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The word is out, the first move has been made, Piri Piri inprint is a fact. Debuting with the first release Piri Piri 001: A collection of four dance floor heaters in different African styles. 

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Sam Mapangala & Orchestre Virguna - Malako (Umoja Edit)

Been playing this in my recent sets (i've added a beat & extra percussions & re-arranged a bit), an absolute gem from Francis Bebey, if you dont know his music please check it out...

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Francis Bebey Senza Tristess (Simbad EDIT)

Emanative Feat' The Pyramids
"Hum Allah Hum Allah Hum Allah" 
(Written by Pharoah Sanders)

Taken from the forthcoming album 
"The Light Years Of The Darkness"
Available here: https://stevereidfoundation.bandcamp.com/
Steve Reid Foundation/Brownswood Recordings

Idris Ackamoor: Chant, Alto Saxophone  & Percussion
Kenneth Nash: Chant & Percussion
Suman Joshi: Upright Bass
Nick Haward: Upright Bass
Phillip Harper: Percussion
Mally Harpaz: Percussion
Tamar Osborn: Bass Clarinet & Flute
Ben Hadwen: Tenor Saxophone
Liz Elensky: Backing Vocals
Andre Espeut: Backing Vocals
Jessica Lauren: Piano
Nick Woodmansey: Drums & Percussion

Vocals/Chant Written and Arranged by Kenneth Nash
Kenneth Nash - Kenade Music, BMI
Idris Ackamoor - Aomawa Music, BMI
Recorded by Mamiko Motto w/ Etienne Railu 
All proceeds to The Steve Reid Foundation

Hum Allah Hum Allah Hum Allah

Following on from Toddla T's killer first installment in 2011, Radio 1's underground dance music champion B.Traits steps up to deliver the second chapter in the Red Bull Studios Mixtape free download series. Volume II sees nine emerging artists and producers from house and techno to electro-pop, reggae and grime specifically create tracks for the mixtape under the supervision of chief curator, B.Traits. New producers, Hodge, Lewis Boardman, Palace and i-D Class of 2015 member Novelist all make an appearance, but now we press play on this beautiful downtempo number from Brownswood Records rising stars, Anushka. This is Waterlillies. 
@anushkauk

Watch the full making of the mixtape out February 12th here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2V4mEzcUnE

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Premiere: Anushka - Waterlillies

Brownswood are delighted to announce that we have signed Cuban singer Daymé Arocena.
Daymé was part of the Havana Cultura Mix project, which saw Gilles Peterson mentoring selected producers from around the world to make a record in Cuba with local musicians. She auditioned, prompting all producers to decide they wanted to work with her... In the end, she sung on three tracks on the album, including the massive "U Knew Before”. Seeing huge potential in her, Gilles invited her to London to perform at the album launch event, where she enchanted the packed out audience, and it was decided she should record a solo project for Brownswood Recordings / Havana Cultura. The announcement brought out a loud, rich, infectious laugh instantly recognizable as Dayme’s deep and chocolaty voice. “My first record, here,” she squeals. “It’s a crazy dream.”

Credits: 
Vocals & Campana - Daymé Arocena 
Produced by Simbad 
Thumb Pianos, Bass Cajon, Djembe,  Shakers, Small Percussions, 
CP 70 & B3 Organ - Simbad  


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Daymé Arocena - Madres

After the success of their previous albums Owiny Sigoma Band’s forthcoming long player “Nyanza" continues to bring eclectic and intriguing musical ideas to the table.

Following from the release of "Changaa Attack", Owiny Sigoma Band bring fresh perspectives to cross-cultural collaborations. To make this record, master Luo musicians Joseph Nyamungu and Charles Owoko, invited the London contingent of the band to the Nyanza province of Kenya in the heart of a region called Luoland, to discover the roots of Luo Music. Travelling with a suitcase full of recording equipment the band set up studios on the fly. Louis Hackett the bands bass player produced this hypnotic response after a 12 hour changaa fueled session of hard Nyatiti soundclash. Utilising Owoko’s fierce Nyiduongue drumming and a one take vocal workout from Nyamungu, “Luo Land" is another wayward dancefloor workout for the late night freaks. 

Luo Land and Changaa Attack are available now as instant downloads with pre-orders on “Nyanza” which gets a full release on the 28th August. 

pre-order link
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Owiny Sigoma Band - Luo Land

A double shot of vital Soukous / Coupé Décalé hybrids out of Abidjan & Paris.
12" vinyl available here:
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“Nassima” is a deep hybrid of Soukous and Highlife, recorded in Abidjan in 1975 by the mysterious Bazaré D. Pablo. Thumping percussion, intricate guitar, ethereal vocals and a solid bassline add up to a perennial Sofrito classic that never fails.

Nassima (excerpt) // Bazaré D. Pablo et Orchestre Nassima

Taken from the Promo 12" for the Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque album on Strut Records

Sweet Music (Sofrito Soundsystem Edit)

This is an edit inspired by a fantastic track from Edmony Krater called Chimin Spirit, originally released on the album "Tijan Pou Velo" recorded in France in 1988. 

A few limited 12" vinyl copies are available for sale. Message here or drop us an email pull8up@gmail.com to order.

EDMONY KRATER - CHIMIN SPIRIT (Xav Roots edit)

Keira will be available on Soundway Records Sept 2016. Pre-order here http://smarturl.it/SussoDirect

Susso - Ansumana

From the album 'Salone,' out 2nd June on Strut Records

Strut present an inspired new Afro-electronic project, Kondi Band, a collaboration between Sierra Leonean kondi (thumb piano) player Sorie Kondi and US producer / DJ Chief Boima, who himself has Sierra Leonean roots.

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/kondiband/
http://www.strut-records.com/

Salone

Kondi Band - Titi Dem Too Service

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◉ General Franco Lee Ezute And His Harmony International Band  / Onye Kata Obia ‎ | BJR0023 | October 5, 2018 ◉ 

LP & Digital album available on : https://lesdisquesbongojoe.bandcamp.com
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It’s an enormously exciting event to have this album reissued in a gorgeous, remastered edition, which will bring the music of this master artist to a new audience, and hopefully ignite a new interest in the exhilarating Ukwuani sound of the 1970s and 80s. If you’re about to listen to this music for the first time, you’re definitely in for a treat. 

Franco Lee Ezute died in 2013 at the age of 64, but thanks to this record his harmony will continue to reign supreme.

General Franco Lee Ezute And His Harmony International Band  - Onye Kata Obia

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Ndalani 77 Brothers - Nzaumi - MM's Edit

Record collector / DJ / Broadcaster / Producer / Brownswood Recordings boss / occasional remixer

Welcome to Brownswood Recordings, the London-based indie label from globe trotting purveyor of all sounds soulful and inspired, Gilles Peterson.

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