We don’t really cover single releases (apart from the occasional premiere) so we thought we would start a new section on the blog where we shout about some random new singles we have been sent or discovered ourselves in some dusty corner. All kinds of music that we may not have time to cover as albums or one time one-offs. Enjoy! Tell your friends! This episode includes Nicola Cruz, Voodoo Drummer, Romperayo, Cyril Cyril, Chizawa Q & more...
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Various Artists 'Covers 3' (Tru Thoughts) - a review
Tru Thoughts bring out the cover versions once again in the third installment of their ‘Covers’ series and there are beauties within. Hot 8 Brass Band, Quantic, Mark de Clive-Lowe, sUb_modU and J-Felix amongst many stirring up the ingredients and coming up with something fresh! Read / listen….
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'Africa is Everywhere' - our programme for Houghton Festival 2018
Following on from last year’s programme of explosive and heavy international rhythms centred on the Tropics, Truth and Lies Music are back to host another all day event of films, music and partying. Africa Is Everywhere explores the global influence of African music captured by a series of curated short films and rare footage, and DJ sets that take you on a journey of the continent’s extraordinary musical legacy. The enduring quality of Ethiopian Jazz, the fierce and funky activism of Afrobeat, the enormous reciprocal relationship with the Americas, and the transcendental voices and electronic music of South Africa are threaded together to tell one of the biggest stories in dance music. With DJ sets from South African DJ SNO (Dimensions Directory/Banana Hill), Dr Horn, Truth & Lies Music and Afrodisiac.
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Music that Speaks To...Drew Calhoun
We've invited Drew Calhoun from the Hot 8 Brass Band to choose a selection of music he loves for our 'Music That Speaks To' series...dive in!
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BENNIE PETE (HOT 8 BRASS BAND) - An interview July 2016 (previously unpublished)
As longtime supporters of the band, we caught up with bandleader and co-founder Bennie 'Big Pete' Pete on their 20th anniversary tour for a little chat before their gig at the Riverbank in Nottingham in July 2016. Previously unpublished, Ex-Friendly elicits some true insight from this gentle and quietly spoken man into the history and ongoing challenges of being a musician from one of the toughest but most inspirational cities in the US.
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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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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Katrina Poem - Paula Sharratt
A politically charged poem about Karina by Paula Sharratt
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Revolution & Change - New Orleans Showreel
This showreel presents a selection of arts and cultural projects that give a snapshot of New Orleans culture. The videos highlight various aspects of the quintessential art forms from New Orleans, music, street art, and Rap/spoken word.
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Revolution and Change Mix #1 - New Orleans
Revolution and Change Mix #1 - New Orleans
A mix of New Orleans brass band music, hip hop and spoken word, showing the connections between the two forms of street music.
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Hot 8 Brass Band live at The Approach
On 1st June 2014, the mighty mighty Hot 8 Brass Band will be coming to Nottingham with Truth and Lies in support.
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