Last update: 10 Janv 2009
Many here in Paris have planned to watch the soccer game tonight (France-Spain), but we've got a better plan for those in love with music… Chicha Libre plays a mixture of latin rhythms, surf and psychedelic pop inspired by Peruvian music, mixing up covers of Peruvian Chicha with original...
Tuesday 26 March 2013 13:54
One month away from the release of The Jays full-length album, 'Stepping up In Time', Paris DJs are letting off some steam with a new digital single, 'African Man', a massive reggae anthem - black, proud, and fighting for the future - along with two astonishing remixes from in-house producer Grant...
Wednesday 13 February 2013 13:25
Hard-hitting and prolific producer Grant Phabao flips up Don Alejo and Dudar with a serious roots reggae treatment on this new single by The Echocentrics. Also included is an all-new original track featuring Tita Lima with two additional remixes by Max Tannone and McPullish available as an...
Tuesday 30 October 2012 10:51
Percussionist and Sao Paulo sensation Luciano Nakata Albuquerque aka Curumin is back with his new album, his best work so far. Arrocha is very different from his previous release. Japan Pop Show (2008) was featuring a nice bunch of guests while Arrocha is rather self-centered and a one-man-band...
Monday 15 October 2012 13:35
Solidarity is one of Paris DJs' 2012 favorite albums and undoubtely the best Souljazz Orchestra work so far. The Ottawa crew has changed almost everything on this record, reaching a new dimension. First they add latin and West indies rhythms and melodies, samba and reggae (Jericho, sung by Slim...
Monday 24 September 2012 16:29
Hammock House - Africa Caribe - Produced & Mixed by Joaquin "Joe" Claussell(2xCD) Fania Records, 2011-05-17 Produced and mixed by the legendary Joaquin "Joe" Claussell, Hammock House 'Africa Caribe' is more than just remixes of Fania's back catalog. It's a stunning two-disc...
Saturday 14 May 2011 12:43
Quantic Y Su Conjunto Los Miticos Del Ritmo - Hip Hop En Cumbia EP (Limited edition coloured 12") Tru Thoughts TRUSERATO002, 2011-06-13 This highly anticipated release is limited to just 2000 copies Worldwide and is pressed on green flecked vinyl. All tracks are previously unreleased and...
Monday 09 May 2011 12:29
Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra - Ayodegi - A Modern Afro-Fusion Ensemble (CD/2xLP/Digital) Underdogs Records, 2011-03-13 After their first album Definitely Roots in 2009, the French crew Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra is back with their new opus entitled Ayodegi. Still at the crossroad of Jazz funk,...
Tuesday 03 May 2011 19:17
Nortec Collective presents: Bostich + Fussible - Bulevard 2000 (CD/Digital) Nacional Records (US) / Because Music (France), 2010-01-24 After a decade of having created the sound that defines the border, the Nortec Collective evolves. From this metamorphosis, appears the current production that is...
Tuesday 03 May 2011 18:52
Various - Salsa Mundo Columbia Music Born Of Confilct Compiled by Mike Delanian (CD) Beat Goes Public CDBGPD 230, 2011-04-26 Salsa Mundo is BGP's new series that focuses on the development of Salsa around the world. Future releases will look at the scene in Venzuela and Puerto Rico, but our first...
Friday 29 April 2011 14:39
Mo' Horizons & The Banana Soundsystem - s/t (CD/Digital) Agogo Records AR019, 2011-05-06 'If you want to throw a successful block party, you need to get the sound, the system and the beats just right!' Mo' Horizons have done exactly that with their new album. 'Mo' Horizons and the Banana...
Sunday 24 April 2011 21:54
Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers - Mi Watusi (CD/LP/Digital) Freestyle Records FSRCD087, 2011-06-06 Rays' teenage years in New York saw him immersed in the vibrant Big Apple music scene, working as a roadie, band manager, studio engineer and label manager before taking to the stage in...
Sunday 24 April 2011 12:05
Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers - Swingy Boogaloo (7"/Digital) Freestyle Records FSR7067, 2011-05-16 Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and raised on the lower east side of Manhattan, Ray Lugo has experienced such an enormous variety of music in his life time, from attending gigs by Fania...
Sunday 24 April 2011 12:04
Cravo & Canela - Preço De Cada Um (CD/LP/Digital) Mr Bongo MRBCD073/MRBLP073, 2011-03-14 Originally released on a small independent label championed by DJs lik (Brazilian Beats Brooklyn). Mr Bongo is thrilled to present one of the finest Brazilian albums ever recorded. One of the most...
Saturday 23 April 2011 17:22
Ocote Soul Sounds - Taurus (CD/Digital) Eighteen Street Lounge Music ESL175, 2011-05-30 After winning a Grammy Award in 2011 and backing the Tony Award winning broadway show Fela! with their respective bands Grupo Fantasma and Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Adrian Quesada and Martin Perna return to...
Wednesday 13 April 2011 09:57
Ocote Soul Sounds - Pirata / Primavera (7"/Digital) Eighteen Street Lounge, 2011-04-12 Ocote Soul Sounds' Taurus is done and will be released 5/31/2011 on ESL Music. They'll be releasing a single Pirata / Primavera 45 rpm on 4/12/2011 and a mixtape with some remixes and previews of the album...
Wednesday 13 April 2011 09:50
The Bahama Soul Club - Bossa Nova Just Smells Funky Remixed (CD/Download) Buyu Records BU008CD, 2011-02-11 13 Top producers, DJs and artists from all around the world worked their magic on a few Bahama Soul Club tracks from the stunning album Bossa Nova Just Smells Funky. Some of the best songs...
Sunday 10 April 2011 19:04
Aqui Los Bravos! - The Best of Michi Sarmiento y su Combo Bravo 1967-77 (CD/2xLP/Download) Soundway Records SNDWCD028/SNDWLP028, 2011-04-25 Soundway remain in Colombia for the follow up to Cartagena! Curro Fuentes & The Big Band Cumbia & Descarga Sound of Colombia 1962-72, with a collection...
Saturday 26 March 2011 00:08
Fab Samperi - Power Bossa (CD/Digital) Agogo Records AR017CD, 2011-03-25 Power Bossa is the introduction to Fab Samperi's definition of a boombastic jazz style. Fearlessly and creatively picking up inspiration from the golden decades of classic rhythm & blues, latin, hip-hop and soul Sicily's...
Friday 25 March 2011 19:49
Raf Vilar - Studies In Bossa (CD/Digital) Far Out Recordings FARO 155, 2011-03-07 The debut album from one of Brazil's most exciting young solo-artists. A beautiful bossa inflected record that showcases Vilar's classic songwriting flourish and modern spark. A special talent. The latest addition to...
Monday 28 February 2011 22:44
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