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originally recorded by marc moulin, vincent kenis and marc hollander in 1977 brussels. leapfrogging over style and genre boundaries, the lp shuffles between improvised jazz, minimalism, imaginary ethnic music, classical and even proto-techno (saure gurke foreshadows characteristic detroit techno riffs by a good ten years). it became a cult album in its own right and a few decades later parisian dj / producer krikor spontaneously decided to rework two tracks for his dj-sets. ensemble brings his remixes with the kind permission of crammed, marc hollander / aksak maboul and krikor.

in the 1970s the american composer henry flynt started a series of pieces under the title >new american ethnic music<. in so doing he worked together native styles of music such as blues, country or hillbilly with electronic production methods to make something altogether new. so far in germany it has never been attempted to rework folklore electronically for a compilation. however, this picture changes if one redefines the idea of who the population is. incomers have brought new >national anthems< to germany, which means - even the portuguese fado, the african gnawa, the croatian klapa or the vietnamese quan ho are these days at home in germany. with the cultural project >heimatlieder aus deutschland< (native songs from germany) founded by former spex editor mark terkessidis and label manager jochen kühling all the various styles of traditional folk music now found in germany has been collected. thirteen of the songs recorded for the project have now been transformed by contemporary electronic producers to present a >new german ethnic music<. but why remixes? for one thing electronic music has recently focused a lot on the past (ghost music, hypnagogic pop etc.) – electronic editing is well suited to follow the effects of the immigrant music which the >imaginary national anthems< has created. furthermore the projects instigators were curious how >electronic musicians< would handle folk music and folk songs which is a hugely difficult task. to this end artists were sought out who could get along with the idea of each music style and who are known to already have experimented with the human voice. the results are as varied as the music styles and djs involved. some melodies remain completely intact while others are abstracted beyond recognition. margaret dygas associative approach ensured that she presents a polish song about a girls arranged marriage with a claustrophobic feeling. with his remix of the marrabenta of mozambique mark ernestus has continued the rhythmic experiments he is known for with jeri jeri. thomas mahmoud translated gnawa into dub and finaly ulrich schnauss turned the song of the italian chorus of >donni so< into a hymn for the horizon-expanding power of migration.hopefully this compilation will also expand some horizons.

continuo shows more of the ethnic side of avishai cohen in his composition and sounds. cohen is joined by his established trio of mark guiliana and sam barsh. this album was listed in the itunes top 5 jazz chart for 6 months in 2006. a mythical album available on vinyl for the first time ever!

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the dwellers is the first various artist s release under satta records. this release consists of six tracks featuring seven artists from new york, berlin, paris & london. the dwellers is a deep jazz house collection of tracks with the combination of downtempo & ethnic genres.

eclectic influences + ethnic traditions = dancefloor pressure. 6 genre defying cuts from guedra guedra aka abdellah m. hassak.

alae records presents the next vinyl release by talanted moscow collective lamas dream. precisely weighted combination of ethnic and dance music, makes this release an excellent blend of downtempo, tribal dance and deep house. two beautiful remixes from brilliant producers uji and betelgeize complement this beautiful ep in their unique vision and reveal the author’s idea in a new way.

explorer series vol.4, original ethnic music of the peoples of the world berlin 2019

electronics at the junction with ethnic music inspired by the last travel in peru including 10 days spent in the shamans village. 4 life stories told by music, stories about external and internal journeys. this ep is part of the future album, that will be released in 2019 and is a great traveller diary which shows the wonderful possibilities of mixing electronic and live music. alae first vinyl release by ivan latyshev >ala espiritu ep<

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extraordinary mixture of acoustic drums, electric percussions, spiritual jazz and ethnic vibes

this is nomine’s first solo release on the label since its beginnings and he returns back to his roots with some tribal, ethnic, meditative 140 bass music that can be both raved to or meditated to.

kump is delighted to release the first ep by hlm38 (ou hlm38’s first ep), the naughty half of duo ricco and member of the notte brigante crew from lyon. the three original tracks, a mix of ethnic looting and industrial racket in slow motion, feel like steel wrapped in turkish delight. front de cadeaux’s take on “illicite cong” is reminiscent of an erotic rave flavoured with oriental spices. last but not least, kris baha slices up “exit” like a tablier de sapeur (local lyonnais dish) served on a julienne of syncopated samples and noisy beats.

