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Hey all!  We've finished our full length Birds of Paradise album 'Flight Patterns' and it is now available for presale at a 25% discount until it's official release October 7th!  It features lots of new material as well as the finalized versions of previously released songs all professionally mastered together as one completed vision.  This album is a testament to our devotion to this craft, and our offering in service to a world we love and care for in the way we best know how.  We hope you enjoy!  

We very much appreciate any and all help spreading the good word and the purchase link on your sites and pages:  http://www.addictech.com/p/138908

Blessings from The Birds (Torin & Tyler) 



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Birds of Paradise-Tunnel Visions (Flight Patterns Full Album Available Now!!! Click Buy Link)

12" vinyl available from www.sofrito.co.uk

A1: Dionisio Maio – Corpim Sabe (Alma Negra Edit)
B1: Bulimundo – Santo Antòni La Belèm (Hide & Smile Edit)
B2: Os Kings – Minino Na Tchora

Musical collisions in the Atlantic!
Sofrito kicks off the new Island Series with a celebration of the vital dancefloor sounds of Cape Verde – a mixture of local Funana and Coladeira rhythms, Batuque percussion and psychedelic disco synths.

Musical collisions in the Atlantic!
Sofrito kicks off the new Island Series with a celebration of the vital dancefloor sounds of Cape Verde – a mixture of local Funana and Coladeira rhythms, Batuque percussion and psychedelic disco synths.

Hailing from the island of Sao Vicente and originally released in the early 80s, Dionisio Maio’s anthemic Corpim Sabe is stretched into a 12” mix by the Alma Negra collective – bringing the thumping bassline to the fore and tweaking the piano-led groove into a slice of cosmic Coladeira-disco perfection.

On the flip the dynamic Hide & Smile duo (aka Frankie Francis & Miles Cleret) splice an early track from trailblazing Santiago-based group Bulimundo into a percussive workout that prefigures the sounds of Kuduro and Coupé Decalé.
Os Kings (from the island of Sao Vicente) complete the EP with an ode to struggling youth, anchored by sweet guitars and a slick bassline.

Fact fans:
The Republic of Cape Verde is an island chain situated 500 km off the coast of Senegal. Uninhabited before Portuguese colonization in the 15th century, the country was a staging post for the transatlantic slave trade and occupies a unique cultural position between Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.
There are large Cape Verdean communities in Paris, Lisbon, Rotterdam and Boston and as a result the music of the French Caribbean (in particualr zouk) is extremely influential.
Extra fact:
One of the most popular drinks in Cape Verde is a pint of gin and tonic.

Sofrito Island Series: Sound of Cape Verde // O Som de Cabo Verde EP

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On the Jammin' - (Gramophiles Edit)

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Tamborito (Gramophiles Edit)

Exclusive bonus track from the acoustic album "Heart And Soul extended"
Song written and composed by Clinton Fearon
All vocals and instruments played by Clinton Fearon
(c) and (p) 2012 Boogie Brown Productions

Song available on Itunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/backyard-meditation/id899385686?i=899385710 
Full album available too https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/backyard-meditation/id899385686?i=899385710

More about Clinton Fearon:
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Heart And Soul (extended)

Backyard Meditation

Guitars & Beats by Will Holland, Sax by Michi Sarmiento, Trumpet by Jorge Gaviria. This track was sold on tour throughout Summer & Autumn 2014 as a limited edition 5 inch vinyl. More tour exclusives coming soon.

El Yagé

From the album "Give And Take"
Written and composed by Clinton Fearon
(c) and (p) 2004 Boogie Brown Productions

Song available on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stop-the-hate/id925510533?i=925510620
Full album too https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/give-and-take/id925510533

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Give And Take

Stop The Hate

Download the "Destiny" album: smarturl.it/RFDestiny

Raging Fyah's "Jah Glory" is featured on their 2nd studio album, "Destiny". Released in 2014.

Raging Fyah is one of the most talented and dynamic groups ever to hit the Jamaican music scene. Divinely united in 2006, five stunning musicians- Anthony Watson, Kumar Bent, Courtland White, Demar Gayle and Delroy Hamilton – set out to rekindle a flame of positivity in the music industry.

Though their versatility enables them to play all genres of music, most of their songs - influenced by passion, purpose and life experiences- assume a roots rock reggae flavour.

