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POTTOK, SIAN	Deep Waters	LP	NOALOU PRODUCTIONS	NL 001SP-LP
$28.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 1/24/2025 LP version. The debut album from French singer-songwriter Siân Pottok. A unique sound enriched by horns and electronic textures. Featuring Mamani Keïta, NNEKA, Abou Diarra, and Sanseverino. Deep Waters is much more than just an album. It embodies a "here and now" where the raw intensity of the earth and the yearning for a new vibration intersect. Siân Pottok has found this unique balance in the Kamele Ngoni, a traditional West African harp the practice of which she has been perfecting for several years. Surrounded by layers of brass and electronic sounds, she invites listeners to dive into a universe where every note is a nugget of emotion, a vibrant echo of the times. With this record, Siân asserts herself with the strength and simplicity of a landmark debut album, in the tradition of visionary artists such as Björk and Joni Mitchell. With Valentin Couineau as producer and Cyril Atef (Matthieu Chedid, Brigitte Fontaine, Bumcello) on drums and percussion, Siân surrounds herself with talented musicians who enrich her compositions with singular textures. Exceptional collaborations with NNEKA, Mamani Keïta, and Abou Diarra also enhance this album. Deep Waters is a powerful and authentic work, a sonic voyage that promises to leave a lasting impression.

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LOS AFRICANOS	Together People (Pamoja Watu)	7"	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 45108EP
$15.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024 First time 7" reissue of this mega-rare Bobby Marin produced Latin funk gem. "Together People (Pamoja Watu)" sounds like a cross between James Brown's "It's A New Day" and Manu Dibango's "Soul Makossa," while "It's Your Thing" is a heavy Latin funk instrumental version of the Isley Brothers classic, featuring screaming Hammond organ. Both are DJ favorites and the original 45 fetches large sums, if you can find a copy. Generally, when discussing the first wave of Latin soul and boogaloo, it's the bands and their leaders, the singers and the songs that get all the recognition. But what of the producers, composers, and arrangers? One of the top old-school New York Latin music producers, Bobby Marin, was behind the scenes for some of the best independently produced boogaloo and salsa of the '60s and '70s. One of his best and most obscure productions was credited to Los Africanos, a studio project featuring Chico Mendoza and New Jersey-based band Ocho.

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LOS KENYA	Los Kenya Vol. 2	LP	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 309LP
$28.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024 This is one of Ray Pérez's most highly sought-after albums, not only for its strong salsa dura anthems and funky boogaloo numbers but also for its brave, quirky eclecticism and youthful, rebellious spirit, all of which are reflections of "El Loco" Ray's unique genius, making him a beloved figure in rare record collector circles everywhere. The original is not that easy to find today and carries a hefty price. Thankfully, it has been remastered from the original tapes, fully licensed, with the original artwork, preserving and presenting the legacy of this great Venezuelan music for today's generation. The late 1960s was a very busy time when Pérez was juggling several different studio bands: Los Dementes, Los Calvos and Los Kenya. The daring experiment Pérez created with Los Calvos laid the basis for Los Kenya, an actual working band that released six albums between 1968 and 1972. Despite being titled Los Kenya, Vol. 2 because it was the second released by Discomoda, the record actually represents Los Kenya's third album, and is perhaps the most mature, well-rounded venture in the lot. In February 1969, on Discomoda, came Los Kenya, Vol. 2 Focused on the upcoming carnival season, it was calculated to compete with rival bands Federico Y Su Combo Latino and Sexteto Juventud for the plethora of gigs offered at that time of year. The album, like all Ray Pérez releases of the time, is short and powerful, with five tracks per side, showcasing a variety of singers, genres, rhythms, influences and arrangements, making this one of his more eccentric and interesting efforts. 1960s California "sunshine pop" rock (often referred to as "surf" on Los Kenya records), guajiras, boogaloos, descargas and even Mexican mariachi corridos are all added to the pot of salsa cooked up by "El Loco Ray" and his band. The album has been rescued from obscurity and lovingly restored, remastered from the original tapes, fully licensed, with its original artwork intact, preserving and presenting the legacy of this great Venezuelan music for today's generation of global salsa dura fans.

