Category Archives: Words, Sound & Power

Music & Poetry of the African diaspora

‘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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