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GGLP-001 | FELA and AFRIKA 70 "SORROW, TEARS and BLOOD"

OFFICIAL AND HISTORICAL!
First Fela record released in Brazil and Goma-Gringa's debut release!

Limited high-quality reissue of the legendary black-president, king of Afro-Beat; Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
For the first time re-issued in his original version featuring the original extented 16 min version of 'Sorrow, Tears and Blood'.
Strictly limited to 500 copies! Beautiful silkscreened sleeve and high-quality exclusive photo insert!

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1977, on the 18th of February at dawn, a thousand armed Nigerian army men started tackling Fela and his Kalakuta republic, which were both seen as a symbol of defiance against the oppressive state.

‘Sorrow, Tears and Blood’ was among the first albums Fela released following the destruction of Kalakuta.

The title track is one of the most powerful protest songs ever recorded. In an impassioned attack on police and army violence against political dissenters in Africa, ‘Sorrow, Tears and Blood’ accurately depicts the trail left in the wake of the February 18th raid.

Fela sings how, invariably, the police and army leave behind them "sorrow, tears and blood" while the backing vocalists respond, "dem regular trademark".
As said by Fela, this LP was dedicated "to the memory of those who were beaten, raped, tortured or injured" during the Kalakuta attack.

Decca, which was Fela’s record company, scared by reprisals from the government, refused to release ‘Sorrow, Tears & Blood’. A decision that led Fela into setting up Kalakuta Records and making this album the label’s debut release.

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Get your copy here: http://en.gomagringa.com/product/lp-fela-kuti-sorrow-tears-blood

GGLP-001 | Fela and Afrika 70 "Sorrow, Tears and Blood"

Fela Kuti-Shuffering And Smiling-Valenostrum Edit-afrodeephouse

https://zannamazzitelli.bandcamp.com/track/fela-kuti-power-show-zs-secret-arp-edit-v-11

Fela Kuti - Power Show ( Z's Secret Arp Edit )

Africa 45, number 5: http://www.mrbongo.com/products/k-frimpong-his-cubano-fiestas-kyenkyen-bi-adi-mawu-ebo-taylor-heaven-7

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas - Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'awu

Ghanian musician K. Frimpong. In the 1970s, he recorded with two different bands; ‘Vis-A-Vis’ and ‘Cubano Fiestas’.

Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'awu fuses heavy afrobeat drums and horns with a highlife guitar line and is his most well known track. Taken from the legendary ‘K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas’ LP released in 1977 on Continental Records out of Ghana. 

Licensed from Ofo brothers, a Ghanian independent. As sampled by Gnarls Barkley on his ‘Storm Coming’ track.

Ebo Taylor - Heaven

We have released two Ebo Taylor albums on Mr Bongo and thought it was time to get the almighty classic ‘Heaven’ out on a 7”.

Taken from Ebo’s self titled LP released on Esibons in 1977, original copies of which regularly fetches upwards of $500.

Ebo still tours extensively with his incredible band; their performances come very highly recommended.

Buy Vinyl

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas - Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'awu

Sahara All Stars Band Jos - Enjoy Yourself

Ketan

Gyedu blay ambolley-Afrika Yie

Fela Kuti Black Man s Cry

A musician since the age of six, Ebo Taylor is one of the most achingly honest voices in African music.  His songs have a timeless quality to them, and continue to reach new audiences worldwide.  His album Love And Death on Strut will be his first internationally distributed solo album.  Backed by Berlin's Afrobeat Academy, the album is packed with pure fire from a true original.  Enjoy the title track.  More info at http://www.ebotaylor-loveanddeath.com

Love & Death

Love and Death

Ebo Taylor- Love And Death

Santrofi - Alewa (black and white)

Here's an edit I did of the best track taken from Seun Kuti's recent "From Africa With Fury: Rise" album.  I added bottom end and extended some of the instrumental sections of that irresistible Egypt 80 afro groove. Enjoy.

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - African Soldier (Flash Atkins Edit)

Irregular Synth likes to surprise his crowds when he&#8217;s helming the dj booth: his eclectic taste leads him to choose from a variety of different sounds and vibes and blend them together effortlessly. Same thing when he&#8217;s in the studio: his productions draft from a lot of influences and references, but he nevertheless retains a personal touch that makes every detail as catchy as you could ask for. This ep for Amazing Records, brilliantly titled &#8220;Awesome&#8221;, shows the neapolitan talent coming up with 3 infectiously danceable tracks, each one with a distinctive feeling. &#8220;Paintball&#8221;&#8216;s fluid bass line and conga rolls are matched by sneaky fills and soft background pads that pave the way for a vibrantly uplifting percussion melody that keeps spinning round and round. &#8220;Mind and the nature&#8221;&#8216;s tight acid funky bass and choir-like vocals welcome a whirlwind of shuffled percussions that remind the listener of the endlessly reliable minimal techno quintessential rhythm. Yet, that ever familiar beat fits in a new light and is taken to the next level, which is what Irregular Synth does best, shaping sounds and visions into a differently challenging perspective. &#8220;Glory Hole&#8221; boasts an overloaded analogue orgy: the bass is so huge it&#8217;s almost all encompassing, and it spreads all over the stereo pan, while the synth chords gently fill the air waves.

words: FRANCESCO BERGOMI

Support from : Paco Osuna, Luigi Madonna, Slam, Axel karakasis, Stephan Dodzin, Richie Hawtin, Mladen tomic and many more!

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If you have any questions or you need promo for your label please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact:

amazingpromo@amazing-records.com

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Irregular Synth - Paintball (Original Mix) [Amazing Records]

Online magazine www.releaseofficial.com presents Rock It - an amazing original from Drumcomplex and Roel Salemink, with remixes from Tom Hades and Tresor Berlin&#8217;s Krenzlin!

Drumcomplex & Roel Salemink - Rock It (Tom Hades Remix) [Release]

French duo LowKey &amp; Kardinal is without doubt one of the most remarkable projects on the techno scene lately. Their &#8220;Flashover&#8221; EP on Renesanz contains 2 relentless original tracks with strong kicks and deep massive basslines. You could never be wrong if you drop these bangers in the peak hour of the night.

Lowkey & Kardinal - Flashover (Original Mix) [Renesanz]

Lowkey & Kardinal - Drive With Dalhia (Original Mix) [Renesanz]

Insert Coin Records welcomes back best spanish techno dj, Mr Cristian Varela. Cristo &amp; Viven is massive original track with rolling drums, infectious bassline, uplifting fxs and a unique 303 acid synth line! Dont miss the new techno master piece by one of the best artist of the world! BIG!

Keep in mind: Insert Coin, press start and play!

Cristian Varela - Cristo & Viven (Original Mix) [Insert Coin]

Vis-A-Vis - Obi Agye Me Dofo

Superhero/ Sound Manipulator


Flash Atkins is a super hero who had his gravy days in the 80s saving the world with his ability to manipulate sound.  Unfortunately he's fallen on hard times and can be spotted in the less salubrious parts of London, Manchester and West Yorkshire often stoned or drunk on borrowed money and time.

To make ends meet he uses his special powers to remix and make deep disco music for Paper Recordings.

Let’s hope it gets him back on track.

For Bookings : ben@recordlabelservices.com

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - African Soldier (Flash Atkins Edit)

Flash Atkins

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