.GREG DE VILLANOVA MIXTAPES ON SOUNDCLOUD!

 photo ©Michele D. Arthur

Hey Folks!

Just a word to let you know that the encyclopedia Greg De Villanova, also known as the owner of the great Oriki Records, as just published a serie of 14 mixes on his brand new SoundCloud!

It is more than 12 hours of fantastic and rare music that are available for listenning there! 
It is simply unthinkable not to pass the word and strongly encourage you to have a listen!

Click on the photo to be redirected or listen below!



And if you want to know more about Greg,

click on the picture below and have a look to his portrait done by your host 2 years ago in his home in Paris!

 

056° .TRACKS OF THE WEEK°08. .2011.week °24 to °52

©Frédéric Thiphagne/LesMainsNoires

Eighth volume of this now classic serie dedicated to contemporary labels and artists!
Another 13 tracks posted on the blog in 2011's second half.
RareGroove, Progressive Rock, Afro Latin, Rhythm'n'Blues, Mandingo, Dub, Brazilian NewGrooves and more will, I wish, give your ears a delightful hour!


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.THE GREG FOAT GROUP - Dark Is The Sun. Jazzman Records
.ANIMAL COLLECTIVE - FireWorks#1. Domino Records
.RAIL BAND DE BAMAKO - Bajala Male. Superfly Records
.SEU JORGE - Convite Para Vida. Milan Records
.SORRY BAMBA - Astan Kelly. Thrill Jockey Records
.MARY ANN FISHER - Put On My Shoes. Jukebox Jam Serie
.JEF GILSON - Valse pour Helene. Jazzman Records
.DJ TUDO & Gente De Todo Lugar - Sou Massapé (My Community Is Humanity). Selo Mundo Melhor
.JOHNNY OSBOURNE and EARTH, ROOTS & WATER - Right, Right Time. Light In The Attic
.KUNGOBRAM - Pas de chauffage. Autoproduction
.LA SECONDE METHODE - Dah Ma Sémé. Autoproduction
.CARIMBO DE ALGODOAL - Ê...do lado de lá. Na Music
.ELO DA CORRENTE - Madrugada. Somatoria do Barulho

Keep on following the Tracks Of The Weeks topic here!

Y12W31 .SAMBA DE VÉIO DA ILHA DO MASSANGANO.

The island of Massangano, located in the Sertão (desert) of Pernambuco's state, is one of the most beautiful stretch of the river Sao Francisco, and the place where this cultural event called Samba De Véio has been held over a century, passing from father to son.



This Samba De Véio is one of the oldest and most unique popular cultural manifestations from Brazil.
It is the result of the mixing of rhythms from Indians and the black people Quilombolas.

Quilombolas is the common name for slaves refugees in Quilombos, or descendants of black slaves whose ancestors, during slavery, fled the plantations of sugar cane and small farms where they performed various menial jobs to form small villages called Quilombos.

Over two thousand Quilombolas communities throughout Brazilian territory remains alive and active, fighting for the right to ownership of lands dedicated by the Constitution since 1988.

In contrast to the quiet and peaceful life of the village, the month of January is marked by commemoration of Festa de Reis. A group of residents gather to ask for offerings, knocking on the door of every inhabitant of the island. The voice of a Samba De Véio's singer, added to the rhythm of drums, pandeiro, caracaxá, triangle and guitar allows the formation of a 'ronda', where residents and visitors dance and clap to thank offerings.

In addition to this celebration, on June 13th, day of Santo Antônio (patron saint of the place) an event occurs which presents various cultural groups, and the Samba De Véio is the main attraction.

Check 'Eu Vim da Ilha' e 'Flor de Aurora'

extract from the CD 'Samba De Véio da Ilha do Massangano'



And don't miss a chance to give a look to those videos!