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We are pretty excited to welcome back Rhythm Passport On Air, our monthly podcast series in collaboration with SOAS Radio, endeavouring to update you on the world music world. The first episode of the revamped program boasts an interview with Songhoy Blues bandleader, which took place a few days before...
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One of the most iconic and recognisable instruments from South America is probably the siku, a handmade pan-pipe made of bamboo shoots, originating from the Andes and played to this day by its indigenous peoples. Countless variations of the siku exist in South America – each with its own variation...
French-born, Ecuador-raised composer Nicola Cruz is one peculiar artist. When his first album Prender El Alma came out in 2015, many were left speechless: his intuition to blend warm, bass-fuelled, downtempo beats with traditional Andean melodies resulted in a new kind of music that spoke straight to the heart. While touring around...
View Lagartijeando bio here We always prefer to let the music “do the talking”, and when it comes to DJs and producers, this means featuring their selections. So, we have seized the opportunity, and to celebrate and introduce you to his latest release (Revisión) for Big in Japan, we...
View Uji bio here Uji (Luis Maurette) is a nomadic electronic producer and multi-instrumentalist born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and raised throughout Latin America. Half of the pioneering duo Lulacruza since its inception in 2005, with whom he has released 5 albums, a feature film and multiple world tours. His music is dance...
It was less than a year ago when we last previewed a Chancha Via Circuito gig, but we couldn’t wait to write about him again. Next to being one of our favourites, Buenos Aires born Pedro Canale is one of the most crowd-pleasing and talented Argentinian musicians (as well as...
Preview of the album: Track List: 1. The Mouse Outfit – Bring Me Down (feat. Ellis Meade) [TMO Records; from Jagged Tooth Crook] 00.00 – 04:01 2. AKUA NARU feat. Eric Benét – Made It [SPV Recordings; from The Blackest Joy] 04:02 – 07:47 3. La Dame Blanche – Olvidate...
We have been looking forward to writing this preview for the last few years, at least since 2015 when Argentinean label ZZK released Prender el Alma. At last, the moment has finally come and in just a few days’ time, we will be able to enjoy the rarefied soundscapes created...
Ever wondered what to do in London and when and where to go to listen to some good music? Don’t ask twice, we’re here for you… SOAS Radio opened its doors to us for a brand new episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. “Tune in” by clicking on the player below and...
