Toura Toura (Mr Assister's Assisted Version) is featured on our latest Monday Mixtape: http://www.kaleidopress.com/creativecrush/monday-mixtape-049/

R$N Premieres February 2016

Episode 22.35
Airtime: Augusts 22-28, 2022

Featuring:
1. Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca - N’dona Ponte (from the album “N’dona Ponte / Afro-Cubano “ on Independent / Putumayo)
2. Rey Cabrera - Paraiso Guajiro  (from the album “The Best of Rey Cabrera / Afro-Cubano” on Cleopatra Records / Putumayo )
3. Uziel Sança - Sociedade Parasita (from the album “Nha Storia / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo)
4. Neto Amado - Santomense (from the album “Santomense (Single) / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo)
5. Eneida Marta - Dur di Kutubel (from the album “Ibra / Afro-Cubano” on ALG Eventos / Putumayo)
6. Mel Malonga - Requiem de l’Amour  (from the album “Wâ / Afro-Cubano” on Independent / Putumayo)
7. Sonora Paramarera - Boracho (from the album “Prisiri Verjari / Afro-Cubano” on Dureco Records / Putumayo)
8. Meissa - Femme Noire  (from the album “Entre Seine et Sine / Afro-Cubano” on Comet / Putumayo )
9. Manu Dibango - Bessoka – Version Courte (from the album “B-Sides / Afro-Cubano” on Soul Makossa / Putumayo)
10. Alune Wade & Harold López-Nussa - Aminata (from the album “Havana – Paris – Dakar / African Rumba” on World Village / Putumayo)
11. Mama Keita - Tougnafo (from the album “Denilou / Congo to Cuba” on Night & Day / Putumayo)
12. Michel Pinheiro’s African Salsa - Paysan (from the album “Voyage / African Rumba” on Pineiro Cosme / Putumayo)
13. Jesús Alejandro “El Niño” - Adios Guajira (from the album “Regreso a Casa / Afro-Cubano” on LMS Records / Putumayo)

Afro-Cubano

NUEYORK - Lady in Red 2025 (Chris DeBurgh)

Vapor Loop-Sync Matters (jE jE Music Recordings)

"Toura Toura" they cried, from the mountain on high to the travellers down below. The walk had been long and their sandals had taken a battering from the dried up desert sands on which they had tread. The rocky cliff face cast it's shadows across the red sands below as it rose from the ground like some sort of twisted stone skyscraper amidst the nothingness. Those at the top unfurled a large red flag to those below, it blotted a blackened shape against the pale blue sky as it soared. 

Formed in New York City, it is through accidental circumstances that the members of Innov Gnawa, originally from Morocco, found themselves as a musical group. Innov Gnawa are the only NewYork-based Gnawa band who play regularly and still remain true to the traditions of the ancient ritual. Here they receive the remix treatment from 1-800 Dinosaur affiliate Mr Assister on a forthcoming release for Pique Nique Records.

PREMIERE: Innov Gnawa - Toura Toura (Mr Assister's Assisted Version)[Pique Nique]

The light of the foyer illuminates the street. The illuminous pumps shine in the midst of the petrol station courtyard and the striking brand name 'Aziol' reads flamboyantly above the door. There was nowhere else to fuel up for miles around, business was booming and the chirps and chimes of mechanics echoed from parked cars. There was to be a race soon, crowds had already begun to gather to observe the fastest guys in town. Engines roared...

Trux is set to release an LP on the rather secretive German based Office Recordings.  Office07 is the latest edition to a series which has seen releases from the likes of Christopher Rau, Baaz and Dorisburg. Listen to "Aziol". 

PREMIERE: Trux - Aziol [Office]

The sounds of the carnival filled the sprawling streets, colours flourished amidst the glimmering procession of percussion and cries roared. From a table he looked on in peaceful observation, a cigarette balanced delicately between his lips, a glass of rum perched upon the table which sat before him. He kicked out his legs and lay back, this was his city, his town and his Brazil. This sunkissed country and it's people belonged to him, they just didn't know it yet. 

Here is the latest offering from the much loved, highly rated San Proper. L.O.V.E. on Dopeness Galore comes with a laidback, sensual kinda feeling which can often go amiss from House music. This one is all about intricacy, attention to detail, a low slung groove and natural feeling. Listen to "Brazil".  

PREMIERE: San Proper - Brazil [Dopeness Galore]

The chant was one of pain and desperation as he stood amidst the village of shanty huts. This was a place which he had called home for so long but now as he stood staring at the burnt out town that surrounded him he had never felt a stronger sense of disconnect. His heart ached for his missing lover, she had vanished into the shadowy depths of the forest which surrounded the once peaceful town. He shouted into the night, calling her name, "Tabanka" he cried, again and again. 

Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque is a record label made up of Hugo Mendez, Frankie Francis, Lewis Heriz and friends. Based in London they release music of a wonderfully eclectic worldly origin which could be as far removed from the city streets in which they inhabit.  Alma Negra is based in Switzerland and has previously released music for Highlife and INI Movement. This one has tribal dancefloor written all over it.

@almanegramusic @sofrito

PREMIERE: Alma Negra - Tabanka (Version)[Sofrito]

The shuttle had finally left earth headed for extra terrestrial life and promise. It burst through the clouds and towards the blue sky which slowly merged to black. The switches flicked and the the lights flashed in the cockpit. He pulled his helmet over his head and tensed. He was ready to enter a zone in which no human had ever been before. His existence was no longer on earth but beyond it's outer reaches. Adrift the tiny rocket ship floated through the sky on to bigger, better things. On to Xager...

NY*AK has released a few records as of late which have caught our attention however this forthcoming release for Technicolour caught the ears straight from the off. Listen to 'Xager'.

@scotty5000

PREMIERE: NY*AK - Xager Feat. Ian Blevins [Technicolour]

Mondowski's latest release on Relish sees him share more of his love for moody 80's synth acts and imbues it with a seedy and hazy indie club atmosphere. There's two original cuts from the man, and the package also features The Hacker and Joe Spurgeon on remixes.

PREMIERE: Mondowski - Klub Psycho [Relish]

El Aaiun Egdat

Arrabi al Arabe

African Gnaoua Blues

African Blues (feat. Khalid Kouhen, Marc Lelangue, Paolo Radoni & Rachid Zeroual)

Fôly! - Live Around the World

Batoumambe (Live)

Freh Kodja - La Coladera ( A.K.M Remix )

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PREMIERE: Innov Gnawa - Toura Toura (Mr Assister's Assisted Version)[Pique Nique]

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