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107TH STREET STICKBALL TEAM, THE	Saboreando: Pot Full Of Soul	LP	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 307LP
$28.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024 In 1969, producer and boogaloo godfather Bobby Marin conceived this undeservedly obscure funky, psychedelic Latin soul gem. Released on Ralph Lew's short-lived Dorado label and engineered by Jon Fausty, Bobby was backed by a top-notch studio band that included Ricardo Marrero, Joey Pastrana, Bernard Purdie, Louie Ramirez, Orlando Marin, and Ozzie Torrens. Includes liner notes by genre expert Pablo Yglesias telling the story behind the music. Generally, when discussing the first wave of Latin soul and boogaloo, it's the bands and their leaders, the singers and the songs that get all the recognition. But what of the producers, composers, and arrangers? One of the top old-school New York Latin music producers, Bobby Marin, was behind the scenes for some of the best independently produced boogaloo and salsa of the '60s and '70s. Saboreando: Pot Full Of Soul, is the album Bobby created in 1969 for his friend Ralph Lew's newly launched Dorado label. Fifty-five years later, Bobby confirms that he commemorated his humble Barrio beginnings playing stickball on West 107th Street and singing doo-wop while some kids played percussion on junkyard drums, by christening the band The 107th Street Stickball Team. The 107th Street Stickball Team was basically the same pool of friends as Ricardo Marrero's group, with the addition of Louie Ramirez playing piano and organ, Orlando Marin, Joey Pastrana and Ozzie Torrens on percussion, Mike Viñas handling the electric bass, and Butch Johnson and Danny Agosto on lead vocals for a few numbers. At that time, soul music was seen by the present Latin generation, indeed the youth market in general, as something that was different, that broke with tradition. The record, with Bobby singing several of the best tunes including "Mojo Shingaling" and "Rhythm and Soul," highlights an affinity or connection between African American and Cuban music in a convincing blend that was emblematic of the scene and allowed the young generation to feel they had a fresh kind of music all their own.

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LEVITES	Lion - Tribute to Shaka	7"	LION TRIUMPHANT	LITR 001EP
$16.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 12/6/2024 First release from the Levites, on the Lion Triumphant label, in the shape of "Lion," which is a tribute the late Jah Shaka. The inspiration for the track becomes quickly self-evident with a sample from a popular early '80s reggae-themed movie which starred Shaka himself, and "Lion" is itself a recut of a rhythm that was a dubplate highlight on Jah Shaka sound system throughout the late '70s and early '80s.

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CAIXA CUBO	Modo Aviao	CD	FAR OUT RECORDINGS	FARO 247CD
$12.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/29/2024 A sublime expedition from Brazil to the sky, Modo Avião ("Airplane Mode") sees São Paulo-based trio Caixa Cubo jet further forth from the lineage of Brazilian instrumental music. Following in the footsteps of heroes like Azymuth, Antonio Adolfo, Cesar Mariano, and Marcos Resende, with the tried and tested trifecta of synthesizers, bass and drums, Caixa Cubo have carved out their own idiosyncratic ideal of golden-era Brazilian jazz-funk and samba-jazz. Encapsulating the vitality and experimentalism synonymous with Sao Paulo's musical history, Caixa Cubo playfully straddle the elegant and the surreal, with masterful songwriting and the consummate musicianship of longtime friends and bandmates Henrique Gomide (keyboards), Noa Stroeter (bass), and João Fideles (drums). Caixa Cubo have been playing together for over 14 years -- and that's "playing" in the truest sense of the word. As bassist Noa Stroeter explains: "A story, a joke, images, invented words, people we met on tour, places, fictitious or not, have always been part of our creative process. And they are precious materials beyond the musical work itself. This dynamic has stayed with us to this day, and for me it is the characteristic that guarantees that no matter what, we will have fun working." Presenting a contemporary reimagining of Brazilian grooves from the 1970s, Modo Avião marks an evolution for Caixa Cubo's music which delves deeper into the tradition of Brazilian instrumental music, while continuing to develop its rhythmic and harmonic possibilities. Utilizing an extensive understanding of Brazilian music history and Brazilian rhythm in particular, the group explore the seemingly endless possibilities of fusing carnival marches, frevo and Baião, with jazz, MPB and funk.

