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Gitkin
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El Michels Affair
320,328 listeners
Backup band for the Wu-Tang Clan and accomplished afro-beat soul/funk band in their own right, currently signed to truth & soul recordi… read moreBackup band for the Wu-Tang Clan and accomplished afro-beat soul/funk band in their own right, currently signed to truth & soul recordings. El Michels Affair first appeared in 2002 for a 12" single on Soul Fire records entitled … read moreBackup band for the Wu-Tang Clan and accomplished afro-beat soul/funk band in their own right, currently signed to truth & soul recordings. El Michels Affair first appeared in 2002 for a 12" single on Soul Fire records entitled Easy Access Parts 1 & 2. The release was a loose collabo… read more -
Surprise Chef
111,145 listeners
Surprise Chef are Coburg’s cinematic soul journeymen, pushing moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk with a DIY mentality. The centrepiece … read moreSurprise Chef are Coburg’s cinematic soul journeymen, pushing moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk with a DIY mentality. The centrepiece of the College Of Knowledge Records roster, Surprise Chef’s output reflects a meticulous education… read moreSurprise Chef are Coburg’s cinematic soul journeymen, pushing moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk with a DIY mentality. The centrepiece of the College Of Knowledge Records roster, Surprise Chef’s output reflects a meticulous education of 1970’s soul, touching on the legacies of composer/produc… read more -
Azymuth
306,626 listeners
Brazilian electrified trio Azymuth called their music samba doido, which means "crazy samba." The actual sounds, though, were not… read moreBrazilian electrified trio Azymuth called their music samba doido, which means "crazy samba." The actual sounds, though, were not so crazy: the intelligent, high-voltage blend of Brazilian rhythms, jazz, and funk with occasiona… read moreBrazilian electrified trio Azymuth called their music samba doido, which means "crazy samba." The actual sounds, though, were not so crazy: the intelligent, high-voltage blend of Brazilian rhythms, jazz, and funk with occasional acoustic episodes gained a sizable following in the 1980s.… read more -
Akalé Wubé
41,354 listeners
It is an improbable story: one that reunites, a group of young Parisians with the Swingin' Addis sounds of the seventies. In October 2… read moreIt is an improbable story: one that reunites, a group of young Parisians with the Swingin' Addis sounds of the seventies. In October 2008, five musicians got together on a wild project: to delve into the repertoire of the ethiopian … read moreIt is an improbable story: one that reunites, a group of young Parisians with the Swingin' Addis sounds of the seventies. In October 2008, five musicians got together on a wild project: to delve into the repertoire of the ethiopian golden age, discovered through “Ethiopiques”, the famous ser… read more -
Sven Wunder
72,861 listeners
Swedish artist merging traditional East Asian sounds with jazz and rock by using the guzheng (also known as the Chinese zither), panoramic … read moreSwedish artist merging traditional East Asian sounds with jazz and rock by using the guzheng (also known as the Chinese zither), panoramic strings, eerie choirs, progressive harpsichord and funky drums. The result vibrant and doesn’t sta… read moreSwedish artist merging traditional East Asian sounds with jazz and rock by using the guzheng (also known as the Chinese zither), panoramic strings, eerie choirs, progressive harpsichord and funky drums. The result vibrant and doesn’t stand far from Eastern Flowers (2019) and Wabi Sabi (2020), but… read more -
Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
137,546 listeners
Antibalas is a Bushwick, Brooklyn based afrobeat band that is modelled after Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band and Eddie Palmieri's Harlem River Drive Orchestra. Although their music is primarily afrobeat, their music incorporates ele… read moreAntibalas is a Bushwick, Brooklyn based afrobeat band that is modelled after Fela Kuti's Africa 70 band and Eddie Palmieri's Harlem River Drive Orchestra. Although their music is primarily afrobeat, their music incorporates elements of jazz, funk, dub, improvised music, and traditional … read more -
Holy Hive
124,210 listeners
Brooklyn trio Holy Hive are known for their evocative, genre-crossing blend of throwback soul, folk, funk, and pop. They first garnered att… read moreBrooklyn trio Holy Hive are known for their evocative, genre-crossing blend of throwback soul, folk, funk, and pop. They first garnered attention for their 2019 Harping EP. Formed in 2015, Holy Hive feature drummer Homer Steinweiss, sing… read moreBrooklyn trio Holy Hive are known for their evocative, genre-crossing blend of throwback soul, folk, funk, and pop. They first garnered attention for their 2019 Harping EP. Formed in 2015, Holy Hive feature drummer Homer Steinweiss, singer/songwriter Paul Spring, and bassist Joe Harrison. Each of… read more -
Manu Dibango
206,006 listeners
Manu Dibango (Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango, December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon-March 24, 2020 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian saxop… read moreManu Dibango (Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango, December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon-March 24, 2020 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphone player. Leaving Cameroon to France to study, he got to study music where he … read moreManu Dibango (Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango, December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon-March 24, 2020 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphone player. Leaving Cameroon to France to study, he got to study music where he enrolled for piano lessons. Though a piano student, Manu fel… read more