"M'berra" is a collaboration between the Italian electronic artist Khalab and individual musicians he met during a trip to the M'berra refugee camp in Mauritania.
It will be released on CD, vinyl and digital formats on April 23, 2021.
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"M'berra" is the sound, the story, of a collective of Malian musicians from the M'berra refugee camp in south-eastern Mauritania and of the Italian producer and electro-shaman Khalab.
In a sprawling tent city that rises from the desert, out of nowhere, on the border with Mali in West Africa, gathered by spirit and circumstances, the Arab and Tuareg members of the group - some unknown, others who have already toured Europe - find solace. and beauty in music and song.
Raffaele Constantino aka Khalab is a producer with a psychedelic perspective and a deep love for African music and Afro-futurism.
Already acclaimed for a work saturated with loops, repetitions, trance and transcendence, for collaborations with Malian percussionist Baba Sissoko, his 2018 album "Black Noise 2084 (On the Corner)" and the subsequent series of mixes and featuring by artists including the famous British black reedman Shabaka Hutchings have made Khalab a big name.
Among the many musicians of the M'berra Ensemble are Amano Ag Issa and Mohammed Issa Ag Oumar from Tartit, the highly regarded group from the Tombouctou region in northern Mali.
They recall their past in various ways and reclaim their present with fierce and gritty voices; brandishing electric guitars and traditional instruments - the lute-like tehardent, the single-stringed imzad - in 12 songs that tell of resistance and freedom, of storms and moons in the desert.
The project was made possible thanks to the support of INTERSOS, an Italian humanitarian organization that works all over the world to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts or living in conditions of extreme exclusion.
The vinyl edition of the album will be available in a deluxe gatefold box with yellow LP and a 32-page booklet - a stunning visual accompaniment showing photographs of the musicians at the M'berra camp captured by French photographer Jean-Marc Caimi next door. written reports of the project told from different perspectives. The album is also available digitally and on CD (with accompanying booklet).
Steve Hackett will release a new live album with Djabe, "Djabe & Steve Hackett: The Journey Continues" on May 28th.
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Primarily recorded in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary in August 2019, the two-CD and one DVD set features Djabe and Hackett performing selections from "It Is Never the Same Twice", along with classic Genesis material such as Hairless Heart, Firth Of Fifth and Los Endos, Hackett's Last Train To Istanbul and Djabe's compositions.
The NTSC / Region Free DVD also includes the songs In That Quiet Earth and After Limoncello, recorded in St. Veit, Austria in 2018 and White Bears recorded in Washington DC in 2019.
Djabe and Hackett have produced seven collaborative albums to date, Sipi Emlékkoncert - Sipi Benefit Concert (2009), In the Footsteps Of Attila And Genghis (2011), Summer Storms & Rocking Rivers (2013), Live in Blue (2014), Life Is A Journey (The Sardinia Tapes) (2017), It Is Never the Same Twice (2018) and The Magic Stag (2020). Look down.
Djabe's album with Steve hackett "The Magic Stag" is available on CD / DVD.
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The double vinyl edition contains all the tracks from the CD edition plus two extra tracks (both featuring Steve).
The album is inspired by the work of the painter Imre Égerházi (father of one of the founders of the band: Attila Égerházi).
Steve Hackett not only wrote the text of the title track of the album, but also plays the guitar on seven tracks of the album and acts as narrator.
Here is the track-list:
DISC ONE: CD
THE MAGIC STAG
1. THE BEGINNING OF LEGENDS
2. THE MAGIC STAG
3. THE POWER OF WINGS
4. DOWN BY THE LAKE SIDE
5. FAR AWAY
6. UNSEEN SENSE
7. SOARING HILLS
8. TWO LITTLE SNOWFLAKES
9. A TRUE HOPE
10. RISING HORIZON
11. UNCERTAIN TIME
DISC TWO: DVD
"THE MAGIC STAG"
HIGH RESOLUTION 96 KHZ / 24-BIT
5.1 SURROUND SOUND & STEREO MIXES
1. THE BEGINNING OF LEGENDS (5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX)
2. THE MAGIC STAG (5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX)
3. THE POWER OF WINGS (5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX)
4. DOWN BY THE LAKE SIDE (5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX)
5. FAR AWAY (5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX)
6. UNSEEN SENSE
7. SOARING HILLS
8. TWO LITTLE SNOWFLAKES
9. A TRUE HOPE
10. RISING HORIZON
11. UNCERTAIN TIME
EXTRAS VIDEO
1. BUBBLE DREAM (LIVE IN WASHINGTON DC)
2. DEEP LIGHTS (LIVE IN WASHINGTON DC)
3. WITCHI TAI TO (LIVE IN LVIV, UKRAINE)
4. THE LOST CARD (LIVE IN LVIV, UKRAINE)
5. GALLOP (WITH STEVE HACKETT) (LIVE IN BUDAPEST)
6. COFFEE BREAK (LIVE IN BUDAPEST)
7. THE POWER OF WINGS (WITH STEVE HACKETT)
(LIVE IN BUDAPEST)
8. LAVA LAMP - QUARANTINE VIDEO 2020
9. IMRE ÉGERHÁZI DOCUMENTARY
Steve Hackett & Djabe: the previous album: "Back To Sardinia" - CD / DVD-set & vinyl.
