Tradition “Captain Ganja and the Space Patrol” (1980, Bokeh Versions)
via Bokeh Versions: Years before Scientist and Jammy battled the space invaders, Tradition dreamt up a sci-fi jazz/dub odyssey in north London. “Captain Ganja and the Space Patrol” is one of the most singular dub albums that barely saw the light of day. A conscious effort to create a new …
Actress “AZD” (Ninja Tune)
via Ninja Tune: Actress, real name Darren Jordan Cunningham, known to friends as DAZ, returns with a new album, now on Ninja Tune and a new music system called “AZD” (pronounced “Azid”), a chrome aspect journey into a parallel world. An artist who has always preferred to make music than …
Lord RAJA “Amadeus EP” (Ghostly International)
Pretty soon after joining the Ghostly Label in 2015, Chester Raj Anand aka Lord Raja joined label mates Shigeto and Heathered Pearls for an extensive European tour. “When I would go out I would see techno DJs, but it didn’t really speak to me, it was kind of boring,” he …
Abdou El Omari “Nuits De Printemps” (1970, Radio Martiko)
via Radio Martiko: The third part of Abdou El Omari’s “Nuits Trilogy”. First issue of this previously unreleased Oriental psych monster recorded in 1970 from the Organ King of Casablanca, combining traditional rhythms with spaced out modern sounds! This album contains dazzling instrumentals spiced up here and there with some …
B. Bravo “Paradise LP” (Bastard Jazz Recordings)
Los Angeles-based Adam Mori aka B. Bravo adds a touch of love to every soulful groove he gets his hands on. A tasteful producer, sought after remixer, party rocking DJ and alumni of the Red Bull Music Academy, his signature sound, connecting cosmic G-Funk, R&B, and dance music has made …
Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats “Let’s Have A Party” (1974, Presch Media GmbH)
It’s no exaggeration to say that Geraldo Pino and his band the Heartbeats kickstarted the whole soul/funk/afrobeat scene in West Africa. Mixing highlife, funk and jazz, and using the latest equipment, they laid waste to all before them. In 1966 Fela Kuti was a jobbing musician, eeking out a living …
Monsalve Y Los Forajidos “Abeja b/w Black & Decker” (Olindo Records)
via Olindo: Our first release comes from the Paris-based septet Monsalve Y Los Forajidos, led by Venezuelan bassist Raul Monsalve, the band is an amalgamation of sounds and influences that revolve around traditional afro-latin styles of music with a heavy dose of psychedelia, latin jazz, and funk. Both tracks originally …
Janko Nilovic (Mad Unity) “Funky Tramway” (1975, Underdog Records)
via Phonica: Funky Tramway is often considered to be one of the rarest and most well developed of Janko Nilovic’s records, easily rivaling his famous cult album Rythmes Contemporains! Yet, apart from a few already compiled tracks and enthused descriptions on the web from lucky record hunters here and there, …
Deoke “The Kudu Fantasy Versions” (Tiff’s Joints)
Tiff’s Joints returns for its second release with two hefty bubblers bursting with life from Deoke. For those that don’t know, Deoke is South London’s Dave Koor, an esteemed DJ, producer and killer on the keys. He also co- runs the label Albert’s Favourites, is one half of Modified Man …