On Wax: Mr Bongo – 3rd Generation Band’s Because Of Money / Obi Ye Saa Wui
Ghanian The 3rd Generation Band hail from Ghana, recording only six tracks in their time together, all for the
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funk
Miss Sharon Jones: Daptone Queen’s story on the silver screen
Exciting news from the Daptone stable – I’ve been waiting for this film to drop since I first heard about
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On Wax // Nick Pride and the Pimptones: Go Deep
The new long player from Nick Pride and his Pimptones (on the always excellent Legere Recordings) is a winner: check
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Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings: Midnight Rider live video
Seeing these guys filmed movie-quality is a joy to behold – I wouldn’t mind them as my engine, either. Video
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Manchester: Renegade Brass Band / DJ Format this Bank Holiday weekend
Bank Holiday Sunday is a busy one in Manchester this coming weekend. I’ll be warming up for the killer Sheffield
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Groovement Podcast: The Funk & Soul Weekender – Russ Ryan mix
Soundcrash’s Funk & Soul Weekender takes place 13-15 May down at Camber Sands, with the likes of Roy Ayers, Quantic,
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Sheffield // DJ Format, Haggis Horns, Hot Diamond Aces & Souljam DJs: Friday 22 April
With a line up that would amount to some people’s definition of a small festival, Sheffield’s 02 Academy and the
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Sheffield // Tramlines announces George Clinton, The Mouse Outfit, Quantic, Mr Scruff & Kwasi, David Rodigan
Tramlines are pushing the boat out particularly far this year, with some more excellent, Groovement-friendly additions being announced this morning.
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On Wax // Charles Bradley: Changes {Dunham / Daptone}
The brand new album from the esteemed Charles Bradley has finally dropped, the culmination of a big and well-deserved build up
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