Based on two Irish polkas, with framedrums, tamborine, whistle, and Appalachian dulcimer.

Kenning

Ballydesmond Polkas

Ours Samplus - Orphan Loops [Full LP]


The Hempolics’ latest single, “Rockin N Sway” backed with “Wicked World”, showcases the latest pair of tracks in a series of compelling singles ahead of the eclectic South East London-based collective’s upcoming album, which follows in October. 

Early support for their new music so far this Summer has come from Rodigan (BBC 1Xtra), Gideon Coe (BBC 6 Music) and beyond, continuing the band’s previous momentum which includes being championed on BBC 6 Music with Playlist additions and live sessions. 

Released under the banner of The Hempolics' homegrown label, ZeeZee Records, this two-tracker offers a glimpse into the forthcoming album, "KCT 3", on which fans can expect an eclectic mix of sounds and stories of modern Britain, pushing the boundaries of contemporary Reggae music.

The AA release also continues in the band's tradition of offering up a killer atmospheric dub version of each track alongside the originals.

The lead track here, “Rockin N’ Sway” is a summer anthem that captures the essence of The Hempolics, laced with an infectious rhythm and Shumba Youth's spirited delivery. The lyrics, penned by Shumba Youth, weave a narrative of resilience, celebration, and consciousness. The first verse encourages taking chances and standing strong against adversity, emphasizing the importance of community and staying true to oneself. The second delves into themes of meditation, gratitude, and maintaining positivity amidst chaos, while the absolutely unshakable chorus is a jubilant reminder of music's ability to create togetherness and joy.							>>>



The hempolics "Rockin N' Sway" feat Shumba Youth

Tracklist

Ovoid - Life
Ovoid - Deemy Phalanx
Cosmic Trigger & Shpongle - Garden of Pomegranates
Khromi & Envelope - Gonur Soma
Art of Fact - Dormant
Bwoy de Bhajan & Amin Payne - Temples
Ekorce - Contemplation
Bogtrotter - Cybrosion 
Geometrae - Frequency Shift
Mumukshu - Finding Meaning in Nothing
Land Switcher - Horizon Hope
Sufi's Life & Merlin feat. Kezz - Pesma Vilinska
Mystic Grizzly - Infinite Gratitude
Desert Dwellers - The Sacrament (David Starfire Remix)
SubRoot - Chub Slice
Eurythmy & Quanta - Inside your Head
Sundaze - Really
Symbolico - Symbolic Expression 
Shwamp - Jester
Sixis & Expedizion - Awakening World (Sixis Remix)
Desert Dwellers - Our Dream World (Sixis Remix)
Desert Dwellers - Dub Sutras (Cosmic Trigger Remix)
Flooting Grooves - Outer Space Architecture
Zen Baboon - Summer Somewhere
Jaguar Tree - Relics of Consciousness
Jaguar Tree - Alchemical Structures
Shwamp - Extract
Noya Project - Deep in Nature
Kukan Dub Lagan - Saiko Dub Remix
Desert Dwellers - View from Laniakea
Symbolico - Gaian Portal
Symbolico - Seeing Auras

A Newty Adventure (Spiritus Silvam 2024)

PEPE @ Opening After ALCKEMYA FESTIVAL 2024

Erot - Empty Thoughts (One Arc Degree Remix)

As we developed our technique to bring through the spirits animating the Blackstaff compound, we weren't sure whether it would work..

Drift

Sixth track of the album "Celestial Colors"
Sixth chakra, Third Eye chakra... Color : Indigo

Link for Free download or Donate what you want for support me & the label, with HighQuality : 
https://altar.bandcamp.com/album/celestial-colors-24bits

‘Celestial Colors’ presents seven tracks from the genre of Dub to psychill all mixed in a very distinctive style as they are connected musically to the tones of the 7 energetic centers of our body called the 7 Chakras. 

Celestial Colors

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06- Indigo Children _ Out Now on Altar Records (FREE)

Over the past ten years, Terrakota has forged its own pan-African and trans-Atlantic rootsworldkota sound. On its sixth studio album “Oxalá”, the band embraces its Portuguese roots while diving more deeply into their rock influences. A message of hope for humanity.

“Oxalá” is a Portuguese word, of Arabic origin, venerated in Brazil. It comes from the Arabic expression “inch'allah”, an expression often used in Portuguese (“se Deus quiser”). In Portugal, Oxalá stands for the desire for something to happen. Followers of the Afro-Brazilian religion candomblé know Oxalá or Obatalá as the first orixá (Nigerian yoruba god), creator of the world, men, animals and plants.

“Oxalá”, one word, one expression but a lot of meaning, a place where many cultures collide and intermingle. A word that comes from the Arabs, who were based in Portugal for centuries and left their marks, before it was introduced in Lusophone countries via the trans-atlantic slave trade. These darkest pages of human history somehow intrigue Terrakota, following the ancient trade routes, but turned upside-down, from the New World back to Africa, drinking from the fantastic musical diversity that has been spread around the world through slavery.

For Terrakota, Oxalá, that desire for something to happen, can be understood as a political statement, a desire for humans to go back to a lifestyle in harmony with the nature that surrounds us, for a world without borders where cultural encounters are the norm, a No Man's Land where no man can claim the land is theirs. The critical status of the human societies and the planet serve as a base for a conscious message to which the band will not renounce.

Portuguese roots
Terrakota's first albums were inspired by travels to Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, while also incorporating influences from Latin America. The fourth album is clearly marked by their trip to India. This one is inspired by an internal travel, giving light to Portuguese songs built on top of their Afro-explosive melting pot: Afro-Brazilian rhythms, soukouss, reggae, afrobeat, gnawa, influences from India & beyond.
Africa remains the main source, the starting point from where the band looks for the perfect alchemy to get to their trademark modern roots sound, where all borders, distances and barriers are wiped out.

The band has again invited guests to make the music even richer, special people with whom the band has a privileged relationship: traditional Alentejo singer Vitorino, Indian singer Mahesh Vinayakram, French rapper Florian Doucet, beatmaker & producer Beat Laden, Kumpania Algazarra's horn section, and backing vocals by the Lisbon-based Selma Uamusse (Mozambique) & Anastácia Carvalho (Angola), without forgetting a brilliant text by the Angolan rapper Luaty Ikonoklasta.

After parting ways with vocalist Romi and two sabbaticals, Terrakota has added fresh blood with the young and talented singer/multi-instrumentalist Gonçalo Sarmento, the gracious performer/dancer Diana Rego, as well as new drummer Márcio Pinto and percussionist Paulo das Cavernas. These new elements and the extra years of travelling for the veterans have brought Terrakota to an even more mature sound, concising lyrics and the guts to do some songwriting in addition to their explosive Afro-world sound.
The Portuguese globetrotters have reached new highs and are ready to take Europe by storm and get back to the international festivals to make the audience dance to their positive vibes and energizing live performance!

www.terrakota.org

Oxalá

Kutch Nahi feat. Mahesh Vinayakram

Tupelo Honey - Jerry Garcia Band

Free / Donation download on Bandcamp
https://antimonos.bandcamp.com/album/in-utera

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Electric Octopus