Music is the essential link between nations, families and friends. Music is what has been keeping us from animality and demonization. Expressing the needs of the soul, music elevates us to the realms of Spirit. Sharing music, even just records, is a natural act of Unification.
This blog is fed with my all time favorites. The cream of the cream in my own recipe. Music from all ages and horizons that stirs my soul and lightens my life. I also share with U the most interesting topics for me, in words and pictures...Check out the pages below... for a change.
This blog is my way to share with U. So that U may njoy as much as I do. When U are done surfing/downloading and are having a gr8t time discovering the marvelous soundz, it is Ur turn to share: Return and post happy comments to complete the circle... and ensure that I will stay motivated up here!
Aloha

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

126 - Shades Of Blue - Madlib


Digging into all things related to Dwight Trible, U get directed towards Madlib inevitably.
I didn't finish to listen to Shades Of Blue yet... as I just got it today. 
But since I have such a pleasure with it right now, 
I won't postpone Ur chances to experience the same!

2005 - SHADES OF BLUE
Supa Groova Dudes


































Wednesday, July 27, 2011

125 - Swagatam - Craig Pruess


Follow up to the previous post, Swagatam is another jewel of unique beauty offered to us by Craig Pruess.


2000 - SWAGATAM

























Water Garden






Saturday, July 23, 2011

124 - Language Of Love - Craig Pruess


Who is not familiar with Craig Pruess 's Sacred Chants series?
Although for me the present work is far more inspiring...
indeed, Language Of Love is sensual and flowing, sooo flowing.

2004 - LANGUAGE OF LOVE
Hmmmmmmmm...




























123 - Sugar Minott At Studio One - Sugar Minott


There is something about the sweet voice of Sugar Minott, a sort of charm.
Sugar Minott At Studio One  is a glorious package...including Hang On Natty, 
the ultimate groover,
followed by a nearly endless list of perfect riddims.
Sugar left the Earthly stage last year in July, at 54... Keep On Moving!


2005 - SUGAR MINOTT AT STUDIO ONE


REAL REAL HOT DEAL






























                      Hang On Natty  


Jah Jah Children


Friday, July 22, 2011

122 - No Nuclear War - Peter Tosh


Found out a few days ago (!?) about the details of Peter Tosh's assassination, as He just returned to His Jamaican home after touring the US for the promotion of His last record, No Nuclear War... on a 9/11 symbolic date for major NWO crimes.
As it stands out today... Tosh was murdered for being too direct in His pledge
against war mongers and political powers... too provocative, let's say.


Extract...
Peter knew of the evils which prowled, laying hidden, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. He was a saint sent to save the world from the duppies and the vampires, whom the devil had sent to create mayhem and destruction. When Peter was once asked who the biggest vampire in Jamaica was, he replied,"Lucifer". Wielding more power than any of the mortals whom he had sent to spread badness, Lucifer was the one whom Tosh feared more than any. In one interview that he gave Peter forewarned that one must be careful of his friends because a friend is easiest to deceive, for you already have his trust. This statement was all too prophetic.
On September 11, 1987 Peter Tosh was murdered by three intruders. The leader was a man named Dennis 'Leppo' Lobban, a man whom Peter had befriended and tried to help find work after a long jail sentence. The three came in demanding money and when Tosh told them that he did not have any with him they simply shot him. Dennis Lebbo turned himself over to the authorities, and was tried and convicted in the shortest jury deliberation in Jamaican history, eleven minutes. As for the other two assailants, neither were found, although the rumor is that both were gunned down in the streets. Whether this was purely a robbery, or an assassination plot is yet to be determined. Many believe that there were ulterior motives to the killing, citing that nothing was taken from the house. Peter neither resisted, nor did he cause commotion. The government had been trying for years to eliminate Tosh, a feat which was finally accomplished at the hands of his friend. The vampires which had been haunting Peter throughout his life finally caught up with him. In one interview he gave the year that he died he had this to say: "Vampires don't come out and bite your neck anymore. They cause...something destructive to happen that blood will spill and those invisible vampires will get their meals (Boyle, Word, Sound and Power 4)."Peter Tosh was martyred at the age of 43.
 "I'm on my way to happiness. Where I can find some peace and rest", Peter Tosh: No Sympathy



1987 - NO NUCLEAR WAR




















As we see today, Peter was silenced for very serious reasons. 
Nuclear power has now become the source of worldwide fear 
and is used for tactical warfare against humanity itself, in the face of everyone!
the EQ/Tsunami was provoked by the HAARP weapon and programmed for years, 
as the movie Sinking Of Japan, from 2006 demonstrate.
As we go down the rabbit hole, we realize that HAARP has been in use for awhile, 
and caused already millions to die or get injured across the world.
Jah Judgment Is Upon Humanity...Let's Face It with Faith, Unconditional Love and Dispassion









Tuesday, July 19, 2011

121 - African Marketplace - Abdullah Ibrahim

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Dollar Brand is Abdullah Ibrahim and one of the foremost South African jazzmen to date.
I love many of his songs...yet I find very awkward to decide 
which is his best record around.
I'd say African Marketplace is a sure shot for those who are aiming at discovering this excellent music.

