Here a couple of tunes that have been on my daily playlist for some time now. Great beats from S. Africa.
I also recommend the original video for Uthini - I had posted the Cottonfest version above in lieu of the original…
New Tunes by Yanga Chief and Early B w/ Jack Parow /
Just a great beat, amazing sound, and great vid… what’s not to like?
Parow has been quiet lately - nice to see him team up with Early B… time to dance… (after the setup)…
Costa Tich Collabs (w/ Phantom Steeze, YoungstaCPT, Boity)! Great Raps... /
I’ve been listening to Costa Tich for a while now… but I just came upon this collaboration with Phantom Steeze. Oh yeah - this is really fine…
And here with Boity…
New tune with YoungstaCPT…!
YoungstaCPT has been doing some tight collaborations... /
YoungstaCPT remains one of my favorite rappers. Check out what he has been up to of late.
and a couple more new tunes… keeping it real.
Raja Kumari's music has been on top of the play list lately... /
I’ll wake up with one of these tunes playing in my head and they follow me throughout the day.
Good work. Great hooks.
Masterclass in Distortion... Gary Numan and more Igorrr /
My ears have traveled many paths over the years. I have enjoyed the elegance of “pure” instrumentation, devoid of distortion. However, these past few years have opened up a whole world of appreciation for the power of masterfully wielded distortion. The density of the musical stew delights me. The work of Gary Numan is a case in point…
And another tune by Igorrr - so much to listen to!
Igorrr with Ruby My Dear…
Igorrr... I'm delighted, aghast, intrigued, and horrified - all at once! /
Remove all sharp objects and small children from your immediate surroundings.
And hang onto something! I like it!
And just because one is not enough…
I need some Tom Waits - how about you? /
I realized today that I’ve been listening to the music of Tom Waits for over 45 years now. I’ve never grown tired of it. The first video is Hell Broke Luce - an ever timely response to the ridiculous perpetual funding of the military in America. Today’s news held forth on the billions included in what is supposed to be a pandemic relief bill put together in the US senate… supported by legislators from both sides of an all too narrow aisle. Superb visuals by a long time favorite photographer, Matt Mahurin.
“Well hell doesn't want you… And heaven is full…”
Snotty Nose Rez Kids are amazing... /
New to my playlist - how did I not hear of these guys years ago? Fine, fine raps. Respect!
Tunes with and by Tanya Tagaq... /
A powerful Inuit throat singer - she is amazing! Its not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like mine strong! First, a couple of collaborations…
The Chicks... March March /
Oh yes… listen up.
YoungstaCPT is a brilliant rapper from Cape Town... /
He hits hard - absolutely brilliant work. Turn it way up!
A life story in 3 minutes… one take video.
And here, addressing some the Cape’s history…
Yes No Wave... /
Amazing music from the other side of the world (for me). Senyawa (Calling the New Gods) was my introduction to some of what is happening on Java. Here are a couple of music videos worth watching and listening to…
And here is the link to Calling the New Gods., a film by Vincent Moon about the duo, Senyawa. Amazing music. I highly recommend their album “Sujud”.
45 has got to go... /
It is going to take forever to rid the world of the damage the impotus, his enablers, and supporters have rained down on us all.
Voices of Public Enemy joined against the public enemy…
Fred Mcdowell, Mighty Sam McClain, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Gary Clark, Jr. ... /
I’ve been doing some serious listening to the blues the past few days. It is nice to be wrapped up in the music. I needed it more than I realized. The first video below starts with a hot mike level as Mr. Mcdowell speaks about his music and style. Once the playing starts it is smooth sailing.
I am in absolute awe of Gary Clark, Jr. Buckle up.
Aronchupa and Little Sis Nora... /
They are a blast! The first is for all the landlords out there… the second for those that want to move for other reasons…
Timely videos by Todrick Hall... /
I found Mr. Hall’s work when producing sound tracks for my nephew’s 50 States project. They (Nick Vaughan and Jake Margolin) were putting together a video installation that drew from the history of drag performers here in Houston (and elsewhere).
Kudos to Mr. Hall. Strong work - important messages. Ordinary Day is from the Forbidden project - I highly recommend it.
and…
Kovacs! /
I came upon her music a while ago and love her sound. Here are a couple of music videos - nicely done!
I love the use of incidental sounds in this…
Keeping to well south of the equator... /
First, a song by Skip&Die - set in the Reunion Islands… a collaboration with Lindigo.
Followed by this song - she is originally from the Reunion Is. - fine!
Something musical and visual... /
Here are a few tunes from S. America… good music and visuals to match.
The artist (Kati Egely) for Alegria did something else worth watching…
Lastly, a fine bit of work by Lido Pimiento. I first encountered her voice when she collaborated with the group A Tribe Called Red.
One more - a collaboration between Lido Pimienta and Chancho Via Circuito…