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The Sound of Durban, South Africa – Compilation by Gqom Oh!
via Gqom: ‘The Sound of Durban Vol.1’ represents the first full length compilation collecting the sound of the suburbs and townships of Durban, South Africa known as “gqom”. The album unites many of the local young producers of this fresh Read more »
Forgotten Treasure: Chris McGregor ”The African Sound” (1963)
via Jazzman: One of the most important African records of all time gets its first ever worldwide release on Jazzman! Chris McGregor’s Jazz – The African Sound is a lost global jazz classic, and a true holy grail for collectors Read more »
Motor City Drum Ensemble remixes Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Band
via Brownswood: “The latest chapter in the long standing relationship between Gilles Peterson and the music of Cuba sees him explore the roots of rumba through a project comprising three parts: a feature length documentary, a collection of remixes and Read more »
Trailer for “THE GET DOWN” upcoming series based in late 70’s NYC
via Netflix: “The Get Down will focus on 1970s New York City – broken down and beaten up, violent, cash strapped – dying. Consigned to rubble, a rag-tag crew of South Bronx teenagers are nothings and nobodies with no one Read more »
Future Classic: Mono/Poly “Criptic”
via Hit+Run: “Charles E. Dickerson, better known by his stage name MONO/POLY, is an electronic music producer from Bakersfield, California, and now residing in Los Angeles. MONO/POLY joined Flying Lotus’ record label Brainfeeder in 2011 and released his debut EP Read more »