September Releases 2011
Summer is coming to a close but the heat lingers on with three new releases from Crammed Discs.
MEGAFAUN - "Megafaun" The follow-up to the North Carolina trio's critically acclaimed "Gather, Form & Fly" is already getting rave reviews (**** in Q and Uncut etc). SPECIAL OFFER: PRE-ORDER IT NOW for £7.99! CLICK HERE
LA CHIVA GANTIVA - "Pelao" The first release of this intense boundary-defying outfit of Colombian based grooves and afrobeat leaning atmosphere. A must for those who like to dance !
THE REAL TUESDAY WELD - "The Last Werewolf" The Real Tuesday Weld album 'The Last Werewolf' takes Glen Duncan's novel as the backdrop for a widescreen emotional cabaret tailor-made for the iTunes generation.
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Congotronics vs Rockers Tour = 30 day discount at 30 %
We here at Crammed Discs have gone completely crazy about Congotronics vs Rockers! This amazing project bringing together members from Konono No1, Kasai Allstars, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Skeletons and Hoquets (for four of the concerts), is how we choose to celebrate our 30th anniversary.
We are so absorbed in the tantalising sounds coming out of the rehearsals and concerts that we think it is a good idea to share the "roots" of this project, by offering a special discount on the physical releases (CD/LP) during the Congotronics vs Rockers tour.
30/06/2011 NL Utrecht Le Guess Who 02/07/2011 DK Roskilde Roskilde Festival 03/07/2011 DE Berlin HKW (Haus der Kulturen der Welt) 06/07/2011 FR Metz Place de la Republique 09/07/2011 FR Paris Cafe de la Danse 12/07/2011 GB London The Barbican 14/07/2011 ES Benicassim Fib 17/07/2011 FR Carhaix Les Vieilles Charrues 21/07/2011 CH Nyon Paleo Festival 23/07/2011 PT Sines Festival Musicas do Mundo 30/07/2011 JP Yuzawa-machi Fuji Rock Festival
So from the 30th of June to the 30th of July, we are offering a 30% discount on the following releases from our Congotronics Series: [More]
Band Of Gypsies 2 - Here at Last !
Taraf de Haïdouks and Kocani Orkestar are undoubtedly two of the most famous and emblematic Balkan Gypsy bands. Started in 1991 in the small Romanian village of Clejani, the “band of honourable brigands” (that’s the literal translation of “Taraf de Haïdouks”) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by launching an ambitious project: a kind of Balkan big band, in which the 13 Taraf musicians and singers are joined by the 13 members of Macedonia’s Koçani Orkestar, one of the top brass bands around. The big band has recorded a new album, and will be touring from the spring 2011 on.
The name of this collaborative ensemble, Band Of Gypsies, is (among others) a reference to Taraf de Haïdouks milestone 2001 album, which included three tracks in collaboration with Koçani Orkestar. This time the plan is more ambitious: all the pieces of this entirely new repertoire are written, arranged and performed by an impressive, 26-piece orchestra, which explores all the contrasts between the two bands’ rich, respective textures. The swirling and fiery violins, cimbalums and accordions of Taraf de Haïdouks are engaging in exciting combinations and interplay with the mighty, funky brass and percussion of Koçani Orkestar. [More]
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, DEERHOOF, ANDREW BIRD AND MORE REINVENT CONGOTRONICS!
"Tradi-Mods vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics" is almost here!
This ambitious double CD sees 26 bands and producers hand-picked
from the cutting-edge of contemporary western music paying homage to Konono No.1, Kasai Allstars and the other acts in the Congotronics series:
there are imaginative rearrangements, cover versions and completely new pieces inspired by those spectacular tradi-modern Congolese sounds.
Big name players involved include Animal Collective, Deerhoof, Andrew Bird, Juana Molina, Shackleton, EYE (Boredoms), Jolie Holland, Micachu & The Shapes, Optimo, Mark Ernestus (Basic Channel), plus the return of original Crammed band Aksak Maboul.
"Tradi-Mods vs. Rockers" OUT NOW !
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