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Australian Afro-Latin HEAT| The Sounds of Cumbiamuffin : Afro-beat, latin and cumbia dance floor vibes

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cumbia latin funk sydney latin danceHere is our miniature pleasing delight to help you through your Monday thanks to our good friends CUMBIAMUFFIN.

They are a local 15-piece Afro-Latin powerhouse that have been making some massive noise around town with their infectious live shows.

Check out some of the sounds you can expect from their well-recommended live shows and be sure to catch them playing this Thursday Nov 27 at The Basement for more of the same, as we are thrilled to be supporting them for a rare live club show.

Sydney 13 (sometime 15) piece Latin powerhouse CUMBIAMUFFIN will bring their trademark Latin vibes to THE BASEMENT on Thursday Nov 27 with DJ Support from Soul of Sydney’s own DJ CMAN + SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s & Friends

A night of afro-latin tropical funk inspired rhythms, Cumbia, Afro-Latin heat and beyond.

Tix only $15 | Info / HERE

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Disco, Funk, Edit: DJ Agent 86 – Saturday Vibrations | DEEP HOUSE FUNK PARTY BREAK EDIT

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Diggin’ what i have been hearing from Melbourne based Agent 86, dope party funk, soul, boogie and hip hop flavors.

Free wav download from Chopshop!!

soundcloud.com/the-chopshop-music/sets/dj-agent-86-celebrating

About Agent 86:

Since 1989.

Hip-hop. Funk. RnB. Dub. Disco. House. Techno. Electro. Electronica. Rock. Pop. Reggae. Blues. In-between and beyond.

DJ Battles. Radio shows. Clubs. Bars. Raves. Festivals. Music retail. Music distribution. Remixes. Production. Promotion. Label owner. Disciple. Ground breaker.

WWW.LIGHTSPEEDRECORDINGS.COM

2007 Live Act of the Year (Melbourne)*
2008 DJ of the Year (Melbourne)*
2009 DJ/Producer of the Year (Melbourne)*
*Inpress Magazine.

Shared the stage with: Kraftwerk, James Brown, DJ Shadow, Moloko, Q-Bert, Mark Ronson, Chromeo, Greg Wilson, Krafty Kuts, Sasha, Inflagranti, Carl Craig, Zebra Katz, Le1f, Mike Q, Funkanomics, Basement Jaxx, Roots Manuva, 2 Bears, The Killers, Jeff Mills, Claude Von Stroke, Metro Area, Goldfrapp, Derrick May, Peaches, Miss Kitten, Funkagenda, Marcia Hines, Diplo, Busy P, Steve Aoki, Adam Freeland, Switch, Guy Sebastian, DJ Mehdi, New Young Pony Club, Mark Seymour, Glass Candy, Tom Craft, Audiojack, Gypsy & The Cat, MGMT, Tame Impala, Pendulum, Steve Agnello, Headman, Kissy Sellout, Russell Morris, Sam Sparro, Riot In Belgium, TLR (Bunker), Bangkok Impact, Laurent Garnier, DJ Yoda, Sebastian, P-Money, Kavinsky, Fatboy Slim, Sinden, Ursula 1000, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Clutch, Infadels, Dynamo Productions, DJ Assault, DJ Godfather, Mark Rae, Katalyst, Matthias Tanzman, Cosmic Baby, Southern Outpost, ?uestlove, Kid Koala, Dukes Of Windsor, RJD2, Dee-Jay Punk-Roc, Greyboy, Fort Knox 5, Kraak ‘n’ Smaak, The Crystal Method, Koma and Bones, Booka Shade, DJ T, Z-Trip, Felix Da Housecat, Dirty South, DJ Noize, Mr Jigga, Theo Parrish, Mista Sinista, Resin Dogs, DJ Sneak, DJ Food, Carl Cox, Bonobo, Junior Sanchez, Brand New Heavies, Kid Loco, Mixmaster Mike, Aceyalone, Salmonella Dub, Wamdue Project, Nick Thayer, Meat Katie, Thomas Schumacher, Malente, Nubreed, Underground Resistance, Pepe Deluxe, Tiga, Damian Lazarus, Martin Solvieg, Joey Beltram, Brad Baloo (Nextmen), 2 Many DJ’s, DJ Maseo, Hexstatic, Infusion, Isaac Tucker (Spektrum), Ali B, Lee Coombs, Prefuse 73, Blockhead, Laidback, Paul Van Dyke, Black Grass, Prince Quick Mix, Tipper, Soul II Soul, Gangstarr, Dexta, Liptrick, Speedy J, CJ Bolland, DJ 2120, A-Skillz, Bang Gang DJ’s, Mama’s Funk, Jungle Brothers, Luke Vibert, Vitalic, Hilltop Hoods, Koolism, Simian Mobile Disco, DJ Pogo, Eric Morillo, Filo and Peri, Scot Project, Marcel Woods, Wippenberg, Mark Sherry, Vandall, Brennan Heart, Bertie Blackman, The Cool Kids, Metronomy, Metric, Lady Sovereign, Evil Nine, Tom Novy, Technotronic, The Shapeshifters, Danny Howells, Sebastian Leger, Mark Knight, Randa and The Soul Kingdom, Tijuana Cartel, Cassette Kids, Art vs Science, Bluejuice and many others.

