Name: TUXEDO in NOVA CLUB talking about night vinyl sessions @DIGGER'S DIGEST - Radio Nova by Digger's Digest in Diggers Digest
Duration: 49 s
Description: Little unexpected testimonial by Tuxedo aka Mayer Hawthorne & Jake-One on Radio Nova on Le Nova Club 25/02/2015

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AMPLITUDES - Dimanche Café N°004

We are very proud to announce the release of "Mobilisation Générale" : Protest & Spirit Jazz from France 1970-1976, our (fully licensed) new jazz compilation in collaboration with Born Bad Records. This time, we have gathered some fine protest & esoteric jazz songs featuring a few big names of the french jazz scene and also a few tunes that you have probably never heard. Double lps album including : Le Collectif du Temps des Cerises, Baroque Jazz Trio, Alfred Panou, Mahjun, François Tusques, Full Moon Ensemble, Chêne Noir, Areski Belkacem & more ... Pre-order only at Diggersdigest before the official release on mid December

"MOBILISATION GENERALE" PROTEST AND SPIRIT JAZZ FROM FRANCE 1970 -1976 SNIPPETS

Tracklist :

1. Nitaruda - Orchestre Vévé Star
2. Juicy (Echo Mix) - Lord Echo/Biggie Smalls/ DJ Monk One
3. Mifune - Shogun Orchestra
4. Alter Ego - Tame Impala
5. Je ne bois pas beaucoup - Les Ya Toupas Du Zaire
6. Dancing In Outta Space - Atmosfear
7. Ndiri Ndanogio Niwe - Mbiri Young Stars
8. Jungle Music (Echo's Edit) - Kelenke Band
9. Now Generation - The Heptones
10. Inner City Blues - Placebo
11. Take Me To Your Flavor Spot - The Elder Statesman

Lord Echo Mix For Soul Searching Radio Dec '13

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Thank you for the love and support!!

A bit more then a year ago I received a message from Déni Shain, a french music producer based in Lisbon. In that mail he asked me if I would be interested in releasing music from Cabo Verde since he was close to Chico and Wilson, the 2 DJs behind Celeste Mariposa (an excellent portuguese/angolan soundsystem specialised in lusophone music). 'I can convince them to make their record collection available to you' he added. I asked him if he could send me a selection, not knowing the amount of work my request would represent. I only later found out that the three-men-team had spent a whole week to pick and choose what they thought was adequate and another few days to wash the record and digitise the music.

I received that selection in March 2013 and I haven't stopped listening to it since. I clearly remember having that wonderful feeling when songs keep growing on you the more you listen. 'Very good sign' I thought! The collection of songs I had received became the base for a whole concept and we all started criss crossing Europe and Cabo Verde looking for more music and looking for the Cap-Verdien artists we loved. Déni Shain became an important asset for the Analog Africa label, supporting us with remixes and mixes but more importantly with an addictive positive energy.

After his first mix for us, the amazing 'Ghana Soundtrack' made out of unreleased and rare tracks from the small west african musical powerhouse, here is his second instalment made of handpicked dancefloor filler. A huge shout goes to legendary african music connoisseur John Beatle, to Carlo Xavier for letting us use his fantastic edit of "O Anel"  and to my close friend Keith Slater for offering us some of the fantastic music included here.

Tracklisting :
01. Vincent Ahehehinnou & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Yeye We Nou Mi
(from 'The 1st Album' LP, 1973 / Analog Africa reissue 2011)
02. Iftin Band - Haka Yeelin Nacabkeenna
(from 'Gabar ii Noquee' tape, 1980s / special thanks to John Beadle)
03. Solo Hit - Imoikeme
(from 'Imoikeme' 7 inch, 2013 reissue / Analog Africa)
04. N’Draman Blintch - I First U Last
(from 'Cosmic Sounds' LP, 1980 / Cosmic Sounds)
05. Dina Santos - O Anel (Carlo Xavier Edit)
(from 'In London' LP, 1983 / Dacapo)
06. Victor Uwaifo And The Titibitis - Ohue
(From 'I Wanna Be Your No.1', 1980s / Taretone)
07. África Negra - Carambola
(from 'Africa Negra 83' LP, 1983 / IEFE)
08. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Moulon Devia
(from 'Réveil Disco Dubain' LP, available soon on a forthcoming Analog Africa release)
09. Ondeno - Mayolye
(from 'Ondeno' LP, 1980 / Disque Ledoux - Special thanks to Keith Slater)
Total time : 37mn 35s

