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2 de February de 2025
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Tony Allen: The Afrobeat’s Architect

Before Tony Allen became the rhythmic backbone of Afrobeat, he was a self-taught drummer navigating the vibrant Lagos music scene of the 1950s and early 1960s. Born in 1940 in Lagos, Nigeria, Allen grew up surrounded by a diverse sonic landscape, where traditional Yoruba music coexisted with jazz, highlife, and early forms of Western pop.
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26 de January de 2025
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The Wrecking Crew: The Unsung Heroes of the LA Sound

It was the 1960s, and Los Angeles was buzzing with the sound of a music revolution. The city wasn’t just home to The Beach Boys, The Byrds, or Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” among others; it was also the epicentre of a behind-the-scenes phenomenon shaping the soundtrack of an entire generation.
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19 de January de 2025
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Naughty by Nature’s Self-Titled Debut: A Guetto’s Proto-Gansta’s Hip Hop Masterpiece

Hip-hop in the early ’90s was a melting pot of creativity, social commentary, and raw energy. Naughty by Nature’s debut album, Naughty by Nature (1991), hit at a time when the genre was branching out, becoming a voice for the streets while simultaneously climbing the charts.
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12 de January de 2025
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KDB Sessions: ” Moods Vol I “

Hello people of the Beat Universe. We are lunching the first volume of this serie, a musical trip to take you to that special place where you can sketch a smile while vibing.
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4 de January de 2025
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Parliament’s Mothership Connection: A Cosmic Odyssey of Funk and Freedom

In 1975, when Parliament’s Mothership Connection descended upon the music world, the cultural landscape was ripe for transformation. The Civil Rights Movement had reshaped the socio-political terrain, yet systemic oppression persisted, leaving Black communities searching for empowerment and identity.
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