Strict Joy Exclusive First Listen: The Swell Season

listen here for the next two weeks until the release of the album on October 27, 2009, via NPR.

Forro In The Dark Light A Candle

Forro in the Dark Record Release Party for the new album, Light A Candle at Nublu tonight, October 13, 2009.

Listen here or below:

Forro In The Dark

Light A Candle

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Swell Season

the Swell Season will be playing again at Radio City Music Hall on the 19th of January 2010. Their guest for the evening will be no other than Josh Ritter.

Lhasa de Sela live acoustic set

Audiogram, in partnership with Radio-Canada, have posted 3 new videos (Fools Gold, Is Anything Wrong, Love Came Here) from an April 10, 2009 intimate concert in a Loft in Montreal. Camera by Vincent Moon. click here to view Fools Gold, Is Anything Wrong, Love Came Here. In addition to what's on their site I posted three more videos down below:

TRANXGO DVD

As a big fan of Gotan Project, Bajofondo, Tanghetto, Tango Conspiracy (Jimena Fama) & Tranxgo for sooo many years I'm definitely enjoy the whole electrotango movement...with sooooo many groups making this type of music now it's basically it's own musical genre nowadays. I'm happy to get the announcement from the heads at Tranxgo that they are dropping a one hour DVD with footage from live performances, more specifically in Crobar Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tranxgo is a bit more house-ish, trancy type of electrotango, hence the name, but I think they are great and are seriously getting a following out there. Here are two 10 minute clips for you to enjoy and get a little feel of what's to come.

Total Eclipse presents the Michael Jackson Tribute vol. 1

This is a tribute to Michael Jackson done by DJ Total Eclipse of the world famous Ex
Free Download here

Latin Bitman Colour

1 intro
2 Help Me (feat. Francisca Valenzuela)
3 Summertime (feat. Rulo)
4 Emigrante
5 Insomnio (feat. Anita Tijoux)
6 La Palabra
7 The Instrumento
8 Someday (feat. Francisca Valenzuela)
9 State of My Soul (feat. Funk Attack)
10 I Wanna Wake You Up (feat. C-Funk + Juan Sativo)
11 En el Abismo (feat. Zaturno)
12 Letargame
13 Voçe (feat. Rulo)
14 Gente Frenetica
15 I Wanna Wake You Up (DJ Bitman Remix)
16 Insomnio (DJ Raff Remix)

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Pink Martini: Splendor in the Grass

Tracklisting:
1. Ninna nanna
2. Ohayoo Ohio
3. Splendor in the Grass
4. Ou est ma tete?
5. And Then You're Gone
6. But Now I'm Back
7. Sunday Table
8. Over the Valley
9. Tuca tuca
10. Bitty Boppy Betty
11. Sing
12. Piensa en mi
13. New Amsterdam
14. Ninna nanna (reprise)

click here to pre-order now!
listen here

Splendor In The Grass truly encapsulates the band's history and spirit of global collaboration and inclusivity. Comprised of nine original songs and four covers (with songs in English, Neapolitan, Italian, French and Spanish) it features appearances by the 90-year-old Mexican ranchera singer, Chavela Vargas, Emilio Delgado (aka "Luis" from Sesame Street), NPR Justice Correspondent Ari Shapiro and Courtney Taylor-Taylor of the Dandy Warhols. via

Zero 7

Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Terminal 5 New York City
tickets go on sale tomorrow
Updated oct 7th tickets

HIP-HOP LEGENDS CONCERT SERIES IV

JUST ANNOUNCED...HIP-HOP LEGENDS CONCERT SERIES IV returns to BB King's Dec. 23rd featuring DOUG E. FRESH, EPMD, LARGE PRO + Many More - the full line-up and on-sale info will be anounced next week!

R.I.P. Mercedes Sosa

Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, the "voice of Latin America" whose music inspired opponents of South America's brutal military regimes and led to her forced exile in Europe, died Sunday, her family said. She was 74.

Sosa was best known for signature tunes such as "Gracias a la Vida" ("Thanks to Life") and "Si se calla el cantor" ("If the Singer Quiets"). She had been in the hospital for more than two weeks with liver problems and had since been suffering from progressive kidney failure and cardiac arrest. via

Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

FELA!, the award-winning new musical that The New York Times called "a show that melts walls" is coming to Broadway. Based on the life of groundbreaking African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, FELA! uses Afrobeat music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies) to explore his controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician.

Brought to you by JAY-Z & Will Smith, directed and choreographed by Tony® Award winner Bill T. Jones, with a book by Jim Lewis & Bill T. Jones, FELA! is a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theatre.



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GHOSTFACE KILLAH

..continuing the Wizard of Poetry Tour
Featuring:
Special Guests
Blue & Exile
Fashawn
Sosh B
Skyzoo

Wed, Nov 11, 2009 09:00 PM
BBKings, NY
tickets

RJD2

Saturday, November 28, 2009
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Terminal 5, NY

RJD2-“2002-2010” box set to be released on OCT 20
RJD2-“THE COLOSSUS” coming early this winter

Rodrigo y Gabriela on the Conan O' Brien show

verrrry happy to see them get some shine on TV especially on a show like Conan O' Brien...below is a clip from the show...don't forget to grab that new album, 11:11
Buster Voodoo on Conan OBrien

R.I.P. Mr. Magic

Another important figure in the world of hip hop has been lost today due to a heart attack...this year is really starting to be a bad one...DJ AM, Roc Raida, and now Mr. Magic...

