streetwaves Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Does anyone listen to any worldbeat or world music, outside of reggae, that's worth checking out? I have a small collection of about fifty records and I'm always on the lookout for something new/interesting. A recent discovery, which I addressed in another post, is Tribo Massahi-Estrelando Embaixador. It's a Brazilian psych record from the early 70s that plays like one long, loose jam. It has barely left the turntable around here. There are moments that remind of Fela Kuti but it's not as funky as Kuti's records. If you're a fan of Brazilian psych, I can't recommend this one enough. If you're interested, search Discogs for a bargain. They are retailing for around $35 but I found a much cheaper copy on Discogs. Another record that I've been playing a lot is Ecstatic Music of the Jemma El Fna that was released on Sublime Frequencies. They're a label that I trust so I picked this one up not knowing anything about it and I couldn't be happier. This is a recording that takes place in the central square of Marrakesh. Apparently, musicians gather every night to play, for mostly locals, in the square. These are working class Moroccans singing songs that address social and political injustice. Recording is prohibited so this is a really special peek into some amazing music that you would normally have to travel to Morocco to experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I don't know if it really fits what you're looking for, but there is a pretty awesome 60s/70s Japanese psych-pop singer named Ayumi Ishida, not to be confused with the current J-Pop star by the same name. Check out some of the compilations that Mississippi Records puts out. The dude that does it for them travels all over buying up obscure records and makes them into themed compilations that are pretty phenomenal. I love plugging them whenever I can since they're locals, and my favorite shop in Portland. (partly because it's on my block, partly because they're just terrific.) They also do a lot of older gospel and blues comps that are pretty nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 I don't know if it really fits what you're looking for, but there is a pretty awesome 60s/70s Japanese psych-pop singer named Ayumi Ishida, not to be confused with the current J-Pop star by the same name. Check out some of the compilations that Mississippi Records puts out. The dude that does it for them travels all over buying up obscure records and makes them into themed compilations that are pretty phenomenal. I love plugging them whenever I can since they're locals, and my favorite shop in Portland. (partly because it's on my block, partly because they're just terrific.) They also do a lot of older gospel and blues comps that are pretty nuts. Definitely what I'm looking for. Thanks, I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosley Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I don't know if it really fits what you're looking for, but there is a pretty awesome 60s/70s Japanese psych-pop singer named Ayumi Ishida, not to be confused with the current J-Pop star by the same name. Check out some of the compilations that Mississippi Records puts out. The dude that does it for them travels all over buying up obscure records and makes them into themed compilations that are pretty phenomenal. I love plugging them whenever I can since they're locals, and my favorite shop in Portland. (partly because it's on my block, partly because they're just terrific.) They also do a lot of older gospel and blues comps that are pretty nuts. Seconding the Mississippi Records recommendation. Stayed in Portland a year and a half ago right near there and it was one of the coolest stores I've been in partly because the label presses some great stuff. Picked up all four of the Anthology of American Folk Music sets, which are absolutely incredible. Never a huge fan of too much world beat stuff, but I always thought Konono no. 1 were really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Seconding the Mississippi Records recommendation. Stayed in Portland a year and a half ago right near there and it was one of the coolest stores I've been in partly because the label presses some great stuff. Picked up all four of the Anthology of American Folk Music sets, which are absolutely incredible. Never a huge fan of too much world beat stuff, but I always thought Konono no. 1 were really cool. The only problem with Mississippi Records is that they can be tough to find. I wish they had a website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamha21 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Mississippi Records as well as Exiled and Little Axe are top notch Portland record shops. I do have some recommendations, need to snag my laptop though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_stretts Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Analogue Africa https://analogafrica.bandcamp.com/ All you will ever need I rec this one: The Skeletal Essences Of Afro Funk 1969-1980 by Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Check out some of the compilations that Mississippi Records puts out. The dude that does it for them travels all over buying up obscure records and makes them into themed compilations that are pretty phenomenal. I love plugging them whenever I can since they're locals, and my favorite shop in Portland. (partly because it's on my block, partly because they're just terrific.) Have any specific comps I should check out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Have any specific comps I should check out?nah, they're all good! I don't know any by name though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rioux Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I don't listen to, but I can recommend you a lot of 60's and 70's brazilian artists. Are you interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailyhifi Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Little Axe Records sells Mississippi Records releases online for them. Here Is the link: http://www.littleaxerecords.com Shipping is usually cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 I don't listen to, but I can recommend you a lot of 60's and 70's brazilian artists. Are you interested? Like Marcos Valle, Os Mutantes and Lula Cortes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Have any specific comps I should check out? Sublime Frequencies also puts out great comps like Pop Yeh Yeh, Thai Pop Spectacular and Cambodian Cassette Archieves: Khmer Folk & Pop Music Vol. 1. They also put out Saigon Rock and Soul: Vietnamese Classic Tracks 1968 - 1974. I've been looking for this for a while. I would like to find a copy under $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rioux Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Like Marcos Valle, Os Mutantes and Lula Cortes? Similar and different artists. Stuff like Secos & Molhados, Tim Maia, Jorge Ben Jor, Os Novos Baianos, Chico Buarque, Tom Zé. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Similar and different artists. Stuff like Secos & Molhados, Tim Maia, Jorge Ben Jor, Os Novos Baianos, Chico Buarque, Tom Zé. I'm aware of Tom Ze but I'll check out the rest. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 There's a great documentary called Don't Think I've Forgotten about the Cambodian music scene pre Khmer Rouge. It's on Amazon streaming. http://www.dtifcambodia.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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