This set was played live in downtown Asheville at Pack Square Amphitheater with our StarTribe on May 20th. Much love to all <3

Startribe Spring Ecstatic Dance Set @ Pack Square

This music album was created from the sounds I collected during my travels in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Some people bring their photos, I decided to bring the music instead. 
I filmed everything on the phone and I documented the story behind the album. The documentary is not online yet, so you must use your fantasy and listen the story of music itself. 

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Hudební album, které je možné nejen slyšet, ale i vidět.

Tento nápad vznikl před třemi lety v kancelářích firmy, v níž jsme pracovaly s mojí tehdejší kolegyní a budoucí spolucestovatelkou Dorkou Suchou. Rozhodla jsem se vybrat všechny naspořené peníze, dát výpověď a odjet na 4 měsíce sbírat zvuky do zemí centrální Asie, abych z nich později mohla vytvořit hudbu. 

Naše úspory ani výbava nedosahovaly zdaleka profesionálního charakteru. Materiál je proto natočený na starý iPhone 6, který byl zároveň i naším recorderem, a dron, se kterým jsme poprvé vzlétly až v první navštívené zemi. S sebou jsme tehdy braly také GoPro, které se nám však „podařilo“ na dalekých cestách ztratit. Vizuální forma ale není tak úplně stěžejní částí projektu. Pojďme se tedy zaměřit na zmiňované audio!

Hudba, kterou na albu můžete slyšet i vidět, vypráví příběhy a odráží pocity spojené s navštívenými zeměmi. Každé jedinečné místo má svůj vlastní song, jenž je vytvořen ze zvuků, které jsme na něm potkaly. Když si prohlížíme fotky, získáváme představu o tom, jak nějaké konkrétní místo vypadá, aniž bychom ho kdy museli navštívit. Já chtěla místo fotek přivézt hudbu, která Vás na taková místa zavede i se zavřenýma očima.

Unikátní zvuky jsou posbírané čistě ze zemí Kyrgyzstánu, Kazachstánu a Mongolska. Pomocí hudby se snažím vykreslit autentické zážitky z našich cest a přenést Vás právě sem.

Airport

At the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, I got stuck in Riga, Latvia while on tour. I ended up writing a lot of new music as a form of self-therapy. I also started a fundraising campaign to gather some money for a few people associated with Arms and Sleepers who had suddenly lost all work due to the pandemic. As part of that fundraiser, I wrote 3 songs which were exclusively available to the donors. I am now finally releasing these songs to the public.

I found it appropriate to release this music to the rest of the world now as many of us are experiencing covid hangover. And especially as we concluded 2022 & started the new year with the hope of better days ahead. These songs are an ode to those initial confusing moments in March 2020, forever embedded in our collective psyche.
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More music streaming platforms:
https://ffm.to/for-us-to-be-safe

for us to be safe

LISTEN

We are proud to present the Mr Bongo pressing of Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo's self-titled mythical album. Blending lo-fi, Brazilian tropicalia, jazz, funk and MPB with a unique aroma, this record is pure perfection.

It was originally released in 1978 on Erla - Estudio Rauland, an obscure record label from Belém in Brazil, that only released 7” singles, with this album being one of two exceptions. During the 1970s, Belém had a thriving nightclub scene, but it is thousands of miles away from the music industry hubs of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, making this record insanely difficult to find, even in Brazil. Added to the scarcity factor is the magical nature of the recording, which has naturally resulted in a hefty price tag to match. Original copies have become a prized, collector’s item.

The elusive Brazilian band leader and keyboard player, Guilherme Coutinho is a true cult artist. He passed away in 1983, at the age of just 41, and during his career he only seems to have appeared on a handful of marvellous records, which makes them all the more special. This album feels individualistic and distinctive from other albums of the day. Listening back to vocalist Elinho’s (aka Hélio Rubens de Oliveira) delivery, it sounds not too dissimilar to some of Belle & Sebastian’s songs. ‘Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo’ is rich in charm, quirky and playful. It feels cinematic, soothing and benefits from being heard in its entirety. A proper album experience.

Guilherme Coutinho E O Grupo Stalo - Tema Pro Alvarito

Sunday Sundowns with the Ambient Mafia
Recorded live: July 9th, 2023

Featured Guest:  AlwaysBeClarence
With DJs: edo and Skye

00:00:00 - edo
00:59:30 - AlwaysBeClarence
01:59:30 - Skye

Join us Sundays 6-9pm (PT)
twitch.tv/theambientmafia

Sunday Sundowns (7/9/23) feat. AlwaysBeClarence with DJs edo and Skye

Devoted to the spirits and the spirit of the rose in particular. 
Reminding us of the gentleness, beauty and innocence within.
Giving thanks for the everpresent loving touch of a rose petal.
Praying for all hearts to gently open.

