The Cape Verde islands have a rich musical heritage, as a result of their mixed heritage of African and Portuguese cultural influences. The label which…
Month: February 2019
07/02/2019: “Don’t Waste My Time” by Jerry Washington
This song is a classic soul cut that was re-issued a couple of years ago in 2017 on Suncut records. It’s a sunny sort…
06/02/2019: “Aftermath” by Tricky
The artist Tricky is another example of the Bristol Trip Hop I covered a couple of weeks back, with Smith and Mighty. He had worked…
05/02/2019: “She’s Lost Control” by Joy Division
Joy Division were a band who were impressively ahead of their time. They helped to pioneer a moody, grungy brand of post-punk rock music which…
04/02/2019: “Deliver Me From My Enemies” by Yabby You
This track features on the iconic soundtrack to “Babylon”, the classic 1980 film about the struggles of U.K. Reggae sound systems when they were trying…
03/02/2019: “My Life” by Billy Joel
There’s something truly timeless about this tune. The vocals are incredible catchy, the keyboard riff is unbeatable, the rhythm section is tight and powerful. The…
02/02/2019: “Crawshay” by Cymande
Cymande are masters of soulful grooves, delivering a wide range of delectable treats in a variety of fresh styles. The band was formed in 1971,…
01/02/2019: “Solid As A Rock” by Sizzla
Sizzla is a reggae artist with a particular style which lies between dancehall toasting and roots singing. Not only this, his voice is easy to…