GoGo Penguin - Hopopono

Signed to Gondwana Records, GoGo Penguin's skittering break-beats, telepathic interplay and a penchant for anthemic melody all contribute to a sound that's wholly their own. Pianist Chris Illingworth's yearning classical influenced melodies are filtered through the dance music energy of bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Rob Turner. But there is no leader, no global set of rules. Each member receives inspiration, ideas and information from each other. Their instrumentation might be the archetypal piano trio but while the melodic, harmonic and structural ideas are influenced by both classical and jazz the rhythms are drawn from left field electronica and it's this meeting of opposites that makes their unique acoustic-electronica sound so exciting and creates such an interesting and emotionally rich palate for the listener.



More info: gogopenguin.co.uk

The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band - Live in Hannover 2014

Back the rich culture of Thai pop music of the 1960es and 70es. The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band is attempt to stage this extravagant music again: Vintage Molam music played with a 21st century vibe, an infectious and highly danceable mixture. Kammao Perdtanon on Phin (that’s a lute) and the 73-year old Sawai Kaewsombat on Khaen (an East Asian harmonica) the group features two absolute wizards of Molam, a style originally hailing from the country’s poor Isan region. These legendary characters are being backed by a hot young rhythm section formed by some of the most up and coming young musicians in Thailand’s capital.



more info: www.zudrangmarecords.com

We Are Shining - Wheel

We Are Shining are duo, Acyde and Morgan. Song 'Wheel' is taken from the debut album KARA. Marathon Artists is a new Independent Record Label based in London. Its house will always be built on artists first. Marathon believes in pop music. We champion leftfield vision with populist ambition. Marathon does not separate music from the culture it comes from.



more info: https://soundcloud.com/weareshining

Francis Bebey - Bissao (Pilooski Edit )

From Born Bad Records comes the maxi 12 inch remix of Bissau by French producer FRANCIS BEBEY; a pioneer of African electronic music in the 70s, this track has been refurbished by the  Pilooski edit & renamed as Bissao.Visuals courtesy of Werner Herzog - Wodaabe - Herdsmen of the sun

Francis Bebey - Bissao (Pilooski Edit ) from djhdd on Vimeo.


More info: bornbadrecords.net

Mammal Hands - Kandaiki

Song from their debut album ‘Animalia’ on Gondwana Records. Mammal Hands are a trio of like-minded musicians: Nick Smart piano, Jesse Barrett drums and percussion, and Jordan Smart saxophones. Drawing on influences from Steve Reich to Bonobo and Pharoah Sanders to Cinematic Orchestra, alongside elements of North Indian and African music, they produce their own beautiful, inimitable music – at times wistful and melancholic and others raucous and catchy. They evoke a range of moods, from delicate and subtle to explosive and frantic, blending thoughtful compositions with spontaneity and interplay.



more info: http://mammalhands.bandcamp.com/

Raury - God's Whisper

Interesting music video by Raury, God´s Whisper or better it could call "Lord have mercy on the ignorant youth":)
Enjoy it. Directed by Andrew Donoho, written by Carlon Ramong



more info: http://www.weraur.com

Maga Bo feat. Rosângela Macedo and Marcelo Yuka - No Balanço da Canoa

Maka Bo, born in the United States and based in Rio de Janeiro since 1999, Maga Bo has collaborated with Mulatu Astatke, Issa Bagayogo, Bollywood star Shilpa Rao, BaianaSystem as well as releasing critically acclaimed remixes for Poirier, Luisa Maita, Filastine, Blick Bassy and Bomba Estéreo. His music and remixes have also been released on Tru-Thoughts, Ninja Tune, Cumbancha, Dutty Artz, World Connection and many others. Among his many international tours, he has performed at the Sydney Festival, WOMEX, Club Transmediale and Mundial.
Video directed by Emilio Domingos and filmed by Vitor Malheiros



more info: www.magabo.com