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VA	XAYMACA	CD	TAMOKI-WAMBESI-DOVE	TWCD 1071CD
$12.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/29/2024 Rhythms recorded in Jamaican. Overdubs recorded at Glass Studios, Wirral, England. Featuring Sprangy Rankin, Prince Hammer, Angie B, Junior English, Captain Duce, Pablo G, Singing Blossom, Winston Francis, Faithful, and AJ Franklin.

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CAIXA CUBO	Modo Aviao	LP	FAR OUT RECORDINGS	FARO 247LP
$28.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/29/2024 LP version. A sublime expedition from Brazil to the sky, Modo Avião ("Airplane Mode") sees São Paulo-based trio Caixa Cubo jet further forth from the lineage of Brazilian instrumental music. Following in the footsteps of heroes like Azymuth, Antonio Adolfo, Cesar Mariano, and Marcos Resende, with the tried and tested trifecta of synthesizers, bass and drums, Caixa Cubo have carved out their own idiosyncratic ideal of golden-era Brazilian jazz-funk and samba-jazz. Encapsulating the vitality and experimentalism synonymous with Sao Paulo's musical history, Caixa Cubo playfully straddle the elegant and the surreal, with masterful songwriting and the consummate musicianship of longtime friends and bandmates Henrique Gomide (keyboards), Noa Stroeter (bass), and João Fideles (drums). Caixa Cubo have been playing together for over 14 years -- and that's "playing" in the truest sense of the word. As bassist Noa Stroeter explains: "A story, a joke, images, invented words, people we met on tour, places, fictitious or not, have always been part of our creative process. And they are precious materials beyond the musical work itself. This dynamic has stayed with us to this day, and for me it is the characteristic that guarantees that no matter what, we will have fun working." Presenting a contemporary reimagining of Brazilian grooves from the 1970s, Modo Avião marks an evolution for Caixa Cubo's music which delves deeper into the tradition of Brazilian instrumental music, while continuing to develop its rhythmic and harmonic possibilities. Utilizing an extensive understanding of Brazilian music history and Brazilian rhythm in particular, the group explore the seemingly endless possibilities of fusing carnival marches, frevo and Baião, with jazz, MPB and funk.

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LEAO/EDU LOBO/TAMBA TRIO, NARA	5 Na Bossa	LP	LIFE GOES ON RECORDS	LIFE 052LP
$22.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/22/2024 The collaborative album 5 Na Bossa was originally released in 1965 on Philips Brazil and featured some of the top player of the genre. If you are into the sound of Nara Leão, Edu Lobo, and Tamba Trio, this is a magical encounter, bringing together Nara's soft voice, Edu's battering guitar and Tamba's swinging vocals. Featuring classic compositions like "Reza" and "Zambi," this album is a must have for any fans of the Latin jazz legacy. The set was recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Sao Paulo.

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PANCHO ACOSTA/MONEY CHICHA	Egyptian Reggae	7"	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 45107EP
$15.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/15/2024 Jonathan Richman's classic "Egyptian Reggae" has been responsible for setting thousands of discerning dance floors on fire. After getting the obvious Jah twist on a few occasions, so Vampisoul thought it was about time for the Richman's song to receive a fun yet respectful cumbia treatment! This cumbia candy has been recorded in Lima by no other than Pancho Acosta, founder and guitarist of Compay Quinto, and one of the greatest cumbia guitar players in Peru. On the flip side is one of Acosta´s own original songs, "Carnaval de Jujuy," recorded by Austin-based future-cumbia group Money Chicha. The band presents a fascinating exploration of the nexus of Peru's legendary fuzzed out early chicha sound and the band's unique application of chicha-influenced sounds to this terrific cumbia.

