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The Damping Wells 127 with slot vented pony truss DJ Fiery Biscuits. Live session recorded specially for the show from the mighty Automouse, a live recording of Dhangsha from one of our shows at The Prince Albert, and heavy feature for the new Ka Baird album and a Sofheso remixes EP.

This week a move to jazz and specifically music most;y from South Africa with muciasns like guitarist Allen Kwela, the late legendary saxophonist Kippie Moeketsi, bass player Herbie Tsoaeli, the glorious traditionally inspired pianists like Sibusiso Mashiloane, Thandi Ntuli with Carlos Nino, and Nduduzo Mkhathini, a brand new album from vocalist Pilani Bubu on Brighton’s Jinn Records, and another great late legend on spiritual guitar Philip Tabane with traditional molombo drums.

Middle of April.. it's definitely starting to get warmer and sunnier! Before Liam goes to take advantage of the bug fusion reactor in the sky, he has a few great songs to be accompanied with the bright feeling! Featured artists are Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mountain and Amy Winehouse.

Soundtrack for this week. Connecting reconnecting, dreaming through spring fatigue. Spectacular sunsets and clean windows…. Walks through the past. Faithfully, Bo.

New releases from Zimbabwe's brilliant Mokoomba with Tusona (Tracings In The Sand), Chile's powerful Newen Afrobeat with Brasilian joe Vasoncelos on lead vocals, Gabon's Mikouagna de Mounana with a track not included on the new Secousse compilation, Tanzanian multi instrumentalist and singer Saidi Kanda releases Kiposongo, and a new live album from ex Super Biton du Segou guitarist Mama Sissoko. Plus classic Kenyan band Orchestre Sega-Sega, and Congo Funk's Minzoto ya Zaire, more from Arat Kilo, and in memory of the Rwanda genocide Sophia Nzayisenga & Andi Otto. Plus early reminder of Orchestra Baobab's UK visit.

Reminiscing about past musical favorites and what drove me to where I am now. Musing about returning to previous musical landscapes and how our musical choices influence our future. Faithfully, Bo.

Liam is here for another edition of the best thing to add to your weekend! Can't you think of anything more? Better get them before you start. Featured artists include Astor Piazzolla, Coilguns and Ralph Burns.

Music from Haiti (RAM; Jean Jean Roosevelt) giving strength for a resolution to its current experience and also music from Martinique (Marijose Alie) all from a new compilation called Putumayo Caribbean Celebration. Music from the Indian Ocean influence from La Reunion (Linidgo) and Mauritius (Coulouce) and Tanzania’s Mswanu Gogo Vibes. Plus tracks from the reissues of Stash Records which has just resurfaced after a long break (Derobe Dance Band (USA/Ethiopia), Peter King (Nigeria), and George Danquah (Ghana). More from Oluko Imo’s album that features Fela Kuti’s band Egypt 80 and jazz from the eloquent Kahil El’Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Latest TDW with ferrous afterthought DJ Fiery Biscuits. Heavy feature for artists playing at Splitting The Atom this Sunday, https://www.facebook.com/events/3692144584400230/?active_tab=discussion and for a huge compilation called Sick by Gimp Gash.

Join us this week for ya usual rootin’ tootin’ toons as we talk up n coming Brighton festivals and new musical discoveries, including the likes of Mary In The Junkyard, Astral Gray and Shirley Hurt. Also passing through town this week we have Ondara, Cari Cari, El Michels Affair, Surprise Chef, Neil Frances and more

Featuring collaborations - Malian singer Mamani Keita & Ethiopian inspired crew Arat Kilo, electronic music producer Robert Hood and afrobeat sax player Femi Kuti, Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca with Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, and Congolese guitarist Mulele Matondo with electronic programmer Ben Eyes. Heading back in time to the M.B.Ts with Aboumba Masikini, a makossa classic from the late Manu Dibango, a cover from Dibango’s movie soundtrack Countdown to Kusini by guitarist Frank Biyong, and a new release from the incredible Zawose Queens from Tanzania (from Ilimba master Hukwe Zawose’s family)

Aracataca's John Child showcases new Latin big band from Dorancé Lorza's Circles Of Time Project; new Latin releases from Don Perignon y La Puertorriqueña, The John Santos Sextet & Friends, Benedict & The Magic Band, Sonido 70, Orquesta SonySabor and Nique Quentin; Latin jazz from Cal Tjader and Clare Fischer's Latin Sound; and Latin funk from Sr Ortegon. Plus rare vinyl grooves from Justo Betancourt y su Conjunto Borincuba and Lou Pérez and his charanga and Conjunto Típico.