PLEASE NOTE: Mixes are now available from either from my website (djagent86.com) or here:www.divshare.com/download/17313909-6a7


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EVENT: Afrobeat Powerhouse Antibalas in Sydney March 12 @ Factory Theatre

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Tickets & Party Info HERE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMXlEqlnAIg&feature=player_embedded

Born in a Brooklyn warehouse in 1997, 12-piece ensemble Antibalas is credited with introducing Afrobeat to a wider global audience, influencing countless musicians and developing a live show that is the stuff of legend. The group has performed everywhere from Central Park to Carnegie Hall to Rikers Island Prison, and that’s just in New York. On the heels of the hit musical FELA!,

which several members collaborated on, Antibalas has reunited with former member and producer Gabe Roth, who was at the helm for their first three albums. The world famous Daptone Records released the band’s first album in five years, self-titled, in late 2012.

Inspired by economic meltdowns and global uprisings, Antibalas piled into two rooms at Daptone’s House of Soul Studios in Bushwick, Brooklyn to cut an explosive new set of afrobeat classics. “Dirty Money” launches the propulsive six-song LP with deep, pulsating rhythms, monstrous horns and tight funk. Lead singer Amayo – a native of Lagos, Nigeria and senior Kung Fu master – guides the band through cathartic workouts of call and response, dynamic instrumentals and eruptive solos.

Members of Antibalas served as musical directors and the house band in the Broadway hit FELA! and penned original music for the show. Members have also recently collaborated/performed with Iron and Wine, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Mark Ronson, TV on the Radio and The Roots.

Tickets & Party Info HERE

Event: 73’Till Infinity – This Thurs Feat. Secret NYC guest from Turntables on the Hudson this Thursday in Newtown @ Martin Cafe (Funk, Afro-Beat, Soul, Boogie, Latin)

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73’Till infinity is lucky enough to be hosting a very special guest from NYC’s Turntables on the Hudsonplaying at 73’till Infinity this Thursday at Martini Cafe (529a King St Newtown) with local support from Edseven and friends.

Free Entry – Indoor/Outdoor Courtyard Spot – Good Food – Cheap Drinks – Killer Music.

REGGAE – HIP HOP – FUNK – SOUL – AFRO-BEAT – LATIN GROOVES & BEYOND

EVERY THURSDAY @ MARTINI BAR – 529A KING ST NEWTOWN –

Info –> www.lioness.net.au/73til.html

Mixtape –> Turntables on the Hudson global beats and breaks mix

https://soundcloud.com/turntablesonthehudson/nickodemus-time-out-magazine

ABOUT TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON:
TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON is a boat PARTY started in NYC in 1998 & continues today with parties around the world including THE NILE, LAS RAMBLAS, THE DANUBE, THE CARIBBEAN & SYDNEY HARBOR hosted by the mighty DJ Nickodemus, Nappy G on percussion & many guests Worldwide pushing all kinds of global funk flavors with an dope open music policy.

WEBSITES/MIXTAPES AND INFO:
www.turntablesonthehudson.com

AUSTRALIAN AFRO-BEAT: The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra launch This Saturday @ Oxford Arts Factory Feat. The Liberators & Gian Arpino + Free Album Download

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Friday 16th Sept – Gearins Hotel, Katoomba
Saturday 17th Sept – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Fri 23rd Sept @ The Corner, Melbourne

“I love good afrobeat stuff. I love this” Richard Kingsmill, triple j

“Close your eyes and you’d be forgiven for thinking you were hearing and all-black group from Nigeria ” – Lynden Barber, The Australian

One of Australia’s most exciting (and largest) bands, Melbourne’s Public Opinion Afro Orchestra are hitting the road to launch their new 7” single ‘Mr Clean (Pts 1 & 2),’ available in September on Hope Street Recordings through all good record stores.

2010 proved a watershed year for the seventeen strong ensemble, with breakthrough performances at WOMADelaide which resulted in worldwide support through Gilles Peterson’s BBC Radio 1 program. Their debut album “Do Anything, Go Anywhere’ was also nominated for an ARIA Award. The group returned to the studio before emerging triumphantly for a set at the 2011 Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival, which you can download at the groups website for nix

http://www.thepublicopinion.net/2011/05/live-album-available-for-free-download/

With a unique understanding of Afrobeat, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra trace elements of the genre created by Fela Kuti and Tony Allen, an add modern elements like MCs and turntablism all with a definitive world perspective stemming from the lineage of the groups members, which comes from all corners of the globe.

