'The Languages Of Tambores' is an awe-inspiring collection of percussion-heavy music from around the globe expertly compiled by Italian born alt-jazz star Gabriele Poso....read and hear more
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IF Music presents You Need This – A Journey Into Deep Jazz Vol. 2
An irresistible collection of super-hard-to-find spiritual jazz compiled by IF Music's Jean-Claude that will elevate your soul...check the album sampler here!
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Mikolaj Kierski (Basy Tropikalne) - An Interview
An interview with Mikolaj Kierski, founder of Basy Tropikalne, a hot new Polish based tropical beats label with eyes on the world and the future...
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Solid Doctor 'How About Some More Ether' Collected works 90-95
Steve Cobby is back to the future with an enormous remastered retrospective from his Solid Doctor surgery...review time
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Music that speaks to...James Waring (The Invisible Orchestra)
Kicking off our new Music that speaks to sessions, we are joined by The Invisible Orchestra's founder and bandleader James Waring with a selection of music that rocks his boat...
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SunPalace - Raw Movements/Rude Movements - BBE Records
A stone cold 'Loft Classic', Rude Movements is altogether different, otherworldly, one of the great early electronic dance tracks. BBE Records have released a golden collection of outtakes and rare versions alongside unreleased tracks from SunPalace's archive.
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The Voodoo Ball - Return To Afrotopia, Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool 29th October
Truth & Lies are mighty pleased to be DJing throughout this excellent party run by the Rebel Soul boys in Liverpool! Situated in the beautifully designed and brilliantly named Invisible Wind Factory (owned by the folk behind The Kazimier), it will be an Afropunk-inspired Halloween special with top ass afrocentric artists from all over the UK....
Read MoreBig Chief Jake Millon and the White Eagles Mardi Gras Indians rehearse "Shallow Water O Mama" at Darrell's Lounge, 7th Ward, New Orleans. Shot by Alan Lomax and crew, May 1982. For more information about the American Patchwork filmwork, Alan Lomax, and his collections, visit http://culturalequity.org. [01.10.09]
Karnival: Rare footage of White Eagle Mardi Gras Indians
Rare Footage of the White Eagle Mardi Gras Indians
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Karnival - Friday, 16 September 2016
'Truth & Lies bring you the third episode of KARNIVAL!
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Photos by Martin Sanders
Hot 8 Brass Band live at the Riverbank Bar & Kitchen, Nottingham - 28th July 2016
When the mighty Hot 8 Brass Band roll into town, you’d better be ready to go off! Probably the best known of the New Orleans brass acts, their raucous but sophisticated blend of traditional Second Line vibes, funk, jazz and hip hop is a life-affirming blast of joy and volume unlike most bands you will have ever experienced.
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Jay Strongman presents 'Popcorn Heartbreak' - BBE Records
‘Popcorn Heartbreak’ is a compilation of music that travelled from the backseats of 1950s American teens cars to the clubs of 1970s Belgium and is as elusive a story as Northern Soul was for the working youth of Blackpool and Wigan.
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Illustration by Catrin Morgan.
Strange Orchestra in the Ionic Temple
In support of the Invisible Orchestra Album launch, Truth and Lies presents 'Strange Orchestra' A special video and sound installation in collaboration with Catrin Morgan followed by a after performance dance 'Totally Tropical Disco'.
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INVISIBLE ORCHESTRA ALBUM LAUNCH
The Invisible Orchestra Album launch - June 4 at the Masonic Hall, Nottingham
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'REVOLUTION & CHANGE' SÃO PAULO, 1969
'REVOLUTION & CHANGE' SÃO PAULO, 1969 - Friday 27, Rough Trade, Nottingham
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Rich Medina presents Jump 'n' Funk (BBE Records)
An outstanding selection of Afrobeat inspired music selected by Rich Medina, card carrying member of both the Rock Steady Crew and the Universal Zulu Nation, producer, modern griot and one of the finest DJs on the planet. Ex-Friendly reviews the brilliant debut Jump 'n' Funk compilation out soon on the mighty BBE Records..
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Maylight 'Almighty' album review
Maylight’s impressive debut album ‘Almighty’ harks back to the Nineties golden period of Mo’Wax’ed boom bap and soul jazz but it would do it a disservice to just lump it in with the so-called trip hop revival. Strong songwriting, diverse influences and a collective approach to songwriting make this an album worth repeated listening.
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Revolution & Change : Nottingham 1991
A programme of Music and Arts from Nottingham at the birth of the Free Party movement.
Friday 25 March 2016, Rough Trade Nottingham 7pm - 2am
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Interview with Chico Medori from Grupo Medusa
Legendary Brazilian percussionist and composer Chico Medori is the man behind 80’s smooth jazz ensemble Grupo Medusa.
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'The People's Workshop - Houston Talent Expo '82' (BBE) World Premiere
The mighty BBE have unearthed another ultra rare gem with ‘The People’s Workshop - Houston Talent Expo ‘82’ album. A collection of gospel, funk and soul beauties collectively composed and performed by members of the workshop in Houston, Texas. A fine addition for any soul music lover.
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The illustration of Lewis Heriz. ‘Hand made’ in a digital world.
If you are a follower of the African and tropical vinyl movement you will be no doubt have seen the energetic record sleeve designs of UK artist Lewis Heriz.
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