Frenzied Nairobi fire for you here, courtesy of a team-up between 14-legged troupe Sarabi, and Auntie Flo collaborator / all-round good guy Esa. The track's development is engrossing, forged in the crucible of a collective dedicated to the advancement of East African cultural interests, through live festival jams and lightning-quick studio sessions. It's too long and detailed to tell here – you'll have to cop the physical release for the full story splayed across the inlay.
This radio-ready version of "Koko's Vibration", mixed and produced by Esa and Ambrose Akula Akwabi (a the man known as the 'East African Mr Fingers', fact fans), adds a subtle gloss to the rough takes floating about the web, but loses not an iota of passion. That means spirited yelps, polyrhythmic drumming, hooks flying in from all angles, and those wicked Onyeabor-esque keyboard runs. It arrives soon as part of the Highlife Series; they've gone from Cuba to Kenya, and soon to Uganda. Like we said: real good music made with real good intentions by real good guys.
Find out more here: http://highlifeworldseries.tumblr.com/

Sarabi "Koko's Vibration" - Boiler Room Debuts

Coule’Ba gets reworked by Heidelberg’s groove ambassador, Move D, and Razor-N-Tape boss, JKriv. The respective versions blend the Analog Players Society’s West African instrumentations and soaring vocal talents of Missia Saran Diabate into a chugging atmospheric dub and a throwback boogie jam flush with JKriv’s guitar chops.

Out soon, vinyl only, distributed by Rubadub UK and FIT Detroit. ^_^

B1 Analog Players Society - Coule'Ba (JKriv Version)

112 kbps files for preview - don't be a dunce!

RNT pushes the boundaries of their ever-expanding Reserve imprint once again, bringing the tropical soul of Fatnotronic into the fold. A sprawling 12" + bonus 7" pack, ONDE ANDA spans a range of equatorial flavor, showing the Sao Paulista duo's knack for bringing just the right touch of today to classic and obscure Brasilian sounds of the past. And with beautifully illustrated packaging, this one's a treat for both the eyes and the ears!

Fatnotronic - Margarida

Barefoot Beats 03 Side B - Arnô - Carrot Green [Sinippet]

1 of 4 tracks on the Brazilian Compilation Series Vol.2

Other artist include: Fatnotrocnic & Poolside, TonyAdams, Daniel.T. and a Special Guest.

Vinyl released soon

Brazilian Compilation Series Vol.2

Joutro Mundo - Nao Force

* Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/ukx0nXdNHwA
* Read more :  http://bit.ly/2p8rsNj

The fourth EP in Whiskey Disco spinoff Lovedancing's catalogue comes courtesy of Israeli duo Rabo & Snob - @raboandsnob (themselves regular contributors to WD). R&S, which consists of DJ/Producers Obas Nenor and Eyal Rob, is best known for their sneaky re-edits of the global disco variety, often leaning heavily on Middle Eastern sample material. The Yawumna EP shifts the sonic focus to West Africa, building on a trip taken to Ghana and seamlessly integrating collaborations from local musicians.

The title track, which sits on the first groove of the record (and was the target of many an ID request during Obas Nenor's Boiler Room set last year) is a haunting mid-tempo groover featuring Soma. "Yawumna" mixes together a pulsating dark bassline with exquisite string (kora, to be exact) and vocal work.

For our premiere today, we have French producer Art of Tones remix (@llorca) of the track. An increase in tempo and added afrobeat flair repurpose the cut for slightly brighter and funkier moods. It's a slightly looser take, integrating an analog bassline, tasty rhythm guitar (wah-wah included) and playful, sustained organ riffs for added fun.

On the B-side "Ifa" (featuring the vocalist Azizaa) is a slice of mean, afro-house badness, with Jacques Renault contributing a slicked out dub version. All of this makes for a nice package of two great originals and two purposeful flips from established vets in the house game. The Yawumna EP hits record stores on May 12th for those needing to scratch their afro house itch.

PREMIERE : Rabo & Snob - Yawumna ft. Soma (Art of Tones Remix)

Edited by Tales of Voodoo. Mastered by George Kefala

Letta Mbulu - Normalizo (Tales of Voodoo Edit)

Modern Latin Jazz

Premiere: Gerardo Frisina - Mulata

"Groove et langue française font hélas rarement bon ménage... Même pas peur, DjeuhDjoah et Lieutenant Nicholson tentent le coup avec une pointe d'humour et un bon coup de fraîcheur. Alors, on tend l'oreille et on encourage ! " Christian Charles, programmateur musical de FIP

El Niño - DjeuhDjoah, Lieutenant Nicholson

Vinyl on Wurst, digital on National Geographic Music

Bibi Tanga and The Selenites: Be Africa - Beg to Differ Remix

original track:  nfc - rico coco (Mandrill cuts 003) que a su vez lo rescató del grupo Elia y Elizabeth

youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhqTsmLZnY0&feature=youtu.be

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Elia y Elizabeth <Alegría> edit dj caution

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