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ZUKIE & FRIENDS, TAPPER	A Soulful i&i	CD	KINGSTON SOUNDS	KSCD 092CD
$13.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/15/2024 This follow-up album to Tapper Zukie's Bunker Buster set, sees Tapper again rally calling his fellow reggae singers to work up some great songs. This group of tunes lean towards a more soulful sound, yet still holding that reggae feel listeners know and expect from Mr Zukie. The title itself A Soulful i&i suited this set of songs perfectly. The roll call of great singers starts with Prince Alla adding his distinctive feel to the opening track "Children Don't Cry." "Heaven On Earth" features Junior Ross on vocal duties. "Poverty" is richly enhanced by one of Jamaica's greatest vocal bands, Silvertones. Tapper himself follows with the thoughtful "Man-A-Man" and another great reggae trio the Viceroys counter with "Help Me." Dennis Walks guides listeners with "I Wanna Go" and Junior Ross appears again with the timeless "Be On The Right Track." Mr Zukie points the way on "People of Love" and Prince Alla insures listeners that right will always overcome wrong doing with "Good Over Evil." "That Was The Day" is sung so majestically by the Viceroys and leads listeners into the Silvertones' "Magic Touch." Little Roy leads out with "Youth In The Ghetto."

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VA	Magnifico Boogaloo	2LP	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 303LP
$37.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/15/2024 These two vinyl records showcase the legacy left by the boogaloo movement in Peru between 1966 and 1975. They comprise twenty-two songs by seventeen artists who recorded on the remarkable local label MAG more than five decades ago and now invite today's new generations to dance body and soul to these re-releases. You will find outstanding tracks by the likes of Tito Chicoma, Melcochita, Los Kintos, Otto Rojas, and Coco Lagos among many others. MAG was one of the most important and prolific labels in Peru and, though it also was involved in releasing a lot of other types of music, its specialty was the tropical variety, which coincidentally, DJs and collectors seem to crave most. Peru developed a major boogaloo scene in the mid-60s, far from the genre's place of origin, New York, where iconic songs like "Bang Bang" and "El Pito" fused soul and funk with Latin sounds, conquering dance halls and winning extensive radio airplay. The music trend soon spread to Caribbean countries and from there made the geographical leap to the city of Lima. Although Joe Bataan claimed that boogaloo was killed off at the end of the sixties by the labels and their veteran musicians (who conspired against the new generation of singers), Pete Rodriguez, Richie Ray, and the Lebrón Brothers continued to release boogaloo records in Peru, but salsa music soon took over. These two vinyl records showcase the legacy left by this movement in Peru between 1966 and 1975. They comprise twenty-two songs by seventeen artists who recorded more than five decades ago and now invite today's new generations to dance body and soul to these re-releases. Featuring Santiago Silva, Ñico Estrada, Beto Villena, Nilo Espinosa Y Su Orquesta, Pancho Acosta Y Sus Guaracheros, Karamanduka, Mag Peruvian All Stars, Joe Di Roma, Sonora Casino, Luciano Luciani Y Sus Mulatos, Mario Allison Y Su Combo, Coco Lagos Y Sus Orates, Laghonia/New Juggler Sound, , Sangre Joven, and Conjunto Los Rayos Del Ande.

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LOVE GROCER	A Little Rain Must Fall	7"	PARTIAL RECORDS	PRTL 7089EP
$15.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/15/2024 First time on 7" for this horns-led instrumental gem from the Love Grocer crew aka Chris Petter and Dave Fullwood (Ital Horns and Zion Train). Originally appearing on 10" with a Cheshire Cat vocal in 2000 and on the Rocking with the Love Grocer album, both on Dubhead in 2000 and 2001 respectively. Backed with a dub cut.

