Tag Archives: Jazz

SONG OF THE DAY Hand – Shifting Lead

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

Earlier this month Swiss label Rocafort Records released an interesting compilation record entitled, A Look Into The Evasion Disques Vaults | 1970​-​1973.  Extracting music from the vaults of Switzerland’s Evasion Disques, this new record examines a three-year time slot in the label’s … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cymande – Dove

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

Well, today’s song doesn’t come much more random than this!  Here’s what happens if you leave Youtube playing to itself and disappear out of the room for a few moments; if you’re lucky enough you’ll come back and something like … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Super Elcados – Afro Funk

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

Aside from its rather enticing and attractive name, Togetherness is Always a Good Venture just also happens to be one very funky record; and a highly sought after one at that! Initially released as an album by EMI Nigeria in 1976, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kamal Keila – Taban Ahwak

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

The story of the label that has reissued today’s glorious song goes back to 2012 when Berlin DJ, record collector and Jakarta Records label owner, Jannis Stürtz was touring round Morocco in search of old vinyl records. (See more from this label on … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Andrea Benini – El Guerrero

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

Anything drum orientated and rhythm-based is going to attract my attention, there’s no doubt about that…and, fortunately for me, today’s discovery just happens to be a gorgeous percussive-orientated composition that blends old traditions with modern beats. Producer, composer and percussionist/drummer … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Donald Byrd – Cristo Redentor

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

It’s not often I delve into the realms of jazz, but when I heard this track on the radio this morning I had to find out what it was! Originally released on 1964, Christo Redentor was a song performed by the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Kologbo feat. Monkuti – Cool Down

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

Nigerian Afrobeat guitar legend Oghene Kologbo has been making music ever since he was a young teenager!  Spending many years performing with Fela Kuti, he later went on to record more than 50 records with his band, Afrika 70. To celebrate … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Scacy & Sound Service – Sunshine Pt. 1

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

Are you ready for some mighty funk? I surely hope so because today’s bodacious blast of bold r’n’b will shake you to the bone!  Reissued via Germany’s Tramp Records last month,  Sunshine Pt. 1 was originally released in 1972. Performed by … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ebo Taylor – Yen Ara

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

You may recall me writing about Ghanaian artist, Ebo Taylor back in February this year after UK label, Mr Bongo reissued Ebo Taylor and the Pelican’s self-titled album in November 2017.  Fusing highlife with soul, funk and jazz, Ebo Taylor was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Hailu Mergia and the Walias — Eti Gual Blenai

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

Born in Debre Birhan, Showa Province, in 1946, Hailu Mergia is a master accordionist, veteran bandleader, arranger and keyboardist whose massive contribution to the jazz-funk sounds of Ethiopia spans over decades.  So impressive is this artist that at the tender age … Continue reading →

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