Audacity of Free Thought

Agbe Dzidzi

In between 2003 and 2007 or 2008 I used to travel to South East Asia pretty much whenever I had semester holidays. It was before the tons of Thai music reissues and finding records was actually tricky since finding stores proved to be a challenging task (at least for me). 

Some days ago I started listening to some of the vinyl I picked up back then (and one or two more recent trades) and figured it would be nice to make a little mix, in this case focussing on the "funky" stuff not the vital string band scene. All original vinyl for what its worth. 

I hope you guys enjoys the mix. Thanks for all the support in 2014, we're looking forward to 2015. 

Radio Jakarta 006: Jannis of Jakarta Records - "Funky Thai 70s Vinyl Mix"

A DJ mixtape selection of the songs and styles that influenced the Western Transient recording. 

Western Transient Influences Mixtape

Over the past eight years, Ikebe Shakedown has cemented a reputation as one of the boldest, most creative acts in the Brooklyn instrumental scene. Combining cinematic soul, Afro–funk, deep disco, and an irrepressible groove, Ikebe has forged a style all its own. Each song is anchored in the deep-pocketed pulse of its four-man rhythm section (Barnaby Alter, drums; Dave Bourla, percussion; Vince Chiarito, bass; Robin Schmidt, guitar) and driven by one of the tightest horn trios on the East Coast (Mike Buckley, tenor/baritone sax; Jason Colby, trumpet; Nadav Nirenberg, trombone), with tunes ranging from dance-foor burners to lush, captivating scores.

The band frst came on the scene with 2009’s debut EP, Hard Steppin’, from Colemine Records.  Praised by WNYC’s Soundcheck as “the perfect soundtrack for the unwritten Tarantino movie of your imagination,” the five–song release led to tours up and down both coasts and paved the way for Ikebe Shakedown’s first full-length LP on Ubiquity Records in 2011. Recorded at Killion Sound in L.A. with Orgone’s Sergio Rios and Dunham Studios in Brooklyn with noted producer Tom Brenneck, this self-titled album featured 14 blistering tracks that Okayplayer called, “an adventurous trip through time” and “one of the best releases of the year.” Having toured the record throughout the U.S. and Canada, Ikebe returned to the studio in 2014 for their follow up album for Ubiquity, Stone by Stone.  Recorded at Daptone Studios, the 10–song set let the band become more adventurous than ever before, weaving psychedelic textures and raw soul into powerful compositions, or as Wax Poetics called it, “a greasy and sometimes trippy funk world.”

Now, after hitting major jazz festivals, opening on extended runs for stars like Lee Fields, and touring with acts like Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires, and the Monophonics, the seven members of Ikebe Shakedown are poised for their next big release in 2016. The band’s style has continued to evolve, with material that transports listeners beyond their living rooms and builds on the success that has led to musical features in series such as Eastbound and Down, movies like Our Brand is Crisis, and commercials for brands including Mini Cooper, Van’s Off the Wall, and Surfline. The songs are at once richly familiar and incredibly fresh, paying homage to classic influences while pushing a brand new sound. Defying genre or classification, this album proves Ikebe Shakedown is helping define the next bold wave in instrumental music.

Stone By Stone

The Offering

Zuurb - Orthosie (Mixtape)

Tracklist 

Ed Carlsen - Close
Brock Hewitt - Growing Beyond Perception  
Valotihkuu - Moments in Silence
Ed Carlsen - Cage (Clemens Ruh Remix)
Azaleh - Endeavour
Jellis x Subsets - Still Mine
Asiah & Resonata - Sojourner
Loscil - Monument Builders
Marconi Union - Weightless Part 4
Ether - as if time stood still...
A-GON - Her smile (EP version)
A Cerulean State - I wish we could've danced through the winter
The Green Kingdom - Haze Layers

Image: David Phan (CC BY 2.0)

Orthosie (Mixtape)

Koop - I See A Different You (feat. Yukumi Nagano) (DEMO)

► The seven piece London afrobeat collective inspired by the greats of West Africa, tore down our showcase at the Boiler Room x V&A Museum Friday Lates
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Kokoroko Friday Late x Boiler Room London Live Performance

A global band in the largest sense of the world, Khruangbin takes inspiration from Thai funk to the sounds of Spain and the Middle East, particularly Iran. The music of the dreamy Texan trio is rooted in the deepest waters of world music infused with classic soul, dub and psychedelia. They perform a DJ set in advance of the release of their new album, Con Todo El Mundo, out on 26 January 2017.