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ZUKIE & FRIENDS, TAPPER	A Soulful i&i	LP	KINGSTON SOUNDS	KSLP 092LP
$20.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/15/2024 LP version. This follow-up album to Tapper Zukie's Bunker Buster set, sees Tapper again rally calling his fellow reggae singers to work up some great songs. This group of tunes lean towards a more soulful sound, yet still holding that reggae feel listeners know and expect from Mr Zukie. The title itself A Soulful i&i suited this set of songs perfectly. The roll call of great singers starts with Prince Alla adding his distinctive feel to the opening track "Children Don't Cry." "Heaven On Earth" features Junior Ross on vocal duties. "Poverty" is richly enhanced by one of Jamaica's greatest vocal bands, Silvertones. Tapper himself follows with the thoughtful "Man-A-Man" and another great reggae trio the Viceroys counter with "Help Me." Dennis Walks guides listeners with "I Wanna Go" and Junior Ross appears again with the timeless "Be On The Right Track." Mr Zukie points the way on "People of Love" and Prince Alla insures listeners that right will always overcome wrong doing with "Good Over Evil." "That Was The Day" is sung so majestically by the Viceroys and leads listeners into the Silvertones' "Magic Touch." Little Roy leads out with "Youth In The Ghetto."

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ZAYED, CHRISTINE	Kama Kuntu	CD	T-REC	TRC 038X-CD
$16.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 Born into a music-loving Palestinian family and raised between Jerusalem and Ramallah, Christine Zayed is a singer, composer and musician, and a virtuoso of the qanûn. From an early age, she was introduced to classical and contemporary Arab music, as well as traditional Palestinian music. Her repertoire is based mainly on classical Arab music, based on maqam (the science and practice of Arabic modal improvisation), and on Arabic poetry, particularly contemporary Palestinian poetry. Her compositions, strongly rooted in tradition, are resolutely contemporary, seeking out the paths of modernity through their intersection with other musical universes. She has been living and working in France for several years, collaborating on a wide range of projects, notably with the Ensemble Chakâm and the band Atine. She performs solo or in trio with flutist Sylvain Barou and percussionist Habib Meftah, playing a repertoire that is featured on her first album, Kama Kuntu ("What I was"). The album also features a number of guest stars, including Piers Faccini.

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POTTOK, SIAN	Deep Waters	CD	NOALOU PRODUCTIONS	NL 001SP-CD
$16.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 The debut album from French singer-songwriter Siân Pottok. A unique sound enriched by horns and electronic textures. Featuring Mamani Keïta, NNEKA, Abou Diarra, and Sanseverino. Deep Waters is much more than just an album. It embodies a "here and now" where the raw intensity of the earth and the yearning for a new vibration intersect. Siân Pottok has found this unique balance in the Kamele Ngoni, a traditional West African harp the practice of which she has been perfecting for several years. Surrounded by layers of brass and electronic sounds, she invites listeners to dive into a universe where every note is a nugget of emotion, a vibrant echo of the times. With this record, Siân asserts herself with the strength and simplicity of a landmark debut album, in the tradition of visionary artists such as Björk and Joni Mitchell. With Valentin Couineau as producer and Cyril Atef (Matthieu Chedid, Brigitte Fontaine, Bumcello) on drums and percussion, Siân surrounds herself with talented musicians who enrich her compositions with singular textures. Exceptional collaborations with NNEKA, Mamani Keïta, and Abou Diarra also enhance this album. Deep Waters is a powerful and authentic work, a sonic voyage that promises to leave a lasting impression.

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JUDAH, GLEN	Mr. Collie Man	7"	ROOTS VIBRATION	ROOTS 058EP
$13.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 Heavy early '80s roots galore. Proper ganja tune with killer dub on the flip.

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MCCANUFF, MATTHEW	Be Careful	12"	ROOTS VIBRATION	ROOTS 052EP
$19.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 Matthew (son of Winston McCanuff) was one of the rising stars in the reggae scene around the 2010s, when he got cold-blooded murdered in 2012. "Be Careful" appeared on his debut album with the same title. On the B-side comes the original version. Later on, an alternate version was recorded, which has a more "live" feel to it and also features a wicked dub.

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MORE RELATION	More Relation	LP	ROOTS VIBRATION	ROOTS 044LP
$30.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 Holy grail of US roots reggae released in 1979. Old-style tip-on sleeve replicating the original sleeve. More Relation started in 1977 in New York as a backup band for reggae artists such as Melodians, Larry Marshall, Carlton Coffee, and Ken Booth. They released many now sought-after singles and one self-titled album.

