Truly a piece of artistic storytelling embedded in sound art. Please produce more of this. Can you recommend me other audio stories in this genre? pls send me. thanks.

Thank you for this. Your art is powerful, hard hitting and raw!

My 4th show live from Balamii Radio in Peckham South London.

Tracklist: 
Milton Nacimento - Minas
james Vincent - Space Traveller
Hiatus Kaiyote - The Lung
Jorge Ben - Charles Jr
Alice Coltrane - Sivaya
Flying Ibex - You Dared Me
Victor Sabas Quartet
Joe & Bing - Daybreak
Ensemble Al-Salaam - Optimystical
Victor Sabas Quartet - A Pou Zot
Penny Goodwin - Slow Hot Wind
Shelly Manne - Africa
Theadora Ifudu - Hello There
EKO - Kilimandjaro my home
The Reality Band and Show - Gangster Boy
Alex Isley - Loss For Words
Metal Fingers - Mandrake
SIlenJay x Jace XL - Rockabye
Georgia Anne Muldrow - Sans Vacay
Kyle Hall - Damn I Feel Real Close
Uffe - unreleased demo
Charles Earland - Leaving This Planet
Laraaji - Staccato 
TOKiMONSTA - Feel
Wendell Harrison - Winter
The Piano Choir - Jacoobies March

RITA'S RHYHTMIC REMEDIES #4

Moodprint - Oasi Ep [TNGRM018]

1: Il Senno
2: Fiore Nero Feat. Sokoto
3: Simon's Interlude
4: Caterina
5: Oasi
6: Tristezza

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Moodprint - Caterina [TNGRM018]

Chongo - 'Visions in Non Retrograde' is out now..

A 8-track EP showcasing the young jazz cats eclectic and unique range of sounds. Still unknown in most circles but well respected amongst the London Free Jazz scene, Chongo is an artist who pushes the barriers of sound into new dimensions. Through repairing old analog equipment he finds scattered on the streets of Sth London he has crafted a sound & style completely unique to his own..

Visions in Non Retrograde

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Chongo - Sempre Em Meu Coração

In the beginning, there was only darkness---there was blackness. From this blackness sprung forth an atom. That atom realized itself and became. It became and shaped itself into this universe, this world, and into our being. 

This Spirit Jazz mix highlights the mystery, the intrigue, the insurmountable strength and power, the abundance, the nurturance, the everlasting beauty that has sprung forth from that darkness and is encapsulated in nature as well as within Black people. Blackness: it is this unknown, receptive energy that absorbs and has the power to destroy, transform, and create something new. This energy, seen as threatening, unholy, a mystery, feared for it has been misunderstood, is the means for creation. For the blackest soil holds the richness nutrients and from darkness births light.



Tracklist:
Abusey Junction. KOKOROKO. 2018. We Out Here.
The Lady with the Gold Stockings. Sun-Ra. 1966. The Nubians of Plutonia.
Mulatu. Mulatu Astatke. 1972. Mulatu of Ethiopia.
My Queen is Mamie Phipps Clark. Sons of Kemet. 2018. Your Queen Is A Reptile.
Gentleman. Fela Kuti. 1973. Gentleman.
Hub-Tones. Kamasi Washington. 2018. Heaven and Earth.

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED.
**I do not own the rights to any of the songs used to curate this mix **

"And God said, 'Let There Be Light'" {Spirit Jazz}

Ruby Rushton - Prayer for Yusef (Malik Hendricks edit)

https://dego.bandcamp.com/album/too-much

dego ‘Too Much…’

After a steady stream of releases from the 2000 Black label which serve as a first course, Dego returns with his third album ; A full length LP of his contemporary adventures in modern sound. This album combines Dego’s consistent forward looking musical explorations with a host of instrumental and vocal collaborators introducing us to new talents and reminding us of those we may have heard before. Dego continues to find new perspectives within the musical landscape.

Collaborating with singers and songwriters all expressing a distinct sense of where, collectively, we are now. There can be no doubt that this is a time of questions in every way, changes in the world and industry that will affect us all. How and what role music plays in this journey is explored as with any artist in a personal and pensive way from a tear to a smile. There is no preaching here, only statements and explorations. Individuality and sonic diversity combine and reflect the many inspirations and evolutions of style. Cooking up a strong and distinct genre-defying mix of soul, two step, funk, jazz, boogie and R&B, all dance music’s that focus on heritage and natural rhythms.