Tracklist: https://worldwidefm.net/show/brownswood-basement-gilles-peterson-5/

Khruangbin Guest Mix on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Basement // 18-01-2018

Compiled & Mixed by Jordi Torres. Recorded at SunSeaBar Ibiza (St.Antonio Sunset Strip)

Tracklist:

01- Playing Hard To Get - Blue Cat 
02- Jacques - Klement Julienne 
03- Stereo Action Unlimited - Love Light 
04- Mo' Horizons - Como E O Ar 
05- Rosalia De Souza - Bossa 31
06- Fous De La Mer - Bossaliday (Tudo Vai﻿ E Vem) 
07- Liliana Gimenez - Bossa De Botinho 
08- Mo' Horizons - Foto Viva (Nicola Conte Remix) 
09- Bossasonic - Carnival 
10- Montefiori Cocktail - Gipsy Woman (La Da De La Da Da Mix) 
11- S-Tone Inc - Rendez Vous A Minuit 
12- Pierro Umiliani - Mah Nah (The Karminsky Experience Remix) 
13- Minigroove Orchestra - Pom Pop

Tardes Do Brazil Em SunSeaBar Ibiza - Mixed By Jordi Torres

Khruangbin Villain Pitchfork Live

I'm really very proud of this piece of radio. Last weekend myself and Dele Sosimi, celebrated the life and legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Arguably one of the most influential musicians of his generation, a man whose and mark on music will be felt indefinitely. 

The first hour features my friend Dele Sosimi selecting some of his favourite Fela tracks and imparting his knowledge, wisdom and brilliant anecdotes. Dele is one of the primary authorities and purveyors of Afrobeat music around the world. He spent many years as part of Fela's infamours Afrika 70 band as the keyboardist and musical director. He then went on to work with Fela's son Femi Kuti also as his musical director and has collaborated with some of the best musicians worldwide. He is now based in London and spends his time educating people about the art of Afrobeat and sharing the sound through his Afrobeat Vibration. It was truly an honour to have him on the show paying tribute to his friend the legendary Fela Kuti. He has a great radio voice and is a wonderful sotry teller. 

The second hour is a mix from myself celebrating his legacy featuring artists who have been influenced by Fela with a few of his cuts thrown in there for good measure. 

Dele Sosimi presents 'The Life of Fela Kuti'

Fela Ransome-Kuti And His Koola Lobitos - Nigerian Independence
Fela Kuti - Obe
Fela Ransome-Kuti and The Africa '70 with Ginger Baker - Black Man's Cry
Fela Kuti - Chop 'n' Quench
Fela Kuti - Fefe Naa Efe
Fela Kuti - Roforofo Fight


Kalakuta Republic: A Tribute to the Legacy of Fela Kuti
by Tim Garcia

Questlove on Fela Kuti [ Interview clip from Finding Fela]
Fela Kuti & De La Soul – Trouble in the Water (instrumental)
Fela Soul - Breakadawn
Fela Kuti & the Africa 70 – Water no get enemy
Afro Cult foundation - The quest
The KutiMangoes - Song For Fela
MixMaster Mike + Lateef and The Gift of Gab - Kalakuta show remix
Zeb - Revolutionary dreams
Roy Ayers & Fela Kuti - 2000 Blacks got to be free (Full 18 minute version)

I hope you enjoy to show. It's one of my favourites. Big Love x

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Khruangbin Villain Pitchfork Live

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