the long awaited first release of stavroz on denature records has arrived! this 5-track ep starts with -zorrow-. this track sounds like an invitation to wander and get lost in the jungle. by the second track, perron 11 the tempo gets more vigorous opening the way to the main track kasambila and its enchanting ethnic vibes, on the other side of the ep, xs pls (pronounce it extra small please) has this unique instrumental groove that four-piece band masters so well. the ep ends with the title it was all a ruse , a melancholic ballad through mystical lands.

psychedlic electronica on this new fututibile release (sublabel from periodica). icio omeghas psyco cruise is a collection of songs and private recordings made between 1984 and 1991 in his studio on the island of stromboli. icio omegha, formerly known as maurizio aghemo, is a guitarist, a sitarist and keyboard player who was a member of a world music band active in the late 70s (uco, universal condition orchestra). maurizio today is a record collector and painter who runs his art gallery in stromboli where he exhibits his works. currently engaged in the assembly of a modular system, he continues to produce experimental music on the island. over the years, he has explored various musical genres, from ethnic music with an indian flavor, up to the typical electronic digressions of the mid 80s. the only available source of these recordings are original cassette tapes from which futuribile made this selection. a small selection with pieces that best describe his artistic career. the audio was cleaned, re-mastered and edited to make the best possible presentation of these unique recordings of icio omegha who is finaly able to share them with the public. recommended!!!

better late than never! finally after almost 7 years from the original release date, radikal guru’s debut album the rootstepa has been pressed to wax for the first time. the double 180g lp version in a gatefold sleeve will be available from june the 15th via all usual outlets. the lp contains 12 original tracks featuring such vocalists as: cian finn, brother culture and mokey jhayam.

vinyl 12- + 2 side a4 paper insert (what is cozmico? - an open letter by noema) did you ever wonder: what is this slow psychedelic dance music, mixing ethnic elements, krautrock, house and techno...? it s cozmico! and noema delivers three stunning new remixes for your next magic carpet ride! the ep kicks off with the spiced up cosmic classic jourouadou , where a driving middle eastern rhythm, arabic lyrics and a rolling bass lay the foundation for an ecstatic dance party, until a hypnotic synth leads you the way up to the tunisian night sky. 
flip the record and it s zeluf that hits you with a psychedelic-rock groove on b1, unfolding arabesque chanting, oud lines and a marimba like synth during the journey. on b2 you will find the underwater fireplace dub of gaye su akyol s dunya kaleska , upheaved from the depths of the bosphorus. this remix of the turkish singer-songwriter is a masterfully crafted journey with unforeseen twists and turns, mingling her band with sounds of trains and bonfire.

benny blanco debuts with a five-tracks staraya ep onto his valkea music. every detail has been taken care, from mixing to the master from vinyl press to artwork. following a short description about staraya ep stry 1 by ricky l red is not dead mix intense and majestic, the track of rare and profound beauty. stry 2 original mix its a tribute to benny blancos origins and to the electronic/progressive sound of the mid nineties that had great influence on him and became his trademark from the very beginning. stry 3 by giammaria coccoluto & luca vera as soul sonic remix an ethnic rhythm full of grooves thanks to the addition of percussive elements and a masterly used organ, which wont keep you still. stry 4 the thc revenge remix an atmosphere that captures and hypnotizes, where it extrapolates and magnificently enhances the most melodic part. stry 5 erly tepshi dark vision mix an esoteric and astral journey in the furthest and most remote corners of your mind. this original project to the artwork that will in essence, satisfy your eyes and especially the ears.

music from memory return with more ‘music from the living room’. delving further into the archives of british musician michal turtle, mfm 029 ‘return to jeka’ brings together eight previously unreleased works recorded between 1983 and 1985. drawn from a larger archive of works the compilation highlights a fascinating period of material michal recorded after the release of his only album.