Latest TDW with near death expedience, DJ Fiery Biscuits. Special feature for a show this Sun 31st at The Ecomusicology Project up at Stanmer Organics , https://www.facebook.com/events/6952985164810289 , and tracks from Chris Dowding, Benjamin Vergara/Amada Irarrázabal, Ensemble 5, Kodian Trio, Mérryl Amp/Violaine Lochu/Blanche LaFuente, and Abul Morgard/Rafael Anton Irisarri. Eat the pudding, eat the pudding eat the pudding!

The world seems to be chaotic and in perfect order simultaneously. Age old perplexity. Often I wonder how is it that 21st century brought to us so much information yet we still allow the same old suppression of ethics to exist. The children we leave behind will only know what the world had taught them. Faithfully, Bo.

Come along fellow listeners and join Liam for another hour of laid back tracks perfect for any time of the day! Featured artists are John Coltrane, Curtis Mayfield and Efro.

New releases from London Afrobeat Collective who also play the Lewes Con Club UK on April 6 courtesy of African Night Fever, more from the compilations Wagadu Grooves (music from Mali via Camara Productions on Hot Mule), and Ghana Special Volume 2 Electronic highlife and Afro Sounds (burgeoning burger highlife and reggae 1980-1993 with Marijata and Ata Kak). Plus Aziza Brahim, who was born in a Sahrawi refugee camp and now based in Spain - new album Mawja on Glitterbeat. And Jembaa Groove play the Jazz Café, London on 24 April, while Orchestra Baobab play Brighton Festival on May 7. Plenty more besides!

Aracataca's John Child plays new releases from Bailatino ft. Hermán Olivera, Pete Perignon ft. Tony Succar & Marcial Istúriz, Orquesta Salsa 220 ft. Rodrigo Mendoza, and DJ Fabrizio Zoro; vintage salsa from Wilson Saoco and Carlos Pickling ft. Melcochita & Lita Branda; and early recordings by legendary percussionist Manny Oquendo with Tito Puente, Billy Taylor and Paul Quinichette. Plus Aracataca remembers trombonist Sam Burtis (ft. Tito Allen, Louie Ramírez and The Marty Sheller Ensemble), conguero and leader George Maysonet (ft. Charanga América) and percussionist, vibes player and leader Pete Terrace.

This show is like a dawn slowly waking up the weekend spirits. March is well underway and spring around the corner. My soundtrack for last week and weekend ahead! We are the observers, so we might as well choose to embrace the experience. Faithfully, Bo.

The Damping Wells 124 with gelatine pointing trowel DJ Fiery Biscuits. Heavy feature for our Penumbra/Blanc Sceol show thurs 14th March, https://www.facebook.com/events/891564522761165 , also heavy feature from labels Swallowing Helmets and Histamine Tapes and a super new track from Rubber Demon. There is no spoon pop kids!!!***

This week news of live shows coming shortly from Orchestra Baobab (Brighton Festival, Dome May 7), N’famady Kouyate (Brighton Green Door Store, 21 March), Liz Ikamba (UK tour dates), Saidi Kanda (Shoreham Ropetackle March 24), and BCUC (Brighton Dome March 23). Also tracks highlighting new compilations like Togo Soul 2 (Hot Casa), Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In The Diaspora (Soundway), 1980-93, Wagadu Grooves: The Hypnotic Sound of Camara 1987-2016 (Hot Mule), Merci Yaya Bongo - Les Groupes d’Animation Féminins du Gabon 1982 – 1989 (Secousse), and Franco Luambo Makiadi Presents Les Editions Populaires 1968-1970 (Planet Ilunga).