Browse by Label: KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)

Artist:	EVERETT, PEVEN
Title:	Kissing Game/Puerto Rico
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KS 002EP

"Peven Everett, a Chicago born and raised music prodigy is most known for his collabs with Roy Davis Jr. ('Gabrielle') and his Studio Confessions album on ABB/Genuine more recently. He's one of the most gifted multi-instrumentalists as well as a singer around, bringing the most soulful music today. On this project he works with a new singer Billie Jewel as well as percussionist Larry Billups, also both residing in Chicago. Both tracks are taking from the forthcoming Kissing Game album to be released on Kindred Spirits later this year. Both 'Kissing Game' and 'Puerto Rico' are two of the most dancefloor tracks, specially mixed and extended for dancefloor/DJ pleasure. Both super soulful, vocal tracks which will appeal to nu soul and house lovers alike."

Artist:	VA
Title:	A Sun Ra Dedication: The Myth Lives On
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	KS 003CD

Beautifully packaged Sun Ra tribute album, feat: Francisco Mora Catlett (w/ Marshall Allen, Carl Craig, etc.), Jimi Tenor, Theor Parrish, Mocky, Offworld (Kirk Degiogio), King Britt, Yesterday's New Quintet (Madlib), Recloose, etc. "This year it's been 10 years since jazz legend and philosopher Sun Ra died. Therefore Kindred Spirits is releasing a dedication album and what a way to do it. Many contemporary artists / producers from different parts of the music spectrum have been asked to do a cover or inspiration. They all had one thing in common: they were heavily inspired and/or influenced by the live and music of Sun Ra. On a straight jazz tip are Francisco Mora's (drummer of Sun Ra's band, the Arkestra) Outerzone Band, Madlib's Yesterdays New Quintet (feat. Dudley Perkins) and Mocky. Jimi Tenor gives 'Love In Outta Space' a soul twist and also Kirk Degiorgio as Offworld comes with a souled out cover of 'Astro Black'. Recloose and Theo keep it slightly house and Mustang remains close to his offbeat production, while LA based Build An Ark debuts with a African vibed cover of 'Door Of The Cosmos'. King Britt pays homage to his fellow Philly musician on a hip hop tip, while Philip Charles closes off in synthesizer wonderland. We could keep on describing this, but in essence it is all jazz, an experiment, put together by many of the great musicians of today. Sun Ra lives on -- forever."

Artist:	I.G. CULTURE
Title:	Space Is The Place
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	KS 003EP

"Kindred Spirits continues to pay homage to Sun Ra with a 12" release of two Space Is The Place covers by I.G. Culture & crew. I.G., who goes under his special moniker Likwid Continual Space Motion Oper-Ra for this project, really outdid himself here. He delivers two outer space mixes of 'Space Is the Place'. Side A is a 10 minute uptempo vocal broken affair, while the B side is a 15 minute downtempo journey. Both beautiful voyages into Sun Ra's space, created with love. I.G.'s crew on this journey include: Son Of Scientist, Eska (Ma Futura), Bembe Seque, Demus and many more..."

Artist:	JAMESZOO
Title:	Guanyin Psittacines
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	10"
Price:	$12.50
Catalog #:	KS 036EP

Four-track EP from the Dutch producer Mitchel van Dinther aka Jameszoo -- a perfect blend of spiritual sounds and modern experimental beat-making. This 10" contains four instrumental tunes inspired by the likes of Hermeto Pascaol, documentaries on nature and the parrot Roberto. The recordings float somewhere in the realm between spiritual jazz and modern electronic music. Special contributions from pianists Wiboud Burkens and Gideon van Gelder.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Deep Disco & Boogie Vol. 1 (Part 1)
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.50
Catalog #:	KSDB 001EP

Kindred Spirits drops its first 12" from their Deep Disco & Boogie series, a collection of rare and in-demand disco and boogie winners. This volume was compiled by the UK's #1 disco dealer/digger Zafar Chowdry aka Zaf aka Pussclod. The A-side features a sought-after extended mix of an ultra-rare disco track by China Burton, and on the flip you'll find the in-demand boogie cut "Set It Out" by Razzmatazz. All tracks are fully licensed and lovingly remastered from the original studio tapes.

Artist:	EXOUTICS, THE
Title:	The Exoutic Touch EP
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.50
Catalog #:	KSDB EX001EP

A reissue of three must-have dancefloor glisteners taken from their tough-to-find U.S. boogie LP The Exoutic Touch. The Exoutics were a group of NY-based musicians who, in the '80s, released their album on the privately-owned Dee Gee records. Now, it's an in-demand boogie rarity. The soulful lead vocals are complemented with sweet background arrangements. The vocals are closely coupled with the music, resulting in an almost playful interaction.

Artist:	REALITY
Title:	Reality
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	LP
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	KSDF 001B-LP

Reality burst onto the Amsterdam funk scene in 1970, a dynamic percussive powerhouse of eight musicians. Galvanized by charismatic singer and frontman Tony Sherman, and driven by the core duo of Glenn Gaddum on keys and Frankie Douglas on guitar, the octet rose to prominence after their debut LP, playing many shows in Europe and worldwide with their whirlwind fusion of tough raw funk and Caribbean rhythms taken from Surinam, Cura�ao, and Aruba. At that time there was a rich cultural exchange between the Netherlands and the Antilles, with many enterprising Caribbean communities and families traveling back and forth, inspired by the prospects of western Europe. Funk was very much a universal language of optimism, the rhythm of a new world, and the opportunity of seeing new countries and making them dance was one Reality seized with both hands. Their two albums see Reality at their tight, funky best, with a deep understanding of the dynamics of the funk backbeat, as well as an intuitive knowledge of where to place their sunny Antillean bounce, and bring their positive energy to the dance. While the band's career was relatively short-lived, it was the incendiary nature of the group that meant they weren't slow-burners, but a bright flash on the world stage. The nomadic Tony went onto a solo career before moving back to the Caribbean, and Reality changed their named to Solat for a couple of singles. This release is comprised of a sampling of songs from their 1972 debut self-titled album and from the 1973 Tony And Reality album. These two releases stand the test of time as just great dance music, whatever your era.

