Djouls.com - Tag - Les Freres Smith
Music you don't hear on the radio for people who don't want to live vicariously thru a superstar
2020-12-03T03:44:39+01:00
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Grant Phabao Afrofunk Arkestra - Grant Phabao Afrofunk Arkestra (Limited edition LP, Paris DJs, 2018)
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2018-06-15T18:06:00+02:00
2020-08-23T15:59:34+02:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
Adrian QuesadaAFROAfrobeat AcademyAfrodyeteAntibalasBen HitoBrownoutGrant PhabaoGregskyJi DruJungle FireKologboLes Freres SmithMuyiwa KunnujiParis DJsPARIS DJSPhysical ReleasesRacecaRSandra NkakeSoul SugarTony Allen
<p>Access to groovy, funkin', rockin', psychedelic, revolutionary (etc.) African music as we've grown to like it at Paris DJs was not for everyone before the internet age. For Paris DJs co-founder Loik, it began in the early 80s when he met with a former Fela Kuti horn player, who introduced him to Afrobeat. When Loik arrived at Radio Nova in 1986... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Grant-Phabao-Afrofunk-Arkestra-Grant-Phabao-Afrofunk-Arkestra-%28Limited-edition-LP%2C-Paris-DJs%2C-2018%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Kologbo - Wearplay EP#24 - Get Rich Quick (T-shirt/Digital single bundle, Paris DJs/Le T-shirt Français, 2018)
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2018-02-06T14:31:00+01:00
2020-08-23T15:59:39+02:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
AFROClothingGrant PhabaoKologboLe T-SHIRT FRANCAISLes Freres SmithNewen AfrobeatParis DJsPARIS DJSWEARPLAY
<p>February 6th, it's Kologbo day at Paris DJs - just like every other 6th of the month we're releasing a brand new song from Fela Kuti Afrika 70's tenor guitar player! This one is called 'Get Rich Quick' and features the horn section and percussion player from French band Les Frères Smith, along with backing vocals from Chilean band Newen... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Kologbo-Wearplay-EP24-Get-Rich-Quick-%28T-shirt/Digital-single-bundle%2C-Paris-DJs/Le-T-shirt-Fran%C3%A7ais%2C-2018%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Kologbo - Wearplay EP#22 - Look Around (T-shirt/Digital single bundle, Paris DJs/Le T-shirt Français, 2017)
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2017-12-06T23:48:00+01:00
2018-05-12T15:26:47+02:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
AFROBen HitoClothingGrant PhabaoKologboLE T-SHIRT FRANCAISLes Freres SmithNewen AfrobeatParis DJsPARIS DJSTony AllenWEARPLAY
<p>Every 6th of the month is Kologbo day at Paris DJs, even when Kologbo is touring in Chile! After unveiling this new tune last month on Soundcloud, here's its official digital/t-shirt Wearplay release. Hot on the heels of a successful crowdfunding campaign for the pressing of his 2nd LP, 'Africa Is The Future', Fela Kuti's tenor guitar player in... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Kologbo-Wearplay-EP22-Look-Around-%28T-shirt/Digital-single-bundle%2C-Paris-DJs/Le-T-shirt-Fran%C3%A7ais%2C-2017%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Wearplay EP#21 - C.F.A. Music (T-shirt/Digital EP bundle, Paris DJs/Le T-shirt Français, 2017)
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2017-12-06T14:03:00+01:00
2018-05-12T15:26:47+02:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
AFROAfrobeat AcademyBen HitoClothingFranck BiyongGrant PhabaoLE T-SHIRT FRANCAISLes Freres SmithParis DJsPARIS DJSWEARPLAY
<p>Franck Biyong is a Cameroonian musician, composer and singer, creator of the "Afrolectric" sound fusing Afrobeat, Electro-Funk and Avant-garde Jazz. Here are 4 tunes co-produced with Paris DJs' main man Grant Phabao, extracted from the "Ki I Ye Yi" album they released together in 2012. Driven by a heavyweight spatial sound, this music is the... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Franck-Biyong-The-Diamane-Bantu-Messengers-Wearplay-EP21-C.F.A.-Music-%28T-shirt/Digital-EP-bundle%2C-Paris-DJs/Le-T-shirt-Fran%C3%A7ais%2C-2017%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Kologbo - Africa Is The Future (CD/LP/T-shirt, Paris DJs, 2017)
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2017-10-06T14:00:00+02:00
