Podcast N.70

Summer delivery!
Claudio mixes it up >>> with nuggets from Jose Marquez, Kon & Amir, Giovanni Imparato, Gregory Porter, Buscemi, while unpacking and giving a spin to the ultra fresh Test Pressing 12 inch vinyl from Sunlightsquare: Heart's Desire + Theme De Yoyo.

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Jul 7, 2012 Add comment Share

Out NOW: Bomba Cuba!

Acclaimed Afro-Cuban percussionist and vocalist Giovanni Imparato reveals his stunning new album recording venture 'Bomba Cuba', Recorded in Havana @ the Instituto Cubano de Radio y Televisión (ICRT). The prodigious performer gathered 12 of the greatest musicians on the local scene to take part in this remarkable live album project, combining his intense life story of Santeria, world travels, passion and obsession... read more

May 27, 2012 Add comment Share

Podcast 69: Jazz FM takeover

Here's Claudio's first official Jazz FM takeover! A musical journey through latin America as broadcast during the Fiesta Latina day, with travelmates Mike Vitti, Peter Young and Mike Chadwick amongst the lovely Jazz FM family. Argentina, Maexico, Bolivia and Cuba are just obligatory stops... Listen

May 26, 2012 Add comment Share

Sunlightsquare remix Gilles Peterson

...Latin collective Sunlightsquare (headed up by Claudio Passavanti) teases every last drop of sunshine from ‘Agita’, making full use of El Micha and Osdalgia’s vocal sparring upon skittering percussion and sensitively crafted melodies! Listen

Apr 2, 2012 Add comment Share

Podcast 68: WMC 2012

A brief account of what happened in Miami - WMC 2012: my favourite tracks from the best parties… afro-cuban beats, afrocentric house and more personal selection from the heart of global soul. Love and respect to everyone who was there with me to share the inspiration. ONE. Claudio Listen

Apr 2, 2012 Add comment Share

"...the master of groove STEVE GADD shapes a deep pocket around a fresh compositional variety of jazz, latin, drum & bass, and funk. Gadd plays with the same spirited fire that his legendary reputation was built upon. Witness the future of synthetic rhythm being built upon by the best acoustic qualities of the past."

Mike Haid - Modern Drummer