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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Revolution & Change: Lagos 1977
A programme of Music and Arts inspired by the Nigerian megacity
Friday 22 January 2016, Rough Trade Nottingham 6.30 - 11pm, Free entry
RIM KWAKU OBENG - RIM ARRIVES/TOO TOUGH (BBE Records)
It’s crazy how few people outside of the Afro-Disco digging fraternity knew about Rim Kwaku Obeng before BBE reissued his ‘Rim Arrives’ (1980) and ‘Too Tough’ (1982) albums in the latter quarter of this year.
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KADHJA BONET - An Interview
Not many recent records have moved me as instantly as ‘The Visitor’ EP by Kadhja Bonet.. I came across her devastating cover of 21st Century’s 1975 ‘Remember The Rain’ and pre-ordered her EP within a few minutes..
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Revolution & Change - Detroit 1968
Revolution And Change brings together film, art and music inspired by and from Detroit’s prolific creative community.
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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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DJ Vadim - An Interview
The Dubcatcher, The Terrorist, the beatmaker, the chef..DJ Vadim is a producer and turntablist extraordinaire..with a brand new album and a twentieth anniversary to prepare for, he's a busy man but we managed to grab a few words and an exclusive mix from him...
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Steve Cobby 'Everliving' - Album Review
'Everliving' is fourteen tracks of immaculately loose, funky and emotional instrumentals, played by a man who wants you to know he is present and involved..deeply. Ex-Friendly reviews it but you should just buy it!
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