Bebo Best & the Super Lounge Orchestra - D'Jazzonga (2008)

Party!  ... dig the "Come As You Are" cover!

01.Anytime swingers
02.Oh jeje
03.D'jazzonga
04.Come as you are
05.Amacord jazz
06.Baise-moi
07.Il sorpasso
08.Falar do tempo
09.Soul bossa nova
10.Je t' aime bb
11.A 100 lounge lizard
12.West & soda
13.Anytime swingers (magnetic 4 remix)
14.This is jazz (tantratribe mix)

Bebo Best & the Super Lounge Orchestra - D'Jazzonga 

Stereolab - Underground is Coming (1999)

Here's a very, very rare item from the vast Stereolab discography, one of their ultra-limited release offerings. If you're unfamiliar with this great band, I recommend starting with one of the early albums, but definitely check them out!! Ah, the sound of analog synthesizers ...

Stereolab in Wikipedia

1.     Solar Throw-Away

2.    Jump Drive Shut-Out
3.    Rose, My Rocket-Brain! (Rose, La Cerveau Electronique De Ma Fusee!)
4.    Banana Monster Ne Respond Plus
5.    University Microfilms International
6.    The Super-It
7.    Fried Monkey Eggs [Instrumental]
8.    Fried Monkey Eggs [Vocal]
9.    Monkey Jelly
10.  Free Witch And The No-Bra Queen
11.  Speck-Voice
12.  Negatites
13.  0.00

Stereolab - Underground is Coming

Buraka Som Sistema - Black Diamond (2008)

Massive, wild energy from this electronic collective from Portugal - more from Wikipedia

 1.   Luanda/Lisboa (feat. Dj Znobia)

 2.   Sound of Kuduro (feat M.I.A., Dj Znobia, Saborosa, Puto Prata)

 3.   Aqui para Voces (feat. Deize Tigrona)

 4.   Kalemba (Wegue Wegue) feat Pongo Love

 5.   Kurum

 6.   IC19

 7.   Tiroza (feat. Bruno M)

 8.   General

 9.   New Africas pt. 1  

10.  New Africas pt. 2

11.  Beef

12.  Black Diamond (feat. Virus Syndicate)

Buraka Som Sistema - Black Diamond

Tem Blessed, First Be & Outspoken - Green Anthem (2009)

Watch the Video

The Green Anthem Music Video is produced by 3rd EyE Unlimited, edited by Ethan Lopez and Ben Gilbarg. The beat was produced by Hi-Loe. The song is an an anthem for the green equity movement as it provides conscious entertaining education about green-related issues including climate change, community gardening, food justice, global warming, and brings the whole movement together in one anthem. The bonus tracks feature showcase the 3rd EyE movement's impacts on teens in the New Bedford area. It also features a music video about the 3rd EyE Open FEstival, and a music video by international artist Tem Blessed entitled "The Challenge."

Don Cherry - Multikulti (1988)

An unforgettable global jazz exploration, including a shout-out to none other than Mr. Thomas Mapfumo!

Tracks:
01 - Trumpet
02 - Multikulti Soothsayer
03 - Flute
04 - Birdboy
05 - Melodica
06 - Dedication To Thomas Mapfumo
07 - Pettiford Bridge (Carlos Ward)
08 - Piano/Trumpet (Don Cherry)
09 - Until The Rain Comes (Peter Apfelbaum)
10 - Divinity-Tree (Peter Apfelbaum)
11 - Rhumba Multikulti (Don Cherry / Robert Huffman /Josh Jones)
12 - Multikulti Soothsayer Player 

Don Cherry - Multikulti (1)   Don Cherry - Multikulti (2)   Don Cherry - Multikulti (3)

Underworld - Beaucoup Fish (1999)

Another great album from 1999- musicians doing something really creative and deep within the electronica/dance thing - evokes images of what Steely Dan might have sounded like if they came onto the scene later, minus the pole lodged in their nether region ... 

More from Wikipedia

 1.  Cups 
 2.  Push Upstairs 
 3.  Jumbo 
 4.  Shudder/King of Snake 
 5.  Winjer 
 6.  Skym 
 7.  Bruce Lee 
 8.  Kittens 
 9.  Push Downstairs 
10. Something Like a Mama 
11. Moaner 

Underground - Beaucoup Fish

Hybrid - Wide Angle (1999)

From Wikipedia (couldn't agree more ...):

Wide Angle (1999) is the debut studio album by British breakbeat trance producers Hybrid. It was released to critical acclaim, described by The Times as "one of the most moving pieces of electronic music ever".

1. Opening Credits
2. If I Survive
3. I Know
4. Beachcoma
5. Dreaming Your Dreams
6. Snyper
7. Theme from Wide Angle
8. Sinequanon (with Soon E MC)
9. High Life
10. Fatal Beating
11. Finished Symphony
12. Altitude (Red Square Reprise)

Hybrid - Wide Angle (1)      Hybrid - Wide Angle (2)

Soundtrack - Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)

I was first exposed to the insane joys of Hindi films back in the early '80s, by an Indian neighbor in Rochester, NY, who would invite us over to see well-worn VHS versions of Bollywood classics -

flash forward to 2008, and the A.R. Rahman Slumdog Millionaire phenomenon, sparking a renewed interest in this most eclectic of film/music genres.