desert island edits isn t just another re-edit label, but an outpost to turn forgotten disco, italo and balearic gems into brand new extended versions and modified remakes from the talented and elusive carlos cezaro. desert island edits no. 1 starts on a high with cezaro s mj s vacation which transforms rock with you into a 21st century balearic groover. warm chords, dreamy brass and a hypnotic bassline. this one has the right ingredients to move anyone from poolside to dance floor. over on side b, carlos takes on the 80 s soul classic sexual healing and constructs a low-slung groover with lush rhodes keys and ethnic hints, perfect for those lazy sunsets and warm evening sessions. keep an eye out for future limited releases from desert island edits as well as beach parties and guest appearances from ibiza to bali, spreading the desert island love throughout the globe. limited hand-stamped numbered copies...

for clandestino s fifth offering berlin s italiano in residence jose manuel drops his unique strain of exotic club music once again exploring deep, ritualistic and tribal influences to great dramatic effect. human behaviour is a woozy nine minute opus. rich in atmospherics, chanting and ethnic flutes. clandestino s remix refines the track for the dance-floor, retaining the atmosphere and injecting a driving 303 line and jamming afro keys. upping the tempo on bangalore a great ethnic guitar hook drives along the groove while disorienting chants and tribal percussion flutter underneath. mushrooms project turn out an essential blissful sundown version by extending out the pads and adding gentle warm keys dj support: tim sweeney, tensnake, chris coco, phil mison, severino horse meat disco, bawrut, forriner, in flagranti, sean johnston, phil cooper, tronik youth, marvin & guy, jdh (fixed / good room nyc), andy (soft rocks), justin strauss, chris (soft rocks), danielle moore/crazy p, ooft!, ian blevins, alvaro cabana / rotten city, peaking lights, eddie c, reza athar

special 4x12 inch vinyl pack containing four classic releases
fatxl001bis: ismael rivas & ivan pica - x channel remixes (fat xl)
scr002: nacho ferrer & jean miro - forever (sincable)
stmp013: robert m & dj lima - banzay (stomp)
tribo015: secret concept - moon shitar (tribo)

spezial offer!!! form and function’s second release comes by the hand of a. brehme. over the years the brussels based artist has build a solid reputation as a dj through both frequent appearances as well as curating his own nights at fuse club in brussels. this alongside being a coresident together with peter van hoesen at technoon and playing in clubs such as de school, grelle forelle, suicide circus and more. after years of silent but devoted work in the studio a. brehme is ready to release his debut ep consisting of four powerful cuts that perfectly reflect the sound and mindset he gained his reputation with.

on the a-side things start of with “inityiat” which simply can be seen as a distorted form of “initiation”. starting of hypnotic, the track slowly progresses adding a plethora of subtle percussive elements. an ethnic and mysterious chanting complements the latter throughout the sonic voyageand caters for a promising start. part two of the a-side, “hata isler”, takes off where “inityiat” ended, but amplified in strength. subliminal voices manipulated harmoniously into the pads are mixed with sophisticated alternations of snares and hats. the result: a perfect continuation of the spirit the first track. side b commences with “insan”, a title that serves the track right. straight forward, upgrading the tempo of the previous tracks into a drive that’s impossible to resist. the maelstrom of drones and soundscapes on a layer of thundering sounds, induce a new stage of sonic hypnosis, until it gradually phases out into silence. “tzotzil” on the other hand is a skillfuly crafted tooltrack that’s build around a glooming and reverbing baseline.

fountain of chaos kicks off the inextinguishable fire label in style, purportedly transmitting from an undisclosed woodland location with a mission to bring you transcendental neo-pagan ritual music for the 21st century. primitive megalopolis definitely takes its cues from the likes of jon hassell with its rich, detailed sound bed of delicate pattering percussion, occasional flute breaths and slow, meditative rhythmic lurch. amaniyak tree flips the script with a fiery run of percussion that feels more like a latin carnival throwdown, all tumbling ethnic instrumentation strapped to a discoid propulsion. it s a record of two very excellent, very different halves

giving us a preview of his forthcoming album maktub, satori is next to release on crosstown rebels with umama. the single features alongside remixes from three of the most prominent artists from today’s house scene.
demonstrating his incredible ability to incorporate world sounds into his music, satori mesmerises with umama. amidst a soiree of african percussion is a soothing hypnotic chant, all encased in alluring synths. italian legend riva starr’s jazzy take on the original, integrates the chanting vocal as a futuristic anthem. louie vega maintains an ethnic feel. his remix, alongside an instrumental, encompasses futuristic synths with a sturdy kick throughout.

