BBE's Peter Adarkwah and John Morales chat about new album 'Teddy Pendergrass - The Voice - Remixed With Philly Love', out March 11th 2022 on vinyl and CD on BBE. Watch here
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Jazzanova 'Face At My Window' (BBE/180 Proof) - rehearsal video exclusive
Check out a sneaky video exclusive of Jazzanova in rehearsal mode in support of the release of the second single from the DJ Amir led project: Strata Records - The Sound of Detroit - Reimagined By Jazzanova
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David Wertman at U Mass - first time Lynne heard him play April 1980
David Wertman & Sun Ensemble 'Wide Eye Culture' (BBE) - a preview
The great bassist David Wertman left the free jazz loft scene of 70s New York to live a life of spiritual harmony in the rural charms of the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts with his wife and musical partner Lynne Meryl but they never stopped making sublime music. BBE have compiled some exceptional (and rare) recordings from the early 80s into a superb new release called ‘Wide Eye Culture’. Here we offer excerpts from the in depth liner notes, in particular from the revealing interviews between Lynne and BBE’s Will Sumsuch. Read here…
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Jazzanova and DJ Amir - photo credit Braden Harris
'Strata Records - The Sound Of Detroit - Reimagined By Jazzanova’ (BBE/180 Proof) - first single alert!
Finally…the first fruits from DJ Amir’s invitation to Jazzanova to reimagine, rework and revitalise some of the revolutionary Detroit label Strata Records’ brilliant but outrageously underexposed catalogue of music are here! With tracks and remixes from Jazzanova, Waajeed and Henrik Schwarz, this is essential… Read / Listen here
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Atakora Manu 'AFRO HIGHLIFE' / 'OMINTIMINIM' (BBE) - a review
In celebration of 100 years of recorded Ghanaian Highlife, BBE release this gorgeous double pack of mid-80s albums by the underappreciated but wonderful Atakora Manu. A brilliant melding of ‘palmwine’ blues and eccentric synth work that stands it out from most Highlife that we are usually exposed to. Read / Listen
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DJ Amir Presents ‘Strata Records - The Sound of Detroit’ Volume 1 (BBE) - a review
A holy shit compilation of tracks from Detroit’s short-lived but essential Strata label compiled by 180 Proof founder and Strata catalogue curator DJ Amir…….jazz for people who like it soulful, grimy and real..this is the good stuff! Read / Listen here
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Billy Bang 'Lucky Man' (BBE) - a review
‘Lucky Man’ is a new soundtrack release by BBE and IF Music of the documentary film that follows a Vietnam veteran as he returns to the country 40 years after as he searches for redemption and healing through improvisational collaboration with local musicians. That veteran was Billy Bang, one of the greatest jazz violinists of all time and it is an extraordinary journey…. Read / Listen here
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We Are KING 'Space Oddity' (BBE) - preview
Fans of David Bowie’s music take note, BBE Music have curated an album of Bowie compositions viewed through a Black music lens that will be coming out in May 2021! Have a listen to the first single here - a respectful but soul-laden update of ‘Space Oddity’ by Grammy-nominated twin sisters We Are KING!
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Victor Chukwu / Uncle Victor Chuks & The Black Irokos 'Akalaka / The Power' (BBE) - Album Premiere
BBE return with two albums by the mysterious Victor Chukwu for their brilliant Tabansi Gold Series and they are gorgeous examples of late 70’s Igbo highlife…joy, pride and wonder throughout. Truth & Lies Music are pleased to host the album premiere for your pleasure! Listen / read….
Read MoreSons of the Sun 'Underwater Dreaming' - VIDEO
Check out the video and pure jazzy soul vibes from transatlantic duo Sons of the Sun who give us the first single off their self-titled album out soon on BBE….
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Alex Attias presents Lillygood Party Vol 2 - a review
The second instalment of Alex Attias faves from his Lillygood parties that he runs and DJs at in Lausanne…Sophisticated dance music for ‘grown ups’….read / listen more….
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Xoliso 'Shingwanyana' (SHARP-FLAT / BBE) - a review
A killer 1974 album of pump-action grooves and outsider psyche sounds out of Pretoria, South Africa given the top shelf reissue treatment from SHARP-FLAT and BBE….listen / read more….
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Siduku Buari 'Disco Soccer' (BBE) - a review
If you love your disco, this 11 track album from 1979 is a must…the real sound of NYC nightlife seen through the eyes of an unconventional artist…read/listen here…
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Simbad Presents Collections Vol One (BBE) - a review
A favourite DJ and producer of Gilles Peterson amongst many, Simbad has been a prolific remixer for BBE over the years but here is his first album for them and it’s a backdated journey through his unique prism of electronic soul….read/listen more…
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Ebo Taylor 'Palaver' (BBE) - a review
A ‘lost’ album from the undisputed heavyweight champion of Ghanaian funky-highlife, Ebo Taylor you say? Finally released by BBE after nearly 40 years on the shelf, this is a wonder…read/listen here…
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IF Music presents You Need This - A Journey Into Deep Jazz Vol 3 - a review
Jean-Claude from IF Music brings us another insanely good collection of killer jazz cuts from planet jazz…read/listen more here….
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Ojo Balingo – Afrotunes – Best of Juju Vol. II – Oba Mimo Olorun Ayo (BBE/Tabansi) - a review
A totally bad ass album of rare Nigerian Juju music from Ojo Balingo…if you know ‘Synchro System’ by King Sunny Ade, then here is the source…read/listen here…
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The Young Ones Of Guyana - On Tour / Reunion (BBE) - a review
The Young Ones Of Guyana have their only two albums released together for the first time by BBE - read/listen on here…
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Trumpet King Zeal Onyia Returns (BBE/Tabansi) - a review
A true wonder of West African highlife, this ultra-rare LP is the first in the Tabansi Gold Series and it’s a beauty! Read/Listen more here…
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Colombian Soul (compiled by Tricky D for BBE) - a review
Finally, an in depth compilation of Colombian downbeat sounds! Compiled by Tricky D for BBE, the 20 tracks here are an exploration of the underground (and not so underground) flavours of one of the most musical countries on Earth…read/listen here…
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