Artist:	L'ORCHESTRE KANAGA DE MOPTI
Title:	Kanaga De Mopti
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	LP
Price:	$18.00
Catalog #:	KSMALI 001LP

Repressed. L'Orchestre Kanaga De Mopti is one of the best West African modern orchestras which originated from a wide range of state funding. In 1977, the Malian government-owned label Mali Kunkan released a series of LPs including this Holy Grail of Malian music, now fully remastered and available again via an official reissue! In the 1960s, during the First Republic of Mali, modern orchestras were encouraged and promoted by Modibo Keita's government. Starting in 1960, Bani Jazz became the city and region's main orchestra before the name changed to the Orchestre R�gional De Mopti in the wake of Mali's Second Republic in 1969. At the end of 1970, the band published its first album under the name of Orchestre R�gional De Mopti. This record clearly helped to define Mopti's vibrant cultural heritage under the aegis of bandleader Sory Bamba. Trumpet player, flutist, traveller and songwriter, Bamba already had a strong musical background when he took over the orchestra in 1969. Around 1976, the Mopti orchestra became Kanaga De Mopti, simply known as "Kanaga" by the listeners of Radio Mali, named after the large Dogon ceremonial mask. Under this new and slightly "more commercial" moniker, the band also performed at private functions and for various regional patrons. In July of 1976, after months of intense musical and cultural research, the orchestra visited the Radio Mali recording studio in order to document its new musical evolution. Six of these songs were featured on the only album by Kanaga De Mopti released in 1977 courtesy of Mali Kunkan, an ad hoc label formed around the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Art and Culture. On side one, the infectious "Kulukutu" and its mesmerizing vocal introduction focuses on the celebration and the joys of marriage between young men and young girls. "N'Do N'Do" digs deeper into the Dogon culture as it displays the masked dances and processions performed by kids on Ramadan nights. The call and response add up to the strong and fierce excitement one can sense within the recording studio. Closing side one, with its introductory bell gimmick, "Sare Mabo" is dedicated to the cloth weavers. Bamba plays the traditional fula flute at the end of that track, giving it a rural edge while the sturdy horns display their powers. Side two opens up with one of Bamba's most amazing compositions, "Kanaga," an homage to the Dogon mask and to the dancers who wear it during ritual ceremonies. The brass section is exceptional all throughout the record with tremendous riffs on that track. Electric guitar and organs swirl effortlessly around the melodies on songs like "Gambari" (trans. "green grass"), a griot-like song praising a powerful groom. "Sory Bamba" is another praise song which extols the virtues of its famous band leader. Stuck in the past but looking towards the future with its incredible mix of traditional and modern instruments, Kanaga instantly reaches the higher level of African music classicism. Finally, this timeless classic is available again including fully-restored artwork and audio. Also includes in-depth liner notes about Mali and L'Orchestre Kanaga De Mopti.

Artist:	EVERETT, PEVEN
Title:	Kissing Game
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	CD
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	KS 002CD

"Peven Everett, a Chicago born and raised music prodigy is most known for his collabs with Roy Davis Jr. (Gabrielle) and his Studio Confessions album on ABB/Genuine more recently. He's one of the most gifted multi-instrumentalists as well as a singer around, bringing the most soulful music today. Kissing Game is based on his love for soulful house music, in true Chicago style (remember his releases for Large & Prescription with Roy Davis). Though playing many instruments himself he brought in 2 artists; the vocal talents of Billie Jewel and Larry Billups on percussion to spice up this release. Though the main element is house music, it is a musical trip, really. From the downtempo jazz of 'The Lillie Walk' to the rap influenced 'High Life' via the musical uptempo 'Kissing Game' & 'Puerto Rico' to the more minimal old Chi house influenced 'Parrell'... its all there... to make it a perfect suitable release for Kindred Spirits once again."

Artist:	MORA CATLETT, FRANCISCO
Title:	Amazona
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	KS 004EP

"Originally to be released on Planet E's Community Projects sub-label, this late 80's recorded vocal Brazilian Jazz gem was picked up by the Kindred Spirits camp and it was decided to co-release it with the Community Projects label. It was recorded with the New World Jazz band, which features Marcus Belgrave on trumpet, Kenny Cox on piano and Rodney Whitaker on bass a.o. Beautiful as the original is, Carl Craig decided to edit the intro, mid and outro break and add some effects to ensure that this will be a cross-over dancefloor hit on any dancefloor begging for percussive rhythms. A full album is in the pipeline."

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Artist:	PARRISH FEAT. IG CULTURE, THEO
Title:	Traffic
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.50
Catalog #:	KS 034EP

Artist:	NACHO PATROL
Title:	Lineas Angola
Label:	KINDRED SPIRITS (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.50
Catalog #:	KSE 003EP