So, of course, I dug into films with A.R. Rahman soundtracks - in the 2004 film "Swades", there is a scene of an outdoor film night in a small Indian village - the film playing is "Yaadon Ki Baaraat", which turns out to be one incredible gem of a film and soundtrack. Before A.R. Rahman, there was R.D. Burman, who is responsible for this wonderous mash-up of 60's spy music, surfer guitar, and the gorgeous "playback singer" vocals of Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, and the rest.

1. Asha Bhosle & Kishore Kumar: Lekar Ham Diwana Dil
2. Kishore Kumar & R.D. Burman: Aap Ke Kamre Men
3. Asha Bhosle & Kishore Kumar: O Meri Soni
4. Lata Mangeshkar, Padmini, Shivangi & Chorus: Yaadon Ki Baarat
5. Asha Bholse & Mohd. Rafi: Chura Liya Hai Tum Ne
6. Kishore Kumar & Mohd. Rafi: Yaadon Ki Baarat

Soundtrack - Yaadon Ki Baaraat 

Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited - Gwindingwi Rine Shumba (1980)

Thomas Mapfumo, the lion of Zimbabwe, is without a doubt the most underrated and underappreciated musical giant from the African continent. He pioneered a music of liberation called Chimurenga, which is simply beyond description - give it a listen, and see if you don't agree - one of the things that blows you away right away is the use of 12/8 time - check out the first track "Shumba" - depending on whether you focus on the "3" or the "4" beat, the song sounds completely different - sort of like a musical M.C. Escher type experience!

There are lots of great resources on the great Mapfumo exist - Google him, and also check out Banning Eyre's writings on the music of Zimbabwe. Thomas is still recording great music, and touring now and then from his home base in Oregon. Essential.

This was the second album with his band, unavailable in the States other than this wonderful vinyl rip I found on Global Groove - thanks for keeping the voice of Zimbabwe ringing out!

1.  Shumba

2.  Hwahwa

3.  Mhondoro

4.  Tionodanana

5.  Nzwananai

6.  Rita

7.  Chitima Cherusununguko

8.  Zimbabwe Yevatema

Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited - Gwindingwi Rine Shumba (1980)

Missy Elliot - Respect M.E. (2006)

Okay, okay, I am a musical snob, governed by irrational forces that cause me to consistently avoid "greatest hits" compilations - the logic is something like "if you can't be bothered to check out what the artist was trying to do originally, don't mess with it" - but this import collection is too perfect to resist! Missy is in the house!

01- Get Ur Freak On 
02- Lose Control 
03- 4 My People 
04- We Run This 
05- Work It 
06- Gossip Folks 
07- One Minute Man 
08- Im Really Hot 
09- Pass That Dutch 
10- Beep Me 911 
11- The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) 
12- All N My Girl 
13- Hit Em Wit Da Hee 
14- Hot Boyz 
15- Sock It To Me 
16- Shes A Bitch 
17- Teary Eyed 

Missy Elliot - Respect M.E.

Martin Denny - Hawaiian Touch (1966)

Sure, Martin Denny is known as the ultra-camp man behind "Quiet Village", but a closer listening reveals more subtle delights. Check out this "live" album - a surprising vibe, to be sure - very enjoyable! A wonderful vinyl rip, thanks to the ultra-relaxed folks at Easy Listening World.



1. E Lei Ka Lei Lei
2. Beyond The Reef
3. The Girl From Ipanema
4. Call Me
5. Friendly Islands
6. Everything In The Garden
7. Pearls [Mexican Pearls]
8. Hawaii
9. I'll Remember You
10. Jerusha's Theme
11. Oro [God Of Vengeance
12. Hawaiian Rhapsody
13. Return To Paradise
14. Sukiyaki

Martin Denny - Hawaiian Touch

Poly Styrene - Translucence (1980)

For those who like to rock, avoid this album. For those whose tastes are a little more eclectic and aren't afraid of sampling new delicacies, than this will definitely be a tasty little morsel. The most striking element of the record is Poly's gorgeous singing, supported by the supple, jazzy arrangements. Clearly, not as aggressive or confrontational as her work with X-Ray Spex, but equally as rewarding. [Source: AMG]



Credits:

Bass - Kuma Harada
Drums - Richard Bailey
Guitar - G.T. Moore , Richard Moore
Keyboards - Kevin McAlea
Percussion - Daryl Lee Que
Saxophone, Flute, Producer - Ted Bunting
Vocals, Written-By - Poly Styrene

Track Listing:

A1. Dreaming
A2. Toytown
A3. Sky Diver
A4. Day That Time Forgot
A5. Shades
A6. Essence

B1. Hip City
B2. Bicycle Song
B3. Sub Tropical
B4. Translucent
B5. Age
B6. Good Bye


Poly Styrene - Translucence (1980)