WELCOME TO THE PLAYLISTS PAGE. THESE WERE PUT TOGETHER EITHER IN RELATION TO AN ARTICLE ON THE BLOG OR TO AN ISSUE OF THE NEWSLETTER.
PLAYLISTS ARE ARRANGED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER AND I’LL KEEP ADDING TO THEM AS TIME GOES ON.
AUDIO AIRMILES PLAYLIST
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This playlist is no particular genre or era, just great Music from all over. Updated regularly with tunes I think are great. I hope you like some of them too.
HISTORY OF SLIDE GUITAR
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I always thought that Slide Guitar originated with Blues players in the American South. It turns out that those musicians were most likely inspired by travelling Hawaiian musicians who brought Slide Guitar over with them. This playlist is a bunch of early recordings from both Hawaiian and American players.
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INTRODUCTION TO REGGAE
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If you’re a reggae ignoramus like me then hopefully this will introduce you to some amazing Music. If you’re already a fan then hopefully this will remind you of how great it can be. The playlist includes Music from all the main stages of Reggae – Ska, Rocksteady, Roots and Dub…
TARAAB MUSIC
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Taarab music is a blend of pre-Islamic Swahili melodies sung in a rhythmic poetic style mixed with Arabic melodies. But it’s probably more complex than just those two broad influences. There are traceable elements from Egypt, India, Arabia, the far East and Europe. A Taarab orchestra includes many instruments from various places – Qanun (Egypt), Oud (middle east), Violins, Double Basses and Accordions (Europe) and drums and percussion from the middle east and Africa.
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OSTINATO RECORDS
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A great re-issue label from NYC. They describe themselves as ‘what the truth sounds like’ but don’t let that put you off. They seem to specialise in re issues of obscure albums from all over the place. Check it out for yourself….