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Gullah Geechee
Produced by Theo Parish

Gullah Geechee Personnel:
Jovia Armstrong
Keith Beber
Carolyn Ferrari
Craig Huckaby

Gullah Geechee

There was much to see and much to do beneath the covered streets, the tarpaulin which hung from atop the towering buildings cast a shadow down upon the densely packed close. This was Owino market and the price was right for whatever and whichever wonder you chose to buy upon that fine day. The air was close and the tiny alleyways packed with the hustle and bustle of people moving between market stalls - the heat was stale under the tightly packed coveralls and inside was all the trinkets and treats you might ever desire. 

Kawuku Sound is the collaborative project of two electronic producers Contours and Cervo who have worked alongside Ugandan percussion troupe Fonkodelis Arkestra. They have release a six track EP with a blend of influences.

Kawuku Sound

PREMIERE: Kawuku  Sound - Owino Market [Banana Hill]

Our first reissue brings you the holy grail of Kraut Exotica recorded in 1978 for the tiny german Sound Starton label ,only 200 LP´s were ever pressed. Library albums flooded the market back than and this World Jazz gem simply got forgotten in the warehouse . 
A true one of a kind recording: traditional Indonesian folk songs reinterpretated by some of the best European jazz fusion players incl Milan Pilar (Catch Up, Niagara) ,conducted by the jewish german drummer legend Freddie Brocksieper.

Limited 12“ vinyl , handstamped original cover art, protection inner / outer sleeve, info, label sticker.Offially licensed & restored from the Master Tapes

Support artists and label directly & get it here:
https://soundvoyage1.bandcamp.com/album/sound-voyage-presents-m-nchner-studioorchester-twilights-of-bali

release date: 14.12.18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH-6Vlxsels&feature=youtu.be

Twilights of Bali

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MÜNCHNER STUDIOORCHESTER "twilights of Bali" FREESOULINC004 LP medley

Back with another edition of Tudo Bem, with the unmistakable sound of Sao Paulo's DJ Tahira! One of the finest diggers and tastemakers on the planet, and one of our favorite humans as well!

Tudo Bem is one of the best new DJ shows out there featuring tons of music you didn't know you needed in your life but now can't live without!

Tracklist

TUDO BEM #04 - Hosted by Tahira

from the forthcoming debut LP High Protection and the Sportswear Mystics
https://OnTheCorner.lnk.to/HighProtectionAndTheSportswearMystics

The Diabolical Liberties - Sliders

The Diabolical Liberties - High Protection (feat Emma-Jean Thackray)

“ let music loosen our deafness to spirit,
play and let play“ Mevlana Rumi


JISR جسر
too far away (FreeSoulInc.006)

Dear Listener,
Welcome to the first part of the new SPIRITS HIGH ABOVE anthology on FREE SOUL INC., a series focusing on the deeper, spiritual side of World Jazz & beyond.
Some time ago my friend and sOund vOyage partner Niko Schabel (Radio Citizen, Embryo etc.) introduced me to a band he plays for and that he produces: JISR جسر (Arabic for „bridge“).
Building bridges with music:
JISR جسر is a collective from Munich led by the charismatic linguist, singer, percussionist and Gembri player Dr. Mohcine Ramdan. He gathered some of Bavaria´s finest musicians to share his vision of an emotional Pan-Oriental sound that is deeply rooted in the tradition of his family of musicians in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Their live performance offers an unique fusion of Arabic Maqam, the polyrhythm of Gnawa music, World Spiritual Jazz & a bit of Afro Kraut and sets a new landmark in how to unite the diversity of diasporic music in Europe in a one stage set. Truly mesmerizing & a must see.
JISR جسر Band leader Dr. Mohcine Ramdan follows the path of musical exchange like a post modern Ibn Battuta of sound. The result on their debut album „too far away“ (freesoulinc/enja, yellow bird) is a ethnographic snapshot of polycultural musical traditions that breaks down boundaries, unconventionally arranged & orchestrated with a great longing for exotic athmospheres.
Modern Pan-Oriental Afro Jazz at it´s best with a strong focus set on the instruments „Oud“ (the Arabic lute) plus „Gembri“ (the North African bass) and on the ancient traditions of the Gnawa and Arabic music behind them. Healing music for the heart, mind &soul.
Band members are the Oud Virtuoso Roman Bunka (Embryo), Argentinian guitar maestro Luis Borda, Marja Burchard (Embryo, Karl Hector & the Malcouns), Wolfi Schlick (Express Brass Band, Poets of Rhythm),
Niko Schabel (Radio Citizen, sOund vOyage), Dine Doneff (ECM) and many more.

