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Yelfris Valdés 'For The Ones (Remixed)' (Música Macondo Records) - a review

June 16, 2021

A classy remix package of Yelfris Valdés 'For The Ones' LP on Música Macondo Records sees Tim Garcia harnessing a serious line-up of producers to explore and rework the original gold into new shapes whilst retaining the spiritual Yoruba force originally intended. An essential listen for lovers of broken beat, deep house and the real thing. Read / listen here

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, London, Cuba, broken beat, house music, spiritual
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Champyun Clouds 'Champyun Clouds' (Hongo Malo) - an interview & review

June 8, 2021

Champyun Clouds are Neil Tolliday (aka Nail) and Asa Hudson and during lockdown they have churned out a whole load of great tunes that bridge the gap between The Beta Band, odd soundtracks, Serge Gainsbourg, Flaming Lips and deep electronic warmth seemingly effortlessly. Read / Listen here.

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In MUSIC, INTERVIEWS Tags LATEST, Notts, Nottingham, Nail, ASA, independent, Pop, Psychedelic, Psyche, Experimental
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Hassan Wargui 'Tiddukla' (Hive Mind Records) - a review

May 27, 2021

A sublime mini-album of Moroccan Amazigh music by the highly prolific talent Hassan Wargui released soon on Brighton’s Hive Mind Records. The sound of the Anti-Atlas mountains blends yearning voices, complex percussion and the banjo to create a deeply emotional but calming resonance. Read / Listen here

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Morocco, Middle East
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DJ Amir Presents ‘Strata Records - The Sound of Detroit’ Volume 1 (BBE) - a review

May 27, 2021

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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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Jazz, Detroit, BBE, Modal Jazz, salsa, soul, spiritual, free jazz
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Various Artists 'Color de Trópico Vol. 2' (El Palmas Music) - a review

May 19, 2021

A top shelf compilation of impossible to find music from Venezuela’s boom years (1966 - 78) touching on cumbia, salsa, folkloric and even localised versions of Fela Kuti and Desmond Dekker to get you moving and smiling… Read / Listen here

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Latin America, Venezuela, Cumbia, Disco, salsa, Caribbean
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Agile Experiments 'Bloom Anubis' (DDR Records) - a review

May 12, 2021

‘Bloom Anubis’ is a superb rhythmic journey from Dave De Rose’s Agile Experiments outfit, chock full of playful experimentation and loose-limbed grooves for fans of Sons Of Kemet and other jazz-not-jazz explorers… Read / Listen here

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Jazz, free jazz, Experimental, Beats
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Billy Bang 'Lucky Man' (BBE) - a review

May 5, 2021

‘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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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, BBE, Jazz, free jazz, New York, Vietnam, Soundtrack, Violin
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vbnd 'Scum Funk' (DeepMatter) - a review

April 26, 2021

Check out this brand new album from Canada’s vbnd. Contemporary soul jazz that sits on the same sofa as SAULT and the Soulquarians with its funky, soulful jazzy tunes that make perfect sunshine food for the soul.. Read / Listen here…

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, R&B, soul, funk, Canada
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Christian Reim Sextet "MONA LISA" Suite Molde 73 (Jazzaggression) - a review

April 14, 2021

Norwegian jazz behemoth Christian Reim recorded a series of live concerts at Molde Jazz Festival in the 70s and they are quite something. Published for the first time on Finnish label Jazzaggression, our man in Dominican Republic Mauro Ferreiro deeply immersed himself and has come strong with a superb review that makes you want to listen again and again…. Read / Listen here

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Jazz, Modal Jazz, Scandinavian, Norway
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Retusa: Luis Pérez Ixoneztli 'Santuario de Mariposas' (Tokonoma Records) - a review

March 23, 2021

An extraordinary sonic journey into an imagined Aztec past using archaic instruments and a deep well of ritual and mind-altering experimentation. Sometimes there's a heavy groove, sometimes the jungle is inside you. A brilliant and first time reissue of this little heard collection of magic on Tokonoma Records. Read / Listen…

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Tags LATEST, Latin America, Ambient, Mexico, Folloric, Experimental
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Jakob Dinesen/Anders Christensen/Laust Sonne 'Blessings' (April Records) - a review

