December 2011
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Sabo & Nappy G live at Cielo Jan 1 2010
Here is a nice, deep NYE set to get you ready for the weekend. Fire!
DJ Sabo & Nappy G on percussion Live at Cielo Jan 1st, 2010 by Turntables On The Hudson
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Que Bárbaro! Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro on Tour...
Quantic and his many many projects probably wins the award for “most played” in Sol Power sets. I wish wish wish he would come to the states with his Combo Bárbaro sometime…Check this fresh little video of them in action.
Que Bárbaro! Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro on Tour in ‘11 from Quantic on Vimeo.
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Cheick Hamala video
Cheick Hamala and his band rockin shit at Rock and Roll Hotel last week.
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Nice review of last weeks show at...
We got some nice e-props over at thevinyldistrict.com….
Oral history isn’t just a reflection of social movement, it’s a science. And that set the tone for an evening highlighted by the many rhythms of Cheick Hamala Diabate. Last Friday night, at the Rock and Roll Hotel, we got a dose of traditional West African music with a funk chaser.
Before the griot entered the stage, Eighteenth Street...
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African Selector Vol. 1
Just in time for this Friday’s show with Cheick Hamala and the Empresarios, I came across this new comp on Atal Music. African Selector Vol. 1 is a top notch collection of new tunes running the gamut from traditional highlife-style to coupe-decale. I’m looking forward to dropping a couple of these jams at Rock and Roll Hotel this Friday. You can scoop it at Juno and Traxsource.
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(another) Cheick Hamala Diabate track for download
Cheick Hamala’s management was kind enough to offer both sides of his new 45 release. Last week I posted Tagamba. Here is the flip, Sigi Diya. Grab the track and see you on Friday!
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Cheick Hamala Diabate track for download
In anticipation of the show next week, here is a great track off of Cheick Hamala Diabate’s new release. Grab it here for free! I’ll be sharing another track next week so keep it locked.
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Bersas Discos #7
Bersas Discos have been making noise for a few years now. The record label essentially popularized the new cumbia sound that’s getting play all across the country in all types of clubs. The Bersas Discos sound has also been a primary influence on moombahton, which has now eclipsed cumbia in popularity in the States. But that’s all subtext to the point at hand… the awesome new...
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DJ Smash live at BRAZA! SF
Stumbled across this tasty mix pon di Soundcloud. Some Brazilian (vinyl) treats for your ears.
DJ Smash at Braza! pt.1 / Nov. 2010 by DJ Smash
