Funky Jazz from the house band of the Soviet state record label, the Melodiya Ensemble. There’s almost no info on the band, but there is an article on Soviet Funk, so enjoy.
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[Music] Obscurus Orbis – Kost Ar C’hoat
I tend to find ‘pagan’ metal to be as corny as it is heathen. Still, some of these bands have amazing talent, and manage to blend old and new rather well. Obscurus Orbis, a band from Jūrmala, Latvia, fit the bill very well.
[Music] David Bowie – Heroes (Live In Berlin, 2002)
The Thin White Duke was in perfect form here, having the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand. What a loss.
[Music] Bandcamp Radio #161
Andrew Jervis broadcasts for Bandcamp.com as their chief curator and host of the Friday Night Session radio show (KUSF). I only wish Bandcamp would host more shows, but if this is it, it’s a damn good one.
This week’s show highlights Awesome Tapes from Africa, and Paris Strother, one third of the soulful Prince protégés known as King.
Click here for the show.
[Music] Seu Jorge – Lady Stardust
I don’t think there’s a corner of the earth (except in either Taliban-land or ISIS-istan) where David Bowie’s music didn’t reach out to. Here is Brazilian pop-samba artist Seu Jorge doing a sparse, beautiful cover of a classic Bowie tune.
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[Music] David Bowie – My Death (Live)
David Bowie left the world on top with his magnificent swan song, ★ (Blackstar). This live song seems terribly appropriate for today.
[Music] Music legend David Bowie dies
I truly wish this was a hoax, but alas, Ziggy Stardust has left us for better shores.
[Music] Marty Willson-Piper – The Sniper
Marty Willson-Piper is the former guitarist of The Church. Though I’m bummed he left the band, he’s still making some rather solid music these days.
[Music] Maraca – Time In Time
I’m lucky enough to be served some amazing dishes by Premek over at Indies Records from Prague. The Czech Republic’s coolest label put out another gem with Maraca, who produce a type of indie rock that should be appealing to a wide audience. Mellow and very tasteful stuff, especially with the fine vocal work turned in by Gabriela Vermelho.
[Music] In Spe – Mare Vitrum
In Spe were one of the great progressive rock bands to come out of the former Soviet Republic of Estonia. This work features the talents of Erkki-Sven Tüür, who would eventually become a contemporary classical composer of note.
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