Experimental / Afrobeat

The 7-inch single from "Istanbul Sessions" by Ilhan Ersahin captures the dynamic spirit of contemporary jazz fused with the rich musical heritage of Istanbul. Led by saxophonist, composer, and producer Ilhan Ersahin, this release showcases his signature blend of strong, melodic horn lines and expressive solos, supported by a powerful ensemble. The music on this single reflects both polished studio craftsmanship and the vibrant, exploratory energy that defines Ersahin’s Istanbul Sessions project,…

2025 stock Active since 2001, Ayyuka was one of the first bands to look back at 70’s Turkish music to find a new voice. Not caught up in the “retromania” but reincarnating Turkish Psychedelic within their own style, the band managed to develop an unmistakeable unique sound.Inspirations of Dick Dale, John Frusciante, and local heroes like Erkin Koray, Orhan Gencebay, make their music more guitar oriented but their fascination with film music and improvisation creates unexpected twists within thei…

2013 release ** "The National Wake's lone 1981 album, is a startling rock & roll document. Recorded by a multi-racial band in an increasingly tense and radicalized South Africa between 1979 and 1981, it offers the country's spirit at the time through punk and post-punk as they met reggae and township funk in a collision of rhythm, energy, and melody. The album embodies the best elements of Gang of Four's Entertainment, the Pop Group's Y, and the Clash's Sandinista!, as well '70s-era rowdy townsh…

These recordings were regally made on 21 October 2006, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin at the opening of the Elgaland-Vargaland Embassy for Germany in the presence of the Kings, Michael I and Leif I, Consul Hans Ulrich Obrist (who made the inauguration speech) and the KREV Ambassador Bernd M. Scherer. This 7” is the second in a series of vinyl acoustic versions of the National Anthems of Elgaland-Vargaland. BERLIN AFROBEAT DYNAMITE...KabukabuVocals and percussion: Akinola FamsonDrums and voc…