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Reggae Jazz Band, Groundation, Unleashes New Studio Album "Building An Ark" and Video For First Single Humility
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Press Dept
Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation released their new studio album, entitled Building An Ark, on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP/Universal Music. This 10-track set is the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records. The internationally acclaimed band stays true to the essence of their dynamic sound— capturing the true spirit of roots reggae while blending elements of jazz, funk, latin and transcendental dub. The album’s hypnotic funk-based rhythms move from earthy percussion-based ...
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The Funk Ark: "High Noon" + Tour Dates + MP3
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Press Junkie PR
After a highly praised debut, Washington DC’s The Funk Ark is back with an even tighter follow up album. Less than a year has passed since the release of From The Rooftops on ESL Music and the world funk ensemble has established itself as one of the strongest players in the scene both in the studio and with their high-octane live performances. High Noon is the title of The Funk Ark’s sophomore release and was recorded and produced by Adrián ...
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New Release/MP3/Tour: The Funk Ark: 'From The Rooftops' (ESL Music)
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Press Junkie PR
The Funk Ark is a world funk ensemble based in Washington DC. The group draws on influences from the African and Latin funk/dance music scenes of the 1960s and 70s and the result is a gritty and soulful mix of inspired Afrobeat and big band funk. The eight-piece band is fronted by keyboardist and songwriterWill Rastwho, well known as a sideman with a veritable encyclopedia of artists both locally and internationally, such as Mya, Federico Aubele, Natalia Clavier, Ocote Soul ...
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Mike McGuire - Beyond the Ark (2011)
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Something Else!
Americana singer-songwriter Mike McGuire travels a land of heavy weather, echoing church bells, sad tales and long memories. But he never lets go of the one thing that binds us together: Faith, in ourselves, in our future paths, in our country. It's something that adds a sustaining power to Beyond the Ark, even as the Louisville, Kentucky, resident deals with a number of damaging emotions. That starts with a creeping dread on the opening “Cumberland River Blues," as McGuire crafts ...
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Spotlight: Sounds of Brasil, Ark Ovrutski Quintet
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The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
The Spotlight Series highlights upcoming Latin Jazz musicians that have yet to reach national recognition. Many of these musicians thrive in local scenes and some tour in support of releases. All these musicians contribute greatly to the overall Latin Jazz scene, and they deserve our “spotlighted" attention. Sounds of Brasil Ark Ovrutski Quintet The world is filled with cultural connections; sometimes they simply need a little urging to become obvious. History is filled with exchanges between different countries ...
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Noah's Ark Jazzclub Brussels
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All About Jazz
At NOAH’S ARK Jazz Lounge & International Music & Arts Center , Tour & Taxis, 86C Avenue du Port,1000 Brussels NOAH HOWARD & the Migration Orchestra 21 May 2005 & 4,11,18,25 June 2005 Concerts Start at 20.00 h on week days & at 22.00 h on Friday & Saturday Noah ‘s ARK is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 16.30 h Saturday from 18.30 h Sunday & Monday closed General programme of events at Noah’s Ark In May and ...
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