Playlist: ‘Flying With Baba Zula’ by Adriana Cordeiro (June 2021)

Although we hardly venture into the movie and documentary realm, we love to make some excursions when we can and spread the word about stimulating releases. Constantly Flying, a new film dedicated to Baba Zula, one of the most significant Anatolian rock bands, is indeed a refreshing and intriguing work…

Artists: Adriana Cordeiro , Baba Zula

Podcast: Rebel Up’s Nightshop #77

Oh October, three hours of Nightshop global sounds with nine albums of the month. Starting with three songs of the day by Ghorwane (Mozambique), Raul Monsalve y los Forajidos (Venezuela) and Vidock (France). Our albums of the month start with traditional spiritual gnawa music by Maalem Mahmoud Gania (Hive Mind…

Artists: Ammar 808 , Baba Zula , Ghorwane , Gordon Koang , Kaito Winse , Maalem Mahmoud Gania , Raúl Monsalve y los Forajido , Vidock

Event Review: Boomtown Fair @ Matterley Estate (Winchester; Friday 9th – Sunday 11th August 2018)

Boomtown Fair is a lot of fun. It is an immersive and well-detailed festival that puts a great deal of effort into making Boomtown feel like a real town. This year, Boomtown placed participants at the final chapter of a political framework, questioning where the wealth and power between Boomtown…

Artists: Baba Zula , Die Antwoord , Fantastic Negrito , Ghetts , Goldie , Kuenta I Tambu , Molotov Jukebox , Rob B , Slamboree , Tantz , The Mouse Outfit

Event Review: Baba Zula @ Under the Bridge (London, 27th April 2017)

You can strip them of their cables, pedals and stage costumes, but you can’t extinguish their innate psychedelic flame. As a matter of fact, despite part of their equipment never reaching London, after being lost at the airport, Baba Zula set Chelsea’s Under the Bridge on fire during their latest…

Artists: Baba Zula

Album review: BaBa ZuLa – XX [Glitterbeat Records, 27th January 2017]

What could possibly be better for a psychedelic cult band than a psychedelic cover. Colours and shapes are combined, forming a gateway to a unique, one-off experience. In the best tradition of its ritual-like performances (belly dancers, elaborate costumes, poetry, theatre, and live drawing), the cover for BaBa ZuLa’ XX…

Artists: Baba Zula

Interview: Chris Eckman – Glitterbeat Records (December 2016)

When it comes to world music labels, you usually think about regional realities with a local or niche following. That’s not the case of Glitterbeat Records. The German project’s growth is in front of everyone’s eyes. From Mali and Tamikrest, back in 2012, they’ve widened their vision to South America…

Artists: Baba Zula , Bargou 08 , Dirtmusic , Sonido Gallo Negro , Tamikrest