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August 21 2012

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Mix CDs By DJ Muro

Written By 1 - August 21 2012

Here are a fresh batch of mix CDs from Japan's "King Of Diggin" DJ Muro:
The slogan “Take her to Jamaica where the rum comes from” on this mix-CD’s cover design goes a long way to explain what Muro’s Tropicooool Boogie series is about. The mood is hot and sweaty, with calypso, jazz, afrobeat and Latin in abundance. This is the superb seventh volume.
Making what’s old new again, DJ Muro presents a seamless blend of mystery cover versions of old favourites like I Want You Back, ABC, Sunny, Funky Nassau and Rocksteady. Super heavy on the funk, Latin, rock and soul: another masterclass from the King Of Diggin’ with some of the deepest crates around.
A follow up of sorts to Muro’s acclaimed Fania mix from a few years ago, Super Funky Latin Breaks spans all corners of classic Latin music. The cream of sixties and seventies Latin from New York is keenly represented, from high-charged percussive dancefloor cuts to mid-tempo magic, packed with mambos, boogaloos, descargas and Latin soul. Featuring, amongst many others, Joe Bataan, Harvey Averne and the Fania All Stars.

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June 12 2012

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CHARITY CD: Rise & Shine - Made In Japan, Assembled In Aotearoa

Written By 1 - June 12 2012

Rise & Shine, A 80 Minute Mix Of 100% Japanese Music To Help Raise Funds For The Red Cross Within Japan, $25 Available Here From Conch 

This compilation is the result of a special two hour Earshot radio show Cian did on the 11th March 2012. This particular date marked the one year anniversary of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that caused massive destruction and loss of life in Japan.

In addition, the earthquake and tsunami triggered the biggest nuclear crisis since Chernobyl when three reactors at the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant melted down.

This fall out sparked mass evacuations, leaving large areas ghost towns to this day. Unlike the immediate impacts of the natural disasters the casualties of the fall out will continue for decades to come.

The response from the radio show both here and overseas, prompted me to put together a proper 80 minute mix CD consisting of 100% Japanese artists and music.

The clean up and restoration of life in Japan to what it once was is far from over. If you would like to help then simply purchase this CD. All proceeds will go to the Red Cross to eventually allow those affected to hopefully get back on their feet.

Date

March 31 2012

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VIDEO: JULIEN DYNE "GLIMPSE" JPN TOUR 2012

Written By 1 - March 31 2012

Here's a video from Julien Dyne's recent tour of Japan promoting his recent album "Glimpse", available here on CD and for pre-order on vinyl via info@conch.co.nz

Date

March 15 2012

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PODCAST: Earshot - Japan Special

Written By 1 - March 15 2012

This past Sunday the 11th of March marked the one year anniversary of the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami that slammed into the island nation, killing thousands of people.

More than 300,000 people are still homeless and around 3,300 others are unaccounted for. The tsunami also sparked a nuclear reactor meltdown at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, resulting in the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl.

To help remember the people of Japan and to mark one year to the day that the event happened, the Earshot show this past Sunday was dedicated to the people of Japan. 

Donations to the people affected by this disaster can be made via the Red Cross website here

Check the Show Here

 
EARSHOT
George FM Sunday 10am - 12noon
www.georgefm.co.nz
 
 

Date

February 10 2012

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PODCAST: Gilles Peterson in Japan on BBC Radio One

Written By 1 - February 10 2012

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Gilles Peterson visits Tokyo to discover how the youth of Japan are responding following the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

He spends time in Tokyo and speaks to local musicians including Goth Trad and Anchorsong. He also finds out about the local clubbing culture; tries some local food; goes record shopping; learns about a controversial piece of art that was a reaction to the disaster; and discovers why a manga comic was banned. Plus, we catch up with musicians vistiting Toyko - Sinden, SBRTRK and Robert Glasper; and find out about the battle between K-Pop & J-Pop.

Gilles also visits the Sendai region, which was near the epicentre of the earthquake in March 2011 and badly hit by the tsunami which followed, seeing the level of devastation for himself.

Music played

  1. Budamunk — Waterfall Meditation

  2. Fumio Itabashi — Watarase

  3. Goth-Trad — Man In The Maze (Deep Medi)

  4. Goth-Trad — Anti Grid

  5. Goth-Trad — Babylon Fall (feat Max Romeo)

  6.   Robert Glasper — Move Love (feat King)

  7. Kara — Hip Dance

  8. Anchorsong — The Blacksmith

  9. Anchorsong — Plum Rain

  10. Shuya Okino — Sun Will Rise (Boogie Mix)

  11. Sick Team — Turn It Up

  12. indigo jam unit — Fuel For The Fire (feat Alicia Saldenha)

  13. DJ Mitsu The Beats — Wait So Long

  14. Grooveman Spot — Promise

  15. Grooveman Spot — Let Me Love You

  16. Bo Ningen — Maguro (Rewind)

  17. Bo Ningen — Henkan

  18. Budamunk — Blunted First

  19. Watarase — Short Edit

  20. Mystica Tribe — Meditation Stick

  21. Nujabes — Voice Of Autumn

  22. Emancipator — With Rainy Eyes

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