 

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Analog Africa Selection Vol.5 (2014) by Déni Shain | Past & Future Analog Africa Tracks

Little unexpected testimonial by Tuxedo aka Mayer Hawthorne & Jake-One on Radio Nova on Le Nova Club 25/02/2015

TUXEDO in NOVA CLUB talking about night vinyl sessions @DIGGER'S DIGEST - Radio Nova

Presenting the second single taken from Gabriele Poso’s forthcoming compilation on Mr Bongo, Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’. This original composition from Sardinian multi-instrumentalist, percussionist and producer, Gabriele Poso, is the track that gives the album its title, ‘Ritmo Italiano’. It pays homage to the Italian masters of percussion and drumming and was recorded to emulate the classics of their era. Using drum machines and tape recordings to provide the necessary warmth, the track is driven by funky bass and equally funky synths. As you would expect from Gabriele and a track on this compilation, masterful percussion is demonstrated throughout. A central element of the song, the many percussive layers combine and are played with a swing that gives maximum dancefloor energy. Add to that an undeniable ear-worm of a chorus, and there you have the sound of ‘Ritmo Italiano’.

Ritmo Italiano

Aura Safari & Jimi Tenor’s Sensory Blending album continues its sun-soaked journey with another superb package of remixes. Willie Graff, Luminodisco and mysterious beat-maker E-The-Hot all step up to tackle 'Bewitched By The Sea'.

The original single has become something of a mini modern classic in the last year. 'Bewitched By The Sea' is a spellbinding sound for real Balearic DJs brave enough to work with its shuffling jazz drums and glowing synth work. As such, the choice of Ibiza favourite Willie Graff to remix is a perfect one. He brings a signature Balearic beat perfect for cruising around the island as the sun blazes with its dubby, swaying drums and more prominent vocal all brought to life with delicate percussion and gentle synth pulses.

Label regular Federico Costantini aka Luminodisco then returns with a mature post-Balearic touch that douses the track in an ocean of dubby echo. Gorgeous Spanish guitars and jumbled percussion form a life raft which floats out to sea under the sultry wind motifs. Last but not least, Amsterdam's E-The-Hot is another artist in the Hell Yeah orbit who delivers a Sunday Bass mix wrapped in golden-hour magic as heavy drum tumbles and heart-aching vocals next to painterly bass sounds soundtrack a perfect sundown session.

Together, these remixes elevate 'Bewitched By The Sea' into a shimmering musical escape with each one adding its own wave to a sparkling Balearic tide.

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Aura Safari & Jimi Tenor - Bewitched By The Sea (Willie Graff Remix)

Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’ a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems curated by Sardinian multi-instrumentalist, percussionist and producer, Gabriele Poso. A journey into the heart of Italian musical history, it celebrates Italy’s rich rhythmic traditions, showcasing a selection of genre-traversing, Italian treasures from the ‘60s to the early ‘90s. Honouring the timeless rhythms of Italian percussion masters, alongside a brand-new exclusive composition by Gabriele, ‘Ritmo Italiano’ shines a light on the universal, primal language of the drum. 

A connection sparked from an early age; percussion has always deeply resonated with Gabriele. It led to years of studying percussion traditions across Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil, crafting his own songwriting skills in the process. An acclaimed producer and compiler, his releases on Yoruba Records, BBE and Soundway Records have garnered global support. Yet a growing need to rediscover the essence of his country’s cultural heritage laid the foundations for this new compilation.

In Gabriele’s own words, “Italy has always been a crossroads of civilizations, with influences from the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe converging over centuries. Ports like Naples, Genoa, and Venice played a crucial role as gateways for musical exchange, a melting pot of sounds and cultures brought by sailors, merchants and travellers. These influences blended with Italy’s own folk and religious traditions, creating Italy’s unique and emotionally resonant rhythms.”