2018-05-12T15:26:48+02:00
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<p>Kologbo - Africa Is The Future
Guitar legend Oghene Kologbo was born in Warri, Nigeria in 1957. His father was the well known highlife musician Joe King Kologbo. When Kologbo was a teenager, he began performing with the revolutionary Afrobeat master Fela Kuti. Kologbo went on to record more than 50 sides with Africa 70. He played the hypnotic... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Kologbo-Africa-Is-The-Future-%28LP/T-shirt-pre-order%2C-Paris-DJs%2C-2017%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Kologbo - Don't Mind Them (Digital Single, Paris DJs, 2016)
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2016-09-15T16:45:00+02:00
2017-05-24T21:44:25+02:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
AFROBen HitoDigital ReleasesGrant PhabaoKologboLes Freres SmithNewen AfrobeatParis DJsPARIS DJS
<p>'Don't Mind Them' is the first single extracted from Oghene Kologbo's long-awaited second album 'Africa Is The Future' , to be released in december 2016 on Paris DJs. Kologbo was Fela Kuti's tenor guitar player in Afrika 70. It was only in 2007 that he put out his first solo album, 'Remember Fela' , with the berlin-based Afrobeat Academy (which... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Kologbo-Don-t-Mind-Them-%28Digital-Single%2C-Paris-DJs%2C-2016%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Paris DJs Soundsystem presents The Afrofunk International & Tropical Grooves Experience (5CDs boxset, Paris DJs, 2016)
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2016-01-05T14:38:00+01:00
2016-02-12T20:39:28+01:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
Adrian QuesadaAFROAfrodyeteAnthony JosephArat KiloBen HitoBixiga 70BrownoutCarlton LivingstonDeelaDexter StoryDoctor LEMEFEEthio-Cali EnsembleForeign KeyFranck BiyongGoatGrant PhabaoHard ProofInternational DucksJimi TenorJungle By NightJungle FireKaletaKologboLee FieldsLes Freres SmithLoik DuryLondon Afrobeat CollectiveMop MopMuyiwa KunnujiOnom Agemo and the Disco JumpersOsemakoPapa ChangoPARIS DJSParis DJsPhysical ReleasesPolyrhythmicsPyramid BlueRadio CitizenRenegades Of JazzShareholder TomSoul SugarSuper Hi-FiThe AfrorockerzThe Cactus ChannelThe Funk ArkThe GritsThe JaysThe Lone RangerThe SilvertonesThe Souljazz OrchestraTodd Simon
<p>5 conceptual compilations with various strands of groovy, funky, psychedelic and moving afrofunk, afrobeat, ethio-jazz, highlife, afrojazz, afrosoul, Carribean Funk and other Tropical Grooves from all over the world. All new & exclusive tracks from the best Afro bands today hand-picked by the Paris DJs Soundsystem gang of curators.
Paris DJs... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Paris-DJs-Soundsystem-presents-The-Afrofunk-International-Tropical-Grooves-Experience-%285CDs-boxset%2C-Paris-DJs%2C-2016%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
October 2015 Recommended Live Shows in Paris
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2015-10-05T16:21:00+02:00
2015-12-01T14:35:25+01:00
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Akale WubeArat KiloDAPTONELes Freres SmithLive ShowsMOCAMBOParis DJsPat ThomasSandra NkakeSTRUTThe Souljazz OrchestraTRUTH AND SOULUNDERDOG
<p>The amount of cool shows happening in Paris or close during this month of october is just plain ridiculous. Even ourselves keep on mixing up the dates of all the upcoming ones we absolutely don't want to miss! So we thought it could be useful to chronologically list all the ones we feel could be interesting. Maybe we'll meet at some of those gigs?... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/October-2015-Recommended-Live-Shows-in-Paris" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Grant Phabao Afrofunk Arkestra - The Fourth feat. Muyiwa Kunnuji (Digital Single, Paris DJs, 2015)
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2015-10-01T13:25:00+02:00
2015-12-01T14:35:25+01:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
AFRODigital ReleasesFranck BiyongGrant PhabaoKologboLes Freres SmithMuyiwa KunnujiParis DJsPARIS DJS
