Posts tagged with "Intelligent Dance Music (IDM)"
State of Bengal - Skip-ij
Album Posted October 21st, 2008 by abdulsmooth
Though completed just over a year ago, Skip-ij, the latest release from Sam Zaman aka State of Bengal, just hit online retailers. Its his first release more »
SAVAC party with State of Bengal
Posted October 16th, 2008 by abdulsmooth
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is turning 15
and we are throwing a fantastic party to celebrate.
Since 1993, SAVAC has been dedicated to the presentation and promotion of contemporary visual art by South Asian artists. SAVAC presents innovative programming which critically explores issues and ideas shaping South Asian identities and experiences.
SAVAC has a lot to celebrate and this will be a great party. Come join our festivities!
“I just wanted to dance to music that was going to tap into my veins.”
State of Bengal
DJ State of Bengal from London, UK will be spinning tunes from his latest album: Skip-ji. Local DJ’s Zahra, Ulysses Castellanos and Nick Red will warm up the crowd and liven things up.
There will be a raffle and many other fun surprises.
Where: Wrong Bar, 1279 Queen St. West
When: October 24th, doors open at 9 PM
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door
Bio for State of Bengal:
State Of Bengal is one of the key DJ / producers to have emerged from the cutting edge British Asian Music scene that emerged in the late 90's. This scene gave birth to the 'Asian Underground' movement. His reputation as one of the most innovative and pioneering artists is still held today as he continues to push the boundaries with his varied projects and albums. State of Bengal has produced remixes for artists such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Massive Attack. He opened for Bjork on her global tour and did production work for Ananda Shanker.
For more information about State of Bengal, check out his website at:
http://www.stateofbengal.com/
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre)
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 450
Toronto, ON
M5V 3A8
416.542.1661
Media Contact: Haema Sivanesan, haema@savac.net
Advance tickets can be purchased at:
SAVAC, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 450: (416) 542-1661
Shanti Baba, 546 Queen Street West: (416) 504-5034
Soundscapes, 572 College Street, (416) 537-1620.
Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord Street, (416) 922-8744
Show 017: Abdul Smooth on the decks
Posted July 1st, 2008
Back on the decks again, [ie] podcast host Abdul Smooth mixes up an array of fresh beats - merging eclectic breaks and d'n'b with progressive 4/4 rhythms.
Freestyle Pink
Posted June 12th, 2008 by abdulsmooth
Its Thursday again and that means another session of Freestyle Pink - a low-key affair @ IV lounge in Toronto.
This time round our weeky host Maie Murray Maas is out of town so Abdul Smooth (also known as Qasim Virjee) will be holding down the decks with some delish globally-conscious beats.
Around 11pm catch White Room live through the rest of the night.
More info (from the FB group page):
The noize for the girlz and the boyz
FREESTYLE PINK:
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THURSDAY NIGHTS ALL SUMMER
FREE ENTRANCE
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Weekly music sessions at
IV Lounge
326 Dundas St W
2 Blocks West of St Patrick Station
Across from the AGO
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Hosted with Trumpet and Beats by
MAIKE MURRAY MAAS
(http://www.myspace.com/themsound)
Every Thursday
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Special Resident Guests every Week of the Month
1st Thursday: ANML HAUS
(http://www.imagearts.ryerson.ca/gallister/anmlhaus)
2nd Thursday: WHITEROOM (live)
(http://www.whiteroom.ca)
3rd Thursday: TOSHA DASH (Dj Set))
(http://www.myspace.com/toshadash)
Last Thursday: ABDUL SMOOTH from
INDIAN ELECTRONICA
(http://www.indianelectronica.com)
Maya Saguna by Abdul Smooth
A mellow number, this chilled out track's title is drawn from a philosophical concept of 'illusion without attributes.'
Satyagraha - DJ Spooky vs Talvin Singh
An ode to Gandhi's nonviolent movement's roots in his African experience, this exclusive track from DJ Spooky features Talvin Singh on tabla with flute by Rakesh Chaurasia.
Watcha Want by Krishna XL
Rich with dancehall ragga flavor, this track is uptempo with sitar, organ, synths and personality in spades.
Flip the Skript by Prithpal
Uptempo, tabla-fueled breakbeats featuring smooth rap vocals by JC001.
Indian Electronica volume 001 - CD
Indian Electronica / volume 001 is a 28 track double-disc CD release featuring an array of artists from around the globe that will take you on a musical journey through the past, present and into the future!
Expect to hear the most innovative uses of South Asian instrumentation, vocals and harmonies mashed-up with dubby basslines, ragga vocals, breakbeats, drum'n'bass and more!
Each disc is set at different tempos;
- Disc A will begin your aural journey at a relaxed pace - with wafty vocals and lush harmonics. more »
Electro compulsive therapy
Posted May 26th, 2008 by indianelectronica
DadA Music & Maxim present another great session of
"electro compulsive therapy"
Featuring B.L.O.T
B.L.O.T. aka Basic Love Of Things is a multi-sensory, multiple media act of Disc Jockeys, Visual Jockeys, Designers and Artists.
B.L.O.T plays an eclectic mix of IDM electro, progressive and Electronica (EDM) produced in house & cutting edge electronic music. Mashing it up with samples from all over, reworking bass lines, pushing it through Filters, FX, and all kinds of stuff, mixed with percussive sounds & synths with live synchronized & original video content that is a amalgamation of classic cinema, obscure footage, art, professional photography & original content shot, edited & produced in house.
B.L.O.T’s live act typically consists of electronic music made & manipulated on the fly juiced up with live percussions, with cut to beat video mixed seamlessly with the sound. its live cinema!
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