Category Archives: Words, Sound & Power

Music & Poetry of the African diaspora

DRC Music in Kinshasa: Rumble In The Jungle

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Paul Brad

If you’ve been diggin’ the Owiny Sigoma collaboration that Gilles P released via his Brownswood imprint you’ll be up for checking Damon Albarn’s latest project. Recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo with XL Recordings boss Richard Russell, Dan the … Continue reading →

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INNER CITY INSIGHT: Words, Sound & Power – MC Akala’s Life Of Rhyme & Life in Grime!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Paul Brad

A blazing beacon of cultural enlightenment emerged from beneath the post-riot smokescreen in the form of UK MC, Akala’s ‘Life Of Rhyme’ on Channel 4. Following on from Saturday night’s well publicized but low budget and lame ‘How Hip Hop … Continue reading →

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WOMAD 2011: Global Visions & New Dimensions

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Paul Brad

Words: Paul Brad / Photography: David Corio WOMAD is 30 in 2012 and while other festivals have gone to the wall this summer WOMAD has succeed in growing! WOMAD is a mind expanding but relaxed affair that delivers an amazing … Continue reading →

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SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME … Pt. 3 – Baloji – The Sorcerer

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Paul Brad

Why was innovative Congolese rap star, Baloji, not on the billing for WOMAD 2011.? Check these videos. This man is hip. Born in the Congo but raised in Belgium, a pan African exile, who declares “My story is made up … Continue reading →

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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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