Tag: World

Marcos Resende & Index – Marcos Resende & Index

Far Out Recordings brought us the first issue ever of the self-titled debut album from 1976 that was never released before. This is a fresh taste of the glory days of progressive Brazilian instrumental music. The album is incredible and it only took 45 years to be publicly released. Jokes apart, it could have never been out so we are very grateful to both Marcos Resende and Far Out Recordings for doing this. Thanks to them we are blessed to discover such an incredible project. Feels like unveiling a lost treasure.

Etuk Ubong – Africa Today

Etuk Ubong is a Nigerian Trumpeter and band leader. His music draws from Jazz and African inspirations, he developed his own genre he call “earth music”. With a strong message his music flows perfectly. The album released with the label Night Dreamer was captured live and directly pressed into disc at Haarlem’s Artone Studio, an incredible studio equipped with amazing vintage setup. This method of recording takes us back at least half a century ago. Providing one of the purest form of sound. Thanks to the incredible sound engineering work it’s like you’re sitting in the recording studio with the musicians. Collaborating with Michael Awosogo and musicians from the UK & Netherlands. The album was recorded just in one sitting from start to end on the last day of a five days session. The result is simply breathtaking.

Keleketla! – Keleketla!


Last Summer we were blessed by this incredible project Keleketla! which is an international collaboration project by musicians from the UK and South Africa. The album was recorded during sessions in London and Johannesburg.
We keep on receiving good vibes with this album. Incredible influences can be heard here. A perfect blend of Jazz, electronic and African folk. Just the thing we needed.

Chouk Bwa & The Ångstromers – Vodou Alé

Vodou alé is a full-length collaboration between Haitian six-piece Chouk Bwa and Belgian production duo, The Ångströmers. The album is where traditional African/Caribbean music meets modern clubbing electronic and bass music. Prepare to embark into a trippy and transcending experience with this incredible piece of work that feels futurist ritualistic. Like being witness of a traditional ritual but in the year 2050. The album was released earlier this year on the excellent Swiss record label Bongo Joe. Give it a go, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Ajate – Alo

Absolutely wonderful music on the new album by the Japanese band Ajate! Alo is combining African music, Jazz, Dance and traditional Japanese festival music “Ohayashi” to result into an incredible piece of work. Filled with positive vibes and merrymaking music that will take you on a festive and dancing spirit. The album was release via the Parisian imprint 180gr. Check it out for a surprise if you’re not already familiar.

Roos Jonker & Dean Tippet – Roos Jonker & Dean Tippet

Here’s a super sweet album that was released by dutch singer-songwriters Roos Jonker & Dean Tippet from Amsterdam. The music will gently rock your soul and make you feel relaxed and happy. Bringing a bit of Summer sunlight into the coming Winter. Their songs are influenced by a few different types of music, Brazilian Bossa Nova, Tropical Folk and modern jazz come to mind while listening. The melodies are always filled with bittersweet emotions and the overall feeling of the album is just perfect. This incredible album is brought to us by Berliner label Sonar Kollektiv. There’s a very small and rare edition of pink vinyls that were only pressed 100 times and it happens so that there are still 6 available at the time I’m writing this so if you discover through this post you might be so lucky and secure one of the last copies! (tip)