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Sahara Soul – featuring Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba, Tamikrest and Sidi Touré

By on January 14, 2013
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One of Africa’s richest musical heartlands, today is sorely afflicted by internal conflict, an ongoing state of adversity from which this defiantly inspiring collaboration, uniting artists from three of ’s different musical cultures, arose to demonstrate their shared homeland’s strength, diversity, and its music’s power to bring people together.
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Black Radio – Robert Glasper

By on January 31, 2012
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’s new infused album, ‘Black Radio’, a slight detour from his jazz output (albeit with a strong 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 on January 16, 2012
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Here’s some hot underground from Town that’s been hiding in my bag and it’s just what you need to raise  spirits in the bleak mid-winter.

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Robert Glasper, XOYO

By on November 20, 2011
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To see him live you are in awe. Not just for memories of the first time, a tour de force of modern at Pizza Express. Or the second time, a mesmeric meeting between Glasper and drummer Chris Dave at the Café. Or even the last time,  a melange of nu classical and , at . 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

Homero Espinosa ft. Allegra Bandy – Then You Smiled

By on November 11, 2011
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For those of you in the Bay Area, you’ll know that the will know all about the team, if only from their huge 20th release by Homero Espinosa featuring Allegra Bandy – and now they are back with some equally fine to enjoy! Continue reading Homero Espinosa ft. Allegra Bandy – Then You Smiled

Mobo Award winners 2011 – revealed first on flyglobalmusic.com

By on October 5, 2011
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, , Dappy and were among those honoured with a prestigious , while walked away with a staggering four gongs. Who’s laughing now? Continue reading Mobo Award winners 2011 – revealed first on flyglobalmusic.com

5ive – Kaidi Tatham (Jazz Re:freshed)

By on September 20, 2011
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At five tracks ’5ive’, the second in a set of releases from the -based Re:freshed promoters/label, is woefully short but it is a timely reminder of the sheer talent of Mr Kaidi . Continue reading 5ive – Kaidi Tatham (Jazz Re:freshed)

Kings Place Festival – Sept 8-11 [Ayanna Witter-Johnson/Robert Mitchell]

By on September 9, 2011
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KPFestival2011 Kings Place Festival Sept 8 11 [Ayanna Witter Johnson/Robert Mitchell]

OK so it’s not just and over the 4 days (there’s actually 100 performances by many different acts) but they were the highlight of the opening day at this high spec venue near Kings Cross.

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V/A – Mixology: The Definitive Salsoul Mixes

By on August 15, 2011
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V/A – Mixology: The Definitive Salsoul Mixes

We’ve been inundated with old and new 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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Save our favourite labels

By on August 12, 2011
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Paul Bradshaw’s blog features a plea to everyone to help out labels like Brownswood, , Ninja Tunes and Warp after the Sony distribution centre was burned down in the recent riots. Buy a digital download from these labels while they get themselves back on track. Check out Ancienttofuture for some ideas.

Clap Rules – Golden Hands

By on August 1, 2011
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Clap Rules Golden Hands

OK, 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, .
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Eddie Roberts & The Fire Eaters – Burn!

By on July 26, 2011
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If you listened to the latest Radio 1 show you’ll know he said “They keep telling me there’s going to be an Acid revival” after playing a track from Burn!; listen to the whole album and you’ll believe it!

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Omar – Sing (if You Want To)

By on July 24, 2011
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There’s nothing like it when it comes to UK legend and if you listened to the latest show you’ll know that ’s latest album is monster when droppin’ names like Estelle, Angie Stone and !

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Amy Winehouse: 1983 – 2011

By on July 23, 2011
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amy winehouse 640x400 Amy Winehouse: 1983 2011 has been found dead at her home in . Aged just 27, the singer who was raised on in her Jewish home, will be missed for her amazing voice by music lovers and by the tabloids for her public struggle with booze and drugs.

Norman Jay MBE Presents – Good Times 30th Anniversary

By on July 13, 2011
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Good Times is 30! How much fun can you possibly have after 30 years? Well on the evidence of the latest 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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