Recommended Gem: Richard Russell – Liberation Through Hearing (Book)
A recommended gem of a book. An inspiring and invigorating history of running one of the world’s greatest record labels. Label boss and producer… Continue reading
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Recommended Gem: Making a Mixtape with Richard Russell & Ibeyi (Radio Show)
A recommended gem of a radio show. XL Recording’s head honcho Richard Russell is joined by Ibeyi for the latest episode of his monthly Making A Mixtape radio show… Continue reading
Diggin’ This: Ibeyi – “Ghosts” (Official Video)
Both twenty-years-old, both French-Cuban, and both twin sisters, Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz are Ibeyi, the Yoruba word for “twins.” Together they make some of the best percussive, organic, heartfelt… Continue reading
Gil Scott-Heron – “Alien (Hold On To Your Dreams)” (Previously Unheard Recording)
So raw. The splintered, graveled voice of the legendary Gil Scott-Heron resurfaces as part of a new compilation of the late New York musician’s previously unheard recordings entitled Nothing New. … Continue reading