1994 - AFRICAN MARKETPLACE


















Alac















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120 - Ragas & Sagas - Jan Garbarek & Ustad Fateh Ali Khan

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One Of The Finest Record In My "Top 50 Albums To Take On To The Next Dimension!" List...
Been listening to Ragas & Sagas since ever... so it seems. 
...found that pearl in the (growingly famous) hometown library of my young, 
almost innocent days, 
where I discovered Jan Garbarek and so many gr8t artists, 
for instance... Ustad Fateh Ali KhanUstad Shaukat Hussain (Tabla), 
Ustad Nazim Ali Khan (Sarangi) Deepika Thathaal (Voice) & Manu Katche (Drums).

1992 - RAGAS & SAGAS
Now, THAT'S what music is about!





























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Sunday, July 17, 2011

119 - State Of Bengal Vs Paban Das Baul - Tana Tani

This is going to please the beat seekers, party goers... and probably others too.
I hope U already put Ur hands on Real Sugar
the fantastic record by Paban Das Baul & Sam Mills posted earlier.
Then U will even more so be concerned about the present Tana Tani.
Knowing what these Baul songs are all about, 
one will understand that Saifullah 'Sam' Zaman aka State Of  Bengal 
wished to add his beats and craft work on them, 
allowing a few devotional gems yet another entry to the digital realms 
of the vast ocean of recorded music.


2004 - TANA TANI


































118 - Remixed & Reimagined - Billie Holiday

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After the works by Nikodemus on Nina Simone tracks...this one is the 2nd of the Remixed & Reimagined series. When I discovered this real fine record full of beats & loops,
my love for Billie Holiday got a pretty serious boost.
Finally, I can listen to all these terrific songs without getting tears in my eyes 
or some milder Blues induced syndrome... How gr8t is that!


2008 - BILLIE HOLIDAY - REMIXED & REIMAGINED
100% BANGERS!


























Saturday, July 16, 2011

117 - Changeless - Keith Jarrett

Keith Jarrett 's most inspiring record for me is Changeless , as I had the Cd during the time I spent in Paris, back in 1989.
Since it is the 48th record released by the prolific pianist, after 20 years of jazz career, one could admitedly ask : but why this album? So here is the catch...
I lived for few moons with this girl who's parents came from Mali and Guadalupe... and we would make love only on this particular music.
Her father had a dog...an Afghan Hound named Alexander
who use to sit on his bottom on the sofa, 
straight with the front legs joined , watching TV just like U and Me!! ,,, just more calm.
The man was fond of playing Pachelbel's Canon overnight on repeat mode 
and would make me swallow gallons of a strong (non alcoholic) Ginger brew 
which He was fabricating quite proudly, in hope for progeny!
Well, my destiny had other plans...


1987 - CHANGELESS
Love... Not War!
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Friday, July 15, 2011

116 - Nights From The Alhambra - Loreena McKennitt

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Since the previous post on Loreena McKennitt is one of the most sought after around the blog,
thought I'd put up another similarly delicious bag of tracks from her "Eclectic Celtic" repertoire.
Plus the majestic Live recording; Nights From The Alhambra  seems to be 
just waiting on my HD for that moment.
This material sound so good, U'd think it is not a concert at first... 
the perfectionism of Loreena will have U stilled, trust me.


2007 - NIGHTS FROM THE ALHAMBRA
!Get Hooked










































Thursday, July 14, 2011

115 - 800 - Mercan Dede

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Full Moon Posting...
As it should be, the last album to date by my favorite Turkish Sufi Wizard Mercan Dede .
800 celebrates the birth of Rumi 800 years ago.
Since I couldn't find Dede's 1st record; 'Journeys Of A Dervish' in lossless yet 
and the 2004 release; 'Sufi Traveler' is a compilation of 
both 'Nar' & 'Sayahatname' albums already posted In Times Like These...!!!
U've got all what's available Here!


2008 - 800
WHIRL ON... SUFI SOUL!












Wednesday, July 13, 2011

114 - Doolittle - Pixies

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This had to happen... no doubt the most listened record of my short lived, post teenage noisy period... 
...back in the days, I would get totally scorched on this sound, and then go out calmed. 
I suppose there are folks around who didn't acknowledge Pixies as 
the most cracked up rock band of the last century... 
and some who never listened to Doolittle in it's entirety...
Well that's something I can't quite bother about.... as long as I did.

