André Bourgeois and Mano Bap - FREE Song: 'Pentagrama'!!

André Bourgeois and Mano Bap Today's FREE Song is by André Bourgeois and Mano Bap!

FREE SONG:'Pentagrama'

André Bourgeois and Mano Bap are influenced by the 1960's and 70's jazz, and the experiments of Kruder and Dorfmeister and Erik Truffaz.

They have distanced themselves from the all powerfull Drum'n' Bass and have developed a sound that draws on the best of the technology and the acoustic. Bourgeois and Bap use a computer to record musicians -- not because they are strivng for the artificial, but because they are striving for emotion.

Today' s Free song will delight you with its editing, post production and sound texture. It's a breath of fresh air, for sure! Bap and Bourgeois lead us far beyond all musical and nationality allegiances, so watch out!

FREE SONG:'Pentagrama'

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Frédéric Galliano - FREE Song: 'Isto é kuduro w/Zoca Zoca'!!

Kuduro Sound System Today's FREE Song is by Frederic Galliano and the Kuduro Sound System!

FREE SONG:'Isto é kuduro w/Zoca Zoca'

French DJ, Frederic Galliano,  has been working the French groove scene since 1994. He put together his own label, Frikyiwa, with artists and bands such as Hadja Kouyaté, Baye Coly, Néba Solo, Ali Boulo Santo, and others. His latest project, 'Kuduro Sound System', is all about dance and takes us across the continent of Africa to Angola.

The Kuduro was born in 1996 in Angola. Created by Tony Amado, the Angolan's Grandmaster Flash. Kuduro is an African electronic production, and Galliano's beats are a savant mix of programming inspired by Angola's carnival. Just check out the moves on the Kuduro Sound System's live video and you'll be a believer!!

FREE SONG:'Isto é kuduro w/Zoca Zoca'

Watch Kuduro Sound System's Live Video

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Pêcheurs de perles - FREE Song: 'Yassou '!!

Pêcheurs de perles Today's FREE Song is by Pêcheurs de perles!

FREE SONG:'Yassou'

Concert musicians Pêcheurs de Perles (Pearl divers) is based in the south of France. They are composed of an Iraqi singer and four European musicians.
The band's origins come from a very rich musical tradition (Persian Gulf Pearl-divers) and allow both Eastern and Western countries to meet and come together. This combination has given a style of music which is sensitive, impassionate, flamboyant and nostalgic and has been inspired by the sight of the universe.

That name, as a symbol, reminds an ancient time when the Persian Gulf was the best place for pearl diving and was practised in the Isle of Barhein, Iran, South of Iraq, Kuwait and up to Yemen.
On boats, musicians were bound to help pearl divers in giving a rythm to their job.
Pearl diving has stopped, music has survived.

FREE SONG:'Yassou'

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Aconcagua - Pablo Carcamo - FREE Song: 'Paseando' (Walking/Spaziergang)!!

Aconcagua and Pablo Carcamo Today's FREE Song is by Aconcagua - Pablo Carcamo!

FREE SONG: 'Paseando' (Walking/Spaziergang)

Aconcagua, a project of Pablo Carcamo, brings to you all the pan pipes and flutes from Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile and many other South American instruments.

The music, played by the versatile multi-instrumentalist and musical genius Pablo Carcamo consists of traditional from the Andes and original music by Pablo. Soar with the condor to the music played on kenas, zamponas, moceno, rondador, charrango, cuatro, guitars, bombo and various percussion. If you like South American panpipe music you will love today's free song!

FREE SONG: Paseando (Walking/Spaziergang)

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Distant Voices - FREE Song: Eugenie Thermidor: 'Erzulie Dantor' (Haiti)!!

Distant Voices Today's FREE Song is from an excellent album; Distant Voices!

FREE SONG: Eugenie Thermidor: 'Erzulie Dantor' (Haiti)

The purpose of this collection is not to classify the human voice, but rather to take the listener to a pleasant wander through the voices of the five continents.

This collection presents a great variety of vocal tone colours —acrid, nasal, murmured, suave, expressing serenity or despair— and techniques —the hoarse flamenco voices, the nasal voices of Mandingo jelimusolu, the voiced breath-intake in Siberia, the skilled glottal stops of Iranian singers, the throat songs of Kirghiz nomads, the shrill voices of elder women in New Caledonian choirs, the arty ornamentations of Arab-Andalucian songs etc.

Vocal configuration is just as varied, spanning solo performances, large polyphonic formations and delicate exchanges between the voice and an instrument —as amongst the Roms in Romania, or in Iran. For all lovers of vocal music; enjoy!

FREE SONG: Eugenie Thermidor: 'Erzulie Dantor' (Haiti)

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Mily Clement - FREE Song: 'Mandifera'!!

Mily Clement Today's FREE Song is from Madagascar and made by Mily Clement!

FREE SONG:'Mandifera'

When Clément was a child, ceremonies were held in the back yard at his next door neighbour, which were common occurrences. He heard them so often that in the end he could no longer bear those songs and as result, when he began his career in Amilobe as a guitarist. He played nothing but American and African music.

In 1988, he joined Jaojoby but as a drummer this time, after he lost a large part of his guitar playing. Jaojoby is the man who encouraged Clément Mily to write and perform his own songs.
In 1990 clément was invited to provide entertainment during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Island games. His song "Tsy moramora mitidy vola" became a national hit, but Clémentdid not take advantge of the oppotunity, and in 1991 he took part in Afrovision on the Ivory Coast. In 1993 the International Conversation Organization used his song "Mandrora Mantsilany" for a conciousness- raising campaign on the subject of deforestation in Madagascar.

