Baba Zula
“Komsu” (mp3)
from “Gecekondu”
(Doublemoon Records)
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Girls Names
“Bury Me” (mp3)
from “Dead To Me”
(Slumberland Records)
Easy Star All-Stars
“First Light (Ramblin’ Fever)” (mp3)
from “First Light”
(Easy Star Records)
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In January of 1959, Senegal merged with the French Sudan, forming the Mali Federation, which became fully independent from French rule on the 20th of June, 1960. Soon after, France signed a transfer of power agreement signed on April 4th, 1960, fully liberating Senegal and Sudan (who later split into separate countries). This past weekend marked the bi-centennial celebration of the country’s independence and was celebrated with three days of festivities. The country was ablaze with visits from American delegates led by Reverend Jessie Jackson Jr., Randy Weston and other leading artists, as well as intellectuals, politicians, executives of major Africa focused NGO’s, and others.
To congratulate and celebrate Senegal on the 50th anniversary of their independence, we’ve lined up some great releases featuring some of Senegal’s finest musical acts; after all, what’s a celebration without music? Some of these artists have served as ambassadors for their country, as they are national heroes and cultural icons. Included is the Rough Guide to West African Gold, an excellent primer on music stemming from Africa’s western region (check out the fantastic Orchestre Baobab and Star Band Number One, both Senegalese), a best-of from Ismaël Lô (nicknamed the African Bob Dylan for his simultaneous use of harmonica and guitar), and a release featuring two of Senegal’s best-loved female singers Kine Lam and Soda Mama of the high powered mbalax genre which rose into prominence in the late 80’s.
Artist: Various Artists
Title: The Rough Guide To West African Gold
Label: Rough Guides/World Music Network
Genre: World : African
UPC: 605633117325
Territory: Worldwide
Release Date: 04.17.07
Artist: Ismaëllô
Title: African Classics: Ismael Lo
Label: Sheer Sound
Genre: World : African
UPC: 878068000429
Territory: USA, Canada, South Africa
Release Date: 12.13.07
“Taar Doucey” (mp3)
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Artist: Kine Lam et Soda Mama
Title: Les Lionnes
Label: Syllart Productions
Genre: World : African
UPC: 3307513811220
Territory: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland
Release Date: 02.01.10
Featuring CYNE, Summer Cats, Megafaun, Rough Guide to the Music of Cuba and Van Ghost.
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CYNE
“Pretty Apollo” (mp3)
from “Water For Mars”
(Hometapes)
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Summer Cats
“Super” (mp3)
from “Songs for Tuesdays”
(Slumberland)
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Megafaun
“The Fade” (mp3)
from “Gather, Form & Fly”
(Hometapes)
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Sierra Maestra
“El Son No Puede Fallar” (mp3)
from “The Rough Guide to the Music of Cuba”
(Rough Guides/World Music Network)
Van Ghost
“Summer Promise” (mp3)
from “Melodies for Lovers”
(Split Red)
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IODAcast 054, featuring: Tune-Yards, Kokolo from the Rough Guide to Afrobeat Revival, The American Analog Set, Rodriguez, Rae & Christian, and Kero One.
Listen at IODAcast.com or at iTunes.