An important figure in the world of hip-hop radio, Mr. Magic debuted in 1983 on WBLS-FM in New York City with the first exclusive rap radio show to be aired on a major station. Billing itself as Rap Attack, Magic's show featured Marley Marl as the DJ and Tyrone "Fly Ty" Williams as the show's co-producer. Magic's reign on the New york City airwaves lasted over 20 years and was instrumental in broadening the scope and validity of hip-hop music.

Magic also spent time as a producer, working on the Force MD's "Let Me Love You" and "Forgive Me Girl," as well as releasing a series of compilation albums from his radio show titled Mr. Magic's Rap Attack. Nearly 20 years after his radio debut, Mr. Magic made the transition to the digital realm and helmed Wildstyle, the rap channel for the new millennium's hottest video game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

His early contributions to hip hop, both as a producer and performer, were documented by the Stones Throw label in 1994 on the collection Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop 1979-1983. ~ Steve Kurutz, All Music Guide (myspace)

Snowgoons: The Trojan Horse

01 The Trojan Horse Ft. Savage Brothers
02 King Kong Ft. Reef The Lost Cauze & Young De
03 Hey Young World Ft. La Coka Nostra & Heltah Skeltah
04 Krush University Ft. Krush Unit & Freestyle
05 Git Cha Gully Up Ft. Outerspace
06 Full Force Ft. Block Mccloud King Syze Faez One &
Sifu Versus
07 Hate On Me Ft. Krumb Snatcha & M-Dot
08 Make Way Ft. Buckshot Reef & Chief Kamachi
09 Goons Stampede Ft. Rakaa Reks & Sicknature
10 The Limit Ft. Viro The Virus
11 He Sold Out Ft. Lord Lhus
12 The Ill Bunch Ft. Tribeca Nut-Rageous & Termanology
13 The Time Is Now Ft. D-Stroy Freestyle & Sicknature
14 Valley Of Death Ft. Block Mccloud Sabac Red
Lordwillin
15 Scar Sculpture Ft. Virtuoso & Young Haze
16 I Did Everything Ft. Qualm Darkskinned Assassin &
Lord Lhus
17 Cross The Line Ft. Young Haze
18 Survive The Mess Ft. El Da Sensei & Kaze
19 Man In The Mirror Ft. Nut-Rageous

due out October 27, 2009

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Evanescence

Grand Ballroom @ Manhattan Center
Wed November 4, 2009
all ages
Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
$28.50 advance/ $35 day of show
tickets

updated on 10/31 SOLD OUT

Bebel Gilberto: All In One

Album out today September 29, 2009...after previewing the album it's evident that Bebel is deep in love. You can tell she is pouring out her all into this album. Overall a good lounge album. Collaborations include Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen), the Brazilian Girls keyboardist Didi Gutman, Carlinhos Brown (Caetano Veloso), the Dust Brothers' John King & Daniel Jobin, grandson of legendary Brazilian musician Antonio Carlos Jobin. via

Don't miss her performance in NY
Hiro Ballroom
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 07:00 PM
tickets

A Celebration for Roc Raida

B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
New York, NY
Thu, 10/22/09
flyer added Oct. 8, 2009

Ancient Astronauts

The Ancient Astronauts have landed in the United States! The German hip-hop DJ's will be touring the US over the next few weeks in support of their debut album We Are to Answer (available from ESL Music), opening for Thievery Corporation on select October dates as well as DJing on their own in cities such as Washington DC, NYC, San Francisco and Oakland. Be sure to check out Ancient Astronauts in a city near you!

9/25: @ Water Taxi Beach, New York NY (Playing with Turntables on the Hudson!)
9/26: @ Life Essentials Art Show, Washington DC
9/27: @ 18th Street Lounge, Washington DC
9/29: @ Vessel, San Francisco CA
9/30: @ Levende Lounge, Oakland CA
10/1: @ Austin City Limits Festival, Austin TX
10/2: @ Austin City Limits Festival, Austin TX
10/3: @ Austin City Limits Festival, Austin TX
10/4: @ House of Blues, Dallas TX (Opening for Thievery Corporation)
10/6: @ House of Blues, Houston TX (Opening for Thievery Corporation)
10/8: @ House of Blues, Orlando FL (Opening for Thievery Corporation)
10/9: @ The Fillmore, Miami FL (Opening for Thievery Corporation)
10/10: @ Ritz Theater, Tampa FL (Opening for Thievery Corporation)
10/11: @The Tabernacle, Atlanta GA (Opening for Thievery Corporation)
via

Ghostface Killah free show

SOCIALIGHT Entertainment and DIGIWAXX present
The MYSPACE MUSIC Release ft Ghostface Killah
& Special Guests...
K-Salaam & Beatnick
The F.EDS (DJ dB & DJ Wonder)
and Hosted by Jasmine Solano
@ HIRO BALLROOM 371 16th street at 9th avenue
Doors Open at 8pm
FREE SHOW
via

Buena Vista Social Club Presents new compilation on itunes

iTunes

Si*Se The Chain video

Been talkin about this remake of Fleetwood Mac's The Chain, for a while now!! this is the truth right here...

