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Some people say "DJaying" is an art form, but for WILLIAM ROBBINS, TOMMY CASTRO and PLANET B it is more like a spiritual exercise. Their sets which are inherently something ephemeral, but through the manipulation of knobs and buttons, create unforgettable timeless masterpieces. These are their stories. Executive Producer Dick Wolf.

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GRAND STREET SOUNDS @ The Lot Radio 01 - 11 - 2022

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Carlos René: Bombo y Maracas - Latino Tropical on 7 100322

E & S Brothers’ 1985 album Taduma holds a unique yet overlooked place in the history of South African dance music.  When Shadrack Ndlovu and Ernest Segeel teamed up with Dane Stevenson, owner of Blue Tree Studio in downtown Johannesburg, and journeyman producer Taso Stephanou, South Africa’s bubblegum era had just begun, spurred on by the success of Shangaan disco. The relative success of their debut 12” ‘Don’t Bang The Taxi Door’, marketed aggressively at taxi ranks throughout the country, helped put the Blue Tree label on the map and E & S were invited back to record a full album: Taduma, featuring on keyboards Dr Buke, an in-demand session player from Soweto.

Rooted in Africa, yet purely electronic, Taduma was a moderate hit, spurred by tracks like ‘Taxi Door’ and ‘Mhane’, its hypnotic refrain ‘Mhane, famba na wena’ meaning ‘Mother, I am going to you’. Other tracks like ‘Mapantsula’ and ‘Be Careful’ place Taduma within the street-savvy ‘pantsula’ style and dance synonymous with consecutive waves of music from disco to kwaito, house and beyond, while ‘Sikele Masike’ repurposes a traditional Shangaan work song. Vocally E & S are closer to rapping than singing, in a combination of English and vernacular – predating other credited pioneers of kwaito in SA like Senyaka and Spokes H. Driving the music instead of vocals are waves of searing synths over rudimentary but explosive drum machine sounds – the word ‘Taduma’ meaning the sound of the drum.

Remastered from the original tapes and reissued for the first time, pre-order Taduma (AFS053) here: https://www.rushhour.nl/record/vinyl/taduma

'Mhane' - E & S Brothers

Catch Maiden Voyage avec Kiala Ogawa two Fridays of the month, from 11h to 12h [CET] on rinse.fr

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Suncut - 110422

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Invisible City Editions returns with the long awaited repress of Shawn Pittman - Dreams, a fantastic double-sided private press rarity from 1989 Detroit. Featuring two legendary Inner City alumni, Art Forest (producer / keyboardist / engineer), and vocalist / background dancer, Shawn Pittman. On the A side is a lush slow modern soul slow burner Dreams features a deep, spatial throbbing bass line with glistening synths floating underneath cool angelic hypnotic vocals by Pittman. “Dreams are only dreams until you make them real.” Perfect downtempo for early mornings and the post-club world. On the B side, we have 2 peak time bangers, a Prince style electro boogie hit I’m Losing Control, alongside the insane I'm Losing Control (Extended Bass-ment Club Mix), a wild late night warehouse dub remix featuring sci-fi vocal effects, fostex tape loops and ultra-heavy bass and driving drum machines. Official Repress via Art Forest and his label Wildboy. Essential stuff! Limited pressing. Tip!

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Balearic Modern Jazz Funk sensation from 1985 by Ghia. Previously unissued. Limited Edition of 350 copies.

Ghia - Down At The Hilton (TAC-012)

Enveloping ambient textures, propulsive percussion and epic basslines settle alongside each other on "Drops" by Amane, the London-based artist, musical director and producer best known previously for his membership of spiritual jazz ensemble Maisha.  

"Drops" is taken from Amane’s debut release, ‘Moments Of Solace’ via Música Macondo.

Introspective and contemplative from the outset, the EP’s 6 tracks meander between the hypnotic pulse of electronic percussion, nocturnal pads evoking elated epiphanies and calming synths. Echoes that fade and return, ecstatic waves of sound.

For Amane, the music collected on ‘Moments Of Solace’ is the physical answer to a world that seems to become darker every day. A creative way out, a sonic world where ambient excursions à la Boards Of Canada coexist with thumping beats that could have rolled out of a Floating Points’ set at Plastic People.

Amane is an East London based musician, musical director and producer with a career spanning across a wide range of genres and artistry. Over the last several years Amane has served as Musical Director for Jorja Smith, Amaarae, Ego Ella May and Maverick Sabre; performed and filmed sessions with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Anne-Marie, Sigrid, Dermot Kennedy, King Krule and Ata Kak; alongside being a part of the burgeoning London Jazz scene as a member of ensemble, Maisha, whose debut album was released on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood label, as well as being part of the genre defining compilation, We Out Here. 

Despite an intensive touring schedule, Amane has been writing and recording his own music which reflects upon the state of the world and invites the listener to create a space in which they can find a brief moment of calmness and escape.

Música Macondo is a London-based independent record label founded by DJ, broadcaster and record collector Tim Garcia. The label's mission is to release timeless music for music lovers worldwide. To cultivate a community that transcends classifications and boundaries. In summary, “Borderless Music”.

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A state of mind more than a grading scale, Mint Condition journeys deep into an abyss of new, classic, and obscure 12" and 7" records - with a focus toward high-end boogie, disco, two step, sweet soul, italo, house and modern funk.

https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-21st-november-2022

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis & DJ Greyboy - 221122

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DJ Okapi brings a forgotten era of South African pop music back to life.

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