Sly and Robbie: Language Barrier (1985)
I’m looking at the liner notes to Sly & Robbie’s Language Barrier right now. Performances by Afrika Bambaataa, Bernie Worrell, Mikey Chung, Manu Dibango,…
May 10, 2017
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Serge Gainsbourg: Aux Armes Et Cætera (1979) and Dub Style (2003)
Back in 1979, French musical giant Serge Gainsbourg travels to Jamaica, meets up with hugely influential dub producers Sly and Robbie, then…
May 8, 2017
Michael Karoli & Polly Eltes: Deluge (1984)
Even for me, what I’m going to write next seems something out of a fever dream. Polly Eltes, elite, English model/actress seen…
April 7, 2017
Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus: Love Thy Neighbour (1979)
The definitive version of the definitive Nyabinghi album, that’s what you’ll find here today. Filled with religious fervor unheard –and in such dosage– on…
January 27, 2017
Apsaras: Apsaras (1984)
How do you classify a six-piece Japanese band like Apsaras? Their debut album Apsaras definitely covers a ton of bases. Let’s count all the genres…
January 18, 2017
Frank Chickens: We Are Frank Chickens (1984)
How do you describe a band like Frank Chickens? Led by performer/artist/musician/animator/singer/theater producer Kazuko Hohki and her sister-in-arms Kazumi Taguchi, Frank Chickens still remains…
January 11, 2017
EP-4: Lingua Franca-1 (1983)
“Cool, no sweat funk.” – Those exact words are how the leaders of Japanese group EP-4 describe their music. Led by the…
December 9, 2016
Seke Molenga & Kalo Kawongolo: Seke Molenga & Kalo Kawongolo / From The Heart Of The Congo (1979)
I was hoping to start out by saying how its ok to feel thankful and be thankful. I feel very thankful that I’m…
November 23, 2016
Phantom Band: Phantom Band (1980)
Who or what is the Phantom Band? Unknown, or unheard, by even the most die-hard CAN fan, this side project by founding CAN…
November 21, 2016
Pablo Gad: Hard Times (1980)
Do you really wanna know about hard times? Do you really wanna know about hard times? Three stone at de fire, cheese…
November 9, 2016
Doopees: Doopee Time (1995)
It’s Doopee Time! How does one describe a Doopee? One certainly can’t define it, one can only hear it. Led by master…
September 26, 2016
John Martyn: One Other World (1977)
Let's blur boundaries. Let's begin with English singer-songwriter John Martyn's fascinating ode to the music of Jamaica.
September 19, 2016