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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Mario Swagga and DJ Silila ‘Mapenzi Digital’ (Digital Love) - a review
Pure madness! 300bpm Tanzanian Singeli mayhem out now on emerging UK label Sign….read/listen more..
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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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'Rhythm Rhyme Revolution #3' - a review
In the third of his ‘Rhythm Rhyme Revolution’ series, Barrie Sharpe has created a record that looks back at the smoke-filled basements of early 90s London but carries his soulful rare groove vibes into 2019 as cool as it ever was…read/listen more here…
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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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Bro David: Modern Music From Belize (Cultures Of Soul) - a review
Bredda David Obi wanted to create a modern tropical sound for his homeland Belize and he did just that. It was called Kungo (or Cungo) and the excellent Cultures Of Soul label have put together a superb compilation of Bro David’s works….read/listen here…
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Maria Chiara Argirò 'Hidden Seas' album - a review
‘Hidden Seas’ is the second album from Italian pianist and composer Maria Chiara Argirò and it is a lovely collection of songs exploring the theme of water with a finely balanced blending of jazz, electronica, classical and folk forms….read/listen more…
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Space Cats 'Something New' (Cultures Of Soul Records) - a review
Check this barely heard album from South Africa’s super-fine Space Cats thankfully given the reissue treatment by Boston, MA’s excellent Cultures Of Soul Records…read/listen more 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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Kinkajous 'Hidden Lines (Running Circle) - a review
Kinkajous are a London based outfit blending live instrumentation and electronics into a hypnotic sound of their own and they have a spanking new album released on Running Circle…read/listen more 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…
Read MoreRammellzee: It's Not Who But What (Red Bull Arts Documentary)
A 9-minute cosmic journey that explores the legendary artist, graffiti writer, hip-hop pioneer, myth-maker, and New York cult icon, RAMMELLZEE. (courtesy of Red Bull Music) - ESSENTIAL VIEWING!
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David Wertman & Sun Ensemble 'Earthly Delights' (BBE) - a review
Fantastic reissue on BBE (again) of this 1979 spiritual jazz album by David Wertman and his Sun Ensemble. Free, loose and deeply emotional…read/listen more here
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Kabasa 'African Sunset' (BBE) - a review
BBE are reissuing this super-rare album from South African outfit Kabasa. Originally released in 1982, the record is a potent fusion of Afro-Rock, funk, jive and disco…check our review here…
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Dave Maze releases hot new Afrobeat joint 'Ndi KanyI' on D&e Chicago - interview
Chicago DJ and Producer is dropping a hot new Afrobeat joint on his own D&e Chicago imprint…we caught a few words with him before his first DJ gig outside of the States…read on..
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MUSIC THAT SPEAKS TO...SALLY RODGERS (AMCA)
The lovely Sally Rodgers from A Man Called Adam has generously chosen some of the music that has spoken to her throughout her life. It’s unsurprisingly eclectic, funky, surprising, gentle and jarring at times….read and listen on…
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Roy Ayers 'Silver Vibrations ' (BBE Records) - a review
The first reissue of this 1983 Roy Ayers long player is another BBE beauty. The last of his ‘classic’ period, the album contains the definitive version of ‘Chicago’, the roller-skating jam ‘Good, Good Music’ and the gorgeous ‘D.C.City’. Read more for our review and a listen…
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