Category Archive Afrobeat

De La Soul + Fela Kuti = FELA SOUL

- Posted by Eric B – I’m not a huge fan of mash-ups but when you combine one of my favorite hip hop artists of all time in De La Soul with one of the legendary pioneers of funk in Fela Kuti, you have a winner in my book. See for yourself by checking out [...] Read More…

tUnE-yArDs

“Bizness” “Gangsta” This is the first I’ve heard of tUnE-yArDs. Really digging these tracks. tUnE-yArDs is the singular musical project of New England native Merrill Garbus. Possessing an expansive sound that marries a coarse folk ingenuity with the bold pop sensibility of an R&B siren, BiRd-BrAiNs was assembled with a staunch DIY aesthetic. Recording herself [...] Read More…

RADIOHEAD – King of Limbs

“Little By Little” “Codex” Radiohead released digital copies of their new album, King of Limbs last Friday.  Although it’s only 8 tracks long, many Radiohead enthusiasts have speculated that there will be more songs included in the physical release, pointing out that the 8th track is called “Separator” in which Thom Yorke sings, “If you think [...] Read More…

THE BUDOS BAND – “Unbroken, Unshaven”

Unbroken, Unshaven – Single (Daptone, June 2010) Thanks to Mr Ushkow for sharing this… Read More…