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Video Premiere: Silvan Strauss “Shades” (Forthcoming on Kabul Fire)

Today’s video premiere sees drummer/composer, Silvan Strauss, performing a live take on forthcoming single “Shades” – recorded live at Cineteatro Scala, Maputo, Mozambique, featuring Muhamago on mbira and electronics. Crunchy Madlib-soaked beats, pulsing contemporary jazz and analogue studio fx collide  Read more  »

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Exclusive Premiere: Nahash “Stockpiling”

We’re happy to share this upcoming gem from the La Rama imprint – our dear friends running the trusted Montreal record store and peerless record label. All comes together to present the 3rd release on La Rama Records. Nahash provides  Read more  »

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Exclusive Premiere: Grupo Bongar “Vento Corredor”

Ahead of the much anticipated release of Música Macondo’s ‘Brasil Novo’ compilation of deep, raw and contemporary Afro Brazilian samba, we are exited to premiere Grupo Bongar’s electric take on Samba de Coco, “Vento Corredor”. Música Macondo has unearthed eight  Read more  »

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El Combo Batanga “El Barrio En La Mirada”

“El Barrio En La Mirada” is a powerful punch of Latin soul by Madrid-based ensemble El Combo Batanga, taken from their forthcoming double-sided 7″ single on respected Madrid-based label, Lovemonk. Due out on May 9. Cuban singer Ale Gutiérrez’ vocals  Read more  »

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Exclusive Premiere: Misuso “Appreciate” (Chezz Remix)

Today’s premiere comes from Boogie Cafe’s Mususo. Following his downtempo focused ‘Friends & Family’ album, BC boss Chezz puts a broken beat & house leaning spin on “Appreciate”. Chezz turns “Appreciate” into a real journey of warm, low slung chords,  Read more  »