<p>Killer afrofunk bombs are dropping regularly with the Grant Phabao Afrofunk Arkestra project. After one limited (and sold out) 45, 'Ogun', two very limited t-shirt singles, 'Talking & Singing' and 'The Wow!', and two instrumental tracks released on the Paris DJs Soundsystem 'Massive Hits From The Grant Phabao Factory' LP, 'Ymoja' and... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Grant-Phabao-Afrofunk-Arkestra-The-Fourth-feat.-Muyiwa-Kunnuji-%28Digital-Single%2C-Paris-DJs%2C-2015%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
©© Les Frères Smith - Free To Go (CD/2LP, self-released, 2015)
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2015-02-19T18:10:00+01:00
2015-02-19T19:31:20+01:00
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AFROLes Freres SmithMusic NewsParis DJs
<p>Four years after their first album ' Contreband Mentality', French Afrobeat/Ethio-Jazz band ©© Les Frères Smith is finally back with a new full-length release. Second albums are always the hardest, so the Paris-based collective took their time and it was well worth the wait! The album is a mesmerizing tour-de-force in funky Afro music recorded and... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/%C2%A9%C2%A9-Les-Fr%C3%A8res-Smith-Free-To-Go-%28CD/2LP%2C-self-released%2C-2015%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra - Pulsion (CD/2LP, Ubiquity Records, 2014)
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2014-10-14T11:36:00+02:00
2014-10-15T07:57:14+02:00
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Afro Latin Vintage OrchestraJAZZ AND JAMBANDSLes Freres SmithMusic NewsParis DJsUBIQUITY
<p>Behind one of the best Jazz bands in France is one mastermind: Masta Conga, surrounding himself by many guests, mostly from Parisian afrobeat band Les Frères Smith. This is already their 4th album (the 2nd one on Ubiquity Records), and their best yet: still exploring psychedelic jazz realms, but this time leaning heavily towards groovy soundtracks... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Afro-Latin-Vintage-Orchestra-Pulsion-%28CD/2LP%2C-Ubiquity-Records%2C-2014%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Grant Phabao & AFRODYETE - Itchin' For Your Love / Feelin' You Feelin' Me (Limited 45, Paris DJs, 2014)
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2014-07-16T11:36:00+02:00
2014-07-17T01:28:33+02:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
AFROAfrodyeteGrant PhabaoLes Freres SmithPARIS DJSParis DJsPhysical ReleasesREGGAE
<p>The first 45 of Grant Phabao and AFRODYETE is a killer double A-sider, with a storming and entrancing, super hot, sexy and smoking soulful ska burner on one side, and some seriously soulful vocals over one of Grant Phabao's brand new Afrofunk riddims, featuring additional horn recordings from Les Frères Smith on the flip.
Grant Phabao &... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Grant-Phabao-AFRODYETE-Itchin-For-Your-Love-/-Feelin-You-Feelin-Me-%28Limited-45%2C-Paris-DJs%2C-2014%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Paris DJs Soundcloud Selection Vol.7
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2013-09-10T15:40:00+02:00
2013-09-10T21:23:17+02:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
Adrian QuesadaANALOG AFRICAAntibalasBixiga 70Blend MishkinCarlton LivingstonCAST-A-BLASTChicha LibreCOMETDAPTONEEbo TaylorEIGHTEEN STREET LOUNGEFelaFranck BiyongGrant PhabaoHOPE STREETIkebe ShakedownJungle FireKarl HectorLes Freres SmithMIAMNOW AGAINParis DJsPARIS DJSPlaylistQuanticQue PasaShawn LeeSOFRITOSOUNDWAYSTRUTThe Budos BandThe Cactus ChannelThe Funk ArkThe JaysThe Lone RangerThe Poets Of RhythmThe Souljazz OrchestraTodd SimonTony AllenTRU THOUGHTSUBIQUITY
<p>This seventh Paris DJs Soundcloud Selection is an extravaganza spectacular selection of 50 tracks, with a lot fo Afro tunes, some Reggae goodies, Latin bits, hip Hop bombs and more… All killer, no filler, and plenty of choice tracks for you to share!!
The 'Paris DJs Soundcloud Selection' is now a bi-monthly series, with every odd number a selection... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Paris-DJs-Soundcloud-Selection-Vol.7" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Free live show from Les Frères Smith on saturday, august, 31st in Paris!!
