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Quantic - 30 August 2024

The initial seed for this project was planted in 2020 when Nicolás Jaar wrote the song “Piedras” for a concert at the Museum of Memory & Human Rights in Santiago, Chile, which commemorates the victims of human rights violations during the military dictatorship led by Augusto Pinochet between 1973 and 1990. Between 2022-2023 it took on a new form as a radio play entitled 'Archivos de Radio Piedras', which was shared on a dedicated Telegram channel. In 2024, the play was converted into a 24 channel installation at the University Museum of Mexico City (MUAC), where it was exhibited for 5 months.

Piedras 1 and 2 is a collection of the tracks featured within the play, all new music by Jaar, but partly presented within the play as the music of Salinas Hasbún (the name a composite homage to Jaar's grandmothers, Graciela Salinas and Miriam Hasbún).

The play follows two friends mourning the disappearance of Salinas Hasbún, a musician and writer who vanished in the early 2020s. Although they live in a future where technology is advanced, they resort to DIY radio methods because the anonymous group “Las 0cho” has launched a worldwide attack on undersea internet cables, causing a global internet blackout.

The play's central theme revolves around the idea that truths, memories and identities speak from the cracks (“rasgaduras”), or the "in-between" spaces ("en el entre"). This concept is supported by the way much of the narration unfolds - in the liminal spaces between radio frequencies. The instability and transitory nature of a constantly shifting radio dial becomes not just a metaphor but the structure of the play itself. It’s in these moments of noise, static and interference that the deeper revelations of the story emerge. This disjointed, ever-changing medium mirrors the way memory and trauma operate within the play - non-linear, slipping through the gaps, found in fragments or ordinary moments, rather than direct transmissions of “official” historical accounts.

This notion reaches its climax at the end of the narrative, when a text is discovered in which Salinas speaks of finding a new number in a small pond in a cave mentioned in the first episodes of the radio play. This pond, inside the “cochlea of the world”, is seen as a way to introduce real-life randomness to computation. Embodied in the salt lakes of northern Chile, home to the world’s oldest bacteria, this randomness disrupts the rigid order of binary code, paving the way for a transformation of digital life.

Piedras 1 

Song of hope

Squeeze Me

Hot Match

The first single from Błoto "Grzyby" EP, the followup release to the "Grzybnia" LP. Expect some broken beats and club music mixed with fresh jazz.

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CREDITS:
OlafSaxx - Roland Aira TR-8, Saksofon tenorowy, Klarnet basowy, Perkusjonalia;
Latarnik - Fortepian, Moog Minimoog Voyager, Nord Stage 3, Junost 21, Access Virus TI, Korg X3
Wuja HZG - Gitara basowa, Moog Little Phatty Stage I
Cancer G - Perkusja, Roland SPD-SX, Perkusjonalia

Nagrania zostały zrealizowane w Studio Pasterka (Warszawa), 29-31.01.2023.
Inżynier dźwięku: Piotr Zabrodzki
Mix / Mastering: Marcin Kwazar & Błoto
Producent wykonawczy, A&R, Manager: Sebastian Jóźwiak
Projekt graficzny: Sainer
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Grzyby

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Presenting the first single taken from Gabriele Poso’s forthcoming compilation on Mr Bongo, Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’. Tony Cercola ‘Lumumba’ is just one of the mesmerising tracks that Sardinian multi-instrumentalist, percussionist and producer, Poso, has curated for this captivating new compilation. It’s an under-the-radar, percussive Italo-disco / proto-house dancer, originally landing on the Italian label Tendance in 1987.

“How can one not be overwhelmed by the energetic force of Tony Cercola? An incredible artist who emerged in the 1970s within the so-called Neapolitan Power movement,” Gabriele mentions. Cercola’s track ‘Lumumba’ showcases the vibrance of Italy’s cultural crossroads, with influences from the Mediterranean, Africa and Europe all rolled into this dynamic tribal whirlwind.

Built upon a foundation of gated snares, flavourful bongos and a driving synth pop bassline, ‘Lumumba’ oozes ‘80s dancefloor energy. Reverberating chords and deft keys are layered up in masterful fashion, as earworm chants and a hypnotising lead vocal draw you in deeper. It's a perfect crossover track for a leftfield electronic dancefloor set and is tailormade to ramp up the intensity when the time is right. 


