Our last post on artists from the Kafundó Vol. 1 compilation has been a long time coming, but I assure you it is definitely not because this individual is the least. Here is my long-delayed profile on Rio de Janeiro based producer Omulu! (more…)
Today my bother from another mother Sunsplah a.k.a Alberto Stangarone is officially dropping his new EP titled “13” with support of Mexican label Casete.
Along with his release there is a music video directed by long time friend Adela Pantin for “Lucero”
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You can get “13” for free on bandcamp for limited time or go over to iTunes and show some love.
Much love!
YO! Alpdog here with a double set of Representing NYC premieres. (more…)
My most recent release with Yacouba Sissoko, KoraNYC was a intense journey of doubt, fears, and listening — to the complexities of this rich melodic instrument, the Kora. This production got to a point where I was ready to give up. This is my experience with working with this historic instrument, my struggles with the production, and the tools I used to solve them. (more…)
So I left the tropical comfort of Brazilian summer to come romp around in below freezing temperatures. Not that I’m complaining, cuz I get to play with some great people in the coming week! (more…)
My monthly party Picó Picante touches down tonight in Boston, bringing the East Coast debut of SVNTV MVERTE, a.k.a. Sines and Panchitron of the Freshmore label and Bombón Houston extended family, to bringing their Tejano border perspective to the club.
This weekend we’re taking full advantage of having SVNTV MVERTE on the East Coast; Saturday we’ll head down to Brooklyn to throw a party at Bizarre, where Selecta K7 hosted Africainoir a few weeks back. I’ll be playing both dates, along with resident Ultratumba, Xicago’s Afroboy, and Picó co-producer and immigrant rights advocate Xo.E.Ling.
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Hola, hola hola from Bogotá!
Tonight I’ll be at parche central location El Candelario in Bogotá for the second edition of la Fiesta Global parties that debuted last month with Uproot Andy.
I’m excited to be sharing DJ duties with Mixpak Records hermana Jubilee also in town from NYC, who’s about to drop her Jealous EP on March 3rd.
Doors are at 9:30 PM and tickets are available online here, or check out my Altiplano Urbano mixtape I recorded while living here last year for some sounds I’ll be revisiting:
Socialist slow jams and commie techno in a room full of people who love lefty books: not to be missed! On Saturday February 14th I’m DJing the RED PARTY at Verso Books in DUMBO. Hope to see you there.
Join us for Verso’s inaugural celebration of Red Day.
With Special Guest Tariq Ali
Music by DJ RuptureSaturday, February 14
8:30pm – 2:00am
Verso Brooklyn: 20 Jay Street, Suite 1010Beer, wine and commie books will be available to all attendees. 50% off everything for guests wearing red.
All revenue goes to the Can’t Touch This NYC Anti-Repression Committee.
♥,
Verso
Dutty Artz’ next release will be KoraNYC, a collaboration between Atropolis, and Malian Kora master Yacouba Sissoko.
Afropop premiered the EP for streaming yesterday. Listen to it here now: (more…)
This Saturday, February 7th, new Dutty Artz member, Selecta K7 is launching a party with Teleseen highlighting various electronic music from the African diaspora. Africainoir is about connecting tracks of the darker, more percussive and bass driven variety. He’s describing it as “The soundtrack to an unreleased Afrofuturist Film Noir set in 2075 Johannesburg.†(more…)
If you haven’t been to the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) in Fort Greene, you are missing out. One of my favorite museums, I first came across MoCADA in 2008 when I reviewed Dread Scott’s “Welcome to America” exhibit at the museum for Racewire (now Colorlines). Founding in 1999, MoCADA is known for its progressive programming, featuring exibits from renowned and upcoming black artists that are shifting the conversation on blackness, diaspora, race, and American culture.
You cold? Come be warm with us.
Tonight, we’re getting a special treat at iBomba with a line-up from Chicago, Washington D.C, and Montreal.
This weekend Brett Kashmere’s beautifully done documentary about basketball & hiphop makes its New York City debut. I had the pleasure of doing music direction for this film. You’ll hear unreleased material from Chief Boima and Matt Shadetek, and as well as songs by Chants, Nettle, and Andy Moor & I. After Saturday’s screening I’ll be in a Q&A conversation with Brett. Union Docs is a wonderful warm spot, so please join us! Buying tickets in advance is a good idea. (more…)
