Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Catherine Russell Returns to New York City in 2014-15 Following Release of Bring It Back

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Capping off a stellar year, vocalist Catherine Russell returns to the New York City area in December to finish out 2014 in a flourish. P...

Kassé Mady Diabaté – Kiriké Out in the US on January 6, 2015 on Six Degrees Records

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For almost half a century Kassé Mady Diabaté has been recognized as one of West Africa’s finest singers. He is a descendant of the most ...
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

NEW RELEASES: EMMA DONOVAN & THE PUTBACKS - DAWN; GC CAMERON; DAWN PEMBERTON – SAY SOMETHIN’

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EMMA DONOVAN & THE PUTBACKS - DAWN Richly soulful vocals and gritty funk backdrops from singer Emma Donovan and the funky Putbac...

NEW RELEASES: DORIVAL CAYMMI - THE ESSENTIAL CAYMMI; CAROLINA EYCK / CHRISTIPHER TARNOW - IMPROVISATIONS FOR THEREMIN AND PIANO; JOHN ZORN – THE LAST JUDGEMENT

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DORIVAL CAYMMI - THE ESSENTIAL CAYMMI A tremendous tribute to 100 years of Dorival Caymmi – the legendary Brazilian singer/songwrite...

NEW RELEASES: UNDISPUTED SOUL MIXED BY DJ SPINNA; REVEREND CLEATUS & SOUL SAVIOUR STEW; JESSE BOYKINS III – LOVE APPARATUS

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UNDISPUTED SOUL MIXED BY DJ SPINNA DJ Spinna takes on the sound of Motown, with wonderful results – and a groove that's quite diff...

Family of Bob Marley and Privateer Holdings Unveil World’s First Global Cannabis Brand – Marley Natural

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Today Privateer Holdings announced the creation of Marley Natural, the world’s first global cannabis brand. Privateer Holdings is the wo...
Monday, November 17, 2014

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR WITH WORLD CLASS LINEUP

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The City of Miami Gardens is proud to announce the first round of artists for the 10th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) music festiva...

NEW RELEASES: CARLA BENSON – YOU SHOULD BE HERE; BOBBI HUMPHREY - THE GOOD LIFE; PHILLY CREAM – GROOVIN’

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CARLA BENSON – YOU SHOULD BE HERE A sweet solo record from Philly singer Carla Benson – a vocalist you'll probably know best for ...

DEE BROWN'S BROWN SUGAR, HONEY-COATED LOVE

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On his Innervision Records debut dee Brown, whose tasty melodies, grooves and vibe perfectly reflect its unforgettable title: Brown Suga...
Friday, November 14, 2014

NINHO DE VESPA, THE FIRST US RELEASE FROM 17-PIECE BAND FROM BRAZIL - THE SPOKFREVO ORQUESTRA

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Bringing a traditional style of music into the 21st century is no easy task, yet virtuoso saxophonist and arranger Inaldo Cavalcante de ...

Matuto Chronicles a Life-Changing Journey Across a Continent with Africa Suite

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This playful assignment was the genesis of Matuto’s Africa Suite (EP) (Motema Music; release date: November 4, 2014). About to embark on...

KOKO JONES, FORMER PERCUSSIONIST FOR WHITNEY HOUSTON AND THE ISLEY BROTHERS, STEPS OUT FRONT ON WHO’S THAT LADY

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Koko Jones has a story to tell.   On Who’s That Lady, her new album dropping from Motema Music on November 18, the percussionist reveals...

NEW RELEASES: IT'S CHRISTMAS ON MACK AVENUE (COMPILATION); BRIAN CHARETTE - GOOD TIPPER; APHEX TWINS - SYRO

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IT'S CHRISTMAS ON MACK AVENUE (COMPILATION) A really great jazz-based Christmas album – one that's done in the best style of...