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****NEW RELEASES****
9th November 2021:Record Kicks presents “Origin of Forms” the vibrant debut album by Moscow funk band The Diasonics – due January 2022! (9.11.21)
17th Maruch 2021: SOARING SUNSHINE FOR THE EARS! Uplifting sounds look set to erupt from Fimber Bravo’s forthcoming album, “Lunar Tredd”! Due this week!!
26th February 2021: COSMIC CHAOS OF THE HEADY KIND!! The Writhing Squares forthcoming release looks set to be a blast!
29th January 2021: Sitka Sun’s sophomore release promises more cosmic escapism!
1st September 2020: Latest single from London’s Chelou is “Real” dreamy!
9th July 2020: Now-Again releases the third album for Brazilian guitarist, Fabiano do Nascimento
25th May 2020: Liotia’s upcoming haunting new single “SILENCE” is announced – Due 2nd June!
15th May 2020: ATA releases/reissues “Early Works: Funk, Soul And Afro Rarities From The Archives”
24th April 2020: Berlin’s Shika Shika records announces new album: “A Guide to the Birdsong of Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean”
17th April 2020: East London’s post punk purveyors share first track from upcoming EP
12th April 2020: LA’s finest, The Buttertones release new album: Jazzhound
31st March 2020: Michael Clark is to release haunting new single: “Winter Song”
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- SONG OF THE DAY Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer – By Foot By Sea February 1, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Denson-Parris Sacred Harp Singers – The Good Old Way January 31, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Hugo Blanco – Cumbia Con Arpa January 30, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Neal Heppleston – Ghost Ship January 29, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Lord Fuzz – The Freak January 28, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Briks – Its Your Choice January 27, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Monster Rally – Washed Ashore January 26, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Lecuona Cuban Boys – Hinodu January 25, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Paragons – Riding High On A Windy Day January 24, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Edu Lobo – Viola Fora De Moda January 23, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Hipnotic Eye – Aimless Lady January 22, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Yoruba Singers – Basa Bongo January 21, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Comet Is Coming – Start Running January 20, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY La Sonora Dinamita – Ritmo Tropical January 19, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Compay Quinto – El Diablo January 18, 2023
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Category Archives: Rhythm-based
SONG OF THE DAY Ginger Johnson & His African Messengers – Talking Drum
“All the music that we do is based firmly on African traditions. So is rhythm and blues – but we try to get nearer the source, right down to the grass roots of the jungle – the sun, the heat, … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Tito Puente – Tito on Timbales
Celebrating a career that spanned over fifty years Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., better known as Tito Puente, was a musician, songwriter, bandleader and record producer of Puerto Rican descent. His music has helped popularise Latin sounds over the decades and he … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Dina ögon – Undantag
“Music for brighter days. And for dancing and dreamin’ away….” DIY Swedish label, Sing a Song Fighter (founded by the Swedish producer/musician, Karl Jonas Winqvist of Wau Wau Collectif – amongst other bands) released the debut album from Dina Ögon … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY 75 Dollar Bill – Beni Said
75 Dollar Bill are one of those band’s I’m amazed I’ve never stumbled upon until now!! How have I missed this band, these creators of mesmerising and enchanting dust-driven dreamy sound for what has nearly been a decade since their … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Martin Bruhn – Música Huanca
“In short, this album represents the constant search for my own carnival and this time I am happy to invite the rest of the world to join this great fiesta.” Due for release next week, Germany’s Shika Shika Records are proud … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Dream Stars – Pop Makossa Invasion
“‘Pop Makossa Invasion’….A tune so obscure that even in Cameroon it had never been released!!…..” Today’s afro-funk delight is so rare and so sensational that one of Analog Africa’s mighty fine compilations was named after it!! Unearthed by the mighty … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Roscoe Weathers – Echoes
Roscoe Weathers has been described as an artist who has never received enough recognition for the music he produced! His compositions, orientated around jazz, escaped the attention of most labels in the 60’s, leaving Weathers to release much of his … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Os Barbapapas – DooWooDooWoo
“…….a wondrous trip propelling us into outer space, to a lyrically unmanned space station where instrumental needles pierce the membrane of our planetary horizon, making way for a holistic psychedelic experience of our world….” Otherworldly realms await and in the … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Ray Barretto – Mercy, Mercy, Baby
Legendary percussionist Raymond Barretto, a.k.a Ray Barretto, was proficient in a wide variety of Latin musical styles as well as Latin jazz. Throughout his career he became one of the leading champions of boogaloo, a genre that rose up in … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Chico Hamilton – Conquistadores (The Conquerors)
Where to begin with an artist whose repertoire is matched only by his musical genius! Foreststorn “Chico” Hamilaton was an jazz drummer and bandleader whose career spanned well over four decades! He rose to stardom as the sideman for Lester … Continue reading
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