conceptual drum n bass album by kos.mos.music, which has been prepared for several years and consists of tracks united in their unordinary commonness. in a word, the general genre of the album is drum n bass, but all the tracks and each in particular are a mixture of different electronic genres based on drum n bass and jungle rhythm. one can hear sounding of idm, ethnic patterns, feel a strong influence of psychedelic electronics and in patches even some techno.
the album is opened by the harsh reality by loucura & dailiv - a powerful halfstep based on kick and bass, hypnotizing pads and drones with putting in trance melody. further dynamics of the album varies from dancefloor rolling tracks by electrosoul system, liquitek, vortex involute to avant-garde dissident & marginal, deep liquid tracks by nclear, triple sky, nummix, basic maneuver, bop & electrosoul system collab and breakbeat/jungle track by pryzma. the album is closed by shamanic bass track by light monday.
the vinyl version contains exclusive track by m25 & first function with more predominant idm texture and includes a cd-copy of the full album.

abstract, electronica, dub, lo-fi, ambient, downtempo, ethnic field musics or experimental hip-hop...

resopal is proud to present modernian ep by japanese producer do shock booze. it is the aka of music project by dj yoichi hayashi who has built the career as rock band singer and guitarist since the late 90’s in japan. his tracks which have the scent of creative melody and ethnic taste are attributed by modern psychedelic tech house. he has been the talk of the scene from in and out of japan with his active international gigs and releases from highly renowned labels such as honorable german label traum or baroque records to name a few. in addition to his dj style with high selection method and “trance dance” conscious style where floor control is everything, live style which he only selects his own original remix tracks, freestyle play centering on ethnic rock, electronic, new disco etc. has called him a great reputation. on modernian ep he presents three tracks for modern dancefloors. berlin – tokyo – the world.

born as florian frickes brainchild, popol vuh needs little introduction, the band stayed active between the late 1960s & late 1990s (until florians passing in 2001). regarded as pioneers in avant-garde german electronic music, their early works practically laid down the foundations for kosmische muzik (space music) with the then new sounds of the moog synthesizer joined with ethnic percussions

we are extremely happy to have malouane, co-founder of in any case records on board with us at lagaffe tales. this fourth vinyl release consists of what could be reckoned as a mini-lp that travels through malouane s personal space of influences. the release is filled with rich and soulful samples accompanied by warm saturated drum work with an ethnic feel from start to end.

lost desert and lee burridge return to get weird with an ep aimed squarely at the dance floor. k bug’ is a steam train slowly gathering pace as it moves forward. the chugging groove and fat bassline has been whipping the crowd in to a frenzy everywhere it s dropped. hinduma’ is a tracks that causes the mouth to contort while mouthing out the wonky synth line. and ‚reply to sender’ is a slow burner with a trippy ethnic melody and a drop that goes all mystical. three tracks for the clubs

lemme records is an electronic label that combines exploration of new sounds,cinematic landscapes with abstract and mental techno music. for the 1st lemme release we introduce the french duo charlotte isabelle. hopis is a glance at the various personalities embodied in the duo, the whole being wrapped in an ethnic universe. the guideline of their second ep is to expose repetitive and percussive beats from the stage to the public, bringing the audience in a gloomy world, and keeping on their path after their first release on lucy’s label stroboscopic artefacts.

such a unique productions by the mysterious duo from italy, who’ve got the cult acquaintance on the last year by the re-edit of moodymann, and also the debut album from optimo trax compiled with middle east oriented-legend muslimgauze. in some extents following up our expectation which we already have gained from their last features, as mashing up ethereal vocalization with primitive unknown phrases and acidy drum strength - b side takes us further more by building up sounds indeed destined to the middle of nowhere - referring jaraï, the vietnamese ethnic minority and mapuche as aborigines in south america as its title. exactly designed for you who have been bored with similar four-on-the floor stuffs in the club.

