerian music scene is best symbolised by FESTAC 77, the biggest Black Arts Festival ever to be held in Africa that was attended by black delegations from sixty-two countries and involved hundreds of musical and dramatic performances from home and abroad.<br>
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John Collins<br>
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John Collins is a prolific journalist and is the author of the acclaimed book ‘West African Pop Roots'. As a musician, has played with E.T. Mensah, Fela Kuti, Victor Uwaifo and more. During the ‘70s, he ran his own Bokoor highlife guitar band and has run his own Bokoor Recording Studio north Of Accra in Ghana since 1982. He is an Associate Professor of the Music Department of the University Of Ghana in Legon.<br>
Fela Ransome-Kuti - Lagos Baby, 1963-1969
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2008-05-05T22:56:39+00:00
2012-11-01T17:59:31+00:00
Djouls
WORLD
FelaVAMPISOULWORLD
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<b>Fela Ransome-Kuti</b> - Lagos Baby, 1963-1969<br>
(2xCD/3xLP) Vampisoul/Differ-ant, 2008-05-05<br>
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<b>TRACKLISTING CD 1 :</b><br>
01. Signature Tune<br>
02. Highlife Time<br>
03. Lagos Baby<br>
04. Omuti<br>
05. Olulufe<br>
06. Araba's Delight<br>
07. Wa Dele<br>
08. Lai Se<br>
09. Mi O Mo<br>
10. Obinrin Le<br>
11. Omo Ejo<br>
12. Bonfu<br>
13. Fere<br>
14. Onifere No 2<br>
15. Oyejo<br>
16. Oluruka<br>
17. Awo<br>
18. Yese<br>
19. Egbin<br>
20. Orise<br>
21. Eke<br>
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<b>Tracklisting CD 2 :</b><br>
01. Great Kids<br>
02. Amaechi's Blues<br>
03. VC7<br>
04. I Know Your Feeling<br>
05. Onidodo<br>
06. Alagbara<br>
07. Ajo<br>
08. Abiara<br>
09. Se E Tun De<br>
10. Waka Waka<br>
11. My Baby Don Love Me<br>
12. Home Cooking<br>
13. Everyday I Got My Blues<br>
14. Moti Gbrokan<br>
15. Waka Waka<br>
16. Ako<br>
17. Ororuka<br>
18. Lai Se<br>
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"This brilliant compilation gathers the complete vinyl recordings of Fela 1963-1968 and is a must-have!<br>
Thanks to Djouls, a <a href="http://www.djouls.com/fela/index.html" target="_blank">complete Fela Kuti discography</a> is available with all the details concerning the original pressings..." <i>(from <a href="http://www.getupandthink.com" target="_blank">getupandthink.com</a>)</i><br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.vampisoul.com" target="_blank">vampisoul.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/vampisoul" target="_blank">myspace.com/vampisoul</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
Fela Kuti (1938-1997) was the first and brightest African super star, and a music genious of colossal dimensions, considered by many the unrivalled king of African music for more than 30 years. What Vampisoul has the inmense pleasure to offer, as part of our ongoingg African sonic exploration (Tony Allen, Orlando Julius, Highlife collection and more to come), is the musical birth of a MYTH and GIANT of world's music.<br>
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In 1970 Kuti changed his name from Fela Ransome Kuti to Fela Anikulapo Kuti ("Anikulapo" being a yoruba name meaning "he who carries death in his pouch"), and radicalized his music (inventing Afro-Beat!) and his vision of the world, joining forces with the Black Panther Party, forming the Kalakuta Republic (a commune which he declared independent from the Nigerian state), creating his own revolutionary political party "Movement Of The People", and rebelling against the military regime of Nigeria.<br>
