¡Llamar A Los Bomberos! by Néstor Álvarez

 

Call My Name by Joe Bataan

This whole project grew out of a song called ‘Cycles Of You’, which I had written around 2000-2001 with the guitarist and bassist of my band at the time, Easy. The chord progression and vocal melody really reminded me of Bataan, and it occurred to me that it wouldn’t be impossible to get him into the studio to do a guest vocal if we ever recorded it. I had met Bataan a few years before at a small, family-reunion style show at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in my neighborhood, where he not only still sounded great, but was also gracious and easy to talk to. By the time we got around to recording with Easy, the band was about to break up but we still had the studio booked. We all agreed that we didn’t want to continue as a band, but at the same time, it would be a shame to never record what we had been working on. Around this time Bataan was playing out again, so I went to the show to see him and find out if he’d be interested in doing some vocals with us. He was agreeable, so we decided to turn it into a Joe Bataan session and do ‘Cycles Of You’. The funny thing is, ‘Chick-A-Boom’, a live favorite with Easy, was hastily added so we could have a B-side, but it ended up chosen to be the A-side of the single. When I got the opportunity from Vampisoul to do a full album, I was hoping Bataan and I could write some songs together, but our schedules proved tough to coordinate. I figured the best way to go about it was to do most of the work and just have him come sing on it. I thought this might be a little weird for him, since he is used to writing and producing most of his own records, but he was open to it. The rhythm section was a band called TransLove Airways that I formed in 2002. We got really tight and developed a great sound that was, to me, equal parts Heart, Shocking Blue, Brian Auger and Rare Earth. If you listen closely, you can hear Bataan say our name in the beginning of ‘Keep The Change’. To this core group I added pieces from a few other local bands: The Middle Initials, who are a great Temptations/Main Ingredient-style vocal group, and members of an incredible Latin band called Grupo Latin Vibe, who were responsible for almost all the percussion and the vibraphone solo on ‘I’m The Fool Pt 2’. There was also some fine trombone playing by Aaron Johnson of Antibalas and great flute work by Neal Sugarman and my cousin Sonny. I consider myself very lucky to know and to have the opportunity to be able to work with these talented musicians. (Daniel Collás, producer of “Call My Name”).

Bahama Soul Club & Arema Arega "Mango EP"

Magnific can't wait for the album !!

http://www.artistcamp.com/bahama-soul-club-arema-arega/mango/4260162630224/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_69OcLNV2Y

Willwork4funk and Buyú Records are proud to present the "Mango EP" by Bahama Soul Club, featuring Cuban singer Arema Arega and remixes by Club Des Belugas and TheEEs

As anticipation builds around the release of their upcoming album "Bohemia After Dawn" dropping on July 17th, German latin / nu jazz outfit Bahama Soul Club gives another sneak peak into what to expect on the new full-length with "Mango EP", a 3-track teaser centered around track "Mango" featuring Cuban singer Arema Arega.
One of the most exciting voices in the Bahama Soul Club family so far ... an ongoing love affair, Cuban artist Arema Arega is somewhat a permanent feature and once more she confirms this love match with her unique take on this sweet yellow-green part of a god. Arema Arega is one of the most exciting voices in the Bahama Soul Club family and has been somewhat of a permanent feature throughout their albums. In "Mango" she once more confirms this love match with her unique take on this sweet yellow-green part of a god, waxing lyrical over a laidback tropical groove.

Sure it will soon be a classic in your library. Promise! We’ve sent some early demos to friends and supporters and wonderful feedback came in the shape of two brilliant remixes. Mighty „Club des Belugas“ (anybody knows these guys??) sent an irresistible Bossa Remix, and world famous project „TheEEs“ (Yes these, everybody knows those) just flew in with a sappy Reggae Roll. It is rumored that these guys now turned their back to badly cashed majordeals to sign for a Million dollar deal on Buyú-The track comes accompanied by a groovy video by André Neundorf that blends new film with archival footage taken from movie "Soy Cuba" by Mikhail Kalatozov. Also on the EP are remixes by Club Des Belugas who go in a bossanova direction and new project TheEEs who add caribbean reggae vibes.