Listening to the music is a relief and delight for lovers of groove and song-craft. It's a 21st century statement accessible and raw, whilst highly advanced in sound design and production. Holistic in breadth and deep in vision, it provides a way into this music for many, and challenges the cultural conversation about jazz without compromising or pandering. Music that utilizes a raw and sincere true openness narrative.

Release date September 6th 2019 on 2000BLACK

01 A Strong Move For Truth Ft Nadine Charles

It's the first time I've gone into this much depth exploring who I am in front of a mic and I hope you find a bit of yourself in my little (re)discoveries.

FULL EPISODE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0007wvz?fbclid=IwAR2HuSUbv7eEI3GPFo6vHG687gRFW7NBggFcKRHzLAYrulDRF4Bp_B28i44

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Short Cuts: How to Remember by Axel Kacoutié

A Puerto Rican Jew and a Palestinian Muslim produced this Gospel joint together peacefully in 2020.

released May 28, 2020
WRITTEN BY Larry Adams (BMI)
PRODUCED BY Bless The Mad
CHOIR ARRANGEMENTS BY Arin Maya & Edson Sean
MIXED BY Matthew Rivera
MASTERED BY Steven Berson at Total Sonic Media
ARTWORK BY Ibrahem Hasan
RECORDED AT Boobytrap Studios, Brooklyn, NY

musicians:
EDSON SEAN- vocal soloist, electric bass, background vocals
MATTHEW RIVERA- electric piano, synthesizer, drums, finger snaps, background vocals
ARINMAYA- background vocals
IBRAHEM HASAN- finger snaps

BLESS THE MAD show me the way FEATURING EDSON SEAN (from STC-LP-001)

Presenting the spirit booster that this year needed; the incredible, debut proect from London's Demae (fka Bubblerap and ⅓ of Hawk House) — due on digital and 12” vinyl via Errol and Alex Rita's Touching Bass (link below)

https://demae.bandcamp.com/album/life-works-out-usually

'Life Works Out...Usually' is a soothing antidote to these turbulent times; a soulful coming-of-age story celebrating black joy, self-empowerment and life learnings centered around an integral two year period of growth and featuring appearances from Fatima (Eglo Records), Joe Armon-Jones, Ego Ella May and Nala Sinephro — all part of our close-knit, London-based musical community.

Production comes from rising producers like Eun (Ego Ella May, Denzel Himself), Jake Milliner (Slum Village, Lord Apex), 104.ROG (Liv.e, THEESatisfaction) and Wu-Lu (Ego Ella May).

All compositions written and performed by Demae Chioma Wodu in London.

Mixing/Executive Producer: Eun
Mastering: Ben Hixon/Frank Merritt
Photography: Nwaka Okparaeke
Graphic Design: Hans Jørgen Wærner

Life Works Out...Usually

Demae 'Life Works Out...Usually' (TB004)

A special thank you to Malik Abdul-Rahmaan for the selections on today's show. Check him out at www.malikabdulrahmaan.com and on Soundcloud/Instagram @malikabdulrahmaan.

Tune into Across 110th Street live every week on 89.9 FM (NYC) or via WKCR.org from 12-2 PM EDT!

Tracklist:
Ohio Players - "Climax"
James Brown - "The Boss"
The JB’s - "Blessed Blackness"
Oliver Sain - "Blowing For Love"
Vicki Anderson - "Message From The Soul Sisters"
Kool And The Gang - "Soul Vibrations"
Ray Bryant - "Up Above The Rock"
The Soul Searchers - "We The People"
The Soul Searchers - "1993"
Inell Young - "What Do You See In Her"
Dionne Warwick - "You’re Gonna Need Me"
Eddie Kendricks - "My People...Hold On"
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - "New York City"
SSO Orchestra - "Faded Lady (Instrumental)"
Marvin Gaye - "T Plays It Cool"
Gary Bartz - "Music Is My Sanctuary"
Tarika Blue - "Love It"
Roy Ayers - "Running Away (Short Version)"
Johnny Hammond - "Los Conquistadores Chocolates"
Lonnie Liston Smith - "Expansions"
Tarika Blue - "Truth Is The Key"
Larry Young - "Fuel For The Fire"
Skip Jackson & The Natural Experience - "Microwave Boogie Pt. 1 & 2"
Ojeda Penn - "Brotherson"
Heaven Sent, Love & Ecstasy - "I’m A Lady"
Queen Yahna - "Ain’t It Time"
Morgan Avenue Edits - "Novissimus (Edit by TT)"

Pictured: Vicki Anderson

Short Cuts: How to Remember by Axel Kacoutié

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