Blog Entries - October 2007

Tony Allen - Afro Disco Beat

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Tony Allen was the drummer and music director for Fela Kuti's band, Africa 70. This double album is a great overview of Tony Allen's solo work. Included here are Tony's first four solo albums: Jealousy (1975), Progress (1976), No Accommodation for Lagos (1978), a [...]

The Loft with David Mancuso Dec. 9th

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David Mancuso comes to London on Dec. 9th to bring his NYC Loft Party. At the Light - 233 Shoreditch High Street in London. You can get ticketss through www.loftparty.org.

Keb Darge Interview

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Great German interview that Keb did some months back from Mixery Raw Deluxe. Full history of how Keb got involved with Northern Soul, his Deep Funk collection, and the current scene.

Keb Darge Interview

D.C. LaRue - Cathedrals(Greg Wilson Edit)

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Check out this fantastic re-edit from legendary DJ Greg Wilson of D.C. LaRue's "Cathedrals." We have to thank the folks at American Athlete for posting this.

D.C. LaRue - Cathedrals(Greg Wilson Edit)

Bebeto - Princesa Negra De Angola

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This is a funky track from Brazilian great, Bebeto. This is off his self titled album from 1977.

Bebeto - Princesa Negra De Angola

Herbie Mann - Etagui

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Brilliant disco track with the power of Herbie Mann's funky flute, along with a great guitar riff, lush strings, synths, and exotic vocals

Herbie Mann - Etagui

DJ's Delight Blog

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I just found this great blog crafting up a cross section of disco, funk, boogie, and hip hop. From the mind of Helsinki DJ, DJ Anonymous this blog has some great mp3s, mixes, and original edit. I particularly dig the post with tracks from Harold Gill and Plush.

DJ's Delight

Jibaro - Elkin and Nelson

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The track was originally released on the "Angeles Y Demonios" album In 1974 but a longer version was released in 1986 on the German CBS label. "Jibaro" has since been reproduced by Electra (Oakenfold is the culprit here) and has ended up on many Balearic compilations.

Elkin and Nelson - Jibaro

Plunky and Oneness of Juju-Every Way But Loose

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This is a funky disco track remixed by none other than Larry Levan featuring a driving bassline, clavinet, horns, and layers of congas. The original version is from the album of the same name from 1982.

Plunky and Oneness of Juju - Every Way But Loose (Larry Levan Remix)

Tothedisco.com Relaunch Party Oct. 3

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In order to promote this relaunch we're having a party in featuring world reknowned beat digger DJ Kon, along with Tothedisco.com's very own Deano Sounds. Tothedisco.com relaunch party will take place on October 3 at the Redline located at 59 JFK Street in Harvard Square. For more info go to http://www.moodmosaic.blogspot.com/

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