DJ F16 Falcon joined me for a very special show this month. He has been digging into Jean-Luc Nest's archives for months and provided a perfect 60-min long introduction to the work of the Alsatian composer. https://www.mixcloud.com/NTSRadio/okonkole-y-trompa-7th-october-2020/ Jean-Luc Nest began his musical explorations with traditional instruments, including his beloved Accordion as well as electric and…Lire la suite NTS – OCTOBER 2020 : JEAN-LUC NEST SPECIAL W/ DJ F16 FALCON
Folk
NTS SHOWS – JUNE 2019 W/ PAM & CARLOS
Most often than not, I'm pleased with our show on NTS, and this month's show is no exception to the rule. I invited mysterious French digger Carlos and he blessed us with a mind-blowing selection of X-ian soft rock ("I've got Jesus Fever, All I want to do is praise his name"), 1990's misty French…Lire la suite NTS SHOWS – JUNE 2019 W/ PAM & CARLOS
NTS SHOWS – MARCH 2019 W/ PAM & Captain Starlight
There's a handful of people whose names have been around circulating amongst record fanatics - names associated with excentric, odd and unique collections. Amongst these collectors, one mind always stands up for me as being very independent, that is Ewald Dupan and his aliases - the DJ, Captain Starlight and the YouTube guy Parels Voor…Lire la suite NTS SHOWS – MARCH 2019 W/ PAM & Captain Starlight
ENTRY #3 : A LITTLE BIT OF FOLK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PxIcxvX8aY Trio Romançal - Capoeira - Meia Noite & Kalimba - Matuque From Trio Romançal Brasileiro - S/T Not on label, Brazil, 1987 It's been quite a long while since I last wrote here. I've been enquired with many things (things I posted about on OYT, especially this new label, DRAMA), but I've not…Lire la suite ENTRY #3 : A LITTLE BIT OF FOLK
NTS SHOWS – NOVEMBER 2018 W/ PAM & Satoshi
This month show is a classic "one hour each" split between PAM & Satoshi. The first hour features material from Agnès Varda's 1977 wonderful "L'Une Chante, L'Autre Pas", hence the visual. Highly recommended movie. You can check it here : TRACKLIST : KRIKOR KOUCHIAN - Saudi (Extract) CÉLINE GILLAIN - You’re Magic (DRAMA2) SEBASTIAN GANDERA - Et L Obscurite Toute Entiere…Lire la suite NTS SHOWS – NOVEMBER 2018 W/ PAM & Satoshi
NTS SHOWS – JUNE 2018 w/ PAM & Satoshi
A few favourites from Cherry Red Records were played side-by-side in our June show for NTS radio. It also features other UK Post-Punk favourites from Dislocation Dance or Mag & The Suspects. TRACKLIST : BEAUTIFUL PEA GREEN BOAT - Passed Into Greening MORT GARSON - Ode To An African Violet PRINCE FAR I & THE ARABS - Plant Up DANNY ALIAS…Lire la suite NTS SHOWS – JUNE 2018 w/ PAM & Satoshi
OYT ON AIR : NTS SHOWS – MARCH 2018 w/ Rahim & Gyeongsu – A WALK AROUND THE BLOC
Rahim and Gyeongsu join forces for a one hour long set dedicated to music from the East. Focused on three countries from the ex-Bloc, the show crosses eras and genres, from the 80s to today, playing around between radiophonic spoken word, electronic mid tempo soundtrack and spiritual folk. More info through the hour provided by…Lire la suite OYT ON AIR : NTS SHOWS – MARCH 2018 w/ Rahim & Gyeongsu – A WALK AROUND THE BLOC
HURDY-GURDY MAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhfbaCaPTuk Remy Couvez - Rêve de Voyage From Rémy Couvez - Paysages Intérieurs Self-released, 1986, France We wrote about many records which blended oriental musical influences with "Western" musical culture, but never have we dealt before with the hurdy-gurdy and the ancestral traditions which surround this instrument. Alongside Valentin Clastrier (another renowned French hurdy-gurdy player)…Lire la suite HURDY-GURDY MAN
EVERYTHING IS GOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mASWI9iChQw&t=1s Edwige - Tout Est Dieu From Edwige - Energie, Lumière, Amour Released on Reprise Records, 1976, France A religious record ? Well, the lyrics of many songs on this album are very evocative, and especially the lyrics of Tout Est Dieu (Everything Is God), but Energie, Lumière, Amour is not your common Christian private press…Lire la suite EVERYTHING IS GOD
ANCORA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEJObaa39z0&t=131s Paul Esslinger - Ancora From Paul Esslinger - Ancora Self-released, 1983, Germany Paul Esslinger moved to Berlin in 1975, where he connected with the local underground "neo-folk" scene, resulting in Esslinger's first musical effort with the band Teller Bunte Knete. The two albums released with Teller Bunte Knete showcased Esslinger's talent both as a multi-instrumentalist and as…Lire la suite ANCORA
