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Music Is The Weapon of the Future – 50 Years of African Popular Music
Here is a book suggestion, we figured we’d share the info since we’re buying ourselves a copy! Author: Frank Tenaille. Publisher: Chicago Review Press (2002) “From the unique voice of Salif Keita and the hard funk of Fela Kuti to Read more »
Francis Bebey “Psychedelic Sanza 1982-1984”
via Francis Bebey (on BornBadRecords): The first time I saw a sansa (a type of African “thumb piano”), it was just sitting there on a piece of furniture in my family’s living room/dining room – a space that our father Read more »
The definitive Disco Record Cover Art – Book by Soul Jazz
via SoulJazzRecords: New 400-page 12″x12″ deluxe heavyweight book on Soul Jazz Records/Books. First 200 orders come with free world exclusive ltd. edition 12″ collectors disco single* + free large poster – only available here! Pre-order now for shipping end of Read more »
Video: Flying Lotus “Never Catch Me” ft. Kendrick Lamar
via Flying Lotus: ‘Never Catch Me feat. Kendrick Lamar’, a film by Hiro Murai. The song appears on ‘You’re Dead!’, preview the album and learn more here Full album stream starting on http://flying-lotus.com on October 3rd. 23:00 EU / 22:00 UK / Read more »
Mix of the Day: Cut Chemist “Mix by Jimmy” (Renegades of Rhythm Mix)
via Cut Chemist: “Parallel to the current Renegades of Rhythm Tour with Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow paying tribute to Afrika Bambaataa and his legendary record collection, Cut Chemist drops the timely “Mix By Jimmy”. Take a peak into the Read more »