MAMA JAZ Specials;In the context of the only jazz month in the southern hemisphere, and celebration of the Jazz genre in Mauritius; Prior to Knowledge dedicates special reviews on jazz music that have impacted us in ways and lengths. Referring to melodies found in biblical scriptures, Antiphon was contextualised through Alfa Mist’s third release into…
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Fused from from the imagination of K15, Tottenham’s jazzlectic expression is signed Culross Close
Kieron Ifill or better known as K15, striked early this year with ‘Moments’, through his recently formed monicker Culross Close. The band has put up with their second release and this seemingly grips and focuses on the aesthetic of their instrumentations. Culross Close has been depicted by K15 that the project is a ‘weird imaginary…
O’Flynn : Oberyn/Spyglass
Things you need on a bright day, well obviously shades and a good sound set having Blip Discs releases on repeat ! This 2 track record, about only 9 minutes, when disregarding lousy math can seem much longer when dwelled through the depth of O’Flynn‘s world. First track; Oberyn, propels the listener to a seemingly…
Mugwisa International Xylophone Group : Santuri’s Embaire Umeme E.P
Music from Uganda or more precisely Iganga, which is a 4-hour drive from the Ugandan capital Kampala. It’s a collaboration between Soundthread, Santuri and On the Corner records which travelled to capture sounds, produced by unconventional artists, and sharing it across the globe; keeping it as true and authentic as possible. Iganga is one among…
Fresh Cut; BADBADNOTGOOD – IV
The odd trio have welcomed a new member. Saxophonist Leland Whitty joins the canadian group formed in Toronto and contributes as the fourth comrade for their upcoming album. Coming out on the 8th july, this is IV by BADBADNOTGOOD. 2 tracks are currently available for purchase and listen on their Bandcamp page. Speaking Gently has…
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