Some special tunes from Madagascar worth checking out!

FREE SONG:'Mandifera'

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Deep Poets: 'Neegou Goor'!!

Deep Poets_2 Today's Song is by Deep Poets:

Listen: 'Neegou Goor'

Deep Poets consists of four artists: Alibabeu, Kinkely, Architekt, and Baaboo Rhymz’. They created D.P. in the late 90’s in Dakar, Senegal, where the groups’ members wanted to give a new intelligent approach to the hip hop scene.

The music is created from a multitude of musical colors and languages (Arabic, English, French, Wolof). Even if the topics approached in the music remain traditional, even though the style is quite modern and eclectic. The beats are a vibrant mix between hip hop and soulful acoustic sounds, where the lyrics leave the listeners with care and appreciation for the written word. This is definitely something to check out!!

Get: 'Neegou Goor'

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Babaloo - FREE Song: 'Cherry yo yo'!!

Babaloo Take the rock out of punk rock, add mambo, and you've got PUNK MAMBO! Meet Babaloo, and check out today's FREE Song:

FREE SONG:'Cherry yo yo'

Since 1994, the self-proclaimed inventors of Punk Mambo and Hardcore JuJu have been exposing their audience of loonies, clergymen, bearded ladies, acrobats and gangstas to the infectious rhythms and melodies of their unique multilingual sound.

So what are punk mambo and hardcore juju? It is a mix of soukous, mambo, chacha, samba, reggae, ska and cumbia, sauté with some special ingredients and blended with the energy and wise-guy antics of punk. Perhaps it is best to describe the music of Babaloo as the bastard child of King Sunny Ade and the Ramones or Tito Puente and the Sex Pistols. Either way, Punk Mambo will get you dancing and smiling. Impressed?

Babaloo plays a unique brand of international dance party music. Babaloo originated in Jamaica Plain, MA, a multi-cultural enclave of Boston, where the music of local punk rock bands mix with the sounds of Mambo, Bachata, Reggaeton, and Merengue that emanate from car stereos, front stoops, and bodegas. Their music is rooted in Latin and Afro-Caribbean styles, such as mambo, cha cha cha, samba, reggae, ska, and African soukous combined with the energy, presence and irreverence of the best punk rock. Babaloo creates music that is truly infectious in an atmosphere that resemble a trip through the southern hemisphere with Johnny Rotten or Joey Ramone as your tour guide. They are truly a one of a kind experience.

Babaloo is:
El Presidente al Dente AKA B - lead vocals and percussion, S. Goody - freebass, Captain Kickass - guitars and vocals, Washtub AKA Shubs - drumset, timbales, and vocals Nova AKA Ned Zeppellin - congas, percussion, and vocals Max Factoria - trumpet and percussionD AKA John Lebanon - trumpet and percussion.

FREE SONG:'Cherry yo yo'

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King Chango - FREE Song: 'Revolucion/Cumbia Reggae'!!

King Chango From their birth on New York City's mean streets, King Chango quickly established themselves at the top of Latin rock's international heap with their debut 'King Chango'. Their mix of hard-charging ska, Latin rhythm, and roots reggae converted virgin audiences into true believers from Venezuela to Mexico, Spain, and Japan. check out today's FREE Song:

FREE SONG:'Revolucion/Cumbia Reggae'

The world of Latin alternative music has exploded. The so-called Latin Boom in mainstream U.S. pop has nothing on a worldwide revolution that's seen whole genres -- from Latin electronica to bilingual hip-hop-- spring up from Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and beyond. King Chango proved themselves to be in the vanguard of a post modern, mix-n-match aesthetic; a multicultural, co-ed band of Venezuelans, Asians, Dominicans, Nuyoricans, and more made something new out of traditional music from mariachi to mambo, dub to cumbia.

FREE SONG:'Revolucion/Cumbia Reggae'

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NYNDK - FREE Song: 'Constructed'!!

Nyndk Today's FREE song is pure jazz you guys:

FREE SONG:'Constructed'

Together from New York(NY), Norway(N), and Denmark(DK), NYNDK unites three places that have significant roles in jazz history. Established in 2003, its founding members are Danish pianist Soren Moller, Norwegian saxophonist Ole Mathisen, and American trombonist Chris Washburne.

Ole Mathisen is a native of Sandefjord, Norway and current resident of New York. He has worked on more than 80 records and has toured extensively throughout the world, and he has recorded with internationally-recognized artists such as Louie Vega, Eddie Gomez, Peter Erskine, Randy Brecker, and Paula Cole to name a few.

Chris Washburne has been called “one of the best trombonists” by Peter Watrous (The New York Times). As a trombonist he currently freelances in New York City performing and recording for Latin, jazz, pop, and classical groups including, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Celia Cruz, Anthony Braxton, Jacki Byard, Mark Anthony, and Ruben Blades. He leads his own band SYOTOS, the busiest and most in demand Latin jazz group in New York.

Soren Moller is educated at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has a Masters Degree in Jazz Piano from Manhattan School of Music in New York. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, B.B. King Lounge, The Jazz Standard, Cornelia Street Cafe and more. He was taught by Kenny Barron, Fred Hersch, Garry Dial among others.

Their decision to form this collaborative was inspired by their own experiences of the truly international nature of jazz. NYNDK brings to the mix a combination of refined Scandinavian cool with aggressive New York heat spiced with a progressive post-modern sensibility. check it out:

FREE SONG:'Constructed'

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