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[colectivofuturo]

Playlist: Waaju Big Grooves 1.  

This is the first in a series of playlists sharing some of the biggest grooves that have influenced Waaju’s debut LP released very soon on our very own imprint, Olindo Records. You can check out the preview on Soundcloud now.

Waaju’s drummer and band leader, Ben Brown, shared some words about his selection: 

We start with a seriously heavy groove by Lindigo playing the traditional Maloya music of Reunion Island. We then move on to 70's Reunion Island Sega classic by Cameleon & Alain Peters, Sega is a style that grew from Maloya & is slightly more commercial, containing more Western elements. Next is a shift in culture to the Tuareg people of Northern Mali with little known band Tartit, a more traditional version of more widely known bands like Tinariwen & Tamikrest. Then further West with Group Doueh from Western Sahara. We then move to Nigeria for some Apala from Ogene Nti Ike Group, an Islamic style relatively unknown by Western listeners which was made prominent in Nigeria mostly by Haruna Ishola. Now, to DR of Congo for some Zaire music from Kiti Na Mesa - again, this is a lesser known style from the region, with styles like Soukous usually taking prominence. Next, a Ghanaian 70's classic from Highlife legend Alhaji K Frimpong, the gritty, dirty sound of the recording really adds to fat drum groove on this one! Probably the most widely known in the playlist, Ali Farka Toure's 'Ali's Here' from the legendary Niafunke on World Circuit Records, my favourite album of his. Back to DR of Congo now for some Konono No. 1 & their unique take on traditional Congolese rhythms with distorted kalimba. To end, a modern take on a Moroccan Gnawa classic from the amazing Oud & Guimbre player Majid Bekkas who's collaborations with jazz musicians & reworkings of the tradition have brought much international acclaim to Gnawa music.

#waaju #jazz #olindorecords #african music #lindigo #reunion #north african #london jazz #frimpong #ali farka toure #konono no1 #spotify

[mediadigest]

2020 | Waaju - Grown Olindo New Entry #waaju #waajumusic #olindo #olindorecords @waajuofficial @olindorecords https://www.instagram.com/p/CC8sdlCpc0p/?igshid=1nxw81exkg9ll

#waaju #waajumusic #olindo #olindorecords

[thewickedsound]

Uk jazz outfit Waaju released a new single “Listening Glasses”

Uk jazz quintet Waaju released a new single “Listening Glasses” from their forthcoming second album "Grown". Since debut self-titled album released in 2018 via London’s independent label Olindo Records, the band’s sound has developed, as we can say “grown”. They took influence from a number of cultures across Africa, South America & beyond, adding new dimensions to their sound. The record will also feature a song co-written with Jordan Rakei. Waaju is led by drummer and percussionist Ben Brown (Alfa Mist, Dizraeli, Ashley Henry), and comprising members across the UK’s extensive music scene including, percussionist Ernesto Marichales (Jordan Rakei, Sigala), guitarist Tal Janes (Nubiyan Twist, Bahla), Sam Rapley (Fabled, Maria Chiara Argiro) and Joe Downard (China Moses, Judi Jackson). Waaju’s unique and divergent sound connects the dots between the all of those influences around the globe, samba, salsa, rumba, jazz and African blues. Listen to Waaju new song “Listening Glasses”, the lead single from their upcoming album “Grown” below: Grown by Waaju   Waaju (meaning ‘to urge, inspire or influence to take action’ in Bambara) blend Latin polyrhythms, psychedelic Malian blues licks and dancefloor-oriented UK jazz arrangements. Waaju formed as a means of exploring music’s hidden connections, from trance-inducing Moroccan gnawa to Caribbean carnival music, and embracing them to reflect the different layers of London’s own musical culture. Waaju drummer Ben Brown said: “The amazing thing about music is that one can display the belief, compassion and love that takes a lifetime to acquire, in just a few seconds. As well as all these things, I hope this snapshot gives a glimpse into undiscovered places in the world and in ourselves”. Watch on YouTube Waaju new song “Listening Glasses”, the lead single from their upcoming album “Grown” below: Waaju “Grown” tracklist:             1. Moleman 2. Listening Glasses 06:05 3. Rollando 4. Time's Got A Hold (feat. Will Heard) 5. Wassoulou 6. Grown   Band members: Ben Brown - drums, percussion Sam Rapley - saxophone, shaker (track 4) Tal Janes - guitar Ernesto Marichales - congas, percussion Joe Downard - bass Read the full article

#BenBrown #ErnestoMarichales #jazz #JoeDownard #JordanRakei #OlindoRecords #SamRapley #TalJanes #UK #Waaju

[lagallerasocialclub]

Qué bueno está el disco "La Candela del Río" de los panas de @insolitouniversomusic en @olindorecords A zapatea'! https://www.instagram.com/p/BrsddTMlD_A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r0bu62baw9cl

[mediadigest]

2018 | Waaju - Waaju Olindo Style: Fusion : African : Contemporary Jazz #waaju #olindo @waajuofficial @olindorecords https://www.instagram.com/p/CDT1xSUp5Qs/?igshid=ezyjl8w7bddo

#waaju #olindo

[twistedsoulmusic]

@olindorecords drop the labels first 12” EP featuring music by London-based producer and DJ Koichi Sakai. Venezuela producer Pocz aka Carlos Mayoral creates a funked up, latinised version of the original featuring a brand new bassline and jazzy synths.

#SoundCloud #music #Twistedsoul #Koichi Sakai #Alfa Sackey #Pocz #Afro

[colectivofuturo]

You can now preview our forthcoming release on Olindo Records. A 5 track album by London afro-latin quintet Waaju. Release date and pre-order for vinyl copies will be up in the coming days. #musicisinfinite

#waaju #olindorecords #olindo #jazz #ukjazz #colectivo futuro #vinyl