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TWISTED: Anza de L'Ader covers "Hey Joe"
Here's a crazy version of "Hey Joe" from Niger that was brought to my attention via the new Agrim Agadez comp on the Sahel Sounds label. The record gathers raw recordings of guitar music from the Sahelian region of Niger, showcasing folks we'd likely never get to hear, playing entrancing and often gritty sounds. Led by guitarist Abdoulaye Bouzou (better known as Mona), Anza de L'Ader are a top act of Niger, formed in the 1970s. They are one of the heaviest psychedelic orchestras in West Africa. Many Muslims in the region were not accustomed to producing music in the '70s,...
VIDEO: Ray Lugo - Now
Here is the brand new video for Ray Lugo's "Now". 'Now" is a meditation on the importance of the present moment and redirecting the mind away from a past we cannot change or a future we seldom control. SHARE if you recognize and let's go forward with clear thoughts. Featuring some frequent collaborators with Ray (Terrificos, Kokolo, Boogaloo Destroyers, L.E.S. Express): "Big respect to the talented artists who worked on this tune and made it shine: Ian Toole: Guitar, Keys, Casey Howard: Saxophone, Andy Averbuch: Guitar Jake Fader: Guitar Mixed by: Dusty Mastered by:Adam Boose. All blessings to you, fellas."...
VIDEO: Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears - Power to the Pussy (PTP)
It's always legit to have Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears back on the scene with new music and a tour. The veteran Austin TX-based band has several raucous records and are an entertaining live act. Boozy & garagey, they mix R&B, punk & blues with Daptone-esque horns, a concoction that is groovy and nasty. Taken from their forthcoming fifth LP Backlash, produced by Stewart Sikes (Loretta Lynn, Cat Power) and out Feb 10, "PTP" (Power to the Pussy) is a sexually charged romp of a song that sounds like Stax-gone-garage. They've made a fun animated video for the tune...
VIDEO: C.A.M.P.O.S. Featured On "Border Blaster" Weekly Video Program
The excellent Dreams: Border Blaster feature at KCET features cool videos every week. This episode features the C.A.M.P.O.S. tune, "Dream of the Bell Flower", yet another great tune from the Peace & Rhythm-released 2xLP Miracle & Criminals. Check out the show. (And order the album here.) "New York psychedelic band C.A.M.P.O.S. gets groovy with some found footage" Border Blaster airs locally in Los Angeles and nationally in the US via Dish and DirectTV on partner channel LinkTV. It is in partnership with Dublab. https://www.kcet.org/ http://dublab.com/
Here is Parliament / Funkadelic's Gear!
If you have ever wanted to scope the gear that the P-Funk posse used on their magical Afro-futuristic jams, well Christopher DeArcangelis of Reverb magazine did the work. Check out the fascinating original article with a look at some specific gear favored by Bernie, Bootsy, Eddie and the boys. https://reverb.com/news/the-essential-gear-of-parliament-slash-funkadelic And while we're at it... https://reverb.com/