fully remastered first ever re-issue of airto moreira’s classic album “samba de flora” from 1988. the vinyl release includes a download code.

ltd blue vinyl pressing - following on from their seminal light as a feather lp, outubro (october) was originally released in 1980 and began azymuth’s run of prolific output for milestone records throughout the decade.

far out recordings proudly presents hermeto pascoal s remarkable self-titled debut album. recorded in 1970 at a&r studios in new york, the album features certified north american titans including ron carter, hubert laws, joe farrel and googie coppola, and brazilian stars airto moreira and flora purim

reissue des johnny hammond-klassikers gambler s life (1974) mit den groove/jazzfunk-hymnen star borne & yesterday was cool . eine art all-star-jamsession dank der anwesenheit von spitzenmusikern wie george benson, eric gale, melvin sparks, ron carter, harvey mason, billy cobham, steve gadd, airto moreira, ralph macdonald, grover washington, den mizell-brüdern und einem glänzenden johnny hammond am e-piano

luke una presents a collection of rarities, lost b-sides, odd numbers, new discoveries and underground cult classics.

first vinyl reissue of the 1965 samba jazz gem by humberto clayber, hermeto pascoal and airto moreira as the sambrasa trio.

afro funk!

music from brazilian artists, made in the usa in the 1970s. the double vinyl comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

the shop record mart, one of latin new yorks most important historic musical landmarks, served as the home base for montuno records, a small but important independent label started by proprietor jesse moskowitz in the 1970s.
this collection samples the recordings from montunos catalogue that exemplify danceable afro-antillean music, from nuyorican salsa to haitian compas, latin jazz to traditional cuban genres as well as several interesting hybrids incorporating funk, doo wop and brazilian sounds.
ncludes tracks by key artists such as airto moreira, manny oquendo y libre, son de la loma, totico y sus rumberos, lou pérez.
comprehensive liner notes by pablo yglesias aka dj bongohead, including an in-depth interview with jesse moskowitz, plus original lp artwork and many unseen pictures.

after the success of most excellent unlimited’s first dj tools collection, a new roster of dance floor masters has convened to open their bag of tricks. theres something for every mood on this eight- track ep, opening appropriately with the one-two disco punch of justin van der volgen’s energetic conga break high in nyc and legendary better days alum bruce forest’s anthemic “street break, with its instantly recognizable brass hook and percussion from brazilian maestro airto moreira. photays j train squeak break builds drama with a minimal afro texture while phil moffa goes the other way with a tribal four-on-the-floor stomper. the flip side continues the diverse directive, as devin dares opening segment demonstrates with a never-issued labelle live session. jex opolis crafts a clever sun palace-esque casio workout and downtown veterans whatever/whatever revisit a much- loved technopop beat before kza takes things out with fitness beats, a sweaty workout that runs through a dozen iconic disco breaks. once again, most excellent breaks, beats & loops lives up to its name with a high-quality collection that proudly extends the lineage of the classic new york city break compilation.

ltd ed numbered gold vinyl !!
20th anniversary new celebratory remix by claudio coccoluto aka c.o.c.c.o aka ‘the heartists’ single ‘belo horizonti’ is set for release on claudio’s independent label the dub records on 22nd of april 2017 for record store day uk. with this limited edition 12 inch release featuring a fresh new remix, the dub records and claudio coccoluto continue to recognize the brazilian maestro ‘airto moreira’s’ contribution and influence on dance music today. the roots of samba, brazil’s official genre of music are historically connected to west africa, particularly angola and the congo which are of great significance to claudio coccoluto, he feels there are no boundaries in the world of music and hopes this transpires and is expressed through his own music.

(180 gr) following on from their seminal light as a feather lp, outubro (october) was originally released in 1980 and began azymuth’s run of prolific output for milestone records throughout the decade.

magic wand release another ep with 4 tracks of balearic inspired goodness

one of the uks most established and consistent deep house producers, jimpster, is due to drop his eagerly anticipated porchlight and rockingchairs lp. his first studio album in six years sees him continue where he left off on the 2006 masterpiece amour by taking the blueprint of house music and infusing it with an attention to detail and musicality often lacking in much of todays more disposable dance music. during the interim period, jamie has maintained a key role in two of the uks most successful house labels, freerange and delusions of grandeur, where he continues to pick up and establish new talent at an impressive rate. over the course of his 23 year career so far he has remixed everyone from josh wink, osunlade and solomun through to bob marley, airto moreira and seal, as well as continuing to dj week-in week-out at many of the worlds best clubs and festivals.

new material from las gifted & blessed, this time dropping on the uks eglo records under his the abstract eye guise.
a man of many names, the ever illusive musician / producer / dj / director can credit the likes of flora purim, airto moreira, sa ra creative partners, steve spacek, king britt and baatin among his collaborators. with a fetish for analog hardware, drum machines and synths, gbs sound techniques, range and versatility separate him from the pack.

summer is out the door, and here is first dancefloor hit for coming sunny days. in 1997 airto moreiras hit >celebration suite< was used by bellini for >samba de janeiro<, and sold over 6 millions copies all over the world. in 2010 the new song is >samba all night<, completely remixed in pop / dance style. a 100% dancefloors hit !!!

3 track re-issue of three killer rare tracks from the crew behind the automan series, future state >future state< has a definite proto-house / techno feel and was bigg in both chicago and detroit when it was released in 1984, also included is an 82 cult hit by codek