APRIL 20

This playlist spreads itself in many directions, but I tried to maintain a theme of psychedelia and jam based music. You will find drifting stoner rock, 60's sounds, trippy electronic beats, full on instrumental jams, and modern psychedelic pop.

Jams, Grooves & Psychedelic Beats - Playlists

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WORLD CHILL

Gnawa Diffusion-Gazel Au Fond De La Nuit

Jean Marie Ragald Feat Princess Lover- Rien Que Des Mots

Many Worlds Interpretation is a collection of cosmic Americana for electronics, guitar, and percussion culled from Jon Iverson’s extensive home-studio archive.

1984, Los Osos, California. In a small cinderblock cottage, hand-painted with bright psychedelic flora, Jon Iverson created vibrant new worlds. He spent long days and nights immersed in sound, perfecting home recording on his 8-track reel-to-reel, combining his love for kosmische and Berlin School electronics with an infatuation with ethnographic sounds and expansive guitar music. In a duo with fellow sonic traveler Thomas Walters, Iverson released missives from the studio on a self-titled LP released on country legend Guthrie Thomas’ Eagle Records. That release featured three electro-acoustic compositions (“Naningo”, “River Fen”, and “Fox Tales”) as well as a gathering of guitar duo tapestries. Many Worlds Interpretation re-imagines those interplanetary works alongside several unreleased compositions that also feature synthesizer, guitar, and percussion, creating a re-visioned album which leans into Iverson’s electronic studio wizardry.

All songs have been carefully transferred from analog tape to high resolution digital, retaining their vintage studio warmth, but mixed and mastered for modern ears and audio systems. The album is pressed at 45rpm, further enhancing the audiophile experience.

RIYL: Innovative Communication, Eblen Macari, Priscilla Ermel, Popol Vuh, Steve Tibbetts

BUY PHYSICAL: https://www.seance-centre.com/shop/jon-iverson-many-worlds-interpretation

BUY DIGITAL: https://joniverson.bandcamp.com/album/many-worlds-interpretation

Jon Iverson - Fox Tales (34SC)

Out NOW on LP, Digital, CD and Tape! Purchase from our Bandcamp http://wonderwheelrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/silt

Wonderwheel Recordings is proud to present the debut album, Silt, from Sudanese singer Alsarah and her band the Nubatones. Called “The New Star Of Nubian Pop” by The Guardian, the album was produced solely by Alsarah who describes the sound of Silt as “East African Retro Pop” - it’s music that harkens back to the hazy sounds of 1960s and 70s Nubian music with it’s Eastern instrumentation, soaring vocal melodies, and pentatonic arrangements. 

The album has it’s musical roots in the Nubian “Songs of Return” that began to spring up after mass displacement and resettlement of hundreds of thousands in a region of lower Nubia that went under water after Egypt built Aswan High Dam to control the flooding of the Nile in 1970. The focus of these songs, both thematically and lyrically is about a return to home and the beauty of home and embodies a certain kind of saudade – a nostalgic longing for a place that no longer exists. The album encompasses Alsarah and her band’s musical curiosities in the concept of migration and Silt is their take on this mixed with the musical fusion happening in 1970s Khartoum, along with Arabic and North African influences appearing in the mix. 

Alsarah, is a Sudanese born singer, songwriter and ethnomusicologist. Born in the capital city of Khartoum, where she spent the first 8 years of her life, she relocated to Taez, Yemen with her family to escape the ever stifling regime in her native country. She abruptly moved to the US in 1994, when a brief civil war broke out in Yemen. Now residing in Brooklyn, NY, she is a self-proclaimed practitioner of East-African retro-pop. Working on various projects, she most recently has been working with The Nile Project and was featured on their debut release, Aswan (named 1 of the Top 5 “Must Hear” international albums by NPR). She has also collaborated with French producer Débruit on the album Aljwal, released this past November via Soundway Records UK. 

The Nubatones started out as dinner conversation between Alsarah and percussionist Rami El Aasser in his living room, digging thru archives of old music from North Africa, and reading about migration patterns in modern day Nubia, Soon the conversation opened into a musical one and spread to include master Oud player and Luthier Haig Manoukian and bass player Mawuena Kodjovi. With a collective love for pentatonic music and a common understanding of what it means to be an immigrant, the group went on to perform both nationally and internationally at prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center, The Apollo Music Cafe, Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park, The World Music festival in Chicago, and the Festival du Mond Arab in Montreal just to name a few. 