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SIZZLA	Black Woman & Child (Remaster Color)	LP	GREENSLEEVES	VPGS 7114LP
$30.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 "Produced by Bobby Digital, Black Woman & Child is rightfully regarded as the essential reggae album release of the '90s. Released by Greensleeves in 1997 Black Woman & Child, Sizzla's breakthrough album release, lead to a nomination for International Reggae Artist of The Year and secured his place as the star of the '90s. Fully loaded with hit singles over era defining riddim re-licks including 'Make It Secure' (on Drum Song), 'One Away' (Satta Massagana), 'Give Them The Ride' (Lecturer) plus the anthemic title track 'Black Woman & Child'. Also included are two safe-cracking combinations with Capleton on 'Babylon A Use Dem Brain' and Edi Fitzroy on 'Princess Black'. One of the most important and successful artists in reggae history, Black Woman & Child remains an essential album almost three decades later."

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ASTATKE & HOODNA ORCHESTRA, MULATU	Tension (Red Color Vinyl)	LP	BATOV RECORDS	BTR 103RED-LP
$31.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 Red color vinyl version. Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke joins the Hoodna Orchestra, Tel Aviv's number one Afro funk collective, melding his enchanting vibraphone playing with their brass heavy force across seven original compositions that play tribute to the classic Mulatu sound while forging fresh paths. Produced by and featuring Dap-King Neal Sugarman, the results are gritty, yet majestic, soulful and uplifting. Mulatu Astatke requires little introduction at this point. Born in Jimma, Ethiopia, Mulatu went on to live and study in London, Boston and New York. Initially drawn to and trained in jazz and Latin music, he developed the sound he called "Ethio-jazz" over a series of seminal albums combining jazz, Latin, funk and soul, with traditional Ethiopian scales and rhythms. Formed in 2012 on the south side of Tel Aviv, the 12 member Hoodna Orchestra is a collective of musicians and composers who initially bonded over a shared love of Afrobeat. They have gone on to incorporate psychedelic rock, hard funk and soul, jazz, and East African music into their sought-after releases, winning praise and airplay from the likes of Iggy Pop and Huey Morgan on BBC Radio 6 Music. The collective draws together a huge array of musical talents such as guitarist Ilan Smilan and organist Eitan Drabkin of Sababa 5 fame, Shalosh trio drummer Matan Assayag, and percussionist Rani Birenbaum of The Faithful Brothers, many of whom also contribute compositions to the orchestra, ensuring its collaborative environment. Since releasing a recording with Ethiopian singer Tesfaye Negatu, Hoodna Orchestra had been looking to find ways to collaborate with Astatke himself and in early 2023 the opportunity arose to invite Astatke to Tel Aviv, record an album and perform it live for their home audience. Stars aligned as Neal Sugarman, multi-instrumentalist member of the Dap-Kings and co-founder of Daptone Records, joined and produced the session with Smilan. On one hand, Tension is clearly a deeply personal tribute by the Hoodna Orchestra to iconic Mulatu Astatke, but at the same time the recordings emit a remarkable amount of chemistry, and together they have created an essential addition to Mulatu's rich discography that charts new directions in his Ethio-jazz trajectory and provides the Hoodna Orchestra with their strongest album to date.

