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IMAMU AMIRI BARAKA in Straight No Chaser No. 1

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Paul Brad

IMAMU AMIRI BARAKA RIP. “ The political activists, cultural revolutionary and the proverbial pain-in-the-arse to the American conservative establishment, Amiri Baraka, died on 9th January. He identified for many of us the Blues People of America as the protagonist of … Continue reading →

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STRATA – DETROIT: Give a helping hand – 10 days to go

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Paul Brad

Strata Records owner Barbara Cox will lose her home and unreleased Strata master tapes with it, if she doesn’t pay $6700 in real estate taxes by January 20th. “I am writing you to ask for your help, urgently, with something … Continue reading →

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FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PULPIT – Lonnie Holley

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Paul Brad

Scanning through various “Best Of…” end of year selections I came across this track by Lonnie Holley. It was included in Gilles Peterson’s annual selection for on-line mag Dummy and that in turn sent me off to Bandcamp and the … Continue reading →

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Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2013: David Simon – Some People are More Equal than Others

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Paul Brad

Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2013: David Simon – Some People are More Equal than Others When I read about this contribution to the Festival Of Dangerous Ideas in Australia by David Simon I thought I’d love to hear it in … Continue reading →

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THE RETURN OF GALLIANO

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Paul Brad

THE RETURN OF GALLIANO came a big surprise to many including, former Talkin’ Loud label boss, Gilles Peterson, who hosted their recent performance at the House Of St Barnabus alongside Denai Moore and Reginald Omas-Mamode IV. The concluding session to … Continue reading →

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SPEAKER: THE ART OF ZAK OVE

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Paul Brad

SPEAKER: THE ART OF ZAK OVÉ is on at the Vigo Gallery in London’s West End until January 2nd. Last Tuesday evening saw the opening at the Vigo Gallery Of Zak Ové’s latest work and we were in for a most … Continue reading →

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WARRIOR GUARDS THE MOUNTAIN: The Film!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Paul Brad

Warrior Guards The Mountain: It appears that a documentary film, based on the book of the same name, is set for release on DVD via Line Of Intent in the new year. Browsing on one of my favourite blog-spots – … Continue reading →

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Caught By The River Social Club: Another Night Out

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Paul Brad

Caught By The River Social Club: Another Night Out in Soho with a couple of pints and a myriad of stories. As with the last session at the Caught By The River Social club, the upstairs room in the Queens … Continue reading →

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Wadada Leo Smith’s Ten Freedom Summers suite: THE No.1 Gig Of The London Jazz Festival

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Paul Brad

Wadada Leo Smith’s Ten Freedom Summers suite: THE No.1 Gig Of The London Jazz Festival Cafe Oto is proud to present the European premiere of legendary trumpeter/composer Wadada Leo Smith’s phenomenal large-scale masterwork – the complete ‘Ten Freedom Summers’ suite. … Continue reading →

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Unmanned: America’s Drone Wars

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Paul Brad

Unmanned: America’s Drone Wars is the latest documentary from Robert Greenwald who also directed Iraq For Sale, Out Foxed and Wal Mart. The use of drones has intensified under President Obama’s leadership as the number of troops on the ground … Continue reading →

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