this is now on my list, such sweet righteousness

on holodeck 2 we got  dingwalls 1991,   yum yum

such a sweet collection of tunes that capture the sounds and grooves of the times

Jazz

Out August 27 on LP/CD/Tape/Digital
https://linktr.ee/ephatmujuru

Ephat Mujuru exemplifies a unique generation of traditional musicians in Zimbabwe. Born under an oppressive colonial regime in Southern Rhodesia, his generation witnessed the brutality of the 1970s liberation struggle, and then the dawn of independent Zimbabwe, a time in which African music culture—long stigmatized by Rhodesian educators and religious authorities—experienced a thrilling renaissance. 

Under the tutelage of his grandfather, who was a respected spirit medium and mbira master, Ephat showed an early talent for the rigors of mbira training, playing his first possession ceremony when he was just ten years old.
By then, guerilla war was engulfing the country and his grandfather Muchatera tragically became a victim of the violence, a devastating blow to the young musician. In the midst of the liberation struggle, mbira music became political.
 
Eventually, the Rhodesians were defeated, but rather than return to the past, the nation of Zimbabwe was born and a new future unfolded. Ephat threw himself into the spirit of independence, singing of brotherhood, healing, and unity: crucial themes during a time when the nation’s two dominant ethnic groups, the Shona and the Ndebele, were struggling to reconcile differences.

Ephat’s band would eventually follow the popular trend and add electric instruments. But before that, he and Spirit of the People released two all-acoustic albums, and they may well be the most exciting and beautiful recordings he made in his career. Mbavaira, the second of these albums, was released in 1983. 

As the independence years moved on, there would be fewer and fewer commercial mbira releases. But for the moment, Ephat had the required stature and reputation. Also, with the energy and drive we hear in these recordings, the album could easily rival the pop music of its day.

Within a few years after the release of Mbavaira, it and albums like it became harder to find in Zimbabwean record stores. Ephat adapted to the times and formed an electric band. They recorded more albums over the years but none of them have the particularly delicious energy of Spirit of the People in the first years of Zimbabwe’s independence.

Mbavaira

Ephat Mujuru & The Spirit of the People — Mudande

A Jazz FM Voices exclusive interview with Grammy winning producer and label owner of World Circuit Records Nick Gold. Tim Garcia speaks with Nick about this seminal recording, how it came about, the magic of the record and what it means 25 years on. There are also contributions from Professor and Musicologist Lucy Duran and pianist and composer Robert Fonseca.

Unless stated all songs are from the 25 Year Buena Vista Social Club featuring some previously unheard material:

Buena Vista Social Club 
De Camino A La Verada
Afro-Cuban All Stars - A Toda Cuba le Gusta
¿Y tú qué has hecho?
Viente Anos
A Tus Pies
Amor de Loca Juventud
El Carretero
Saludo Compay
Chan Chan (Monitor Mix)
Ensayo
La Cleptomana
Dos Gardenias
El Cuarto de Tula
Orgullecida
Vicenta
Candela

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25 Years of Buena Vista Social Club with Tim Garcia and Nick Gold on Jazz FM

Linda Fredriksson (they/them) shares their debut solo album "Juniper" on We Jazz Records, 29 Oct 2021. Linda (of Mopo and Superposition) has been working on the compositions heard on the album for several years, composing them mostly on guitar, keys and by singing. Only later have they been arranged for the band heard on the album, including Fredriksson on saxes and various instruments, Tuomo Prättälä (of ilmiliekki Quartet) on Rhodes, moog and piano, Minna Koivisto on modular synth, moog and OP, Olavi Louhivuori (of Superposition) on drums, and Mikael Saastamoinen (of OK:KO and Superposition) on bass, plus featuring the Swedish artist Matti Bye on piano.

Linda Fredriksson shares the inspiration on this track: 
“In my mind, this song is playing in my mind at the cottage when all the hustle and bustle is left behind. Someone is sitting on the dock, smiling. It's a mellow, warm and sleepy afternoon. I can hear the flies buzzing and the pine trees smelling. 

I recorded the original demo while playing guitar and singing. I caught just the right mood. I realized that I had created the specific atmosphere using human voice, rather than my saxophone. It took me a while to get used to the fact but in the end, the music sounds great and I’m really happy for the outcome. 

The final version of ”Lempilauluni” ("My Loved Song") combines my band playing live and the demos I recorded. If you listen carefully, you can hear field recordings in the end of the song. My kitchen is filled with friends cooking dinner. Also worth mentioning that Mikael Saastamoinen plays a wonderful bass solo on this track.”

Juniper

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Exclusive Premiere: Linda Fredriksson "Lempilauluni" (Forthcoming on We Jazz Records)

Flamenco as we know it was “born” in Spain in the mid-19th century. But for centuries before that, Roma (Gitanos, Gypsies) had been living in Spanish cities, often rubbing shoulders with the descendants of Africans (Moors), who had been there as both citizens and slaves going back to Medieval times and earlier. This overlooked pre-history of flamenco is explored in Miguel Angel Rosales’s groundbreaking film Gurumbé. In this program, we meet Rosales and learn to hear flamenco in a new way. We also meet maverick flamenco artist Raul Rodriguez, inventor and master of the tres flamenco. Rodriquez’s solo concert, sampled in this program, is a tour de force and an anthropology master class, all in one. Produced by Banning Eyre.

APWW #792
Originally broadcast in 2018

The Hidden Blackness Of Flamenco

Germany's Keno remixes 'Her Image In Focus (feat. Kathrin deBoer)' from Asta Hiroki - Balance. 