Lumumba

Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’ a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems curated by Sardinian multi-instrumentalist, percussionist and producer, Gabriele Poso. A journey into the heart of Italian musical history, it celebrates Italy’s rich rhythmic traditions, showcasing a selection of genre-traversing, Italian treasures from the ‘60s to the early ‘90s. Honouring the timeless rhythms of Italian percussion masters, alongside a brand-new exclusive composition by Gabriele, ‘Ritmo Italiano’ shines a light on the universal, primal language of the drum. 

A connection sparked from an early age; percussion has always deeply resonated with Gabriele. It led to years of studying percussion traditions across Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil, crafting his own songwriting skills in the process. An acclaimed producer and compiler, his releases on Yoruba Records, BBE and Soundway Records have garnered global support. Yet a growing need to rediscover the essence of his country’s cultural heritage laid the foundations for this new compilation.

In Gabriele’s own words, “Italy has always been a crossroads of civilizations, with influences from the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe converging over centuries. Ports like Naples, Genoa, and Venice played a crucial role as gateways for musical exchange, a melting pot of sounds and cultures brought by sailors, merchants and travellers. These influences blended with Italy’s own folk and religious traditions, creating Italy’s unique and emotionally resonant rhythms.”

Across the 12 absorbing tracks, there’s jazz influences, Italian library music aesthetics and experimental beats mixing with Afro-Cuban and Mediterranean rhythms. It’s a broad selection anchored by the drums. The synth-heavy, ‘80s jazz funk flavours of Gegè Munari's ‘Police Man’, sit side-by-side with the samba-infused ‘Napulitano D' 'O Brasil’ by Don Marino Barreto Jr. Tribal, earthly energy radiates from Naco’s ‘Volando Con Milton’, with Tullio De Piscopo serving up cosmic disco brilliance, and blistering jazz funk mastery coming courtesy of Agostino Marangolo. Taking the name of the compilation, a new original track by Gabriele, ‘Ritmo Italiano’, blends traditional rhythms with contemporary energy, Afro-Latin influences with Italian jazz essence. Recorded live in one take, it captures a raw, unfiltered vibe. 

“Each track tells a story, connecting the past with the present, and highlighting the deep-rooted traditions that shape Italy’s rhythms. The collection also offers a glimpse into the diversity of Italian music with a variety of styles from the organic, earthy beats to the more experimental and modern takes on traditional rhythms. It’s a reflection of how these rhythms have not only shaped Italian culture but also influenced global music.”


Gegè Munari Percussion Modern – Police Man

This special collection includes Massive Attack songs with female vocals from 1991-2010. 



Better Things // Tracey Thorn ( Protection, 1994 )

Silent Spring // Elizabeth Fraser  ( Collected, 2006 )

Sly // Nicolette ( Protection, 1994 )

Special Cases // Sinéad O’Connor ( 100th Window, 2003 )

What Your Soul Sings // Sinéad O’Connor ( 100th Window, 2003 )

Protection // Tracey Thorn ( Protection, 1994 )

Lately // Shara Nelson ( Blue Lines, 1991 )

Dissolved Girl // Sara Jay ( Mezzanine, 1997 )

Unfinished Sympathy // Shara Nelson ( Blue Lines, 1991 )

Black Milk // Elizabeth Fraser ( Mezzanine, 1997 )

Joy Luck Club // Debbie Clare ( Collected, 2006 )

Safe From Harm // Shara Nelson ( Blue Lines, 1991 )

A Prayer For England // Sinéad O’Connor ( 100th Window, 2003 )

Group Four // Elizabeth Fraser ( Mezzanine, 1997 )

Three // Nicolette ( Protection, 1994 )

Teardrop // Elizabeth Fraser ( Mezzanine, 1997 )

Paradise Circus // Hope Sandoval ( Heligoland, 2010 )

I Want You //  Madonna ( Collected, 2006 )

Massive Attack - F

Some people asked me for Part 2...

20 min of pure vibraphone and marimba sound. 

Vinyl Only.

Tracklist :

Lennie Hibbert - More Creation
Cal Tjader - Speak Low
Mulatu Astatke and his Ethiopian Quintet - Mulatu's Hideaway
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Ain't No Sunshine
Mop Mop - Fior Di Loto

Part One - http://soundcloud.com/a-benini/the-pure-sound-of-vibraphone

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The Pure Sound Of Vibraphone Part 2 - Mop Mop minimix - Vinyl Only

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Mari Kaneko - Get To Paradise

This is a limited vinyl only release on B.I.S. Records, Inc! 