Habibi Taal

Voatse (Homॐ Sound Remix)

This Time Around

Quiet Signs

Crossing

Poly Blue

Silent Song

Aeroplane

My remix of Phish' "Roggae"
Roggae was always one of my fav's from that album as it was such a laid back groove and playful,colorful lyrics. I had an amazing experience in my bedroom doing Yoga to Hampton Comes alive's version of Roggae.It was always one of my favorite live cuts from any of their live albums..So last year when i wanted to do a Phish remix it was a no brainer to do Roggae..The first few minutes of the remix is the studio version and then i splice in the Hampton 98' version.Following the band on their valleys of breath and relaxed jam i pretended i was the 5th and 6th members of the band tracing their dynamics with textures and lucid synth pastels.It is an honor to merge cultures and bring more harmony with the profound family tree of music.

Roggae -Phish(Kaminanda)remix

A remix i did on Maui last winter....Enjoy!

Somewhere Over The Rainbow-Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwoole(Kaminanda remix)

Celestial Dub

Tommy Guerrero - d.i.y.

Ken park (with Tommy Guerrero & Shawn Lee)  - Blundetto

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After hitting the stages of numerous clubs and festivals with their impressive live act, electronica duo AFAR deliver the 12th EP of Vienna’s Heimlich Musik – with Oberst & Buchner and Geju on remix duty. "Lulled and Fake" is a freshly unique piece of music consisting of dark analog synth lines and accentuated guitar notes that create a rich and powerful surface for vocals using a broad spectrum of the harmonic scale. Created in an attic in the middle of nowhere, complex rhythms are guiding the journey exploring the discrepancy between a human being’s inner soul and the constant need for self-promotion in a digital world of superficiality.

Heimlich’s own Oberst & Buchner are extending the original mix by laying down classic acid lines and arpeggiator parts while sticking to the main theme as a storyline. A stripped-down drum kit leaves just enough space for the duo's trademark hypnotic vibe to evolve through the re-imagined arrangement.

The third duo featured on the EP is Geju from Moscow, delivering the second remix for "Lulled and Fake". Their remix is based on the guitar parts while a playful rhythm is created by blending drum parts from the original mix with their own unique style. As a result, Geju transform the original mix into one of their own creations of recognizable value with the potential to create special moments on the dance floor.

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PREMIERE : AFAR - Lulled And Fake (Oberst & Buchner Remix)

Premiere: Urucum - A Nomads Path [Indra's Garden]

Tribal Steps is inspired by conscious gatherings, ecstatic dance and community circles. It is compiled in ecstatic dance form, with different styles and tempos going from ambient to more rhythmic, peak, slowing and downtempo at the end. Mission is to inspire people to create a strong supporting community, to gather more like in tribal societies.
   The compilation is for "Name your price " and all the donations will go for building an open space hall, surrounded by nature and permaculture garden, where different activities will be held, like music sessions, ecstatic dance, fire gatherings, permaculture & aromatherapy workshops, education for children and retreats.

Compiled by: DJane Indra
Artwork by: Mr. Moo
Mastering by: Sonic Crime (Nick Pilouris) @ ESAD Music Studio, Greece

Release date: April 2nd 2020

BC: https://indrasgarden.bandcamp.com/album/tribal-steps-compiled-by-indra

SC : @indradj
FB : www.facebook.com/globalhybridrecords/

SC : @urucum_project
FB : https://www.facebook.com/urucumexperience/

Released by: Indra's Garden

Bandcamp

PREMIERE: Urucum - A Nomad's Path [Indra's Garden]

Buy here https://smarturl.it/037unity

Out of darkness can only come light. ‘Unity’ is a 31-track opus, a symbol of togetherness curated by Tale Of Us, including artists already on Afterlife and some new names to the label. Accompanied by a continuous journey through this new music, mixed by Tale Of Us, we hope this compilation brings some escape at a challenging time.

It is more important than ever that we stand together and do what we can to help our loved ones, our communities and humanity as a whole. All profits from ‘Unity’ will be donated to the Coronavirus medical relief fund (https://bit.ly/2WJ8roB) of the most heavily-affected region so far, Lombardy in Italy. It is a cause particularly close to the hearts of us all at Afterlife. 

Tale Of Us cover the full spectrum of Afterlife sounds, from stirring, sunrise epics and eyes-down techno to more inward-looking moments, individually expressing a collective vision. Crystalline melodies and emotive oscillations connect each work and form the strands which Tale Of Us weave into a momentous Voyage. From the opening tones of the label founders’ own track ‘Alone’, every turn flows further into the Realm Of Consciousness, an unbounded dimension which ends in light.

Glowal - Behind Us

Track by https://soundcloud.com/tikkimasala
https://tikkimasala1.bandcamp.com/

Tribal Steps is inspired by conscious gatherings, ecstatic dance and community circles. The whispers of our ancestors invite us to walk in the path of their footsteps, to activate the archaic awareness of animate nature of reality and to cherish all the forms of life. This compilation is a powerful tool for integrating those impulses into our conscious mind through the power of organic music.