Across the 12 absorbing tracks, there’s jazz influences, Italian library music aesthetics and experimental beats mixing with Afro-Cuban and Mediterranean rhythms. It’s a broad selection anchored by the drums. The synth-heavy, ‘80s jazz funk flavours of Gegè Munari's ‘Police Man’, sit side-by-side with the samba-infused ‘Napulitano D' 'O Brasil’ by Don Marino Barreto Jr. Tribal, earthly energy radiates from Naco’s ‘Volando Con Milton’, with Tullio De Piscopo serving up cosmic disco brilliance, and blistering jazz funk mastery coming courtesy of Agostino Marangolo. Taking the name of the compilation, a new original track by Gabriele, ‘Ritmo Italiano’, blends traditional rhythms with contemporary energy, Afro-Latin influences with Italian jazz essence. Recorded live in one take, it captures a raw, unfiltered vibe. 

“Each track tells a story, connecting the past with the present, and highlighting the deep-rooted traditions that shape Italy’s rhythms. The collection also offers a glimpse into the diversity of Italian music with a variety of styles from the organic, earthy beats to the more experimental and modern takes on traditional rhythms. It’s a reflection of how these rhythms have not only shaped Italian culture but also influenced global music.”


Tony Esposito - Pagaia

We are very proud to reveal a mixed soundclip of our new OFFICIAL fully licensed compilation  "KOUTÉ JAZZ" to be released on Heavenly sweetness​ ! 

Official Release date : 25/09/2015 

You can pre order the record here :
(Liens de pré commande)
Itunes : http://apple.co/1EQIV2W
CD / Vinyl : http://bit.ly/1M7Fms4
Deezer : http://bit.ly/1Ou19r6


I particulary want to thanks the great artist  Michel Buret​ who designed  35 years ago the cover of the Synchro Eclectic Music Language : Lambi by Louis Xavier. We loved so much this Lambi artwork that we asked Michel to paint the cover of our new release ! Many thanks for this beautiful painting ! 

Go to check his work on http://www.urban-graff.com/

KOUTÉ JAZZ - A COLLECTION OF JAZZ TRACKS FROM THE FRENCH WEST INDIES SELECTED BY DIGGER'S DIGEST

I was lucky to be invited by Radio Nova to play at the NOVA MIX CLUB to present KOUTÉ JAZZ and play some records from the West Indies. You can hear the quick mix here 

 

KOUTÉ JAZZ for NOVA MIX CLUB Live DJ set by DIGGER'S DIGEST @Badaboum

Ti Jan Pou Velo is a stellar gwo ka jazz fusion masterpiece recorded in 1988 by Edmony Krater, a former member of Gwakasonné (one of the most famous Gwo Ka modern group from Guadeloupe) with the help of the group Zepiss. Through this long time underrated album, Edmony pays a tribute to the heroes of traditional music from Guadeloupe, starting with Marcel Lollia better known as Vélo. With 3 tracks on each side this album strikes by the originality of the compositions, Tijan Pou Vélo the eponymous opening track is a soulful version of traditional song played in toumblak. Gwadeloup we compiled on Kouté Jazz is a uptempo groovy ballad transended by electric jazz arrangement. Crépuscule last track of side one is a kaladja (a slow rhythm) with Edmony Krater, strongly inspired by Don Cherry and Miles Davis, playing trumpet. On the B-side Chimin Spirit offers a lighter, more danceable view of the world led by the boulagyel (the traditional mouth drum that ka singers use to mark the rhythm) and silky arpeggios on the guitar, singing a message that couldn’t be any simpler: “Let’s follow nature; she will guide us!” In West Indies, Edmony Krater mixes a variety of Caribbean rhythms in with the lewoz rhythm, which is so warlike and mystical, tough and courageous. “We are all children of a common, shared history.” And this history even contains a sense of “terroir” or place, a notion that the Guadeloupian found in the work of Bernard Lubat. “That’s why I wanted to call this piece Occitan Dance. It’s a fusion based on my encounters with Bernard Lubat, with whom I share a common vision of music and its relationship to creation.” Like Lubat, Edmony Krater is incredibly open-minded to a variety of influences as well as a masterful player of numerous instruments (trumpet and drums as well as guitar and keyboards). He has managed to surround himself with a group of musicians who are well in sync with his vision: Eddy Lebouin, bassist and guitarist from Gwokasonné, the guitarist Freddy Tisseur, a childhood friend, the saxophonist Filip Augusty, the drum major Roger Raspail, the drummer Jean-Pierre Coco, the flutist Roseline Pougeol, whose brother played with Konket, and Jean-Claude Predantos on keyboards.