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What we're focusing here into, though, is what Kuti did in the 60's, between 1963 and 1969, years before naming his band Africa 70 and becoming the first african music rebel. After staying in London between 1958 and 1961, where he studied at the Trinity College of Music, and prior to his first visit to the States, when he knew about the black power movement, Fela was back in his Nigeria home with his band The Koola Lobitos serenading nightclubbers with jaunty highlife jazz and afro soul music. What you can hear in this compilation is Fela Ransome Kuti (not Anikulapo) and His Koola Lobitos, doing an irresistible, torrid and infectious rhythmic mix of West Africa's Highlife music, jazz, soul and funk.<br>
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Licensed from The Fela Kuti Estate and Premier Records, this deluxe Vampisoul package, available both on double CD set and triple vinyl LP, features extensive notes by African specialist Max Reinhardt and artwork by artist Victor Aparicio. The vinyl version consist on two 12" LPs, and one special 10" LP, exact reproduction of Kuti's legendary 1966' "Afro Beat On Stage, recorded Live At the Afro Spot (PLP001)", with all the same songs, in its own jacket with original artwork, and liner notes!<br>
Various - Lagos Shake: A Tony Allen Chop Up
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2008-05-05T20:22:43+00:00
2012-11-01T18:15:25+00:00
Djouls
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Hypnotic Brass EnsembleWORLD
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<b>Various</b> - Lagos Shake: A Tony Allen Chop Up<br>
(CD/2xLP) Honest Jon's HJRCD34/HJRLP34, 2008-05-05<br>
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<b>Tracklisting CD :</b><br>
01. <b>Hypnotic Brass Ensemble</b> - Sankofa 5:18<br>
02. <b>Carl Craig</b> - Kilode Remix 8:26<br>
03. <b>Bonde Do Role</b> - Awa Na Re Remix 3:15<br>
04. <b>Mark Ernestus</b> - Marks Disco Dub 6:27<br>
05. <b>Wareika Hill Sounds</b> - Reggae Land Dub 5:20<br>
06. <b>Newham Generals</b> - Tetsuya's Theme 3:15<br>
07. <b>Son Palanque De Columbia</b> - Samba 5:44<br>
08. <b>Diplo</b> - Fuji Ouija 4:06<br>
09. <b>Salad Ragab</b> - Ole (Cairo Version) 5:43<br>
10. <b>Moritz Von Oswald</b> - Ole Remix 10:28<br>
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<b>Tracklisting 2xLP :</b><br>
A1. <b>Hypnotic Brass Ensemble</b> - Sankofa<br>
A2. <b>Carl Craig</b> - Kilode Remix<br>
A3. <b>Bonde Do Role</b> - Awa Na Re Remix<br>
B1. <b>Mark Ernestus</b> - Marks Disco Dub<br>
B2. <b>Wareika Hill Sounds</b> - Reggae Land Dub<br>
B3. <b>Newham Generals</b> - Tetsuya's Theme<br>
B4. <b>Son Palanque De Columbia</b> - Samba<br>
C1. <b>Diplo</b> - Fuji Ouija<br>
C2. <b>Terrence Parker</b> - One Tree Tp S Spirit Of Unity Mix (vinyl only)<br>
C3. <b>Wajeed</b> - Kilode Rework (vinyl only)<br>
D1. <b>Salad Ragab</b> - Ole (Cairo Version)<br>
D2. <b>Moritz Von Oswald</b> - Ole Remix<br>
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<b>Links :</b><br>
<a href="http://www.tony-allen.com" target="_blank">tony-allen.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/tonyallenafrobeat" target="_blank">myspace.com/tonyallenafrobeat</a><br>
<a href="http://www.honestjons.com/label.php?pid=32804&LabelID=14815" target="_blank">honestjons.com</a><br>
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Allen_(musician)" target="_blank">wikipedia.org</a><br> <br>
<b>Press Release :</b><br>
In 2006 Honest Jon's travelled to Lagos with the great drummer Tony Allen, to make his first recordings there since his time with Fela Kuti. the result was "Lagos No Shaking", a classic of contemporary Afro-beat. Since then, the label has commissioned numerous responses to those new sides. From legends of dance music culture like Basic Channel in Berlin, for example, and Detroit techno originator Carl Craig; and young tigers like Dizzee Rascal's Newham Generals, MIA producer Diplo in Baltimore, and carioca sensations Bonde Do Role from Rio De Janeiro. Along with these reworks came totally new recordings from Cairo, Saturn, Bogota and Kingston, Jamaica. Fresh interpretations or complete reworkings by the space jazz pioneer Salah Ragab, a street brass band descended from Sun Ra's Arkestra, highlife-inspired Afro-Colombian drummers from the maroon village of San Palenque De Basilio, and a veteran of Count Ossie's Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari. Afro-beat, dub, jazz, chalupa, electro, Bmore, highlife, techno, grime, carioca, champeta and funk from all corners of the globe, fizzing away together.<br>