It is compiled in the ecstatic dance form , inviting on a journey through various styles and rhythms in order to invoke the power of active meditation inducing an ecstatic feeling of connection with all there is.Praising of organic and sacred sound is holding all tracks together. From meditative to uplifting, from mystical to euphoric, this compilation will activate the ancient spirit in you.

***All the donations will go for building an open space hall in Croatian village, surrounded by nature and permaculture garden, where different activities will be held, like music sessions, ecstatic dance, fire gatherings, workshops, education for children and retreats. All the artists from compilation will be invited to play there once when it's built. Deepest gratitude for their amazing music and opened hearts.***

Compiled by: DJane Indra
Artwork by: Mr. Moo
Mastering by: Sonic Crime (Nick Pilouris) @ ESAD Music Studio, Greece
Description: Klaada (multiinstrumentalist & producer)

Download & Support

Tikki Masala - Curandero [VA Tribal Steps by Indra]

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Release date ∶ March 22, 2020

Mastered by Blanka at Kasablanka Studio
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Cover design by Frank Moth
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Artwork Design by Manolis Chalkiadakis (Backbone Graphics)

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ORBEATS

Crescent Moon

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Ancient Astronauts - Crescent Moon

Winterhwila

Land of the Dragon

Entrega-te, inteiro, e te firma na força...
E que ela te torça, se for teu destino.
Aspira este pó de tabaco e outras ervas,
Que as plantas são servas do Pai, que é Divino.

Confia naquele que chega pra ti
E encosta o tepi, assoprando o rapé.
Aguenta este sopro, relaxa a carcaça:
Soldado de raça é o que fica de pé.

Entrega-te, irmão, em silêncio, na mata,
Que o nó se desata e o teu corpo flutua.
Agora, transforma-te em vivo crisol
Na força do Sol ou na força da Lua!

Medita quais são as lições do rapé,
Mantém tua fé em Deus-Pai Criador.
Entrega-te às luzes de tal pajelança
E tem confiança... redobra esse amor.

Reflete o valor tão maior desta festa
E, aqui, manifesta o valor de crescer...
Apaga este ranço de dores e mágoas,
Que a força das águas já banha o teu ser.

No surdo zumbido, narinas adentro,
Assim, me concentro, aprendendo a ser gente.
Bendito o rapé – esta flecha certeira! –
Na paz verdadeira, que é tão diferente!

Firmeza, caboclo! Firmeza no estudo,
Pois tudo o que vem para nós é pr’o bem.
Não temas a vida, nem temas a morte.
Tu sabes que forte, igual Deus, mais ninguém!

* tepi = aplicador (de rapé)
Bragança Paulista/SP, 27-VIII-2010
Marcelo Henrique

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Surrender yourself, whole, and hold on to strength ...
And may it twist you, if it is your destiny.
Sniff this tobacco powder and other herbs,
That plants are servants of the Father, who is Divine.

Trust the one who comes to you
And touch the tepi, blowing the snuff.
Take this breath, relax the carcass:
Brave soldier is the one who stands on his feet.

Give yourself, brother, in silence, in the forest,
Let the knot untie and your body float.
Now, become a living melting pot
In the strength of the Sun or in the strength of the Moon!

Meditate on the snuff lessons,
Keep your faith in the Creator God-Father.
Surrender to the lights of such a shaman
And have confidence ... redouble that love.

Reflects the much greater value of this party
And here, it manifests the value of growing ...
Erase this rancidity of pain and hurt,
May the force of the waters already bathe your being.

In the deaf buzz, nostrils in,
So I focus, learning to be a person.
Blessed the snuff - this accurate arrow! -
In true peace, it is so different!

Firmness, caboclo! Firmness in the study,
For everything that comes to us is for good.
Do not fear life, nor fear death.
You know how strong, like God, no one else!

* tepi = applicator (of rapé)
Bragança Paulista/SP, 27-VIII-2010
Marcelo Henrique

🏹 REZO DO RAPÉ 🏹 VERSÃO SAGRADA UNIÃO TRIBO DOS PORTAIS 🏹

11 Karlchen

The Sahara Sessions was recorded deep in the desert. Sheltered only by an animal-skin tent and the vast canopy of midnight stars, Etran Finatawa played their guitars and sang straight from the heart. Each poignant song and every slap of the calabash drum articulating the deep-set divisions in the Sahel region that are threatening their Nomad way of life.

Read More/Buy Album: www.worldmusic.net/saharasessions

Simmering political troubles and excruciating economic hardship pose a dangerous threat to the nomadic way of life and the rich cultures of Niger. Divining their solution to these issues, Etran Finatawa celebrate their diverse heritage and call for its preservation to be a priority for Nigeriens and listeners the world over.