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   'A few years ago I took a journey to Europe searching for a new sound. People along the journey had been telling me about this guy from Tropea, Italy called DJ Steve (named after his favorite musician, Stevie Wonder).
   He's a butcher there by day, but at night he's the DJ at a club called Casablanca. I made my way to this tiny town in the south of Italy and found DJ Steve. His 12 hour DJ sets opened my eyes. This guy was the real deal. He was playing dubplates, vinyl, cassettes, and reel-to-reel's. All special edits he had done over the years. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

   In late November of 2011 DJ Steve finally made his first visit outside of Italy and came to New York. He came on my Beats In Space radio show and blew everyone away. It was one of the most listened to mixes of the year. While he was in New York, I was able to record in a few of the dubplates of edits he had done. Those recordings are how we arrived at the release of "DJ Steve's Special Cuts #1 & #2". With this release we also started a new sub-label for Beats In Space Records. B.I.S. Records, Inc is for any of the edits or bootlegs we might come across. Expect to hear more from DJ Steve soon.'

Tim Sweeney. June 2012, NYC.

Buy the 12"

DJ Steve - Special Cuts #1 - B.I.S. Records, Inc. Limited Edition.

The ‘Rebel Dread’ celebrates Trojan, the label that arguably ignited the British love affair with Reggae. And it went way beyond the British Isles… Stuck at home, Don Letts here mixes some of Trojan Records’ finest…

Écoutez notre webradio FIP Reggae : www.fip.fr/reggae/webradio

Tracklisting : 

1. Return Of Django / The Upsetters           
2. Israelites / Desmond Dekker & The Aces           
3. Queen Of The World / Lloyd & Claudette           
4. Ali Baba / John Holt           
5. Young, Gifted & Black / Bob & Marcia           
6. Man From Carolina / The G.G. All Stars           
7. Let Your Yeah Be Yeah / The Pioneers           
8. Love Of The Common People / Nicky Thomas           
9. Double Barrel / Dave & Ansel Collins          
10. Liquidator / Harry J All Stars           
11. Skinhead Moonstomp / Symarip           
12. Them A Laugh And A Kiki / Soulmates           
13. Montego Bay / Freddie Notes & The Rudies           
14. Black Pearl / Horace Faith           
15. Hurt So Good / Susan Cadogan           
16. Everything I Own / Ken Boothe           
17. Here I Am Baby / Al Brown           
18. Red Red Wine / Tony Tribe           
19. Monkey Man / Toots & The Maytals            
20. Do It Again (ft. Horseman & Natty Campbell) / Reggae Roast
21. The Music (ft. Brother Culture) / Reggae Roast                       
22. Israelites (Crate Classics Remix) / Desmond Dekker

Exclu mix : Don Letts "Trojan Records Lockdown Session"

I am a drummer, composer, producer, dj and  brainchild of Mop Mop. 

Andrea Benini - Drumphilia Vol. 1 out June 22nd 2018 
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All Reworks available for FREE here http://mopmop.bandcamp.com/album/reworks

Official Discography

Releases :

Mop Mop - The 11th Pill (Album) - Tam Tam Studio Recordings 2005
Mop Mop - Perfect Day (12") - Dejavu 2006
Mop Mop - Kiss Of Kali Ep (12") - INFRACom! 2008
Mop Mop - Locomotive (Valique Remix) (Dig.) - INFRACom! 2008
Mop Mop - Kiss Of Kali (Album) - INFRACom! 2009
Mop Mop - Ash (Diesler Remixes) (Dig.) - INFRACom! 2010
Mop Mop - Ritual Of The Savage (Album) - INFRACom! 2010
Mop Mop - Ritual Of The Savage Remix EP (Dig.) - INFRACom! 2010
Mop Mop - Isle Of Magic (Album) - Agogo Records 2013
Remixed: A Tropical Reconstruction (EP) - Agogo Records 2013
Mop Mop - Isle Of Magic Remixed (DIGI) - Agogo Records 2014
Mop Mop - Lunar Love (Album) - Agogo Records 2016
Mop Mop - Lunar Love Remixed (EP) - Agogo Records 2017

Remixes :

Valique - Where is The Love - Mop Mop remix - Freestyle 2009
[re:jazz] - Luv Connection - Mop Mop remix - INFRACom! 2010
Bajka - The Beaver's Lesson - Mop Mop ja remix - Chin Chin 2010
Valique - Kick Out Party - Mop Mop clap & kick remix - Iskra Disco 2011
Rime - Demon Above - Mop Mop stoned soul remix - INFRACom! 2011
Jazzinvaders - Tullip Juice - Mop Mop re-construction - Social Beats 2011
Bahama Soul Club - Experience in Jazz - Mop Mop remix - Bujù 2011

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