bombarda digs deep into several ethnic music traditions and leaves the audience dancing on dark grooves with a tinge of psychedelica.a twang-american, psychedelic underground road trip to africa, the middle east and the americas. this is psycho etno party music!

nice price deal !!! the metroklang project aims to introduce a wide-ranging musical concept, in which techno and house music are strikingly contaminated by different sounds. metroklang debuts on the international art scene with the ep >barduloso<, the first, decisive and winning stage of a sensory journey full of experiences and of original, eclectic, innovative and intense nuances.when listening to it, the sensation is to walk the streets of a big metropolis: among flashing lights, crowded streets, towering skyscrapers, a mixture of ethnic groups, cultures, habits and tastes, feeling on the skin the thrill of unexpected encounters and the emotion of being at the center of the world, in a unique and unrepeatable experience.

landside is the collaboration between italian producers hunter/game and the icelandic band kura. the sound draws as much from the deep vibe and melancholy ambience of kuras reflective, dubby moods, as it does from the more insistent groove of hunter/game s dancefloor roots landside – signs of change ep signs of change is the fourth chapter of landsides journey through diverse sound researches that cross over to industrial ambients, basslines and a whirling melody accompained by a crescendo of sonorities that won’t release you from the flow. distance is a throw back voyage in a melodic orchestra of ethnic sonorities that elevate you to an esquisite and new dimension. luke hess remix, is a night bounce into into dub techno that will hypnotize you with its hazy yet enthralling use of vocals. kelpe remix is a deep and intense dreamlike hazy trip, accopanied by trippy melodies that melt with the voices of the original track.

standard edition without the sleeve ... inspired by his time at the volcano extravaganza festival on the sicilian island of stromboli, daniele baldelli has created three new cosmic tracks. including an epic remix of 1970s. a founding father of the cosmic disco sound, italian dj daniele baldelli rose to prominence with his mixture of european electronica, synth pop (often played at slower speeds), equaliser effects, and ethnic folk music. baldelli’s use of african and brazilian material helps distinguish his style from italo disco, which permeated the clubs of northern italy during the 1970s. baldelli dj’d the night away at last years festival and releases the ep on the vinyl factory in time for the 2016 celebrations

with the distinct ethnic-driven sound of deep forest, eric mouquet belongs to the few unique pioneers of electronic music. his highly recognizable sounds defined the concept of world music and shaped the all-new sound of ethnic-electronica. deep forest’s latest releases include deep brasil, deep africa and deep india where eric mouquet explores the unique musical expressions of some exciting cultures.
on his new album “evo devo” eric mouquet has gone even further – and nevertheless simultaneously back to the “bohemian feel” of his early works. his tonal craftsmanship has developed into an own artistic language. every track explores a distinct emotion. you can almost feel and follow eric’s inner motivations and share his musical journey to the frontiers of contemporary electronic music and beyond.

sabb is back on noir music with an ethnic tech house tune destined to cause some serious heat over the rest of the summer season 2013. this might be his best effort to date. well let you be the judge of that. here is illusiones!

velvet records proudly presents « v003 », a four-tracks long overview and celebration of the contemporary electronic music scene. together, the artists featured on the french label s first compilation present an audacious look at the depth and span of the scene while also moving the form forward into bold new shapes. touching on expansive deep techno and minimal house, this compilation is made up off exclusively produced and previously unreleased music from ekomine, yaroslav lenzyak, leopol and damien k. sahri, capturing the essence of the current chapter of these genres, hinting at the shape of those to come. french producer ekomine is the first to hit the road with « ramble », a solid sweet-sour blend of atmospheric sounds leading the listener to find himself gently trapped into an unpredictable deep-space diving journey. this is where ukrainian artist yaroslav lenzyak and acolyte rata come in with « cellar door ». no constellations here, but the substantive claustrophobic tale of a spectral entity slowly catching your doppelgänger in the twilight hours. an angel flies and we re suddenly entering the sensitive world of « joy misery » from parisian early analog machines enthusiast leopol, who invites wandering souls to a dance-oriented and delicate voodoo ritual before passing the torch to berlin-based producer damien k. sahri s « travel marvel » which confers the record a multi-ethnic dimension, kindly whiplashing bodies with a mixture of unavoidable pulsations.