The remix is available on all platforms now as part of Keno - Out Past The Current. 

Buy it here: https://keno.bandcamp.com/album/out-past-the-current

Out Past The Current

Her Image In Focus (feat. Katrin deBoer) [Keno Remix]

lets get rid of the shitty things
https://boogiearkestra.bandcamp.com/track/harveys-hint

Boogie Arkestra :  Harveys Hint

TERANGA BEAT proudly presents DEXTER JOHNSON & Le SUPER STAR de DAKAR in their last performance before their departure to Abidjan in 1969. Mastered from the original tape this recording captures the energy and quality of these most spectacular performers. The group was led by the inimitable Dexter Johnson, a saxophonist whose unique timbre influenced generations of horn players in Senegal and who can stand with pride next to the great jazz musicians.

Nigerian born he came to Dakar through Bamako & left his mark from the first night he arrived in the city with the GUINEAN JAZZ, in 1957. Later he played with the STAR BAND de DAKAR & finally with the SUPER STAR de DAKAR where he made a great duo with the singer LABA SOSSEH in the club “À l’Étoile”.

“Live à l’Étoile” features many great Afro-Cuban classics, two killer boogaloos and a cover of Wilson Pickett’s “Something You Got”. The recording also shows for the very first time the capacity of Dexter after the departure of LABA SOSSEH. This gave him the opportunity to become the absolute frontman & to have the singers JOHN GOMIS, WILLIAM & MAĪSSA NGOM accompany his tenor saxophone.

The 2LP comes out in a deluxe ‘60s style cover with a bonus track & MP3 download code. Both LP & CD booklet includes photos & linear notes outlining Dexter’s musical career. We hope you will enjoy.


Dexter Johnson & Le Super Star de Dakar - Something You Got

From start to finish this album features the most insane Jazz-Funk tunes ever released on a Library LP from Italy. Amleto Armando aka 'Puccio' Roelens was a great and requested composer and arranger of the time, been working for Rai and Vedette Records and being also and orchestra leader and pianist. Along with "ROCK SATELLITE" this a KILLER Funk record all the way through, and the most similar record to mythical Torossi's FEELINGS. Incredible B-boy drum breaks in this session with spacey Fender Rhodes, cosmic Synth, mad Fuzz and treated Wha-Wha, heavy basslines, and huge horns section where Dino Piana Jazz trombone seems to play and so on..

1976 Edizioni Musicali EDI-PAN
SML 102
stereo

Music composed and directed by PUCCIO ROELENS

RESEARCH OF SOUND

LP Reissue

Puccio Roelens "RESEARCH OF SOUND" - 1976 Jazz-Funk LIBRARY [SME 9]

NEW: PAMS Mini Mix #39 - KGO TV - Channel 7 'San Francisco, CA' (Custom)

Wicked Wayz

Fingertips

Over Starz

Hot Tea

November Love(warmin inst)

Brandee Younger - Harp
Ameen Saleem - Bass
Casey Benjamin -Sax
Kim Thompson -Drums
Sharel Cassity - Flute
Raydar Ellis - DJ

Brandee Younger's Afro-Harping | A Tribute to Dorothy Ashby

Here is a little taster of my new compilation Kev Beadle Presents Private Collection coming out on BBE Records in mid March 2013.
A collection of some hard to find independent jazz dance rarities from the 70's and 80's

Released on 18th March on BBE Records on double vinyl, CD and digital formats.

Full CD tracklisting:

01. Peter Giger's Family Of Percussion & Archie Shepp - Here Comes The Family
02. Kamal Abdul Alim - Brotherhood **
03. Johnny Walker – Dipping
04. Irakere – Chekere Son **
05. The Pharaohs - Freedom Road **
06. Southern Energy Ensemble - Open Your Mind **     
07. Roy Porter - Jessica (Instrumental)
08. Byron Morris & Unity - Sun Shower   
09. Seeds of Fulfillment - Namaste
10. Reverie - In Every Way **
11. Olli Ahvenlahti - Grandma's Rocking Chair **
12. James Williams - Flying Colors 

Digital Bonus:
13. Frank Walton – Safari **
14. Jayne Cortez & The Firespitters - I See Chano Pozo **
15. Chuck Flores – Padali **
16. Roy Porter Sound Machine - Jessica (Vocal)  

** Vinyl tracks   

Kev Beadle presents Private Collection - Independent Jazz Sounds From 70's & 80's

CLUB DJ, RADIO PRESENTER, PRODUCER/REMIXER, PROMOTER & EVENT CONSULTANT
Kev Beadle has been one of the soul and jazz scene’s main tastemakers since the mid/late 80’s. He has played all over the world entertaining crowds with his selections and is never afraid to push musical boundaries. With a compilation discography in double figures, he has put together some well received compilation albums for labels like Blue Note, Cadet as well as more upfront musical offerings for labels like BBE and his own now sadly defunct label Clean Up. He also produces under the name Messengers and more recently co-producing a new project called R.K. Edits. His weekly show on Solar Radio has been running for over 12 years and can also be heard via podcast at http://kevbeadle.podomatic.com/ . He is also one of the longest standing dj residents and Beat Bar consultant at the legendary Southport Weekender and SunceBeat Festival in Croatia

Podcast link: http://kevbeadle.podOmatic.com

Kev Beadle presents Private Collection - Independent Jazz Sounds From 70's & 80's

Kev Beadle

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