The Sahara Sessions opens with ‘Matinfa’, a gently rippling introduction peppered with traditional percussion; tendé, calabash and azakalabó (a calabash drum that floats in water) drums are all heard. The song title translates as ‘What Is This For?’ and is the first signifier of the album’s intent to comment on the tumultuous status of the Sahel region today. Although Niger has displayed a firm opposition to separatism that plagued neighbouring country Mali in 2012, the troubles have inevitably caused insecurity in the Sahel region and the threat to the countries rich and varied cultures is a very real concern. Etran Finatawa’s members are of Tuareg and Wodaabe heritages – neighboring tribes that both live as nomads. Water shortages and land disputes have led to deep-set economic issues that cause conflict and misunderstanding across communities. The work Etran Finatawa do to promote unity and understanding is invaluable. 

The album presents a collection of tracks: some fixed compositions developed and created by the band and others spontaneous improvisations that capture the spirit of the tent recordings.  Songs such as ‘An Mataf Germanawen’ (Union) and ‘Issuad’ (Let’s Come Together) patiently call for attention to be paid to the political situation.

Various guests also join then band on the album – arrangements that occurred organically and were spontaneously initiated. One of these, a Tuareg percussionist by the name of Ayouba arrived at the camp one night, revving out of the darkness on his motorbike. Before long Ayouba had set up his calabash drum and was spreading his contagious high-energy vibe like wildfire. His articulations can be heard on the three tracks ‘Matinfa’,  ‘Icheraid Azaman’ and ‘Toumast’. ‘Wa Oyan A Wa Imouss I Bastila’ is an excerpt from an improvisation with Abdourahaman Ag Ibrahim, a well-known local griot (praise-singer and oral historian), who came to visit the tent where Etran Finatawa were recording.

Etran Finatawa are as captivating as the horizon-stretching desert where the pitched their tent to record. Like the desert their music stretches out across the sands of time and culture.


Etran Finatawa: Icheraid Azaman

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Gitkin’s music exists somewhere between primal, rootsy memory and distant exotic yearning — A dusty bordertown where the familiar blends imperceptibly into the enchantingly foreign. 

After a long and fruitful run as a bandleader with relentlessly touring party-rockers Pimps Of Joytime and a Grammy-nominated country blues collaboration with Cedric Burnside, multi-instrumentalist Brian J set out to “explore tonalities I’d never messed with,” as he puts it. It was a release from “having to write lyrics or involve my voice,” he notes, and so the (mostly) instrumental sound of Gitkin came into being. 

Reviews of Gitkin’s first LP grappled with descriptors, tagging it vaguely as “cinematic” and comparing it favorably with Khruangbin. True, the music is largely wordless, emotionally evocative, and guitar driven. But it possesses an alluring alchemy all its own. 

Gitkin’s first release, 2018’s well-received Five Star Motel, amply demonstrated his ease with earthy funk and comfortably-cut rhythm. On his new full-length release Safe Passage, the itinerant guitar slinger broadens his already rich palette with melodies informed by Greek and Middle Eastern modalities, Peruvian Chicha and Tuareg Saharan guitar styles. No gimmick, this juxtaposition of gut-bucket blues and funk low-end with unexpectedly twisting lead phrases highlights the intense flavors found in each savory ingredient. 

Recorded at his home studio in New Orleans, Safe Passage showcases a new batch of immediately engaging, repeatedly satisfying cuts, ranging from surf exotica (“Cat Nip”) to raunchy roadhouse stompers (“Fools Gold” and “The Drive”) to dreamy vocal cuts “Foot Steps” and “Hold On” to the floating finale of “Safe Passage.” 

Gitkin’s production radiates character and warmth, leaning on soft-focus vintage mics, dubby spring reverbs and the quirks of an analog tape machine. Further enhancing the intimate vibe are distinguished guests like Carol C (of Si*Sé), who lends her striking voice to three tracks, including the strutting single “De La,” veteran Chauncey Yearwood (congas) and New Orleans local Clifton “Spug” Smith, who provides a sousaphone low-end on the cumbia-not-cumbia “Spug Life.” 

Safe Passage will be released by Wonderwheel on September 18th, 2020 and will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally.

Safe Passage

Gitkin - Hold On

Amadou and Mariam - 'antilles' sidestepper remix 

Cheri

This is our little label out of Brooklyn NYC. Homegrown music with lots of diversity for speakers EVERYWHERE! www.wonderwheelrecordings.com Alsarah and the Nubatones, Chancha Via Circuito, Nickodemus, El Búho, Thornato, Novalima, The Spy from Cairo, Gitkin, Populous & more...

Gitkin - Hold On

WONDERWHEEL Recordings