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<b>Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Sankofa<br>
Salah Ragab And The Afro-Egyptian Ensemble - Ole<br>
Salah Ragab And The Afro-Egyptian Ensemble - One Tree</b><br>
The shimmering, refined funk of Sankofa takes T's Losun for its departure point; the Cairo side is a burning basement session in the Ra big-band tradition, heavy on the percussion and choca with fine solos. <br>
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When the Hypnotics handed over this monster (taking a break from live collaboration with Mos Def), they mentioned something about its 'Egyptian' vibe, so - on top of the fact that a couple of them are sons of Ra trumpeter Phil Cohran - it seemed apposite to couple it with new recordings of Tony's compositions made for us in Cairo by space jazz luminary Salah Ragab, who once himself recorded and toured with the Arkestra.<br>
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<b>Carl Craig - Kilode Remixes</b><br>
Carl Craig back on Honest Jon's, in devastating form: nervy and urgent, epic and apocalyptic, kicking and funky as anything. The juiciest bits from Lagos (that drumming!) in fine and nasty Detroit style.<br>
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<b>Waajeed - Kilode Reworks</b><br>
Waajeed from Slum Village and the Platinum Pied Pipers does over T's tough Afrobeat protest song from scratch: jazzy and soulful, percussive and a little bit bruk, with stirring singing by Zaki Ibrahim. <br>
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<b>Moritz von Oswald - Ole Remix<br>
Wareika Hill Sounds - Reggae Land Dub</b><br>
After Mark Ernestus' mix of Moyege in this series, now his Basic Channel / Rhythm And Sound partner comes to the control tower.<br>
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Moritz's deep Berlin steppers discloses dubwise traces of our original Lagos recording - the percussion of Yinka Ogunye, the singing of fifties palmwine legend Rolling Dollar, Oscar Olimbi's guitar lick - in with his own warm Oberheim voicings, additional drumming, and cool-and-deadly rhythm track. It's a tough, masterly dance record in fine Rhythm And Sound style (evoking vintage House, too) - which during its ten-and-a-half minutes seems to ponder time elapsed and journeys undertaken. Like a stepping razor, but t-u-m-p-i-n.<br>
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This Reggae Land version is the take-no-prisoners, pared-down dub of Wareika Hill Sounds' rootical rework of Ise Nla. Magnificent trombone and percussion; expert, classical JA mixing. Brings to mind those great dubs of Glen Brown's Black Man Stand Up Pan Foot.<br>
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<b>Bonde Do Role - Awa Na Re Remix<br>
Elewedu Of Agege - Rhythm</b><br>
Riotous funk carioca blasting out of Curitiba, Brazil, by these proteges of MIA-producer Diplo, fresh from their remix of CSS. <br>
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The B-side is a new Honest Jon's recording of fuji drumming, from Lagos, future funk for true.<br>
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<b>Wareika Hill Sounds - Ise Nla Remix (aka Reggae Land)<br>
Wareika Hill Sounds - Uhuru Pujama</b><br>
Like a dream, but authoritatively, this remix from Jamaica magnificently crosses the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti with the grounation reggae tradition of Count Ossie.<br>
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The flip, Uhuru Pujama is a new recording, another warrior charge down Wareika Hill by this veteran of Light Of Saba and The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari.<br>