They write their own songs and ensure that every word touches the soul of the listener, uplifting and motivating people from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. The resulting melodies have been commonly likened legendary artistes such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Third World. The band also has its own recording label, Raging Fyah Productions, which produced their debut single “Peace Reigns”, followed by “Fight” as well as other work in the pipelines for several popular reggae and dancehall artistes.
The Band is committed to changing the world, note by note, melody by melody- spreading light in areas of darkness, growing when conditions seem most bleak, demolishing obstacles without remorse; the band just keeps blazing... like a raging fyah!

Follow Raging Fyah:
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Raging Fyah - Jah Glory

Voodoo Love (Gramophiles Edit) - Clarinete y Bombardino

Voodoo Love (Gramophiles Edit)

El Son Te Llama (Gramophiles Edit)

Jamaica Funk

Prince Fatty and the Horseman are well known for their hip hop versions such as "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" as used in the infamous Breaking Bad series, DJ Muggs personal reggae favourite "Insane in the Membrane" and many more Raggamuffin specials.

It is well documented that the DNA of hip hop has its roots in dub and reggae from the concept of versions, sound systems, selectors and MCs and so on. New York and the East Coast has had large Jamaican community since the 60s the musical influence is similar to us here in the UK.

The Jamaica Funk club night hosted at the Fox and Firkin celebrates and high lights the musical journey as Reggae inspired Hip Hop in the early 80s and how the roles changed as Hip Hop developed and went mainstream it inspired the Jamaicans in reverse. Artists such as Super Cat and Shabba Ranks confirm this on vinyl in our collections.
A musical journey into the dub plate twilight zone starting with a 2 hour dub work shop and Q&A hosted by Prince Fatty and Nick Manasseh. http://tigerlilyproductionsuk.com/nick-manasseh/

A live dub tutorial, showing the fundamental principles of recording and mixing, discussing the concept of versions, alternative mixes and how to cut dub plates and specials.
Prince Fatty will disect and breakdown some of his favourites such as Shimmy Shimmy Ya and other songs live with the original files using a mixing desk to demonstrate the construction and musical instrumentation involved. Detailed recording sessions will be revealed with legends such as Gregory Issacs, WInston Francis, Cornel Campbel, Marcia Griffiths, Big Youth and more.

Nick Manasseh is a pioneer DJ, Radio Broadcaster, Record Producer and Sound Engineer complemented by a Jedi knowledge of Reggae music. Having worked and recorded many great artists such as Dennis Brown, Johnny Osbourne, Sugar Minott, Earl 16 and sound system MCs such as Josie Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Brother Culture and Brigadier Jerry.

Nick Manasseh alongside Prince Fatty stay true to analog traditions and preserve the recording and mixing techniques pioneered by the greats such as King Tubby and Scientist.

Club Night Sets from both Prince Fatty and Manasseh to follow with MCs Horseman and Brother Culture, special guest DJ sets from Josh from The Skints and Prince Fatty's DJ Posse featuring the turntable skills of Natty and Noah.

Jamaica Funk Mix Tape

Uma homenagem ao grande mestre Gil.
Gilberto Gil - Andar Com Fé (Lord Breu Remix)

Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gktb_W-jMESj7YKSAMm8ICOiBfjDqowt/view?usp=sharing
Noncommercial use - Free download

Gilberto Gil - Andar Com Fé (Lord Breu Remix)

Bosq took this track from  Mr Pauers most recent album and gave it a funky dancehall & reggae inspired revamp for the single release. 

Features Evan Laflamme on guitar.

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Mr Pauer ft. Tumbao - Pronto Vamo'a Llegá (Bosq Remix)

FEELS GOOD ~ KON

1. Palov - Ritmo De Sinaloa
2. Palov - Je T'Attends
3. Sibu & Joe Nagall ft. Bonze's Fuel - Abeni
4. Bandura - Sikkunnu

Mastering: Dj Inko
Illustration: Lee Hodges

Carnibal 014, Various Artists (Snippet, Out 30/6)

Como a mi SI QUE ME GUSTA LA NOCHE hice este remix oficial en honor a una de mis boy band favoritas de Argentina, NENE MALO!!!