Mohcine Ramdan I daf, gembri, voice
Roman Bunka I oud, guitar
Gergely Lukács I trumpet, cornet
Luis Borda I guitar
Marja Burchard I piano, fender rhoads
Niko Schabel I saxophones, clarinets
Wolfi Schlick I flute, saxophones, sousaphone
Matthias Gmelin I drums
Vladislav Cojocaru I accordion
Ehab Abou Fakher I viola
Severin Rauch I drums
Ayman Mabrouk I tabla, daf, percussion
Dine Doneff I double bass


Feel the spirit

Tom Wieland ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ

ps. SPIRITS HIGH ABOVE originally is a deep listening Jazz DJ mixtape series established back in 2005 . What started as a crate digger exchange with my Vienna vinyl lover friends Alfred, Volker & Christian soon became one of the most prolific mixtape series in the genre that is still going on strong today: soundcloud.com/freesoulinc/sets/spirits-high-above-mixtapes
Expect more goodness to come on FREE SOUL INC. in 2021 
credits
released October 2, 2020

produced by Niko Schabel (sOund vOyage / Radio Citizen / Express Brass Band / Embryo & JISR..) & Mohcine Ramdan

too far away

for the love of music

JISR جسر too far away LP medley FREE SOUL INC. 006 spirits high above series I

MIMS is incredibly excited to premiere "Walato" an irresistible call to dance from Onipa, one of our favourite groups, weaving Senegal grooves with a modern electronic pulse. Featuring Senegalese percussionist, Mamadou Saar and Nubiyan Twist, Golden Mean and LCSM bassist, Luke Wynter. 

"Walato" is the first single from the forthcoming Music Halls compilation, 'Forest Sound Archive', a collection of music recorded in collaboration during lockdown by some of the best musicians, instrumentalists and music producers living and working in the borough of Waltham Forest.  An endeavour supported by the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Arts Council England. 

Earlier this year, more than a dozen musicians found a way to overcome the challenges of lockdown to create collaborative pieces in reaction to their isolation and the pandemic. Diverse local talents contributed, such as singer/songwriter and producer Charles Watson, award winning composer/singer/songwriter Paul Mosley, and violinist Emma Smith of the acclaimed chamber group Elysian Quartet.

Lead single, “Walato”, is born from a collaboration between neighbours Mamadou Sarr and Onipa’s Tom Excell. Hailing from Dakar, Senegal, Mamadou is an exceptionally talented percussionist, and has played for many years with the legendary Baaba Maal. Musician, producer and Onipa and Nubiyan Twist founder Excell, struck up a strong musical connection with Mamadou whilst both playing with Africa Express earlier this year. They are joined by Onipa vocalist K.O.G. and multi-instrumentalist Luke Wynter of Nubiyan Twist, Golden Mean and IG Culture's LCSM.

The compilation is mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer, Frank Merritt, whose magic touch has helped create acclaimed releases for the likes of Bonobo, Quantic, Soundway, Strut and Bixiga 70. Frank lives and works in Waltham Forest and as part of the process gave mastering masterclasses to local Sixth Form students. The whole project is curated and directed by Sam Jones, music producer (Collocutor, Siti Muharam) and artistic director of Waltham Forest’s Music Hall, for whom this compilation is the just the beginning of a significant redevelopment of Waltham Forest’s public space and support for local musical artists.

The full compilation,  released December 18, sheds light on so many different creative paths being carved across Waltham Forest, and is a delight to listen to from beginning to end. Pre-order now and download "Walato" immediately.

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Exclusive Premiere: Onipa feat. Mamadou Saar and Luke Wynter "Walato" (Forthcoming on Music Halls)

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