Records. An album release of „TheEEs“ on Buyú will impress you later this year. 

So watch out! 1 Mango (Original radio edit) Mystery and music, superior and sexy, alluring folks dancing and she plays around laughing. The Mango is a Mambo that always answers back. Laid back. 2 Mango (Club des Belugas Bossa Remix) This Remix of Mango made by Club des Belugas brings Sunset colors to the music palette of the Ep. Bigband lounge ambience y mucho Sabor!!!! 3 Mango (TheEEs Reggae Remix) Hot night in a caribbean beach, in the horizon the lights of the city, but we are in a paradise and we don't want to leave. The hunting reggae is our heart beat.

Let Them Know (feat. The Cuban Brothers) by The Allergies

The Allergies return with another criminally good record in the shape of 'Let Them Know'.
Featuring the legendary party starters The Cuban Brothers on vocals, this sizzling slice of sunshine on wax builds to the kind of full-on carnival atmosphere we've all been wishing for right now.
It's a match made in heaven as Bristol's finest serve up a hotbed of big hip-hop drums, huge funky horns, and a fat dollop of dynamite boogaloo rhythms. The perfect backdrop, then, for Los Hermanos Cubanos to bust sick rhymes and sweet harmonies over. Allow it!
The track is bursting with fun-loving lyrical flavour and a massively catchy chorus, and hopes to be the perfect party pick me up for anyone labouring under grey skies right now.
'Let Them Know' is the latest single release in the lead-up to The Allergies' album, Say The Word, and a great indicator of the slick production, sweet collaborations, and feel good vibes that run through each and every track on there.

This 7" vinyl single comes backed with 'Lightning In A Bottle', a wax-only hip-hop club rocker featuring Andy Cooper (Ugly Duckling). And is The Allergies little bonus B-side beat for all you 45 slinging DJs out there, to say thanks for the support. Yes, friends!
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released June 19, 2020

Samba Tsikita by Rena Morfi

True sky Heroes by Jojo Effects

As a child, the only idea was to be able to fly. At the same time, you take off
enthusiastically, ready to save the world. As an adult you need a lot more
equipment. With their new airy album "True Sky Heroes", the Wuppertal-
based NuJazz heroes from JOJO EFFECT may not save the world. But
keeping the joy of life alive is also a reasonable achievement.
Producer Jürgen Kausemann and his excellent acting artists invite you on a
sightseeing flight through space and time. The opener "Along came Fred"
already had a perfect start with gruff electric guitars and soul driven by a
powerful brass section.
Dennis Legree then interprets "No Joke" with the dynamics of a David
Bowie. The congenial Gardener of Delight & ZOUZOULECTRIC remix of
this piece also represents the pre-release of the album. The title song "True
Sky Heros" has the energy of a rousing gospel thanks to the California Soul
Diva Brenda Boykin. Jazz is the driving force in the stratosphere permeated
by sound tinkering, electro beats and remixes, through which JOJO
EFFECT glides.The British jazz crooner Iain Mackenzie celebrates the
finest Scat-inspired jazz vocals in the song "What is Right & What is
Wrong".
"True Sky Heroes" sets new rhythmic aspects in the remixes of the already
well-known songs "Too Hot for Tango" and "He Killed Capoty", which let
these titles shine in special timbres.
With the music of the incomparable Andrew Sisters and an electrical update
from Tchaikovsky's Sugar Fairy, the idea of time travel is also vigorously
served.
At the end of the album, the temporary instrumental song "Weekend Waltz"
softly initiates the landing and gently flatters the listener into the weekend.
Jürgen Kausemann and JOJO EFFECT present with their new album "True
Sky Heroes" nothing less than the music for the twenties of this millennium.

BONFIDO 001 by Bonfido Disques

"Hello World,
Bonfido means "good faith" in Esperanto, the first universal language. So in good faith we would like to share our very first release of a concept series that we are planning to put out.
Our vision leans towards nostalgic Exotic Disco and Afro Cosmic House reworks for the dancefloor and for our first instalment we compiled 4 dj-friendly, fast paced heaters. Spicy beats over 80's analog synthesizers is what to expect.
Available 29/6 on extremely limited hand stamped 12" vinyl."