"Como Me Gusta La Noche (Papá Kumbé Remix)"
Artist: Nene Malo

More info about Papá Kumbé:
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Nene Malo - Como Me Gusta La Noche (Papá Kumbé Remix)

Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band "Wede Harer Guzo"on Awesome Tapes from Africa LP/CD/Digi. https://hailumergia.bandcamp.com/album/wede-harer-guzo

Title track from new reissue Wede Harer Guzo by Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band. A 1978 recording capturing the sound of one of Addis Ababa's deepest pop/soul outfits fronted by the skilled organist and arranger Mergia. Third reissue with Awesome Tapes From Africa, following his acclaimed performances at festivals and clubs worldwide. 
https://open.spotify.com/album/6am5o1eJClWkXeh0Ex9HuL

Hailu Mergia & Dahlak Band — Wede Harer Guzo

‘Leave, If not I will kill you’

In early 1978, Vincent Ahehehinnou left the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou without explanation. He had been one of their principal vocalist since 1968 and had helped transform them from a hard-charging nightclub band into a musical powerhouse and Africa-wide sensation. By the end of 1977, after an explosive performance at the pan-African arts and culture festival (Festac77) in Lagos, the band had reached the very pinnacle of their success.

For nearly forty years, the reasons behind Vincent’s sudden departure have remained a mystery. Until now.

In an interview included with Analog Africa’s new reissue of Best Woman – Vincent’s first post-Poly-Rythmo album, which has been out-of-print for close to four decades and nearly impossible to find outside West Africa – the great singer finally breaks his silence. He didn’t leave … he was pushed.

Poly-Rythmo were already popular in their native Benin but, in the aftermath of Festac ’77, the band were poised for break-out success throughout Africa. One of the people who stood to benefit most was the band’s manager Adissa Seidou, whose label Albarika Store had released most of the band’s recordings. However Adissa’s vision for Poly-Rythmo didn’t always line up with that of the musicians and, more often than not, it was Vincent who spoke up for the band.

The two men grew increasingly estranged until one day – at the funeral for Adissa’s father no less – Adissa gave Vincent an ultimatum of sorts. In Vincent’s own words: ‘I asked him if there is a way we could sort out our differences to which he replied that the only solution was for me to leave the band, adding, “if not I will kill you”’.

And so Vincent found himself forced out of the band he had helped build. He tried his hand at various business ventures, but soon realised that the pull of music was too strong. On a business trip to Nigeria, Vincent met with Ignace de Souza of Benin’s Black Santiago band, who agreed to arrange Vincent’s songs, assemble musicians, and book a session at the legendary Decca Studios in Lagos. 

With everything in place Vincent returned to Cotonou, gathered together all the money he had saved over the years and set out again for Lagos. But the simple bus journey to Nigeria turned into a nightmarish odyssey of military corruption … and  had it not been for the random kindness of an unknown woman on the bus, this album – along with Vincent’s subsequent solo career – might never have existed. Vincent tells the full story in the liner notes to this LP.

But Vincent did make it to Lagos and the sessions went ahead. The nine-piece band, handpicked by de Souza, learned the songs and set them to tape in the span of only a week … but the results are as timeless and essential as anything to emerge from West Africa in the late 1970s.

Vincent’s afrobeat credentials are in full evidence on opening track ‘Best Woman’ (English) whose driving beat, focussed horns and intricate vocal melody recall the raucous intensity of Poly-Rythmo. But the deep funk of the title track turns out to be only a warm-up for album-highlight ‘Maimouna Cherie’ (French), a moving expression of love and longing which kicks off with a hi-hat and wah-wah guitar workout but shifts gears mid-way into a more concentrated and contemplative groove. 

The funk and afrobeat gems on Best Woman are balanced by songs that draw upon Sato, one of the many Vodoun rhythms of Vincent’s native Benin. Side one concludes with ‘Vi Deka’ (Mina), an epic slow-burner propelled by some of the record’s most soulful vocals, while album closer ‘Wa Do Verite Ton Noumi’ (Fon) all but dares you not to lose yourself in its sublime hypnotic trance.

Ahehehinnou Vincent Vol.1

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Best Woman - Vicent Ahehehinnou

Pasteur Lappe - Na Real Sekele Fo Ya

Sumosui is a lifetime global music researcher, archiver, deep digger,
obsessive collector, record dealer, DJ and producer. He has an unflinching dedication to the
unearthing and acquisition of aural splendour. He has toiled endlessly to rediscover, reimagine,
re-edit, restore and share these dynamite gems, and sonic mind spells.
When not time traveling, you will find Sumosui obsessively researching and mining for vintage
Afro Disco, Nigerian Boogie, Electro Soca, Gwo Ka, Synth Funana, Compas, Caribbean funk &
Tropical synth rarities from the world over.
2018 has been very busy for Sumosui, playing venues from Bali to Reunion Island.
The early 2018 EU Spring tour saw him playing all through Slovenia, France & UK.
After a small hiatus in East Africa, he has now returned for a lengthy summer tour of festivals,
club sets and radio shows through UK, France, Switzerland, Ibiza, Portugal, Poland, Germany &
Croatia.
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Sumo Sui

