2018 – Best Reissues: Sosena Gebre Eyesus ~ s/t

“Sosena Gebre Eyesus plays the begena or harp of David. Six Ethiopian orthodox hymns, softly sung over the low beautiful buzzing unique sound of the begena. Originally released on cassette.” > Little Axe Records

Tallawit Timbouctou ~ Hali Diallo

Tallawit Timbouctou ~ Takamba WhatsApp 2018 EP

“Takamba music is played on traditional guitar (tamashek: teheredent), with a remarkable distinctive rhythm tapped out on a calabash. It’s always accompanied by a beautiful ghostly dance. The origin of the music remains somewhat shrouded in mystery. Suffice to say that it’s a hugely popular music that ruled the festivals and weddings in the North

Open Tabs #21

:: Yem Gel via Sendspaace . 20.8.17 (NTS) :: Sound of the Down w/ Inner Islands . 22.7.17 (NTS) :: HamabiPulgada . 6.9.17

Austin Cesear ~ West Side

V/A ~ The Danced & The Dance: Sacred And Profane Celebration Music From Indonesia

“The Danced And The Dance” is a mixtape of Jaipongan, Oodong odong, Kliningan and Barongan music mainly from Java and mainly focusing on Jaipongan tunes and rhythms. These genres of music are played during weddings, temple anniversaries and local festivals and all of them are related to specific types of dance often caracterized by states

Open Tabs #15

:: Orpheu the Wizard . Diggers Directory (Stamp the Wax) :: Maghreb Sharit 2 . Ladies of the Maghreb :: Dark Entries (Josh Cheon) . Wire 400 mix 2 :: Jamma Dee . Soul in Paradise 4.5.17

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