okyerema asante: drum message
Francisco Espregueira
The worldwide recognized Strut Records returns to the rich archives of Black Fire Records to deliver the Drum Message album, by Ghanaian master percussionist Okyerema Asante from 1977.
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daniel casimir: boxed in
Francisco Espregueira
Casimir’s Boxed In dropped via the one and only Jazz Re:freshed imprint and features a super talented quintet of fellow British jazz luminaries. The project includes Nubya Garcia, Moses Boyd, Al Macsween & James Copus and a strong brass section that adds a unique flavor to the record.
Read Morekristoffer eikrem: afternoon assortment
Francisco Espregueira
The Norwegian award winning artist Kristoffer Eikrem showcases high levels of virtuosity and artistic vision on his new record: Afternoon Assortment. Via Kindbrew Records, this project marks a maturity in Eikrem’s career.
Read Moreàbáse: laroyê
Francisco Espregueira
Although his roots were established in the vibrant jazz culture of Budapest, Àbáse always journeyed further in his quest for inspiration and found himself pulled towards the tantalising expanse of Afro-Brazilian sounds. Laroyê, his new album, is a reflection of this sonic-wanderlust and drops tomorrow via Oshun Records.
Read Moresven wegner: night of light ep
Francisco Espregueira
The Rotterdam-based Fluid Funk presents new grooves with Sven Wegner’s lush Night of Light EP. The producer from Hamburg shifts from the classic house and techno formulas, delivering a smooth piece of funky and laid back house music.
Read Moretenderlonious: still flute
Francisco Espregueira
His new album, Still Flute, is an amalgamation of Tenderlonious' work since 2013. Over ten tracks, he is able to create a scenario of his own, mixing moments of deep presence with spiritual raga feelings. Late night sensibilities and meditative rituals.
Read Moreoctober '21: recap
Francisco Espregueira
The weather is getting cold but we stay strong with the hundreds of warm sounds that trembled through our walls during October. This month’s playlist is composed by 45 tracks and reviews the best we've showcased.
Read Morecláudio bocca: morada poesia / marsupial
Francisco Espregueira
Just released through invaluable work of Notes On A Journey, Cláudio Bocca’s Morada Poesia / Marsupial is a one of best (of the countless) secrets of brazilian music we’ve came across in a while. Originally released in 1985, Bocca sees this magic single vinyl reissued and ‘resuscitated’.
Read MoreGuest MIX #13: Short Story pt.4 (Tribute in Black) by Francisco Esp.
Francisco Espregueira
Paying tribute to highly reputable masters that are or will become timeless, the Guest Mix #13 brings the fourth installment of the Short Story’s series, conducted by O Sótão’s boss Francisco Esp.
Read Morepatrice scott: for my people
Francisco Espregueira
Patrice Scott’s new releases always come with this aura. The long awaited For My People 4-tracker finally dropped today, serving as another piece that testifies the mastery of Patrice. The vibes are high and the grooves are modern, yet firmly rooted in tradition.
Read Morearchermano - pharrell's psalm
Francisco Espregueira
“Pharrell’s Psalm (Live Recipe)” is a journey of almost 8 minutes into the depths of Archermano’s spirit, without any restrictions. Energetic percussion and strong keys lead us through Pharrell’s contemplation on music.
Read Morefrank y sus inquietos: frank y sus inquietos
Francisco Espregueira
The invaluable work of the El Palmas imprint brings us a little-commented Venezuelan treasure. The self-titled album of Frank y Sus Inquietos showcases, like probably no other record, the musical communion of the young Caracas of the late sixties with the sounds of the Caribbean.
Read Moreteddy bryant: in the beginning
Francisco Espregueira
South-Carolinian singer, composer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Teddy Bryant joins the NBN roster to present his first solo LP. In The Beginning is entirely produced by him, showcasing jaw-dropping versatility and range.
Read Moreagustin pereyra lucena quartet: la rana
Francisco Espregueira
Inspired in equal measure by South American rhythms and Norweigan glaciers, mountains and waterfalls, La Rana is filled with the warmth, humility and sincerity of a man seizing a joyful moment in life through music.
Read Moreranko presents the intergalactic funk affair
Francisco Espregueira
Now we meet his funkier side, presenting The Intergalactic Funk Affair, again through Am Apparat. Coming out tomorrow, Ranko’s second album on the german imprint sees him strolling light-footedly through the seemingly endless expanses of his musical galaxy.
Read Morefootshooter: southside hymns
Francisco Espregueira
Footshooter gives continuity to his critically acclaimed string of releases, presenting his latest work, Southside Hymns, via Astral Black Records. Well deep into London’s night culture, this is Barney Whittaker’s tribute to his community, delving into more introspective and darker sounds.
Read Moresenga ferreira: take the evil spirit away
Francisco Espregueira
Influenced by deep tasting flavors from Detroit and West London, the duo has enjoyed the free time from the year and a half of the pandemic, focusing their energy into developing a surprising piece of work - Take The Evil Spirit Away.
Read Morejoint4nine: the house definition ep
Francisco Espregueira
The House Definition EP, as the name suggests, is Joint4Nine’s take on classic house music textures, although never facing away from contemporary techniques and his own trademark sound. This is a proper old school house record, polished-ly heavy on its beats, basslines, samples, pianos and vocals.
Read Morebernardo mota: just a sip of sun ep
Francisco Espregueira
Bernardo Mota is currently on a hot streak of releases. In October he dropped music via the reputable Tropical Discos, in partnership with Dan Be, and the end of the month will bring us a project through Miura Records. Just A Sip of Sun is his first release via the exicting Lisbon-based Diversity Collective.
Read Moreben hauke: nobol ep
Francisco Espregueira
Ben Hauke returns to the WOOP Records’ releases, presenting the bouncy NOBOL EP. Following the critically acclaimed One Year Dance EP, he keeps up the momentum with a collection of guaranteed movers, maitaining his trademark South London character.
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