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VA	Be With 10 Years: Joyride + Labour Of Love	LP + BOOK	BE WITH RECORDS	BEWITH 170LP
$73.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 Housed together in a stunning slipcase with a matte laminate soft touch finish and a UV spot varnish on the beloved logo, Be With proudly present the Be With 10 Years record and book package. Record contains ten exclusive never-before-on-vinyl tracks from ten Be With family members. 310mm square softcover book printed on a 350gsm woodfree uncoated board. Book block printed on 120gsm Dadong Lucky Bird woodfree uncoated paper. 140gram vinyl with a 380gsm jacket. 1000 copies only for the world, no repress! Be With Records reaching ten years feels like a landmark worth celebrating. The label presents Joyride (the record) and Labour Of Love (the book) in one beautiful slipcase. This book and record package was conceived as an opportunity to praise, shine a light on and above all else show gratitude to all the artists Be With has worked so closely with over the last ten years. But not just the artists -- all of the amazing people who form part of the wider Be With family. Without question, this package represents the most exciting, daunting and rewarding thing that the label has ever put together. The record: Joyride. Ten tracks for ten years of Be With from ten artists. As a happily "all over the place" label, the music, accordingly, had to be varied in vibe and style. Featuring Thomas Almqvist, Lewis Taylor, Mic Murphy, 52nd Street, Coastlines, Maston, Kenny Dickenson, The Autumn Defense, Stimulator Jones, and Andre Cymone. The book: Labour Of Love. Created in conjunction with the editor and design team behind Disco Pogo, Labour Of Love is Be With's first ever book and serves as a brilliantly rich and varied document of Be With's first 10 years. It surveys the entire catalogue with the artwork for every single release faithfully reproduced in full color accompanied by Rob's inimitable reviews. The book contains fresh, exclusive interviews with Ned Doheny, Leon Ware, Lewis Taylor, Tommy Guerrero, Wally Badarou, Steve Moore, Pete Fowler, Kimiko Kasai, Tony Henry (52nd Street), The Autumn Defense, Coastlines, and The Mighty Soulmates. There's also fantastic contributions from a whole host of well-regarded fans of the label, including Gilles Peterson, Trevor Jackson, Efficient Space on Steve Hiett, Bill Brewster, Balearic Mike, and Lou Hayter. It explores the development of the Be With logo and also take an insider's look at the journey of a typical Be With record.

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VALLE, MARCOS	Tunel Acustico (Orange Vinyl)	LP	FAR OUT RECORDINGS	FARO 246ORG-LP
$29.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 Orange color vinyl. Between the release of his first album in 1962 and 2024, Marcos Valle has released twenty-two studio albums traversing definitive bossa nova, classic samba, iconic disco pop, psychedelic rock, nineties dance and orchestral music. With his twenty-third studio album Túnel Acustico, Valle set out to bring it all together. Originally moving over in the mid-sixties on the back of bossa nova's international proliferation, Valle toured with Sergio Mendes and became hugely in demand as a composer and arranger. He spent the years following Vietnam in Rio writing music for TV and film, as well as four cult favorite albums in collaboration with some of Brazil's most groundbreaking musicians including Milton Nascimento, Azymuth, Som Imaginario, and O Terco. Túnel Acústico features two songs originally conceived during Valle's time on the West Coast: "Feels So Good," a stirring two-step soul triumph written in 1979 with soul icon Leon Ware, and the sublime AOR disco track "Life Is What It Is," composed around the same time, with percussionist Laudir De Oliveira from the group Chicago. Built around an unfinished demo Marcos found on a shelf in his house 44 years after it was made, the "Feels So Good" demo was restored with the help of producer Daniel Maunick, who also utilized AI stem-separation to remove the placeholder vocal ad-libs. Valle added Portuguese lyrics to sit alongside Ware's vocal hook, as well as extra keyboards and percussion. On Túnel Acústico, Valle's core band features two members of the renowned Brazilian jazz-funk group Azymuth: Alex Malheiros on bass and Renato Massa on drums. The rhythm section is completed by percussionist Ian Moreira, with additional contributions from guitarist Paulinho Guitarra and trumpeter Jesse Sadoc. The contemporarily composed music on Túnel Acústico features an impressive lineup of guest lyricists, including renowned Brazilian artists: Joyce Moreno, Céu, and Moreno Veloso, as well as Valle's brother Paulo Sergio Valle.

