the ethio jazz album by mulatu astatqé is a jewel of the modern ethiopian music and a mythical album, since the beginning of ethiopian music reissues (mainly on buda musique).
with four albums and two vinyls under its belt released internationally, this supergroup founded by geneva-based pianist leo tardin launches this spring their new ep, big easy, which is also the fruit of their debut collaboration with mental groove records. the vinyl ep includes a download code.
fantasma, the latest project of south african innovator and creative pioneer spoek mathambo, is a five-man collective which weaves together electronica, hip-hop, traditional zulu maskandi music, shangaan electro, south african house, psych-rock and punk to form a unique, original and fresh hybrid. the godfather of bacardi house, producer dj spoko joins with former machineri guitarist andré geld- enhuys, drummer michael buchanan and maskandi multi-instrumentist bhekisenzo cele to complete the line up. fused by spoek mathambos futurist vision, fantasma pulls inspiration from all corners of south africa: the sounds and spirits of townships and cities as well as the rural countryside. it is diverse not only in its membership but also in its forward-looking music. the 2x12 inch vinyl includes 2 bonus tracks and download code.
i sang is an innovative narrative about identity and place that echoes the past while pushing the boundaries of the present, an intricate tapestry woven with love, respect and a deep sense of reverence for music that is wholly danish but feels universal.
die in zusammenarbeit mit nikola jan gross (saxophon) und jonas albrecht (schlagzeug) komponierte ep enthält drei mitreißende, energiegeladene tracks, die den hörer auf eine reise durch jazz, post-rock, trance, minimalismus, versinkende bläserakkorde und pochende gitarrenlinien mitnehmen.
the first ep of brand new material from brownswood signee diggs duke, *the upper hand & other grand illusions* is a series of vignettes that tell a story of courtship and intimate interaction.
mit bloom schafft laurance eine heikle balance zwischen technischer meisterschaft und gefühlvoller erzählung, die den hörer einlädt, sich in seinen traumhaften welten zu verlieren.
teranga beat proudly presents dexter johnson & le super star de dakar in their last performance before their departure to abidjan in 1969. mastered from the original tape this recording captures the energy and quality of these most spectacular performers. the group was led by the inimitable dexter johnson, a saxophonist whose unique timbre influenced generations of horn players in senegal and who can stand with pride next to the great jazz musicians.
the 2x12 inch lp comes out in a deluxe 60s style cover with a bonus track & mp3 download code and a booklet including photos & liner notes outlining dexters musical career.
sababa 5, the relentless explorers of middle eastern psychedelic groove, present their latest tracks -bezani- and -ashkamoni- on their sixth 45 for batov records.
“guaracheros” was released on mag, in peru, at the end of 1961 and includes six cover versions, four of them are of cuban origin, and also original compositions masterfully performed by nelson ferreyra’s sonora.