This is an Ondatropica track not available on the UK edition of the record, a great salsa arrangement written by Alfredito Linares and recorded in Medellin, Colombia 2012. Recorded live to Ampex 4 track at the Legendary Discos Fuentes. If you haven't heard the Ondatropica record yet, peak here: www.ondatropica.com/en/

Caminando Por La Vida

A Cumbia take on the Hiphop classic, released on a Serato vs Tru Thoughts 12".

Reminisce Over You

Thought is was time to go back to a few songs and versions that never made it to record (and are not likely to either). This was the demo of what later became 'Politick Society' featuring my father on Banjo and myself on my mothers ragtag Melodeon.

Out from the Cellar #1

This was a version of an Edmundo Arias song that we recorded with the Combo Barbaro in 2006 at the Heliocentrics studio in London. Can't remember this ever coming out. 

Out from the Cellar #3

The title track from the Quantic & Alice Russell LP 'Look Around the Corner' recorded in 2009 with the Combo Barbaro, released in 2012 & recently awarded 'Itunes UK R'n'B Album of the Year'. Tracking and mixing was undertaken at Quantic's Sonido del Valle studio in Cali, Colombia. 

Look Around the Corner

A simple slice of bumping Cadence Disco sounds for a happy dancefloor - a hit at recent Sofrito sessions...

Fanatik - Sofrito Cadence Disco Edit

Dengue Dengue Dengue-Simiolo (SaBBo rmx)

Estaba en el pueblo de bani un lunes a las 1am sentado en una picalonga esperando mi servicio de yuca con cebolla y mi sprite cuando de repente suena esta canción en un pequeño radio...pero lo que sonaba era la versión en vivo de fernando villalona que muchas veces la había escuchao pero nunca le había prestado tanta atención como esa noche,quizás fue el Thc que puso mi mente a volar con esas melodías que imaginaba con un beat de moombahton a 110bpm 

Freaky Philip Vs Marcos Antonio Solís - Mas que un amigo (Moombahton mix)

The first release on Que Bajo records, Uproot Andy’s Worldwide Ting Vol. 1, is a 5 song EP of club ready remixes. 5 different musical styles from 5 different countries, all re-imagined with that special Uproot Andy touch.

Download the whole EP at http://quebajo.com

Luna Negra (Uproot Andy RMX) - Los Cojolites

Sada Vasda Raje Punjab (Uproot Andy RMX) - Mahendra Kapoor

The first release on Que Bajo records, Uproot Andy’s Worldwide Ting Vol. 1, is a 5 song EP of club ready remixes. 5 different musical styles from 5 different countries, all re-imagined with that special Uproot Andy touch.

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Homenaje a Justino (Uproot Andy RMX) - Grupo Socavon

THE STORY 



 Born unexpected, in a night with full moon, under a strange sign.
 A dancing Creole mother and a Sakalava father with big ears gave life to a funny pair of twins, between some palmtrees and a gramophone...

 The parents called the girl Kick and the boy Snare.
Their first word was: ''beat''.
and their first wonder: ''mama what is head-nodding?''

 So, the Kick and the Snare had the dream to travel the world and collect traditional recordings. So they did.
From Peruvian and Colombian mountains to the neighbourhoods of New Orleans and Harlem. And from Jamaican and Brazilian coasts to the rivers of Nigeria and Angola.
But that was not enough for them. They also travelled in time. From the early 1930's Swing era to the late 1970's Hip Hop and from the 1960's Chicha, Funk and Reggae to 1990's D'n'B.

 And then came a time when the Kick and the Snare got tired...and decided to seal all these records in a box, with the inscription:     ''The Carnibal Records'', and threw it in the ocean...

 The box was floating around the world for many years, until a mighty pirate called Spikos found it somewhere between the islands of Syros and Amorgos and trade it for a pink hat and 2 kilos of shrimps. 

 The box got unsealed by these two oddly monikered fishermen called 
Palov & Panama Cardoon. 
 Luckily the sea had shuffled the traditional sounds with the modern beats. They looked each other and their surpise came with the idea of releasing all these strange sounds.

 The year was 2012... and it was a nice year.