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WOMAD 2013 announces Seun Kuti and Toots & The Maytals to join the line-up

By Damian Rafferty on April 11, 2013
This entry is filed under Events and tagged Afrobeat, Bollywood, david rodigan, dub, Edinburgh, Fela, funk, Georgia, Gilberto Gil, jazz, Mala, Malawi, reggae, Seun Kuti, Soulful, South, Tamikrest, Womad.

From Nigeria, there’s the heavy, heavy sound of Afrobeat, delivered here by Seun Kuti, son of the incomparable Fela whose band Egypt 80 are now under the commanding leadership of Kuti Jr. If Afrobeat is a timeless music, so too is the soulful reggae of Toots & The Maytals. We’re delighted that the still-effusive ‘Toots’ Hibbert will be leading his charges through all those hits – Monkey Man, Funky Kingston, Pressure Drop, Do The Reggay… Continue reading WOMAD 2013 announces Seun Kuti and Toots & The Maytals to join the line-up

WOMAD 2012 – Line up announced: Buena Vista Social Club, Robert Plant and Boubacar Traore

By Damian Rafferty on February 24, 2012
This entry is filed under Events and tagged Asian, blues, Boubacar Traore, Buena Vista, Celtic, Dizraeli, festival, folk, funk, Justin Adams, Latin, Malmesbury, Peter Gabriel, Raghu Dixit, Robert Plant, rock, Seckou Kouyate, Ska Paradise Orchestra, Solomon Islands, Steve Reich, Terem Quartet, The Roots, Womad.

Artists confirmed so far… Alaev Family (Tajikstan/Israel); Ane Brun (Norway); Boubacar Traore (Mali);Buena Vista Social Club (Cuba); Dizraeli and the Small Gods (UK); Grupo Fantasma (USA); Lo’Jo(France/Algeria); Joe Driscoll & Seckou Kouyate (USA/Guinea); Narasirato (Solomon Islands); Peatbog Faeries (UK); Raghu Dixit (India); Sensational Space Shifters (UK/USA/Gambia); Spiro (UK); Terem Quartet (Russia); Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra (Japan). Continue reading WOMAD 2012 – Line up announced: Buena Vista Social Club, Robert Plant and Boubacar Traore

Black Radio – Robert Glasper

By Sanjiv Ahluwalia on January 31, 2012
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews, Uncategorized, US/Canada: Reviews and tagged Bilal, Erykah Badu, funk, hip hop, jazz, Lalah Hathaway, MeShell Ndegeocello, mos def, Musiq Soulchild, Robert Glasper, soul.

Robert Glasper’s new jazz infused soul album, ‘Black Radio’, a slight detour from his jazz output (albeit with a strong hip hop influence), is mostly very good. Aside from some well-worn samples of his own work, this is a welcome return for the master musician. Continue reading Black Radio – Robert Glasper

Wara – Wara EP

By Gerry Hectic on January 16, 2012
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews, Latin America: Reviews, Reviews and tagged Afro-Latin, Big Chill, Brixton, Cuba, Fania, festival, funk, Havana, Kid Creole, Kid Creole and The Coconuts, La Linea, Latin, London, reggae, soul, Spain.

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.

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Robert Glasper, XOYO

By Sanjiv Ahluwalia on November 20, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged Dilla, funk, hip hop, jazz, modern jazz, Robert Glasper, rock, Ronnie Scotts, soul. | 1 Comment

To see him live you are in awe. Not just for memories of the first time, a tour de force of modern jazz at Pizza Express. Or the second time, a mesmeric meeting between Glasper and drummer Chris Dave at the Jazz Café. Or even the last time, a melange of nu classical soul and jazz, at Ronnie Scotts. No, Glasper in the flesh is more than the sum of his collective live performances. His tall, broad frame radiates charisma, his easy going charm relays confidence and his Southern (American) roots. Glasper inspires awe in his audience. Continue reading Robert Glasper, XOYO

Jerry Dammers’ Spatial A.K.A Orchestra – Barbican, 18 November 2011

By Damian Rafferty on November 5, 2011
This entry is filed under Events and tagged dub, funk, Gilles Peterson, jazz, London, rock.