Si•Sé hits Coney Island for some fun and games! The video is set to "The Chain," from their new GOLD EP, based off the original by Fleetwood Mac. Shot entirely on iPhones, Flip-Cams, and "Point and Shoots!"
Directed and Edited by The Crystal Pharoah.
Shot by Burt Banger, The Crystal Pharoah, Ryan Farley, Carol Cardeñas, Neil Ochoa, Nicole Arena.



also see previous:
Dec. 12, 2008 post

R.I.P. DJ Roc Raida

The world has lost a legend...Roc Raida was an amazing DJ and really paved the way for many of the DJs of today...I remember seeing him at a D.I.T.C. show for Lord Finesse's bday like 6 six years ago...but I'll never forget...above is a pic I took at Fat Beats NY and below is a clip featuring Roc Raida from the movie "scratch" and a clip from the 1995 DMC competition:

Voice of the Voiceless Immortal Technique & Lowkey

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out September 21, 2009

Deez Nuts

Bajofondo

Oct 2 2009 8:00P
Highline Ballroom, NY

the rest of the tour dates:
Sep 17 2009 9:00P
Mayan Theater - 1038 South Hill Street Los Angeles, California
Sep 18 2009 9:00P
Glass House Pomona
Sep 19 2009 8:00P
Bimbo’s 365 Club San Francisco, California
Sep 20 2009 8:00P
Bimbo’s 365 Club San Francisco, California
Sep 21 2009 8:00P
Aladdin Theater Portland, Oregon
Sep 22 2009 8:00P
Neumos Washington
Sep 25 2009 8:15P
Cedar Cultural Center - Global Roots Festival Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
Lotus Festival Bloomington, Indiana
Sep 27 2009 8:00P
Park West Chicago
Sep 28 2009 8:00P
Opera House Toronto
Sep 30 2009 8:30P
Le National Montreal, Quebec
Oct 1 2009 8:00P
Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 2 2009 8:00P
Highline Ballroom NY, New York
Oct 2 2009 8:00P
9:30 Club Washington
Oct 9 2009 10:00P
EnUlsan World Music Festival Ulsan - Korea
Oct 10 2009 10:00P
EnUlsan World Music Festival Ulsan - Korea

Swell Season US Tour dates

Strict Joy Album available october 27, 2009

tour dates
Low Rising single available on itunes now

Lenny Kravitz

The Fillmore New York @ Irving Plaza

Sunday, October 11
Monday, October 12
Wednesday, October 14
Thursday, October 15
Sunday, October 18
tickets

Oct 24 2009 8:00P
Borgata w/ K’naan Atlantic City, NJ

STS9 at Terminal 5

Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Terminal 5 New York, New York

this group is pretty out there...trippy issshhhh

La Vida Loca by Christian Poveda

This movie looks serrrrious...check out a quick preview and some picture galleries...This movie looks even crazier than the movie Sin Nombre (trailer down below) which came out March 20, 2009...Don't get me wrong Sin Nombre was an amazing movie...


Unfortunately, Christian Poveda was murdered on Wednesday, Sept. 2 , 2009 in San Salvador, just weeks before the release of La Vida Loca. Police said Poveda was shot to death, four bullets to the face. Poveda’s body was found alongside of his car; none of his expensive cameras or equipment was missing. read more

Enanitos Verdes

this group is not to be missed!! boracho y loco!!

The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza
Thursday 09/24/09
8:00 p.m.
tickets

Raekwon: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Raekwon featuring Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Beanie Sigel, Talib Kweli, Slick Rick, Busta Rhymes, Lyfe Jennings, DJ Kid Capri, hosted by P. Diddy w/ Peter Rosenberg
9 PM Santos Party House
$30.00 Adv

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RAEKWON (of Wu-Tang Clan) CD RELEASE PARTY FOR "ONLY BUILT 4 CUBAN LINX" HOSTED BY HOT 97'S ROSENBERG

Thursday, Sep 10, 2009 10:00 PM EDT (9:00 PM Doors)
@ S.O.B.'s, NY

Ghostface Killah: Ghostdini

the much anticipated album is due out Sept. 29, 2009...this should be good

Datarock

Datarock , Esser , JDH & Dave P (FIXED), Karin Park
Thursday, Sep 17, 2009 9:00 PM EDT (8:00 PM Doors)
@ HighLine Ballroom
tickets

Street Struck: The Big L Story

RIP Big L, one of the all time greatest...I can't even imagine what type of stuff he would be dropping right now if he was still here...

Return of the Purple Tape joints live

thx to rapradar

New RADIOHEAD song

press the play button above to hear the song or download for free @ the band's site: W.A.S.T.E.

Portishead's Geoff Barrow Forms New Band: Beak>

read more via pitchfork