“Invocation” is the debut EP of Budapest born and Berlin based producer, pianist and multi-instrumentalist Àbáse. Seven pieces of instrumental artistry, each one channeling a musical journey of its own, inviting the listener to a personal trip of emotions. Àbáse recorded most tracks with two drummers and two bass players playing simultaneously, a flute player,… Continue reading Àbáse – Gbé Ra Niè (Get Off Di Floor) [Cosmic Compositions]
Tag: Afro
Funkyjaws – Untitled II [Craft Music]
Funkyjaws or Sergei is a really humble, but extremely gifted guy from Belarusian town of Grodno, which lies close to Lithuanian border. Most likely that’s how we can explain Sergey’s multiple gigs in Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. With a solid bunch of releases on Houston’s Kolour LTD, Sheffield’s Shadeleaf Music and Austrian Pusic Records from… Continue reading Funkyjaws – Untitled II [Craft Music]
Blair French – Patio Pastel [NuNorthern Soul]
One of Detroit’s finest producers is possibly one who also flies furthest under the radar. Blair French has been quietly releasing stellar music under his real name while also having his fingers in a number of other projects, most notably Cosmic Handshakes and Nois Land. His musical output ranges from purely cinematic works, to sun-kissed… Continue reading Blair French – Patio Pastel [NuNorthern Soul]
MIXED BY/ Mr. Bongo
Founded in 1989 as a small record shop in London, Mr Bongo expanded into a record label, publisher and DJ collective currently comprised of David Buttle, Graham Luckhurst, Gareth Stephens and Gary Johnson. Closing the shop in the early 2000’s due to declining record sales and major changes in the industry, they were able to… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Mr. Bongo
Loya – Amba (Pigmaliao Remix) [Mawimbi Records]
Loya’s critically acclaimed 2018 album Corail gathered wide support from the press (XLR8R, Les Inrocks, Nova, RFI) and was celebrated as one of the best electronic records of 2018 by Trax Magazine. Now, Loya and Mawimbi Records are proud to present the remixed version of the album, featuring cuts from Dengue Dengue Dengue, Africaine 808,… Continue reading Loya – Amba (Pigmaliao Remix) [Mawimbi Records]
2fox – Kwazi Na [Arusha Records]
Around this time last year, we saw the emergence of the East London duo 2fox, who came out with their first EP Favela on their self-run label Arusha Records. As the name of the release would suggest, these guys are heavily inspired by deep and soulful African and Brazilian culture. This does not only dictate their signature… Continue reading 2fox – Kwazi Na [Arusha Records]
Dagfest – Falling In Love [Lovedancing]
When it comes to seriously good disco chuggers or edits, it’s fair to say that Orlando’s Sleazy McQueen, head honcho of Whiskey Disco and it’s sublabel Lovedancing, has the Midas touch for quite some time. Each and every record he decides to put out turns to solid black gold. Bolting Bits had an absolute pleasure… Continue reading Dagfest – Falling In Love [Lovedancing]
Interview with Contours on Kawuku Sound
Kawuku Sound is the coming together of UK producers Contours & Cervo and Ugandan percussion troupe Fonkodelis Arkestra. This is the culmination of a month-long creative process that was born out of the Nyege Nyege affiliated Boutiq Studio in Kawuku, Kampala, Uganda. Ahead of their Ugandan release, we spoke to Tom Burford aka Contours about… Continue reading Interview with Contours on Kawuku Sound
Cottam Edits – Love Affair [ELE005]
Elegy. Electronic. Elephant. Ele is back with its 5th serving and it is a big one! A young label known for its dusty jazz samples and superb deep house releases is coming strong this September, with the ELE 005 EP, courtesy of house music legend: Cottam. Following the triumph of their last collaboration ELE 001… Continue reading Cottam Edits – Love Affair [ELE005]
Times & Tunes with Alma Negra
Alma Negra is a multi-man mega collaboration between Dersu and Diego Figueira, Dario Rohrbach, and Mario Robles. Inspired and by their diverse backgrounds, myriad of musical tastes, and passion for percussion, the Basel-based group has been turning up the tempo on 2018 with the launch of their own label, a live set debut, and a… Continue reading Times & Tunes with Alma Negra
Onipa – Woza [Krywald & Ferrer Remix]
Parisian Afro imprint Mawimbi‘s latest release in collaboration with Wormfood Records comes from Ghanian project ONIPA. In packaging four originals with three remixes, the EP covers a lot of ground, with West African stylings manifested in hip-hop, disco and house formats and beyond. This feat should come as no surprise to followers of the label, however, as… Continue reading Onipa – Woza [Krywald & Ferrer Remix]
Voyeur – Mundunugu [Omena Records]
Leo Picking and Benson Herbert, better known as Voyeur, are a UK house duo that hail from London. Having burst onto the scene back in 2012 as teens, Voyeur have earned the respect and mentorship from absolute legends like Frankie Knuckles, Masters At Work, Dennis Ferrer, and Cassy. Not bad for a bunch of youngsters, right?… Continue reading Voyeur – Mundunugu [Omena Records]