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BBE Music are proud to reissue one of the most elusive and sought-after Afro-Funk LPs of all time: SON OF AFRICA, by REMI KABAKA.

Now a proud 85 years of age and enjoying retirement in America, Remi was the cornerstone of British West African music in the 50s, 60s and 70s, along with Ginger Oloronso Johnson, Fela Kuti and others. But while Ginger played mambo and cha cha cha in Soho clubland and Fela released his early ‘highlife jazz’ records on the Melodisc label, Remi Kabaka was fully ensconced in the UK Rock world, playing sessions and live shows with The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and countless others.

As the 60s became the 70s, Kabaka developed yet another string to his bow: the development of a UK based West African Funk scene, that found its genesis in the legendary Osibisa, but with an influence and an inspiration that spilled over into every contemporary Brit Funk band from Cymande and the Equals to The Average White Band, Matata and beyond.

SON OF AFRICA was originally released by Chris Blackwell’s Island records in 1976, to little acclaim, very few reviews, and with almost no promotion. African music was a hard sell when the 70s Black British record market wanted reggae first and foremost, and with Bob Marley on the books, Island understandably had other priorities at the time. The record disappeared. Until it reappeared in the early 2000s, as a £700-plus collectors’ item.

It’s barely 30 minutes long. But every single minute is drenched with sinuous, spare funk: no spacey psych rock, no disco, no boogie, no over-the-top production: just 90-110 BPM grooves that go straight to the body.

So: whether you’re a turntablist, a hip hop sampler, or just an honest-to-goodness African Funk lover, catch this limited reissue (with full, updated liner notes) while you can. There won’t be another chance.

Remi Kabaka - Son of Africa

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Taken from the Oban 12" released 25th May 2015 on Ninja Tune.

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King of casual mid-tempo house, András Fox puts his stamp on Yumi Zouma's recent single, "Catastrophe". Keeping it close to home in Melbourne, András' dubby remix takes its cue from Australian punk funk bands of the '80s.  

"Catastrophe" is taken from Yumi Zouma's EP II, which launched last month. Check out their upcoming tour dates in New Zealand and the U.S. below.  
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YUMI ZOUMA TOUR SPRING / SUMMER 2015
4/30 - The Wunderbar - Lyttleton, NZ
5/1 - The Sherwood - Queenstown, NZ
5/2 - Chicks Hotel - Port Chaimers, NZ
5/8 - Kings Arms - Auckland, NZ
5/9 - Meow - Wellington, NZ
7/23 - Electric Owl - Vancouver, BC
7/25 - Holocene - Portland, OR
7/28- Rickshaw Stop - San Francisco, CA
7/29 - The Echo - Los Angeles, CA
7/31 - Granada Theatre @ GvsB V  - Dallas, TX
8/1 - The Mohawk @ GvsB V - Austin, TX

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Booking (US): alisa@groundcontroltouring.com
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Yumi Zouma - Catastrophe (András Fox Remix)

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In this case DJ Koze even made a special remix of our LP tune "Hyuwee" and it will be also included on the 2LP. 

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Remember that first time you heard Undisputed Truth, Air, Tranquillity Bass? That.
Co-written by Chris Dawkins & Dave Dunn 

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"Island Life" from Nick Monaco & David Marston out now on Wolf + Lamb Records.

"Greetings from Jamaica! We write to you from the Blue Mountains above Kingston, known for their coffee, ganja, and now a new collaborative project that we call "Island Life." Inspired by tropical fruits, thunderous nights, exotic figures, and post card scenery - this is the freshest shit you'll hear all year." 

- Island Life (Nick & David)

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Beesmunt Soundsystem & San Proper "Simcha Riddim" - Boiler Room Debuts

King Britt & Ursula Rucker - Circe - Jazzanova Remix

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XOA ‘Way West’ (FEP028)
Release Date: 14th June 2019
Label: Five Easy Pieces
Format: Vinyl // Digital

XOA, led by London based producer and musician Nick Tyson, is set to release debut album ‘Way West’ on 14th June via Five Easy Pieces.

XOA means to look outwards; to draw inspiration from many sources. ‘Way West’ is alive with this: steeped in the rich analogue sonics of the past, the warmth of machines and influence from the sounds of London’s fervent music scene. Featuring a blend of contemporary electronic production and live instrumentation, 70s Afrobeat inspired drums and cosmic melodies are thrust into the present day with strong cues from house and techno.

Three vocalists contribute across the album, with Tyson choosing to work with singers he has a personal admiration and friendship with. Hollie Cook, known to many for her ethereal pop tinged reggae, delivers a sumptuous contribution on ‘Heartland’, adding a beautiful emotional dimension to the horn led track. Lulu Jones’ vocals are treated more as a sample for the garage tinged ‘Call On Me’ and Ruby Wood, of Submotion Orchestra, has worked with Tyson over a number of projects and their shared love of 90s soul comes to the fore on the laid back grooves and sun kissed ‘Only One Thing’. 

“When collaborating, especially with vocalists on melodic and lyrical ideas, it’s important to have that personal connection and respect for each other’s craft. That’s why I never ask vocalists to prepare anything in advance for the tracks, I like to get in the room and just see what happens in the moment, to trust each other’s ideas, and for it to be a natural, organic and spontaneous process”.

Collaboration has always been at the heart of the project for Tyson. He plays the bulk of the instruments on the album but invites Marijus Aleksa on drums to provide live energy, extra synth work from Parisian Kenzo Zurzolo, and a notable Rhodes solo from Johnny Tomlinson (a member of Bonobo’s live band) on ‘Osu’.

After well received releases on Soundway Records, Cin Cin (with Wayward) and Banana Hill (with Contours); ‘Way West’ shows another step up for Tyson as a writer and producer. 

“It feels like this project is coming alive for me, the music I envisaged in my mind a few years ago is being realised, and I’m proud of how it sounds”.

‘Way West’ is set to be released on 14th June 2019 via London based label Five Easy Pieces (Mo Kolours, Reginald Omas Mamode IV, Natureboy Flako, Royalty, Call Super) on vinyl LP and digital formats.

Tracklist:
01. VS20
02. Heartland Feat. Hollie Cook
03. Way West
04. Damascene
05. Call On Me Feat. Lulu James
06. Les Musiciens
07. Only One Thing Feat. Ruby Wood
08. Osu
09. Dance Of The Mantas
10. Out + Out

XOA — Way West

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