these 4 tracks bring pieces of emotions and take you all the way to sao paulo, brazil. davis, a pillar in the brazilian housemusic scene is know for marathon dj sets. these tracks are written with two-fold intention, both an invitation to connect within and an opportunity to escape.

the next pastamusik release is from borrowed identity. his musical upbringing was a melange of ethnic music from friends, weird stuff from local libraries and whatever else he could find in record stores and on the internet, this explaining the fact he makes anything from classical to ambient, house to techno, experimental to electro, hiphop to pop music. never content with one musical genre, but always focused on making music with heart and soul, his releases demonstrate a broad musical range and a wide taste. his new release on pastamusik goes from classic house, dynamic techno to acid-jack. styles and applying them to dynamic arrangements that showcase a confident set of studio skills and a deep understanding of what excites the expectant dancer.

for moss co. s fourth release, and first solo artist ep, they look to londons antony difrancesco. antony s selective output on other london labels like fuse and othertones, has seen regular support from the highest echelons of house and techno. his enviable collection of hardware, and seemingly endless flow of creative ideas, are displayed brilliantly on mossv004. the record opens with vio - a mystical track, filled with toms, bass and groove tied together with ethnic strings and an eerie pad. left takes more of an experimental turn, with playful bass bouncing around the spectrum, complemented with analogue squelches. a beautifully warm pad brings an element of romance to the track, and crisp tops keep it dance-floor focused. on the remix, martinez uses his signature concealed sound to devastating effect, transforming track into a sleek, minimalistic, late-night affair.

big with dixon, the drifter, alex niggemann, fur coat, thugfucker, frankey and sandrino. -sketches of pain- is a meet-up of two cultures which have been at war with each other for thousands of years. music unites where the world of men divides! here the magical voice of egyptian singer ahmad elsawy can weave its spell. intelligent electronica, ethnic and acoustic instruments, all join together once more to blend two worlds into one universal language. 3 remixes. luca bacchetti continues his series of endless remixes preferring a mostly dub feel with a version that retains some of the original elements, creating that tension culminating in what is the “suspended” sonic idyll that lately has characterized his breakdowns, by now a trademark of his. jon charnis, who we already know for his work on innervisions and all day i dream, has taken it in another direction to put together a true masterpiece, the tone here becoming more -trippy- with a pure afterhours atmosphere. the ever present and increasingly detailed groove add to that magic touch that has made charnis one of the most interesting techno artists on the american scene. last but not least one of our favourite techno artists, eduardo de la calle, surprises us with an interpretation that distances itself completely from the original, moving it into that enigmatic, mysterious and unregulated territory that is definitely his very own unmistakable way of living and feeling techno music. an ep that we expect will come-out from indoor clubs to find its best expression in exotic locations, deserts, beaches, dimensions that are part of that imaginary world that we call: endless.

following *containing a thousand* and the *mountain divide* ep, their pair of sublime releases for the label, lakker now deliver their debut album *tundra*, perfectly in line with r&s’s techno heritage whilst also taking in influence and inspiration from the varied likes of no u-turn records, the choral music of arvo part, merzbow, early human league, and raw ethnic music.
pressing on white colored & splattered double vinyl, download code included.

its time for phonogramme to explore different styles and releasing one of its most successful project ! from france, kris tidjan composes music layers in the high sphere of soul jazz. playing most instruments by himself and singing, he also presents music live with musicians. on his first ep floating therapy he comes with feel the love & mystic bantu trip, african music accents & a strong rare groove touch, mastercut oriented under the supervision of professor inc. a1 featuring fela kuti s accent with an additional sax played by christian rodenberg while a2 reaches a 11:11 timing with peacefulness and aerial feeling.on the other side we go deeper into the artist s influences, ethnic vocals melted with tidjans * son of the sun* beautiful refrain & meimouna coffi at vocal chorus, some soul jazz broken beat like we rarely hear today, very strong and contributing to the genre greatly, * shining from the deep space*. for the b2 professor inc brings you a remix of feel the love in two part with a soulful vibe and deep house touch in the spirit of what he has already done for the label before.