Here’s some hot underground from London Town that’s been hiding in my bag and it’s just what you need to raise Latin spirits in the bleak mid-winter.
Posts tagged Fania
Now you might have thought from what you’ve heard from Leo Zero before that this would be another disco compilation but when this guy plays at his legendary sets you’ll soon discover that he’s one of the most interesting DJ’s around at the moment.
How do you get to grips with Tudor Acid’s Merri Portland? It’s a good question but the answer is simple (sort of), just enjoy it.
To take liberties with a well known tune, you could say “New York, Addis, London, Munich everyone’s talkin’ about Ethio-jazz music”.
Continue reading Mulatu Astatke – New York – Addis – London : The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965 – 1975
Now anyone who thought they heard Deborah’s vocals on the Gilles Peterson show the other week would be spot on, but now you’ve got the chance to hear as well as see, The Light.
Yet another essential compilation album that concentrates on the 60s-70s but this time it’s hot out of Panama on the always excellent Soundway label.
Continue reading V/A – Panama! 2 Latin, Funk and Calypso on the Isthmus 1967-77
The King is still on his thrown but there’s a new crew in the Spanish court and all without a revolution; what is Hectic on about?
Continue reading Joe Bataan & Los Fulanos – King Of Latin Soul
If there’s an album compiled by DJ Andy Smith, that’s one thing. When it’s the latest in the Let’s Boogaloo series, you know it’s a must for “soul lovers and groove addicts”
We loved the idea of The Soundcatcher and this Extras edition is just as good
Not a great lover of the American spelling, especially as these guys are from Coventry, but their musical roots are very much over the other side of the puddle as they hit the street with another slice of Latin, funk n’ disco with this new 12″.
Continue reading Color Climax – Disque O Heights / Pa Coco Solo
This CD is one of three new compilations in a ‘Carnaval’ series released on a new label Resiste this week at a bargain price. Definitely worth another look.
