Posts tagged with "Breakbeat"

Without Zero, JOI's third album, is not overdue despite being in the works for the past 6 years - since their first release, JOI has captured that rare feature of some music to truly be timeless.  more »

It's been an interesting weekend in Toronto. Correction. It's been an epic weekend in Toronto. more »

On "Broken English," his third full length album, Karsh Kale reconfigures his sound to incorporate a flourishing community of like-minded artists, who shine in a series of unique collaborations that emphasize lyricism and harmony. The album features vocal contributions from 11 different people, and is painstakingly constructed around elaborate compositions that highlight the indisputable talent of Kale's hand-picked ensemble of backing musicians. more »

I first heard of the Masala! Mehndi! Masti! more »

The seekers begin to gather in the shadows of the Marina Towers, converging from all directions to the north bank of the Chicago river. The crowd arrives in twos and threes, with the occasional loner strolling up amidst the multitude of cabs and cars ascending the spiral incline that marks the entrance to the House of Blues. There is a certain excited expectancy in the step of those who have come on foot, their approach is marked with body language that speaks volumes about how the promise of rhythm manifests in those who find their meanings in music. more »

Following a release like Untouchable Outcaste Beats vol.1 is no easy task.  In general, when compiling a disc that is supposed to feature songs and tracks which have intrinsic historical significance as well as vastly contrasting musical styles it becomes a daunting task to sift through them all and pick out particular elements that jive, to then order tracks to maintain some harmony throughout the disc. more »