Melbourne is in for a bit of a Hope Street Recordings family affair with labelmates The Bombay Royale also launching their new 7” and high school super band The Cactus Channel (recently featured on an EPK by Los Angeles tastemaker Jeremy Sole) plus radio personality and POAO member DJ Manchild in support.

Sydney and Katoomba stages will see The Liberators in equally funky and appropriate support. The group recently released their debut self titled album on Italian based label Record Kicks to worldwide acclaim, including a plug in Rolling Stone Magazine.

The spirit of Fela is alive and well and with Australia one of the most unexpected places to find it, you can expect to be blown away when these guys touch down in your town.

www.thepublicopinion.net
www.nicheproductions.com.au

Saturday 17th Sept – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney w/ The Liberators and DJ Gian Arpino
Tickets: www.moshtix.com.au

Also for fans of FELA & fans of the Afro-Funk sounds we will be on FUNK patrol at the first local African Film Festival Film showcase on Oct 27th @ Red Rattler Warehouse Space.

The night will feature a special screening of the 1982 FELA documentary “Music Is The Weapon”  followed by live african bands & Soul Of Sydney DJ‘s + Friends paying special tribute with a solid dose of Afro-beat & Afro-Funk sounds to close off the night.

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Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Gilles Peterson & James Locksmith (Jembe Music) , Thursday March 4 @ Manning Bar Sydney Uni

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Niche Presents:


Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra & Gilles Peterson

Thur March 4th

Manning Bar Sydney Uni

Supported by: James Locksmith (Jembe Music)

Info/Tickets:

Mixes:

  1. Gilles P on ‘The Soul Show‘1994 Sydney,2RES
  2. Gilles P dance-floor jazz set for Brownswood Records

Niche Productions Presents: This 11 piece live afrobeat/funk/soul/latin band is simply one of the best live bands in the world and features eleven of the hottest and baddest musicians New York has to offer.


This is high energy, rhythmic, contagious and political music that turns your shoes into dancing machines and your hips into a frenzy. Antibalas has been a fixture at the crossroads of international music since their humble Brooklyn beginnings in 1998. As a group entity, they are largely responsible for reviving and innovating an obscure but dynamic style of music known as afrobeat, tirelessly spreading its gospel to over thirty countries around the world, from New York’s Rikers Island Prison to the stage of Carnegie Hall, from Tokyo to Turkey.


As collaborators, they have worked with artists such as Paul Simon, TV on the Radio, Baaba Maal, Burning Spear, Public Enemy, The Roots, Angelique Kidjo, Sinead O’Connor, and Medeski, Martin and Wood. In addition, members of Antibalas have made their imprint on recordings by Mark Ronson, Ornette Coleman, Amy Winehouse, Beck, The Foals, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and countless other bands from underground to multi-platinum, spanning the genres of funk, jazz, soul, rock, and experimental music

In 2009, members of Antibalas have arranged the music for, and are also performing on Broadway in FELA! a musical about the African icon and afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.

Antibalas – War is a Crime

Antibalas – Big Man Live at The Yerba Buena Center Gardens, San Francisco, CA. June 29, 2004

Gilles Peterson is one of BBC1’s favourite presenters, with his blessing deeming an artist worldwide success. From humble beginnings as an acid jazz DJ to hosting one of the most popular radio shows worldwide, Gilles has been responsible for aiding the careers of many of the musicians around today.

In 2006 Gilles launched his most recent record labal ‘Brownswood Recordings’ after the street he used to live on. To date the label has released records by British singer/songwriter Ben Westbeech, 45 piece live act The Heritage Orchestra, Japanese punk jazz band Soil & “Pimp” Sessions, Brooklyn based pianist Elan Mehler, jazz vocalist José James, and two volumes of a soulful compilation album series called Brownswood Bubblers.


Releasing over 30 mixtape albums to date, Gilles Peterson is perhaps one of the most famous DJs on the planet, and is a regular feature at festivals all over the world.

Check out this rare live recording of Gilles in Sydney on The Soul Show, 2RES, 1994

Also check this wicked dancefloor jazz set he played for Brownswood Records @ iLL Communications 9th April

Check out Gilles Peterson Interview @ SubSub

Talks about some great interview’s, music sources and internet radio

Thursday 4 March, a night not to be missed as the finest live and DJ acts take to the stage for a party the likes of the Manning Bar has never seen! Tickets on sale Wednesday 3 February from manningbar.com, moshtix.com and all moshtix outlets.

Special guest DJ, James Locksmith (Jembe Music).