March 17, 2021

‘Blessings’ is a new live album from the Danish trio of Jakob Dinesen, Anders Christensen and Laust Sonne and it is a charmer of a set, walking through summery ballads and Middle Eastern tinged groovers and includes a superb version of ‘Freedom Jazz dance’ by Sonny Rollins…..Read /Listen

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Jazz, Denmark, Scandinavian
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Ararur 'Mielikki' - a review

February 26, 2021

Ararur are a superb Portuguese jazz ensemble with a new and beautiful album named after the Finnish Goddess of Forests ‘Mielikki’. A kind-hearted, progressive and spacious blend of Northern and Southern European jazz styles with the gold dust supplied by singer Angela Maria’s strong vocal resemblance to the legendary Brazilian singer Joyce … Read / Listen here

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Jazz, Portugal
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Ballaké Sissoko feat Sona Jobarteh 'Djourou' (No Format) - video review

February 17, 2021

Watch the hypnotic performance of the first single from master kora player Ballaké Sissoko’s forthcoming album ‘Djourou’. A duet of electrifying gentleness with Gambian kora player, singer and activist Sona Jobarteh, this is special. Watch here….

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Africa, Mali, Kora
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Local Healers & Louis Cypher 'Paintings On The Wall' (I'm Not From Brooklyn Records) - a review

February 15, 2021

Nottingham’s Local Healers have teamed up with Louis Cypher and Belgian producer Faux Sala to create a 7 track EP of jazzy dope beats and lyrical honesty. Join them as they navigate and explore lockdown, self-worth, the grind of the government (and other forces), even the nature of being an artist itself. If you love the interplay and classy ambiance of the Native Tongues or The Pharcyde with an East Midlands perspective, dig in! Read / Listen here…

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Notts, Hip Hop
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George Otsuka Quintet 'Loving You George' (WEWANTSOUNDS) - a review

February 11, 2021

Coming soon on WEWANTSOUNDS - an outstanding live jazz album from 1975 by one of Japan’s greatest ever drummers George Otsuka alongside his quintet. Worth checking out for their killer version of the Minnie Riperton classic ‘Lovin’ You’ alone … Read / Listen / Pre-order here

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Japan, Jazz, Fusion, free jazz, Modal Jazz
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University Challenged 'Oh Temple!' (Hive Mind Records) - a review

February 4, 2021

Oh Temple! is a breathtaking double vinyl release of sprawling kosmische spectacle from the brilliantly named University Challenged out now on Hive Mind Records. A psychedelic supergroup who draw us into their dreamlike world via vintage synths, grungy bass lines, pastoral and tape-manipulated guitars, static, dust, vocal samples and illusory field recordings creating an inner-outer soundtrack of wide-eyed wonder. Read / Listen / Watch the ace videos here…

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Psychedelic, Post-Rock, Instrumental, Modern Composition
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Rasha Nahas 'Desert' (Rmad Records) - a review

February 2, 2021

The debut album ‘Desert’ from Palestinian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rasha Nahas is an intoxicating combination of Weimar-era theatrics, rock’n’roll backbone and Rasha’s thrilling voice and poetry…. Read / Listen

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Arabic, Palestine, Rock n Roll, Poetry
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Roots 'Roots' (Frederiksberg Records) - a review

January 28, 2021

Frederiksberg Records do it again! The reissue of this 1975 album of joyous South African soul-jazz is a must for lovers of unhurried and happy Soweto grooves that manage to seamlessly reference township musical styles and the new Afrocentric atmosphere of mid 70’s urban USA…. Read / Listen here

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Africa, Jazz, Fusion, Soweto, South Africa
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Photo credit: Sven Marquardt

Olivier St. Louis 'M.O.T.H. Matters Of The Heartless' (First Word Records) - a review

January 27, 2021

Olivier St. Louis’ debut release for First Word Records is a deep dive into his alternative soul universe. Produced by the man Oddisee, it’s released this week! Read / Listen here…..

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, soul, R&B
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Gerry Weil 'The Message' (Música Infinita) - a review

January 23, 2021

A superb reissue of Gerry Weil’s funky Jazz-Rock opus ‘The Message’ is a snapshot of 1970’s Venezuela and a reminder that the hippie dreamers could create some serious art amongst the spiritual platitudes…Read / Listen here…

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In MUSIC Tags LATEST, Latin America, Jazz, free jazz, Venezuela, Jazz-Rock, Fusion, funk
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