Amazon Review ...............................................................................................................................................................
5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest album by the greatest band. No exaggeration.June 12, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Doolittle (Audio CD)
The Pixies are one of the greatest bands ever, as innovative as Hendrix, the Beatles, and Dylan were in the '60s. Not only were they innovative and original, but so far ahead of their time that Rock is still catching up.
It's hard to write a review of a Pixies album without gushing over the band instead of the album, but there's more than enough praise for the band on this page, so I'll get right to the album. Doolittle is, quite simply, the Pixies best album. It is an absolute masterpiece. There is no filler whatsoever. It starts out with the incredibly catchy "Debaser", moves into "Tame", which moves so incredibly well between quiet whispers and screeching (but somehow melodic) vocals. And then there's "Wave of Mutilation", a wonderful bit of surf music reminiscent of the Beach Boys. And "I Bleed", a spectacular duet between the anguished voice of the lead singer, Frank Black, and the sickly-sweet crooning of Kim Deal, who went on to form the Breeders. Then there's the pop masterpiece, "Here Comes Your Man", the anxious "Dead", the powerful "Monkey Gone to Heaven", the disturbing "Mr. Grieves"... And that's only the first eight songs, out of fifteen incredible, unbelievable tracks. I could go on at great length about Doolittle, but it truly is indescribable. Borrow a copy from a friend if you're not sure, but somehow you must listen to this album. Once you do you'll never look at Rock & Roll the same way again.



1898 - DOOLITTLE


















Alac
















Tuesday, July 12, 2011

113 - Tales Of The Wind - Mich Gerber

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Just found Tales Of The Wind , had a listen and said to myslef: Gotta post it dude!
 Hopefully U noticed post 110 and were having a blow listening to chill-jazz Swiss cellist Mich Berger, as happened to me just a few weeks back.
U might even have wished for more, and are filled with awe now, as Ur wish came true!



2004 - TALES OF THE WIND
Stringed Wings Springing...
Winged Strings
Winding!













Alac















Monday, July 11, 2011

112 - Andorra - Caribou


Another recently discovered masterpiece, while roaming around in Blogland!
Pop Psychedelia made in Canada.
Andorra  by Daniel Victor Snaith alias Caribou is da real stunner dudes...



2007 - ANDORRA
Caribooooou!































Sunday, July 10, 2011

111 - Asunción - Pacifika

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This one came through while diggin' the Blogosphere last year...
These guys are from Canada... as it were. But She's comin'in from Peru.
Pacifika will take U on a Latin ride to cool and moody grooves. 
Asunción is their debut album...so to speak!



2008 - ASUNCION
Recommended!
































110 - Amor Fati - Mich Gerber



Dig & U Shall Find...
Mich Gerber is a Swiss cellist, the kind of which I am found of.
Amor Fati , 2nd release, pretty much perfect.
Imogen Heap is the voice here.
Listen 4 UrSelf. 


2000 - AMOR FATI
Checkitout!













                                  Alac















Friday, July 8, 2011

109 - Warrika Dub - Rico Rodriguez


Just unwired this from torrent, dudes! Let's give thanks!

As I was checking the web for existing lossless version of "Roots To The Bone" (post 107) before to publish it yesterday, I stumbled upon this other record from Rico.
 Warrika Dub features the dub versions of the 9 songs comprising the legendary
Man From Wareika album, which Roots To The Bone is a 1995 extended CD reissue.


1977  -WARRIKA DUB
Let's dub it to the top!

















Alac












108 - Song For Everyone - L. Shankar, Jan Garbarek, Zakir Hussain & Trilok Gurtu



Masterpiece... on Song For Everyone , illustrious performers such as Trilok Gurtu, Zakir Hussain & Jan Garbarek give hands to L.Shankar's violin's wonder.
No surprise we get a re-mar-ka-ble record.

Amazon Review: .............................................................................................................................................................

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly extraordinaryAugust 6, 2005
By 
smoothsoul (New Zealand) - 

Whether this album is as good as I think it is or just touches me in some way, it's hard to know. You'll just have to get it and listen for yourself. I remember hearing it in the 1980s and couldn't find out which album it was; only now have I managed to get hold of a copy. A prototype of "world music," it's laceratingly beautiful and hypnotic. Shankar's string playing is supremely evocative, mystical whilst not being New Agey, and Jan Garbarek's lyrical sax is serene and haunting. The title track is a master work, and the whole album gets better the more you listen to it. 


1985 - SONG FOR EVERYONE