Category Archives: Words, Sound & Power

Music & Poetry of the African diaspora

SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME … Pt. 2

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Paul Brad

Here’s one to check out. Name: The Bullitts. Forthcoming album: ‘They Die By Dawn And Other Short Stories’. Defined by Jeymes Samuel, its creator and former Gorillaz collaborator, as “a 5D project” that you can watch, read and listen to, … Continue reading →

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GHOSTFUNK… savour the latest project from NYC’ wayward re-mixer, Max Tannone

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Paul Brad

OK people, make some noise and hit that download button ’cause here comes ‘Ghostfunk’– the latest episode from wayward NYC based remixer Max Tannone. His latest venture is to pair one of his favorite hip-hop artists, Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah, … Continue reading →

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The Pandeiro Lesson…

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Paul Brad

THE PANDEIRO LESSON…A mid summer story! As someone who’s spent the last three decades writing about music I can’t remember the amount of times I’ve been asked, “Do you play?” The answer is always, “No… I just dabble.” Inevitably, that’s … Continue reading →

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Talvin Singh: Drum & Space 2011

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Paul Brad

OVER A DECADE HAS ELAPSED since East London tabla-tonics master, Talvin Singh, graced the cover of the 10th anniversary issue of Straight No Chaser having notched up a Mercury Award for his ‘OK’ album. During that 10 year period the … Continue reading →

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Push – Back on the block & on a Mission!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Paul Brad
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Colin Curtis ’70s – 45s: Enjoying these podcasts!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Paul Brad

Check this out: http://colincurtis.podomatic.com/

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‘AFRICA CARIBE’: Taking up where the Louie Vega mixes left off, Nuyorican DJ/producer, Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell, gets to put his own stamp on some of the classic sounds from the Fania archives.

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Paul Brad

On Fania Records 2011 comes Hammock House ‘Africa Caribe’, a bold 2-Cd set produced and mixed by Spiritual Life’s Joaquin ‘Joe’ Claussell. Late in 2010, Fania Records hand delivered the original multi-track recording tapes in a battered cardboard box to … Continue reading →

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University of Gnawa meets Weather Report….

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Paul Brad

Martin Meissonnier has a serious track record as producer having worked with, amongst others, Don Cherry, Khaled, Manu Dibango, Amina, King Sunny Ade, PapaWemba, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Seun Kuti. In a recent communication he turned me onto the album … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico’s Calle 13 roll into Hackney and appear at the Empire 8th July… Viva La Perla!

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Paul Brad

Nice video of Puerto Ricto Rico’s finest dedicating a song to the notorious San Juan “favela” – La Perla. lovely to see Ruben Blades in the mix…. brings back memories of the Straight No Chaser exhibition in San Juan that … Continue reading →

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Just started working on this…. What it’s gonna be I’m not quite sure… First up Owiny Sigoma at Cafe Oto!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Paul Brad

Popped down to Dalston’s Cafe Oto last Monday for the Brownswood session for Owiny Sigoma. The Sold Out session, spilled out onto the pavement and it was clear that Gilles Peterson’s backing and enthusiasm for the project has ensured a … Continue reading →

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