Monday, December 26, 2011

The Music Machine -Talk Talk


RIP Sean Bonniwell, lead singer and songwriter, who died on December 20th.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Esmeray - Ayrilik Olsa Bile


I wish we could say we found out about this from one of our recent trips to Istanbul, but the truth is we heard it on Baris K´s incredible Istanbul 70 compilation. Stunning.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Yamasuki Singers - Aieaoa


Early work from Daniel Bangalter, pka Daniel Vangarde, who, along with Jean Kluger produced the pseudo-Japanese concept album, Le Monde Fabuleux Des Yamasuki in 1971. This song went on to be a hit for African band Black Blood as "Aie a Mwana", which in turn was an even bigger hit for Bananarama in the early 80s.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Who's Who - Hypnodance


This hot number brought to you courtesy of Daniel Vangarde, a legend in his own right, in addition to being Thomas Bangalter's father.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Reparata - Shoes


This one charted in the UK in '75 but we're just hearing about it now.

Iron Knowledge - Show-Stopper


One of a kind progressive soul music from Youngstown, Ohio.