THE HISTORY OF A CLASSIC SONG A insight into Tom Browne’s Funkin for Jamaica, a record that heavily influenced Groovement Soul. Tom takes you around Queens in Jamaica New York, where James Brown lived around the corner from him and great Jazz musicians got together regularly and jammed in the local club. Check it...

GILLES PETERSON ANNOUNCES NEW RECORD As the World Cup draws near and the irresistible rhythms of Brazil take centre stage, Gilles today announces his extraordinary new record – an incredible journey through the different flavours of authentic Brazilian music culture, from its majestic heritage to its super-dynamic present. ‘Sonzeira: ‘Brasil Bam Bam Bam, is...

FRANKIE KNUCKLES – A JOURNEY TO THE ROOTS OF HOUSE MUSIC Lecture (Madrid 2011) In the beginning there was Jack – and Frankie Knuckles. Alongside contemporaries Larry Levan and Ron Hardy, Knuckles changed the face of dance music for good with his reel-to-reel edits, live drum machine stunts and timeless production. It’s been a...

SHADELEAF MUSIC DELIVERS MORE HEAT This time Shadeleaf Music serves up a real treat with 4 killer tracks on their first various artists EP release. Not only are we getting 4 instant classic tracks but many people will be turned on to some of these artists for the first time and for this we...