Reissued produced by Digger's Digest and Les Mains Noires. CD version available on Heavenly Sweetness with 2 exclusives tracks. Limited to 500 copies. Full liners note included. Pre-order now here : http://diggersdigest.com/shop/product/edmony-krater-ti-jan-pou-velo-official-reissue-1/

EDMONY KRATER & ZEPISS : OFFICIAL LIMITED REISSUE OUT 01/02/2016

Here is our new mixtape, we mean our new mix on ACTUAL cassette tape as in the good old days ... 
the 44' 03 SIDE A will be available for free download and streaming on Soundcloud.
SIDE B, lasting 41 : 44 and featuring unreleased tracks will ONLY be available on this tape released at 50 COPIES ONLY. SO SET UP YOUR BOOM BOX / WALKMAN / TAPE PLAYERS to embark in our new journey into the vast caribbean music world. This time we explored proto zouk tracks ! Mixed and selected by Digger's Digest and DR.NICO (Skliris). 

This tape is a promotional mixtape to announce our forthcoming official fully licensed compilation to be released on Heavenly Sweetness. 


DIGITAL ZANDOLI : THE MIXTAPE by DIGGER'S DIGEST & NICO SKLIRIS

Say You Love Me wasn’t “Om” Alec Khaoli’s first solo recording but the 1985 EP solidified the bass player and songwriter’s standing as one of South Africa’s most consistently innovative pop auteurs. He built a career on ubiquitous rock, pop and soul hits with groundbreaking bands like the Beaters, Harari and Umoja. But Khaoli’s seemingly endless fountain of music continued outside these ensembles, where he usually played bass and contributed songwriting and vocals.

Khaoli released several successful solo works while he made records with Umoja and worked on other productions with friends. This creativity was aided by Khaoli’s own recording studio. He was the first South African to have a privately-owned studio. As black artists were forced to record during lunch breaks and didn’t get sufficient access and time in the white-owned studios, having his studio allowed Khaoli to develop in his own way. Hence his productive output during the 80’s and early 90’s, releasing 5 LPs with Umoja and 5 solo LPs, along with numerous singles and EPs.

There’s something broad and dynamic about the almost epic pop sound Khaoli creates on Say You Love Me. Being the first South African to take control his recording process and thereby free himself from one of apartheid’s many strictures, he took his vision of music to new realms and made timeless music for the dance floor in the process.

Say You Love Me

"Om" Alec Khaoli — Say You Love Me

🇮🇹 Episode 28 - Italy 🇮🇹

Plustwo - Stop Fantasy - 1983 - MIO Records 
Linda Di Franco - T.V. Scene - 1985 - WEA Records
Puccio Roelens - Slip Back - 1979 - Costanza Records
Tullio De Piscopo - Stop Bajon - 1984 -Bagaria
Loredana Berte - In Alto Mare - 1980 -CGD
Puccio Roelens - Northern Lights - 1977 - RCA
Blue Gas - Shadows From Nowhere - 1983 - Eyes
Piero Piccioni - Volo Di Mezzanotte - 1982 - General Music
Arawak - Yellow Park - 1970 - Squirrel Records
Guido Pistocchi - Café - 1970 - CGD
Stelvio Cipriani - Mato Grosso - 1974 - CAM
Ennio Moricone - Un Sacco Bello - 1980 - Cinevox

Not Quite Disco in Italy

Ed Longo & Applied Arts Ensemble - The Other Fantasy

We welcome Ed Longo and his studio project The Applied Arts Ensemble debut on Early Sounds with “The Other Fantasy”, the result of many recording sessions that took place in different places around Europe with an array of musicians from a predominantly jazz background.
Conceived with a strong jazz-funk, fusion and boogie approach, the record is conceptualized around the quest for Otherness in the schizophrenia of the digital age, and the resulting exotic dystopias which we are confronted with every day.

The Other Fantasy

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Ed Longo & Applied Arts Ensemble - The Other Fantasy [EAS020]

Original Eastern Koto Underground Disco Heaven from 1979 .
cutted,extended & remastered with love.
enjoy !
niko & tom aka sOund vOyage
free download: https://hypeddit.com/track/emiaq0

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HIROSHIMA lion dance    sOund vOyage edit

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