Brotherhood, whether biological or ideological, is never easy.
Brothers Hypnotic is a coming-of-age story—for eight young men, and for an ideal. More info here.
Filed under: Video, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
July 25, 2011 • 9:35 am 0
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Documentary Teaser
July 23, 2011 • 12:07 pm 0
Seun Kuti – The New Face of African Revolution Music
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The youngest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti is carrying the torch of his father by continuing to make politically charged music about the state of Africa.
Featuring an exclusive interview with Seun, who covers his views on African government, the role of his music, and his recent collaborations with Brian Eno and John Reynolds.
Filed under: Afrobeat, Video, Africa, Afrobeat, Nigeria, Seun Kuti
July 21, 2011 • 10:00 am 0
John Coltrane Live In Germany And Belgium (Full Concerts)
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John Coltrane concert: ‘Live in Germany (1960/1961) and Belgium (1965)‘
The three performances on this DVD show in dramatic relief the most important phases of his career. These newly discovered 1960 performances with the Miles Davis rhythm section find him near the end of his ‘sheets of sound’ period. Coltrane was anxious to form his own group and this final tour with Davis was a favor to the trumpeter. His restlessness shows through in his playing here and elsewhere at the time. It is fascinating to hear him with one of his early idols Stan Getz and his playing seems to challenge Getz to a new level.
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Filed under: bebop, Hard bop, Jazz, Video, Elvin Jones, Eric Dolphy, hard bop, Hardbop, Jimmy Cobb, Jimmy Garrison, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, Paul Chambers, Reggie Workman, Stan Getz, Wynton Kelly
