Wayne McGhie
Love Is The Answer

Between the end of the 70's and the early 80's, a new sound appeared in London and its surroundings, a unique mix of Funk, Jazz-Funk and Disco labelled as Britfunk. Characterized by its raw energy that can put the needle In The Red, this up-tempo sound was a match for the UK's dancers and Jazz-Funk clubs.This first release by French label Chuwanaga features some of the most exciting, rare and powerful tracks from that era compiled by the Parisian DJ and activist Saint-James, with bands such as Equa, Potion, Inch by Inch, Congress, Index and Spookey. It features also an insert with an in-depth focus on this musical era.These young British musicians were equally inspired by the American Jazz-Funk productions and by Dub music and Reggae pushed by the Afro-Caribbean community who were at the heart of Britfunk’s development. They gave Funk a unique British flavor. However, more than just a music genre or an enclosed expression of black Britishness, it was part of a genuine musical and social movement with its own dedicated labels, fashion sense and most importantly its own set of values that fueled the whole scene. Britfunk built itself within a multicultural evolution: black people, white people, straight and queer, all dancing in the same room to the same loud sound.

↪ SECONDE MAIN ↩Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Ce n’est que justice que les premiers albums live officiels de Khruangbin soient des doubles albums en collaboration avec leurs compagnons de tournée : des artistes dont ils aiment et admirent la musique, des amis qui sont devenus leur famille en cours de route. La série d'albums "Live At" de Khruangbin ne retrace qu'une petite partie de la feuille de route du groupe au fil des ans : c'est un avant-goût de certaines de leurs villes, scènes et soirées favorites. Surtout, la série "Live at" de Khruangbin fait ressortir les deux aspects de la magie du groupe : la sensation chaleureuse et prismatique de leurs albums et l'énergie envoûtante de leurs concerts. Live at Stubbs comprend des performances de Kelly Doyle, Ruben Moreno, The Suffers et Robert Ellis.

Batov Records est ravi d'annoncer la sortie de 'Middle Eastern Grooves', une compilation LP double gatefold de titres marquants issus de la série de singles 7" du label qui a rencontré un grand succès sous le même nom, sélectionnés à la main par le cofondateur du label DJ Kobayashi. S'étalant de 2015 à aujourd'hui, la compilation propose un mélange de classiques favoris, de nouvelles sorties et de joyaux jamais entendus de certains des artistes émergents les plus talentueux.

One of Fela's finest tracks 1976 with Africa 70.. The groove on Yellow Fever is so tight.., builds up very nicely (like all Fela tracks) - the laidback guitar riff..the drums, the horns, the female vocal layers.. But below that infectious groove there is a deeper message.. - (Na poi 75 on the flip!)