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2013-08-31T14:04:00+02:00
2013-08-31T19:58:16+02:00
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<p>Next saturday if you're in Paris, we've picked a free show that we advise you not to miss!! Our treasured French Afrobeat/Ethio-Jazz band ©© Les Frères Smith will be doing a one hour free outdoor show at the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge…
©© Les Frères Smith
Samedi 31 Aout 2013 / 19h-20h / Festival Silhouette
Parc de la Butte du Chapeau... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Free-live-show-from-Les-Fr%C3%A8res-Smith-on-saturday%2C-august%2C-31st-in-Paris%21%21" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Grant Phabao & AFRODYETE - Itchin' For Your Love (Digital Single, Paris DJs)
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2013-03-12T14:24:00+01:00
2013-05-29T12:47:36+02:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
AFROAfrodyeteBen HitoDigital ReleasesGrant PhabaoLes Freres SmithParis DJsPARIS DJSREGGAE
<p>While singing & touring with The Breakestra, AFRODYETE stopped twice a Paris DJs' studios to record some new productions with multi-talented French producer Grant Phabao. This is her first single with Paris DJs, 'Itchin' For Your Love', a storming and entrancing soulful ska burner, super hot, sexy and smoking! Love is AFRODYETE's true mission and... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Grant-Phabao-AFRODYETE-Itchin-For-Your-Love-%28Digital-Single%2C-Paris-DJs%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Paris DJs Playlist - January 2013
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2013-01-31T16:14:00+01:00
2013-03-21T19:23:33+01:00
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Paris DJs (since 2005)
Blend MishkinCAST-A-BLASTFIRST WORDFulgeanceGrant PhabaoHidden OrchestraKEPTLes Freres SmithNatural SelfParis DJsPARIS DJSPARIS DJS PLAYLISTSPlaylistShawn LeeSIX DEGREESSoulistSTONES THROWThe JaysThe SilvertonesTRAMPTRU THOUGHTS
<p>With big outlet FNAC usual wrongdoings, which we warned about 7 years ago now, and Virgin Megastores closing, with some crookery from the distributors hiding their losses and rushing headlong into the wall, record labels are dying in France. Well not many have ever existed over here, but now they're disappearing at an accelerated speed. Warp... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Paris-DJs-Playlist-January-2013" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
©© Les Frères Smith - Opposite People (Live At Roskilde Festival 2012)
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2013-01-29T08:50:00+01:00
2013-03-21T19:23:33+01:00
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AFROLes Freres SmithParis DJsPARIS DJS VIRTUAL RELEASESVirtual Releases
<p>2013 should be a busy year for the Smith family. Before releasing some long-awaited new material later this year, Les Frères Smith and Paris DJs offer you a cover of Fela Kuti's 'Opposite People' captured last summer at the amazing Roskilde Festival in Denmark.
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©© Les Frères Smith - Opposite People (Live at Roskilde Festival... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/%C2%A9%C2%A9-Les-Fr%C3%A8res-Smith-Opposite-People-%28Live-At-Roskilde-Festival-2012%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Paris DJs Soundsystem - Dis Is Good For You - Tropical Grooves and Afrofunk International (Digital compilation, Paris DJs)
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2012-10-25T17:19:00+02:00
2012-11-25T14:43:24+01:00
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Adrian QuesadaAFROAfrodyeteBen HitoCarlton LivingstonCOMPILATIONSDigital ReleasesFranck BiyongFUNK SOULGrant PhabaoKaletaKologboKRAKEDLee FieldsLes Freres SmithLoik DuryMuyiwa KunnujiParis DJsPyramid BlueREGGAESoul SugarSuper Hi-FiThe JaysThe Lone RangerThe Souljazz OrchestraTIMECTRUTH AND SOUL
<p>"Dis Is Good For You - Tropical Grooves and Afrofunk International" is the first compilation coming out on the newly-launched Paris DJs label, gathering old cats and newcomers from the worldwide Afro/Tropical scene. Dwelving into the minds and hard drives of their international network of artists and producers for a whole month, Paris DJs have... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Paris-DJs-Soundsystem-Dis-Is-Good-For-You-Tropical-Grooves-and-Afrofunk-International-%28Digital-compilation%2C-Paris-DJs%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Franck Biyong & The Diamane Bantu Messengers - Ki I Ye Yi (Digital album, Afrolectric Music/Paris DJs)
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2012-10-18T18:02:00+02:00
2012-11-25T14:43:25+01:00
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AFRODigital ReleasesFranck BiyongGrant PhabaoLes Freres SmithParis DJsTIMEC
<p>Franck Biyong's 9th album "Ki I Ye Yi" ("The one who doesn't know knows" in Basaa language), is a rare treat in the current Afro revival, blending the lost big band Central Africa tradition of the church choirs, national orchestras or military bands, with the urban 70s funk & afrobeat sound of the Paris Djs production powerhouse. You'll hear in... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Franck-Biyong-The-Diamane-Bantu-Messengers-Ki-I-Ye-Yi-%28Digital-album%2C-Afrolectric-Music/Paris-DJs%29" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>
Elvis Martinez Smith - Music Is The Weapon Of The Future
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2012-09-27T13:51:00+02:00
2012-11-01T18:22:27+01:00
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<p>France's finest Afrobeat and Ehio-flavored grooves band ©© Les Frères Smith are celebrating their mini UK tour his week (Sept 27 The Bedroom Bar, London; Sept 28 Village Hall, Chilham; Sept 29 St Mary's, Sandwich) with an exclusive free single from Elvis Martinez Smith, Music Is The Weapon Of The Future, featuring Nico Sake Smith on saxes, Grant... <em><a href="http://www.djouls.com/index.php/post/Elvis-Martinez-Smith-Music-Is-The-Weapon-Of-The-Future" title="Read more details about this feed">Continue reading</a></em></p>