Category Archives: ARCHIVE
MP3 Download (right click to download): Seu Jorge & Almaz “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” Seu Jorge has always put artistic freedom first. His extraordinary story spans theatre projects in Rio’s favelas, movie acting (as Knockout Ned in Fernando Meirelles’ City Of God, and with Bill Murray in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic) and of course, becoming one of Brazil’s best known singers. The man happens to have samba’s most soulful voice. But as he proved with his celebrated album of … Continue reading
“A great big yes,” says The New York Times to the spectacular solo return of one of dance music’s true eccentrics, the genius Coati Mundi, who is back with “Dancing for The Cabana Code in The Land of Boo-Hoo,” his first album in nearly two decades. To be released this October on trend-setting NYC indie Rong Music, the deliriously genre-spanning (disco, salsa, samba, funk), multilingual, electro-infused dance album was produced, arranged and composed by Coati Mundi and UK studio wizard … Continue reading
Paban Das Baul “Kaliya” (mp3) from “Music Of The Honey Gatherers” (Riverboat Records) More On This Album Javelin “Vibrationz” (mp3) from “No Más” (Luaka Bop) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Buy at Amazon MP3 More On This Album Javelin “Oh! Centra” (mp3) from “No Más” (Luaka Bop) More On This Album Etran Finatawa “Aitimani” (mp3) from “Tarkat Tajje / Let’s Go!” (Riverboat Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster More On This Album
After 2 million sales and 400 concerts worldwide, Gotan Project are back with their third studio album, the magnificent Tango 3.0. Tango 3.0 arrives a decade after the group formed. Still faithful to its founding principles, this time the album features a host of exciting guests and collaborators. Dr. John lends the smooth sound of the Hammond B3 to “Tango Square.” The work of Argentinian author Jules Cortázar is reincarnated through a reading from his novel Rayuela on the track … Continue reading
Brett Rock’s “The Candie Project” Being Released by South City Recordings Atlanta’s South City Recordings, run Chris Nicholson of CaZ is releasing “The Candie Project” by DJ Brett Rock & KimathiM. This is Rock’s first official record and features Nigel One. Brett Rock has been an integral part of southern DJ and funk culture and has DJ’d alongside Fort Knox Five, Mark Farina, Toubab Krewe among others in addition to DJing at Bonarroo, Trinumeral and Asheville Full Moon Gatherings. Soon … Continue reading
After half a decade, Silhouette Brown – the original production and songwriting team of vocalist Bembe Segue, Kaidi Tatham (Agent K / Bugz In The Attic) and Dego (2000black / 4hero / dkd) – return with their aptly titled sophomore album, two. Silhouette Brown’s second LP two features the unmistakable vocal sounds of Philadelphia’s Lady Alma who has appeared on countless club classics from Sylk130′s “When the Funk Hits The Fan” to Soul Dahmma’s “Happy” and 4hero’s “Hold it Down”. Soaring with a distinctive soulful voice from start to finish, showing all her versatility and warm spirit, Lady Alma delivers two into a relaxed head-nod-soul experience. Continue reading
There Is Love In You is Four Tet’s first full-length in over four years, and his fifth LP to date. Continue reading
Get Ready for Killamu Killamu: 10 years of kuduro in Angola from Akwaaba Music on Vimeo. Check out this mix: Max Le daron vs Killamu mixtape – Download Newsweek magazine Covers the Rise of Afropop and K’Naan Ginanne Brownell writes of the rise of K’Naan and his song ‘Wavin’ Flag’, chosen as the official anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the new issue of Newsweek. The article addresses the rise of African pop music and its influence on … Continue reading
Legendary BBC radio host, record label owner and DJ, Gilles Peterson to make two DJ appearances in New York City Gilles Peterson, the man who created “Acid Jazz” and who has championed new talent and rebirthed musical legends for some 25 years will visit New York City for two very special events presented by Giant Step, the city’s premiere music events promoter. On January 29th he will be making his Brooklyn debut at Littlefield with a special opening act by … Continue reading
