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The Trojan Records Story – Rob Bell and Rusty Zinn Interview

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Tony

Rob Bell and Rusty Zinn to talk about their contributions to Trojan’s latest release – ‘The Trojan Story’. Rob Bell was the brains behind the original release of ‘The Trojan Story’ back in 1971, exactly 50 years later he talks … Continue reading →

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Qobuz, UMe & Zappa Records Offer Zappa Albums in Hi-Res

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Tony

Qobuz, the Hi-Res streaming and download provider, has partnered with UMe and Zappa Records to provide dozens of Frank Zappa albums for the first time in Hi-Res Audio. UMe, the global catalogue company of Universal Music Group, and Zappa Records are launching today a … Continue reading →

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A Revolution In Sound: Pop Culture & The Classical Avant-Garde, 4CD Set

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Tony

‘A Revolution In Sound’ looks at the influence of modern classical music, the avant-garde and free jazz on pop and pop culture, during the second half of the twentieth century. In the mid-1960s, as pop music acquired a greater sophistication … Continue reading →

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Zappa’s Final U.S. Concert in 1988 Gets First-Ever Legit Release

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Tony

Frank Zappa’s final U.S. concert from a March 25th, 1988 gig at New York’s Nassau Coliseum is the next archival release from the Zappa Trust and UMe. Due out June 18th, marks the first-ever posthumous release of a live album … Continue reading →

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Great article on Charlie Gillett – Doyen Of World Music & UK Radio

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Tony
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Alabama Black Belt Blues – great new documentary film

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Tony

 This is a new, one-hour documentary digs down deep into Alabama’s African American inspired blues tradition, one less well-known than its Mississippi counterpart, but equally rich. The film is produced and directed by Alabama filmmaker Robert Clem. It is … Continue reading →

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Viola Smith – the fastest girl drummer in the world

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Tony

Viola Smith, a swing-era musician who was promoted in the 1930s as the ‘fastest girl drummer in the world’ and who championed greater inclusion of women in the almost completely male preserve of big bands, died on October 21st O … Continue reading →

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The Band – Once Were Brothers DVD Now Available

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Tony

Read Rolling Stone feature by clicking here.

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Orchestra Baobab Release Vinyl Version Of Classic Album

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Tony

This year, Senegal’s Orchestra Baobab celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Its major milestone for any band but their story is even more fascinating. To celebrate the band has announced the issue of their landmark 2002 classic reunion album ‘Specialist In All Styles‘ … Continue reading →

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Best Of Rory Gallagher Set On The Way

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Tony

Following the commercial and critically acclaimed success of the recent albums “Blues” (2019) and “Check Shirt Wizard – Live in ’77” (2020), UMC is releasing “The Best Of Rory Gallagher” in October this year. The compilation includes Rory’s recordings compiled from … Continue reading →

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