The blessing from the creative one to send him direction to write this classic never ending . Still an always will be with us . Thanks prince.

Really sets the mood.... on ALL my playlist👍🏽🙏🏽😎👋🏽

SSV Stuff!!!

Me;shell NdegeoCello: Call Me.
Kenny Barron / Charlie Haden: Body and Soul. 

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Brownswood and Havana Cultura are delighted to announce this new EP from Cuban singer, composer, arranger, choir director, and band leader Daymé Arocena. At just 22 years old, Daymé is already a skillful, charismatic presence in Cuban music. 

Daymé first came to the attention of François Renié, Communications Director at Cuban rum maker Havana Club and founder of the Havana Cultura platform (which co-produced the Havana Cultura album series with Brownswood Recordings) in 2008. He recalls: “Gilles and I met Dayme for the first time on Gilles' first trip to Cuba, with Edrey [from Grammy nominated Cuban project Ogguere] improvising a rumba session at a friend’s place. She started to sing and we were amazed. She was just a teenager." She already knew and listened to the singers, rappers and musicians involved in the Havana Cultura project, but was considered too young to join in. But, just a few years later, her time came with the Havana Cultura Mix project, which saw Gilles Peterson mentoring selected producers from around the world to make a record in Cuba with local musicians. She auditioned, prompting all the producers to decide they wanted to work with her. In the end, she sung on three tracks on the album, including the massive U Knew Before. Seeing huge potential in her, Gilles invited her to London to perform at the album launch event, where she enchanted the packed out audience, and it was decided she should record a solo project for Brownswood Recordings and Havana Cultura. The announcement brought out a loud, rich, infectious laugh instantly recognizable as Dayme’s deep and chocolaty voice. “My first record, here,” she squeals. “It’s a crazy dream.” 

Recorded in just a few days in London and Havana, The Havana Cultura Sessions EP is a great introduction to Daymé’s broad ranging musical talent. Drama showcases her trademark mix of jazz and Latin styles. El Ruso is what Dayme calls ‘a funny song.’  Its story covers her mother’s enforced study of Russian during the heyday of Cuba’s relationship with the Soviets. “Life never says it; does truth tell a lie?” she sings. On Sin Empezar Daymé glows with the range and use of tones in a superb song. Mellow and slow, its moving and stunning inclusion of the trumpet playing slowly with elongated notes. The sharp and crisp drumming and the piano’s impressively subtle phrasesall work in harmony with the chorus and Dayme’s unusually delicate voice in response to some lyrics. A deep ruumba re-imagining of the American torch song Cry Me a River completes the package. 

Daymé Arocena’s The Havana Cultura EP is released on Brownswood Recordings on the 30th May on CD and digital download.  

About Havana Cultura: 
Launched in 2007, Havana Cultura is Cuban rum maker Havana Club’s global platform for the promotion of contemporary Cuban creativity. Its main activities include showcasing the work of artists across various disciplines—including music, visual and performing arts, cinema and literature — through a rich multimedia website as well as the development of cultural projects. 


Daymé Arocena - Cry Me A River

Brownswood Recordings are proud to present this latest track from the Havana Cultura Sessions EP due for release on the 30th March. "Drama" showcases Daymé's trademark mix of influences from classical Cuban Rumba to US Jazz. 

Credits: 
Vocals: Daymé Arocena; 
Bongos, Congas, Cajon & Shakers:  Oli Savill; 
Piano: Rob Mitchell; 
Double Bass: Neil Charles; 
Cajon & Shakers: Simbad; 
Djembe: Maitre Samsou
Produced by Gilles Peterson and Simbad

Daymé plays the following European shows 
Duc Du Lombards Paris on the 16th April 
St Pancras Church London on the 20th April

Like Daymé on Facebook! 
https://www.facebook.com/dayme.arocena

With thanks to Havana-Cultura.com




Daymé Arocena - Drama

Lowrell - mellow mellow right on (micamino dub on edit)

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Don't Make War

Album out now!  Miguel Migs & Om Records are proud to present "Outside The Skyline", the third artist album from Miguel Migs, a genre-crossing creation including collaborations with an extraordinary range of vocal talents: original disco diva Evelyn "Champagne" King, first lady of musicianship Meshell Ndegeocello, Berlin based singer Georg Levin, bossa nova phenomenon Bebel Gilberto, UK soul sensation Sonny J Mason, and reggae legends Half Pint, Freddie McGregor and Capleton, alongside two vocalists who have been regular co-conspirators over the years, Aya and Lisa Shaw. 

www.miguelmigs.com

Tonight feat.  Meshell Ndegeocello

Earth Wind And Fire - Brazilian Rhyme   Runnin'

Kindred the Family Soul gear up for their 6th studio album in August.
The first single All My People is now reworked for the UK Soul market by Boogie Back. Released July end.
Video to the original version : https://youtu.be/ta_yvKFGrIY

KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL -ALL MY PEOPLE - BOOGIE BACK ALT REMIX EDIT (MP3) (1) MASTERED LL

2nd Time Around

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Chaka Khan + Meshell Ndegeocello - Pain (Prince)

Maxwell - Sumthin' Sumthin' (JKriv Rework)

Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt (Tom Moulton Mix)

I come back to this band time and again. They had such great style. An extension presented here of a lush tune with solemn messaging that rocks me gently whenever I hear it. Hope you enjoy, and wishing the best to all my SC friends. "Hold Tight to your dreams..."

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