Bonfido Disques

releases June 29, 2020

Maculele 02 by Maculele Records

Maculele Records is an independent label based in Athens, Greece.

Future Shock by Names You Can Trust

The fourth volume of NYCT's shoutout from behind the mask is here! No Nos Pararan, amigxs! We’ve dipped into our treasure chest of archived, unreleased or brand new tunes and enlisted friends & family to contribute something special on the direct line… stat! Six tunes from six different artists (plus two bonus interludes) for our ongoing compilation series. Bandcamp only. Direct from our house to yours.
released May 14, 2020

The third volume of NYCT's shoutout from behind the mask is here! The shock of the future feels closer than ever this year, and the currents of the communication highway are whipping around in a swirling digital wave. NYCT has always and will continue to champion the analog touch, sourced from far and wide, pressed to vinyl and vaulted to your local record store / delivery door. No matter how long it takes. But for now? Well, You Can’t Stop The Music! No Nos Pararan, amigxs! We’ve dipped into our treasure chest of archived, unreleased or brand new tunes and enlisted friends & family to contribute something special on the direct line… stat! Six tunes from six different artists for an ongoing compilation series to be released in the coming weeks. Bandcamp only. Direct from our house to yours.

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released April 30, 2020

The second volume of NYCT's shoutout from behind the mask is here! The shock of the future feels closer than ever this year, and the currents of the communication highway are whipping around in a swirling digital wave. NYCT has always and will continue to champion the analog touch, sourced from far and wide, pressed to vinyl and vaulted to your local record store / delivery door. No matter how long it takes. But for now? Well, You Can’t Stop The Music! No Nos Pararan, amigxs! We’ve dipped into our treasure chest of archived, unreleased or brand new tunes and enlisted friends & family to contribute something special on the direct line… stat! Six tunes from six different artists for an ongoing compilation series to be released in the coming weeks. Bandcamp only. Direct from our house to yours.
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released April 21, 2020

The shock of the future feels closer than ever this year, and the currents of the communication highway are whipping around in a swirling digital wave. NYCT has always and will continue to champion the analog touch, sourced from far and wide, pressed to vinyl and vaulted to your local record store / delivery door. No matter how long it takes. But for now? Well, You Can’t Stop The Music! No Nos Pararan, amigxs! We’ve dipped into our treasure chest of archived, unreleased or brand new tunes and enlisted friends & family to contribute something special on the direct line… stat! Six tunes from six different artists for an ongoing compilation series to be released in the coming weeks. Bandcamp only. Direct from our house to yours.

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released April 15, 2020

Atlantico by Combo Lulo

Combo Lulo is that rare possibility of true magic moments manifested. Embodying the classic sentiment of a New York supergroup with an ensemble of friends and like-minded musicians whose resume is too full of credits and accolades to grasp in one shot, the band is a testament to what can happen when locked together for a two-day session in a Brooklyn studio.

Drawing inspiration and direction from band leader, composer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Sarason, Combo Lulo moves side to side from effortless Jamaican foundation rhythms into the further reaches of Caribbean influence…incorporating a natural transition between Jamaican classics and the essence of Afro-Latin ritmo. It’s a musical match made in heaven and, more importantly, it’s carried out with the gentle and deft touch of veteran studio musicians with deep appreciation and nuanced understanding. Together with Names You Can Trust, it’s a locked in groove that is a perfect slice of roots, collaboration & present day experimentation that is sure to have any listener feeling nice.

Take Your Time by Hannah Gill

Second single from Hannah Gill, written and recorded during the quarantine - this time it's a tune that you can groove to.

Hannah Gill, a 22-year-old vocalist & lyricist, grew up on the eastern shore of Maryland, listening to and being influenced by the likes of Nina Simone, The Beatles, and Joni Mitchell. She has been covered by The New York Times, Teen Vogue and NPR amongst others, has toured internationally as member of Post Modern Jukebox, and her original music videos have garnered a million+ views on YouTube.

Beats Overseas by SUPERSAN

Afroterraneo by Kiko Navarro