Tune-Yards
“Sunlight” (mp3)
from “Bird-Brains”
(Marriage Records)
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Kokolo
“Trouble Come, Trouble Go” (mp3)
from “The Rough Guide To Afrobeat Revival”
(Rough Guides/World Music Network)
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The American Analog Set
“Make It Take It” (mp3)
from “Hard to Find: Singles and Unreleased 2000-2005″
(Hometown Fantasy)
Rodriguez
“Heikki’s Suburbia Bus Tour” (mp3)
from “Coming From Reality”
(Light In The Attic)
Rae & Christian
“Play On (feat. The Jungle Brothers)” (mp3)
from “Raiding The Vaults”
(Yes King)
Kero One
“Welcome to the Bay” (mp3)
from “When the Sunshine Comes”
(PLUG Label)
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Various Artists- The Rough Guide to Afrobeat Revival Rough Guides World : African UPC: 605633121827 Territories: World |
Partially a funk-driven, soul jam, the album covers a broad range of artists from the contemporary revival movement while making nods to its forefathers such as Fela Kuti, who coined the name “Afrobeat” and is accredited as the genre’s founder. |
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Kero One- Early Believers PLUG Label Dance Hip-Hop : Soul UPC: 884501092654 Territories: World |
Emcee and Producer Kero One To Release Sophomore Album Early Believers. Self-Contained Bay Area-Based Artist’s Album Features A Mix of Recording Techniques and International Guest Artists. |
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Easy Star All-Stars- Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band Easy Star Records Reggae : Dub UPC: 657481101827 Territories: World, ex-Japan |
The Easy Star All-Stars’ latest reggae tribute to a classic rock album, this time covering The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band. This record, which follows the very successful Dub Side of the Moon (2003) and Radiodread (2006) also features guest appearances by Steel Pulse, Matisyahu, Michael Rose, U Roy, Luciano, Frankie Paul, Ranking Roger and more. |
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Bernie Williams- Moving Forward REFORM Smooth Jazz : Latin Jazz UPC: 844185087711 Territories: World |
Critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter and famed NY Yankees star, Bernie Williams, is set to release his sophomore effort on 4.14.09. Bernie’s critically-acclaimed debut album The Journey Within debuted at #3 on Billboard’s Top Contemporary Jazz Album Chart (while Norah Jones long held #1), and #8 on the Heatseekers chart. |
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Lara St. John- Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Ancalagon Classical : Classical UPC: 723721400453 Territories: World |
The Los Angeles Times has written, “St. John brings to the stage personal charisma, an unflagging musical imagination and genuine passion.” |
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Rodriguez- Coming From Reality Light in the Attic Genre: Rock : Psychedelic Rock UPC: 844185093965 Territories: World |
Back in 1971, Coming From Reality was Rodriguez’s follow-up to Cold Fact and the final album he was allowed to record for the Sussex label. Unearthed, once again by Light In The Attic, it’s another treat for fans new and old, designed – at the time – as Rodriguez’s vision of a perfect pop album. IODA Marketing loves Rodriguez! |
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CunninLynguists- Strange Journey Volume One QN5, Inc. Hip-Hop : Rap UPC: 844185090070 Territories: World |
Strange Journey Volume One is the first half of a pair of interconnected projects by CunninLynguists built around the concept of touring and travel. Watch the music video here. |
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Various Artists- Dengue Fever Presents: Sleepwalking Through the Mekong M80 Indie : World UPC: 723721406554 Territories: World ex-Japan |
Sleepwalking Through The Mekong chronicles the journey taken by Los Angeles based Khmer rock band Dengue Fever to lead singer Chhom Nimol’s native Cambodia during the 2005 Water Festival. This is the soundtrack to the engrossing documentary.Soundtrack to the documentary film of the same name. |
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The American Analog Set- Hard to Find: Singles and Unreleased 2000-2005 Hometown Fantasy Genre: Indie : Alternative UPC: 844185053983 Territories: World |
Compilation of unreleased and previously vinyl only releases by The American Analog Set from the years 2000 through 2005. |
By: Michael Madavi
Artist: Various Artists
Title: The Rough Guide to Afrobeat Revival
Label: Rough Guides/World Music Network
Release Date: 3.23.09
UPC: 605633121827
Genres: World : African
Territories: World
Rough Guides, in association with World Music Network, has put out a new, fantastic Rough Guide to Afrobeat Revival, a combination of Yoruba music, jazz, highlife, and funk rhythms, fused with percussion and vocal styles that was originally popularized in Africa in the 1970s. Partially a funk-driven, soul jam that would serve perfectly as the soundtrack to a Blacksploitation film, but in no way limited to urban contexts, the album covers a broad range of artists from the contemporary revival movement while making nods to its forefathers such as Fela Kuti, who coined the name “Afrobeat” and is accredited as the genre’s founder. An all-too appropriate title, the name describes this album’s sound perfectly: a smoothly blended mixture of 70′s funk and soul mixed with African world music. Empowering, upbeat, and often politically driven, the bands featured on the compilation are composed of up to 30 members who take complex layers of traditional African tribal drumming and chanting, then mix it with triumphant brass arrangements, groovy bass lines and funky guitar. Rough Guides once again lives up to their reputation, compiling a far-reaching and informative compilation on this unique and complex genre.
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