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
ASTATKE & HOODNA ORCHESTRA, MULATU	Tension	LP	BATOV RECORDS	BTR 103LP
$28.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2024 Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke joins the Hoodna Orchestra, Tel Aviv's number one Afro funk collective, melding his enchanting vibraphone playing with their brass heavy force across seven original compositions that play tribute to the classic Mulatu sound while forging fresh paths. Produced by and featuring Dap-King Neal Sugarman, the results are gritty, yet majestic, soulful and uplifting. Mulatu Astatke requires little introduction at this point. Born in Jimma, Ethiopia, Mulatu went on to live and study in London, Boston and New York. Initially drawn to and trained in jazz and Latin music, he developed the sound he called "Ethio-jazz" over a series of seminal albums combining jazz, Latin, funk and soul, with traditional Ethiopian scales and rhythms. Formed in 2012 on the south side of Tel Aviv, the 12 member Hoodna Orchestra is a collective of musicians and composers who initially bonded over a shared love of Afrobeat. They have gone on to incorporate psychedelic rock, hard funk and soul, jazz, and East African music into their sought-after releases, winning praise and airplay from the likes of Iggy Pop and Huey Morgan on BBC Radio 6 Music. The collective draws together a huge array of musical talents such as guitarist Ilan Smilan and organist Eitan Drabkin of Sababa 5 fame, Shalosh trio drummer Matan Assayag, and percussionist Rani Birenbaum of The Faithful Brothers, many of whom also contribute compositions to the orchestra, ensuring its collaborative environment. Since releasing a recording with Ethiopian singer Tesfaye Negatu, Hoodna Orchestra had been looking to find ways to collaborate with Astatke himself and in early 2023 the opportunity arose to invite Astatke to Tel Aviv, record an album and perform it live for their home audience. Stars aligned as Neal Sugarman, multi-instrumentalist member of the Dap-Kings and co-founder of Daptone Records, joined and produced the session with Smilan. On one hand, Tension is clearly a deeply personal tribute by the Hoodna Orchestra to iconic Mulatu Astatke, but at the same time the recordings emit a remarkable amount of chemistry, and together they have created an essential addition to Mulatu's rich discography that charts new directions in his Ethio-jazz trajectory and provides the Hoodna Orchestra with their strongest album to date.

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MARCELO D2 & SAMBADRIVE	Direct-to-Disc	LP	NIGHT DREAMER	ND 016LP
$31.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 11/1/2024 Brazilian rapper Marcelo D2 presents this new direct-to-disc album via Night Dreamer. Recorded alongside electrifying live band SambaDrive, the album revisits some of Marcelo D2's most important tracks, mining 25 years of ground-breaking music from the Brazilian legend and capturing his now timeless "samba hip-hop" sound in full flow. A generational voice in Brazil who emerged in the mid-'90s as founder of hip-hop group Planet Hemp, Marcelo D2 has achieved the charmed status of both household name and musical innovator, collaborating with the likes of the late great Sergio Mendes and esteemed producer will.i.am. Since the release of his debut solo album Eu Tiro É Onda in 1998, he has developed an instantly recognizable sound that skips between classic Brazilian groove and contemporary rap, guided by the motto "looking for the perfect beat." Now, in 2024, Marcelo D2 is telling his story again in a new light. Inspired by the iconic jazz-samba trios of the '60s and '70s, SambaDrive emerged from the improvised and often spontaneous jams that would preface Marcelo D2's live shows. Touring the world and reunited with producer Mario Caldato Jr., the group dropped in on Amsterdam's Artone Studio in October 2022 to record an album of ten tracks, drawn from four of Marcelo D2's most loved albums. The first of three tracks taken from Nada Pode Me Parar, "MD2 (A Sigma no TAG)" sets the tone for an album that bubbles with astute musicianship and virtuoso lyricism. Opening out into expansive jazz samba solos against which Marcelo D2's strident verses stand tall, "A Maldiçâo do Samba" (which translates as "The Curse of Samba") shimmers with energy and intensity. Raising the pulse one notch more, "Desabafo" drops into a classic pianoled jazz samba groove, referencing the iconic sound of Claudia's 1973 track "Deixa Eu Dizer," which is sampled on the original. Taken from 2008 album A Arte Do Barulho, "Desabafo" showcases the stunning breadth of Marcelo D2's sound, traversing eras, rhythms and styles with ease. A celebration of Marcelo D2's legacy, an exposition of a master at work and as consummate a recording of live samba rap as you're ever likely to hear, Marcelo D2 and SambaDrive looks back to light a way forward, each track shining like a blueprint of the genre-defying hits they would become.

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