SWP Records Utrecht, Netherlands
SWP Records was founded by Zambian-born drummer, composer, producer, field recordist Michael Baird in 1987. The label releases his own music, music from central, southern, and eastern Africa, and any other beautiful music that has been forgotten. SWP Records opted out of all streaming platforms and other digital services to join Bandcamp and we are very happy to be here! Enjoy the music! ... more
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Listen All Around: The Golden Age of Central and East African Music
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Very nice compilation of East-African music from the 50s. Mostly in a friendly, mellow groove, but with some interesting oddballs, such as the hypnotic bluegrass from another planet of Chemirocha III (that's Kipsgis for "Jimmie Rodgers," as in the yodeling cowboy!). As usual with Dust-to-Digital, the download includes a PDF with high-quality liner notes.
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Influenced by spiritual jazz, Afrobeat, and various forms of African club music, the Senegalese producer's grooves contain multitudes.
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Ode To Ghana
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Soaring music from East Africa with lyrics drawn from lived experience backed by dazzling instrumentation.
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