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Detroit Electronic Music Festival - Hart Square, Detroit, USA

Brought to us by Detroit-Techno.org this documentary explores how the electronic music festival was born in Detroit in 2000.From the death of the underground to Motor Lounge, this short documentary touches on some of the significant milestones that led to the festival’s birth…

Part 1 of 3, more to follow, stay tuned!

When Carl Craig was fired, it was like the earth cracked

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(Places are strictly limited so we can’t guarantee you will be on the list.  We will let you know if you are).

Born Alfred Weisberg-Roberts in Santa Monica, CA, producer/instrumentalist Daedelus wanted to be an inventor from an early age, a sentiment that led to him choosing an artistic moniker (in Greek mythology, Daedalus was known as an inventor, although Weisberg-Roberts also cites the character Stephan Dedalus in James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man — as well as the ship in the Japanese cartoon Robotech — as equally valid reasons for his selection) when he began releasing his own work. Despite the fact that he was formally trained on double bass and bass clarinet, had studied jazz at USC, and could play additional instruments such as the guitar and accordion, Daedelus chose to go the electronica route, often incorporating samples from the ’30s and ’40s into his IDM and left-field hip-hop.

Though Daedelus’ first single appeared 2001, it wasn’t until the following year that his debut full-length, Invention, was released by the Plug Research label. Daedelus proved to be a prolific composer, and the following four years brought four new albums (released via Plug Research and Mush): 2003′s Rethinking the Weather, 2004′s Of Snowdonia, 2005′s Exquisite Corpse, and 2006′s Daedelus Denies the Day’s Demise. He also worked on countless singles and side projects, including a stint as a producer for his Mush labelmates. The musician’s engaging live set was finally made available for fans, albeit in limited numbers, with Live at Low End Theory, which was recorded during a July 2007 performance at Los Angeles’ The Airliner and released in early 2008. Love to Make Music To followed in July.

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Real nice footage courtesy of Brian Cross with help from Mochilla crew (Dru  & Eric) and Vtech of course. This is the first piece of footage from the live show that took place in Los Angeles two weeks ago featuring Quantic & His Combo Barbaro

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As per Vtech/Mochilla

Often confused with xylophones, marimbas are a traditional folk instrument of the people of Southern and Central America. And though the instrument’s roots lie in West Africa, it ties together the music of the African diaspora and the inhabitants of the Southern and Central American shores on which they landed on in the 16th century.

The Pacific coast of Colombia is home to many genres of music. From its local music of the Afro-Colombian chirimia, the marimba, and outside influence of salsa, the music scene in Colombia continues to blend the old with the new.

When we look to rural towns such as Timbiqui, home of singer Nidia Gongora Bonilla, where musicians play in dedicated marimba houses and listen in awe. The music never stops, and the houses vibrate with the rhythm of the marimba all day long.

Memoria de Justinho By Quantic y Su Combo Barbaro Featuring Nidia Gongora Bonilla on Vocals is a tribute to legendary Marimba player, Justinho Garcia from Timbiqui. It was written by legendary female songwriter Ines Garanja on the occasion of his passing and holds enormous cultural significance. It is a classic song in the tradition of the Pacific Coast and was first recorded by Grupo Socovan, Nidia’s family’s band.

As Nidia introduces the song in the beginning of the video, she explains it is a Rumba from Timbiqui in the style of Quantic; a collision of sounds and influences in the best possible way.

Though the QCB has never recorded this song, it was worked out specifically for their first LA show and in many ways, this was the song that reached the audience’s musical souls. Los Angeles was open to Quantic and the new album and the band he had brought with him, but this song managed to put a smile on everyone’s face and a extra shuffle in everyone’s step.

Kicking off the Autumn/Winter season at Revolution for us will be none other than French wonder producer Onra. His track ‘The Anthem’ has put him on the map as a producer to be reckoned with. The Vietnamese inspired ‘Chinoiseries’ and 1.0.9 reaffirmed his quality control with regard to making beats and grooves for the new generation. Playing off 2 mpc’s and also DJing be prepared for a night of new sounds and quality all round.

Joining him on the night will be All City Records labelhead Olan. All City has pioneered the new beat revolution worldwide and has been early champions of Hudson Mohawke, Mike Slott, Fulgeance, Onra to name but a few. Based out of Dublin, expect to hear a wave of exclusives from Olan

Filling in the gaps on this night will ChoiceCuts very own DJ Scope

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Thanks to Leon Butler and the team for recording this footage for the Hot 8 Brass Band in Galway. Hot 8 are interviewed here along with footage from their stunning live show a couple of weeks back. Special thanks to Gugai and the crew in Roisin Dubh for the excellent hospitality and thanks to Galway for being a great crowd

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The Legendary Candi Staton played for us as part of Galway Arts Festival after the show she gave a little background on her life and music..enjoy

Candi Interview and Live footage

Live setup for Mark de Clive Lowe above

I employ a lot of pre-made loops,” says Daedelus. “In some regards the legos are in a large box and I try to make spaceships or castles accordingly.

Nice article here on Create Digital Music which features Daedelus, Mark de Clive Lowe, 8-bit Weapon and Tim Exlie musing over live performances utilising digital set ups

Article here, check it out, a lot of decent points made

Sat  11th – Whelan’s of Wexford Street
Sun 12th – Earagail  Artis Festival, Donegal
Mon 13th – Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street (Galway Arts Festival)

Tickets are flying out for the Dublin show, so we recommend you snap them up

Here is a little taste of what to expect

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This Friday in Cuba, Galway and Saturday in The Button Factory, Dublin

Live outside BBC

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