Eden - for a rose.

track list::
Marcus Gad - Hata Fiya 
Marcus Gad - Calling I Tribe
Dezarie - Most High 
Jah Shaka - Jah Shall Rein Dub 
Love Joys - Jah Light 
Babe Roots - Bless Dub 
Zion Collective - Living 
Irie Souls - Wanting More 
Rootikal Riddim - Special Request 
Scientist & Hempress Sativa - Rock it inna Dub 
Zuggu Dan - Bushmaster 
Dubmatix - Kingdom Dub 
Akae Beka - Everything Bless 
Zion Collective - Energy Unwind
Midnite - Ancesta 
Collie Budz - Come Around

DubWise & Roots Reggae Vol. 1

Episode 23.36 Afropop
Airs from August 28th to September 3rd

Join us on this week's episode of Putumayo's World Music Hour as we explore the danceable, lilting music that falls under the umbrella of Afropop. A genre that fuses African traditions with Western rock, pop, blues and jazz.

Featuring:
1. Angelique Kidjo - Batonga (from the album "Best of World Music: African" on Putumayo)
2. Habib Koite & Bamada - Wassiye (from the albums "Ma Ya" & "Africa" on Putumayo)
3. Maureen Lupo Lilanda with Oliver Mtukudz - Mumba (from the album "Soul Masala" on Zammo International)
4. Johnny Clegg and Savuka - Ushtani Obulele (from the album "One Life" on Murrabi)
5. Samba Ngo - Sa Ntima (from the album "Africa" on Putumayo)
6. Ismael Lo - Taar Dusey (from the album "Senegal" on AZ Records / Universal Music France)
7. Chiwoniso - Nguva Ye Kufara (from the albums "Rebel Woman" & "African Party" on Putumayo / Cumbancha)
8. Mapumba - Mwafwako (from the albums "Mapumba" & "World Party" on Magic-hut Music / Putumayo)
9. Les Go de Koteba - Tougna Fo (Tell the Truth)(from the albums "Cote Divoire" & "African Party" on Juna / Putumayo)
10. Macire Sylla - Perenperen (from the albums "Massa" & "African Party" on Djembe-Fare Productions / Putumayo)
11. Adama Yalomba - Bara (from the album "Kassa" on Adama Yalomba / Etis)
12. Kotoja - Vami Duwe (from the albums "The Super Sawale Collection" & "African Party" on Putumayo)

Afropop

Experience the enchanting transformation of Misumenas‘ „Tuchangie“ featuring Joy Msanii, remixed by Kabanjak! Drawing inspiration from vintage records, Kabanjak weaved cinematic vibes with bass, mandolin, and lush rhodes chords. The result? A dreamy, impulsive twist on the original. 🎶✨

Tuchangie (Kabanjak Remix)

Misumena - Tuchangie (Kabanjak Remix)

It's 3 in the morning. You have been dancing your ass off to some of the Bay Area's finest, and your body is commanding you to sit down and rest. But, good gracious, this event is called Heartthrob.

Heartthrob - Betty Ray - Sept 2023

Compiling the follow-up to a very successful first album is always a tricky task, but just 12 months since the release of volume one in the 'With Love' series, miche has excelled himself once again with another glorious, deep dive into the world of rare soul. 15 tracks of independently released music, created by magnificent artists with stories to tell and primed for rediscovery.

The ambition to celebrate under-the-radar artists has remained, but instead of a facsimile of volume one, what we have here is a selection shaped by life changes. Volume two is for the dancers; still soulful, still ultra-rare and slept-on records from the USA, Chile, Brazil and beyond, but the dynamics of the collection have shifted slightly. It represents a move from being immersed in a week in week out environment of beautiful, soulful music in a cosy, dimly lit hi-fi bar to playing livelier, more energetic, dancefloor-focused music in nightclubs. This volume will get you on your feet, make you move and unleash whatever it is that makes you get down.

One of the jewels in the crown of this compilation is a joyous, anthemic gospel version of Stevie Wonder's 'As' by The Family Tree (a project produced by the fantastic Julius Brockington). We are also treated to a rare and sought-after Pennsylvanian funk / AOR bomb by Maxwell, a stunning modern soul tune 'High On You' by Freedom, and self-released Brazilian 45s by Banda 22 and Zé Da Lata. P.J. City's 'Straight Forward (Non-Stop)' is gospel-disco perfection, and we also have 'Dame Solamente Amor’, a sublime, soul beauty from Chile by Rogers Mitchell. Many of these artists featured in this compilation aren't household names, but they deserve their moment to shine, to be heard, loved and appreciated for their artistry.

As miche says it, “I hope this compilation helps in some way to keep this glorious music alive and play a part in connecting generations of music lovers from the worldwide soul family. As always, it has been made ‘With Love’.”

‘With Love Volume 2’ is available on limited edition 2 x Pink Vinyl LP, 2 x Black Vinyl LP, cassette and CD.

Eden - for a rose.

Eden

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