Following their highly acclaimed national tour and appearances at Glastonbury and on Later with Jools Holland, Jerry Dammers’ Spatial AKA Orchestra return to play a London date at the Barbican. Continue reading Jerry Dammers’ Spatial A.K.A Orchestra – Barbican, 18 November 2011

5ive – Kaidi Tatham (Jazz Re:freshed)

By Sanjiv Ahluwalia on September 20, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged Azymuth, Bugz in the Attic, Caribbean, funk, George Duke, Japan, jazz, jazz funk, Kaidi Tatham, Latin, London, Patrice Rushen, rock, soul, Tatham, west london.

At five tracks ’5ive’, the second in a set of releases from the West London-based Jazz Re:freshed promoters/label, is woefully short but it is a timely reminder of the sheer talent of Mr Kaidi Tatham. Continue reading 5ive – Kaidi Tatham (Jazz Re:freshed)

V/A – Mixology: The Definitive Salsoul Mixes

By Gerry Hectic on August 15, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews, US/Canada: Reviews and tagged Carnival, compilation, disco, Family, Frankie Knuckles, funk, house, jazz, jazz funk, rap, soul, Walter Gibbons.

We’ve been inundated with old and new disco of late but you can’t pass up on this 3 CD set that’s been “compiled with love” as its a fiting tribute to Loleatta Holloway and must have: The Definitive Salsoul Mixes!

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The Heels Of Love – The Heels Of Love

By Gerry Hectic on August 8, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged disco, funk, Hint, Max Essa, Nang.

Nang are at it again with the debut from The Heels Of Love and there’s no hint of an Achilles anywhere.

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Clap Rules – Golden Hands

By Gerry Hectic on August 1, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged Clap Rules, disco, funk, Gilles Peterson, Golden Hands, house, soul.

OK, Clap Rules is perhaps not the greatest name for a band ever but as they come from Italy, we’ll overlook any golden balls up with their debut album release, Golden Hands.
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Omar – Sing (if You Want To)

By Gerry Hectic on July 24, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged Brass Band, Dingwalls, festival, funk, Ghana, Gilles Peterson, jazz, North, Omar, rap, rob, Rodney P, soul, Stevie Wonder, tru thoughts.

There’s nothing like it when it comes to UK Soul legend Omar and if you listened to the latest Gilles Peterson show you’ll know that Omar’s latest album is monster when droppin’ names like Estelle, Angie Stone and Stevie Wonder!

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Dennis Coffey Remix EP: Free Download

By Damian Rafferty on July 21, 2011
This entry is filed under Downloads, US/Canada: Reviews and tagged astronote, Dabrye, Dennis Coffey, Detroit, dirtbombs, disco, funk, hip hop, Jamall Bufford, rap, Recloose, Shigeto, soul funk, strut.

Here at Fly we have been enjoying the sounds of Dennis Coffey of late and now the Detroit break maker has been remixed by a variety of local talent and rappers so we thought it only fair to share a taste.

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Ikebe Shakedown – Ikebe Shakedown

By Gerry Hectic on July 20, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews, US/Canada: Reviews and tagged Afrobeat, blaxploitation, Europe, festival, funk, jazz, Michael Leonhart, Ubiquity.

Ikebe Shakedown is the self-titled album is one to shakedown your boogie on the dancefloor for another impressive debut album on Ubiquity Records.

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V/A – Psychedelic Pernambuco

By Gerry Hectic on July 17, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews, Latin America: Reviews and tagged blues, bongo, Brazil, compilation, delta blues, disco, folk, funk, Geraldo Azevedo, Hollie Cook, Horse Meat Disco, jazz, Latin, Lula Côrtes, Mungo, North, Pernambuco, psychedelic, Recife, Rio, Sao Paolo, Seu Jorge, tropical, Tropicália, Zé Ramalho.

I don’t know what The Gentlemen were on when they recorded ‘Sorriso Selbagem’ but whatever it was, we all need some more of this Psychedelic Pernambuco from Recife in the north east of Brazil.
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Norman Jay MBE Presents – Good Times 30th Anniversary

By Gerry Hectic on July 13, 2011
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews, Uncategorized and tagged Afrobeat, Ashley Slater, Big Chill, Carnival, compilation, disco, festival, funk, Henrik Schwarz, hip hop, Horse Meat Disco, house, jazz, London, Luo, Nairobi, New York, Owiny Sigoma, rare groove, reggae, soul.

Good Times is 30! How much fun can you possibly have after 30 years? Well on the evidence of the latest compilation by King of Choppers himself, Norman Jay MBE, the answer is lots – get you’re Good Times today. Continue reading Norman Jay MBE Presents – Good Times 30th Anniversary

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