Low Jack vs. Time Cow “Glacial Dancehall 2” (Bokeh Versions)
via Bokeh Versions: Glacial Dancehall returns – a two-headed excursion of versions, samples + sirens chopped and screwed into oblivion by Time Cow and Low Jack. Tasked with following Jay Glass Dubs’ first screwtape Glacial Dancehall (of March 2016), each artist served up a half hour side of ruff slow …
KidGusto “Woza Beat” (TrueGrooves)
TrueGrooves is proud to present its 12th release by KidGusto titled, ‘Woza Beat EP’. In this release, KG sets out to light up dance floors world-wide spanning influences from South America to West Africa, and beyond. Woza Beat EP by KidGusto This EP features acclaimed guest collaborators and friends, Jungle …
Mo Kolours “Meroe EP” (22a)
via 22a: It’s been a hot minute since the tropical sounds of Mo Kolours have graced the airwaves, so it’s with great pleasure that we see him return to 22a via a choice selection of cuts presented on a limited 7” vinyl, with original artwork designed by the man himself! …
Sorry Bamba “Du Mali” (1977, Africa Seven)
via Africa Seven: One of the most pivotal figures in the history of Malian music is Sorry Bamba. His work spans five decades and his music bridges the gap between Mali’s cultural traditions and new the music which arose from the musical cross overs which occurred in Mali’s post-Colonial period. …
My Barrio Weighs A Ton – Fighting the Gentrification of Latin Music
One of the strongest and most profound memories I have of my childhood is of being 10 years old and visiting the historic El Moro fort in Viejo San Juan with my brother and grandparents. While we were on the top platform and overlooking the Ocean, admiring the view and …
MIMS Guest Mix: Ambassadeurs “The Silk Road Mix” (Lost Tribe, Brighton)
“The inspiration for this mix came about after being introduced to loads of amazing Turkish psychedelic music by my girlfriend who comes from Istanbul and brings me records whenever she goes back to visit her hometown… This led me to delve deeper into the music from the surrounding countries to …
‘Om’ Alec Khaoli “Say You Love Me” (1985, Awesome Tapes From Africa)
via ATFA: “Say You Love Me” wasn’t ‘Om’ Alec Khaoli’s first solo recording but the 1985 EP solidified the bass player and songwriter’s standing as one of South Africa’s most consistently innovative pop auteurs. He built a career on ubiquitous rock, pop and soul hits with groundbreaking bands like the …
Various Artists “Pop Makossa – The Invasive Dance Beat of Cameroon” (1976-1984, Analog Africa)
via Analog Africa: The Pop Makossa adventure started in 2009, when Analog Africa founder Samy Ben Redjeb first travelled to Cameroon to make an initial assessment of the country’s musical situation. He returned with enough tracks for an explosive compilation highlighting the period when funk and disco sounds began to …
MIMS Guest Mix: SMODBT (Brussels, Belgium)
Expect an audiophile journey which celebrates the music styles originating from parts of the world less fortunate than our own. You’ll certainly pass by baile-funk in Da Rocinha, kwaito-boogie in Soweto, darky-grime in Newham, electronic-a-rabica in Manshiet Nasser or even jazzy-dangdut in Bandung. FULL DESCRIPTION COMING SOON TRACKLIST 1- Lama …
Alemayehu Eshete “Alteleyeshegnem” (Philophon)
via Philophon: Alemayehu Eshete is considered the golden voice of Ethiopia. Since his first hit single “Seul” in 1961 he has become the father figure of the soulful stream of Ethiopian music. In Ethiopia, no other musician adapted the newest trends from the US soul scene as consequently as Alemayehu …
MIMS Guest Mix: Tumbao Radio (Colombia Special)
Tumbao is an Afro-Latin Soundsystem that will make the dancefloor hustle to the tropical sounds of vinyl records from African, Latin, Caribbean and Oriental shores. In this inaugural episode for Radio Tumbao, the Montreal-based collective (formed of DJ Rhythm & Hues, Dr. Bahar and frequent MIMS contributor ASMA) cooks up …
Various Artists “ETHIOPIQUES BOX 7” (Heavenly Sweetness)
via Rush Hour: RSD exclusive release; box set of 6 Ethiopian 7″ reissues. Many of the tracks were later included on the iconic Ethiopiques series of albums and compilations, which brought the treasures of the Ethiopian music scene of the ’60s and ’70s to a wider audience. The original 7″s …