A short tribute to the passing of a phenomenal artist: Paco de Lucía (21 December 1947 – 25 February 2014). An astoundingly brilliant Spanish guitarist, composer and producer; a musical innovator – revolutionary and leader in the development of Nuevo Flamenco (‘New Flamenco’) and its fusion of flamenco with other styles of music including jazz, Latin,… Continue reading Paco de Lucía – A Tribute
Ngaiire Gifts Again
Lately I’ve gone on about the awesome musical gifts of Ngaiire: her AWME (Australasian Worldwide Music Expo) 2013 gig; Mullum Music Festival 2013 with the Barefoot Divas; and her 2013 album Lamentations. Well, now I have some more Ngaiire gifts. The Papua New Guinean born, Australian based artist has been ever so busy since those recent ravings of… Continue reading Ngaiire Gifts Again
Electric Wire Hustle – More Aotearoa Goodness
Smooth, spacious, soulful, sexy, sublime, liquid sounds. That’s the music of Electric Wire Hustle. Aotearoa Goodness Again Like their contemporaries in Aotearoa/New Zealand (including Trinity Roots and Fat Freddys Drop amongst many others), Electric Wire Hustle’s music has a distinctly and uniquely Aotearoa sound reflective of its lands and it’s peoples…spacious, gentle, innovative, original sounding, beautifully mixed… Continue reading Electric Wire Hustle – More Aotearoa Goodness
Little Dragon To Strike Again
After Roxette, Little Dragon are only the second Swedish band I’ve heard in my life. Oblivious Up until yesterday I didn’t even know Little Dragon were from Sweden. Some friends recommended their quirky electro-soul-synth-pop music to me a few years back. I’ve been loving it since, oblivious to the group’s origin and anything else about them except for the… Continue reading Little Dragon To Strike Again
B Is For Breakbeat
‘B’ (like A and C-Z) has its weird and its wonderful sounding fusion music genres. Some I want to hear, some not. Some I know and love… B is for Baggy – a British style that combined alternative rock and acid house, often creating a psychedelic and funky sound. B is for Baião – a Brazilian rhythmic formula based… Continue reading B Is For Breakbeat
Trinity Roots – Long Awaited Music Miracles
The upcoming Trinity Roots album is one of, or possibly the most long-awaited and anticipated music release of my lifetime. A music miracle it is. Big statements yes, but absolutely true. The Long Wait It’s been 10 years since Trinity Roots’ last studio album release. Nine years ago Trinity Roots played their “final” show in… Continue reading Trinity Roots – Long Awaited Music Miracles
Will Holland (aka Quantic) – Master Chef of Fusion
British artist Will Holland (aka Quantic) has absolutely awesome tastes in music. At least according to where my musical heart is at. Those tastes are reflected in and are a part of, the absolutely awesome and innovative music he has created in each of his many musical projects over more than a decade. Master Fusion… Continue reading Will Holland (aka Quantic) – Master Chef of Fusion
Hiatus Kaiyote – Tawk Tomahawk Forever After
“I can’t believe that you haven’t heard of Hiatus Kaiyote! Where have you been? They’re an awesome Melbourne band that Erykah Badu’s been promoting.” My friend with great taste in music, said that to me recently in Melbourne. Recommended by both he and Queen Badu, find Hiatus Kaiyote I had to. So find, listen to,… Continue reading Hiatus Kaiyote – Tawk Tomahawk Forever After
A Magical Woodford Folk Festival World Away
Being at Woodford Folk Festival is to live in a beautiful, magical, far-away world of its own. A World Away You move into a temporary village of lantern-lit streets and paths, nestled amongst the hills. Those paths are lined with restaurants, bars, venues & stages, artisan market stalls, art works and more. Surrounding them are… Continue reading A Magical Woodford Folk Festival World Away
La Rumba’s Street Music Pays The Rent
Hearing music in the streets makes people happier. It makes their days and nights in public spaces better – even if they don’t realise it. So says I anyway. If it’s original music being played on the streets, even better. The people in those streets are blessed with exposure to new music. It’s also a… Continue reading La Rumba’s Street Music Pays The Rent