Djabe & Steve Hackett: “BACK TO SARDINIA”.
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In 2016 DJABE and STEVE HACKETT spent a few days on the magnificent island of Sardinia.
Near the Cathedral of Our Lord of Tergu they built a temporary recording studio in the priest's house.
The recordings went well, the artists were deeply inspired by the surroundings.
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La Session improvised 3 days was recorded by Tamás Barabás, who later, in Budapest, produced an entire album from multitrack tapes to create Life Is A Journey - The Sardinia Tapes.
Released in 2017, the album was enthusiastically received by fans and critically acclaimed.
Three years after the first recordings, DJABE is back in Sardinia and recorded some Session improvised.
They played in them location and recorded on 24 track analog tape. STEVE HACKETT then completed his parts in Budapest before mixing, since his summer program did not allow sharing the fresh Sardinian air with his friends DJABE.
The output also includes a bonus DVD disc with a 5.1 Surround Sound and 96 kHz / 24-mit stereo mix from the album, along with bonus visual features including the song “When the Film is Rolling” e Live performances of tracks like the Genesis classic "In That Quiet Earth" and the track by Djabe and Steve Hackett "Tears for Peace" and "Turtle Trek".
"BACK TO SARDINIA" is a musical experience, born from the environment in which it was conceived and is the next stage of the particular musical journey of DJABE and STEVE HACKETT.
DISC ONE: CD BACK TO SARDINIA
1. BACK TO SARDINIA 2. LONELY CACTUS 3. HAPPY TERGU 4. LAKE BY THE SEA 5. STONES AND MIRTO 6. GIRL IN THE PALAU WOODS 7. WALKING AROUND 8. FLYING KITES 9. PURPLE DREAM 10. DANCING IN A JAR 11. FIVE HUNDRED STRAWBERRIES 12. BOTTLES IN THE WATER 13. FLOATING BOAT
DISC TWO: DVD "BACK TO SARDINIA" THE 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX & 96 KHZ / 24-BIT STEREO MIX
1. BACK TO SARDINIA 2. LONELY CACTUS 3. HAPPY TERGU 4. LAKE BY THE SEA 5. STONES AND MIRTO 6. GIRL IN THE PALAU WOODS 7. WALKING AROUND 8. FLYING KITES 9. PURPLE DREAM 10. DANCING IN A JAR 11. FIVE HUNDRED STRAWBERRIES 12. BOTTLES IN THE WATER 13. FLOATING BOAT
VISUAL EXTRAS 1. WHEN THE FILM IS ROLLING 2. IN THAT QUIET EARTH 3. CASTELSARDO AT NIGHT 4. TURTLE TREK
The life of former Genesis manager Van der Graaf Generator and The Nice and the man behind legendary Charisma Records label Tony Stratton-Smith will be celebrated in a new biography.
The book "Strat! The Charismatic Life And Times Of Tony Stratton Smith" was written by Chris Groom with a preface by Peter Gabriel and will be published on June 11th.
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Former sports journalist, Strat began in the music business by running The Nice in 1968 and founding Charisma Record in 1969.
He signed the contract with Genesis and released their second album Trespass in 1970.
Other artists associated with the label are VdGG, Marillion, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Lindisfarne, Monty Python, Rare Bird, String Driven Thing and Brand X. Later Peter Gabriel, Peter Hammill, Steve Hackett, Phil Collins and others.
Stratton-Smith died of pancreatic cancer on March 19, 1987 at the age of 53.
A memorial service was held for him at St. Martin's In The Field in London.
Clutching At Straws by Marillion, which came out shortly after his death, was dedicated to him, as was the 3's On My Way Home, from their 1988 album To The Power Of Three.
Ray Wilson: the new album "The Weight Of Man". Here are the first singles and videos extracted as well as all the stages of processing, according to his social diary.
Real World: "A Lantern and a Bell" is Loney dear's second album to be released on Real World Records and Gabriel was closely involved in making the record.
«Sad soulful melodies that create a space in your head that is filled with memories, dreams and tenderness. I am very proud to work with such a gifted songwriter. When you are isolating yourself, what could be better than being enveloped in these beautiful imaginative constructions - the work of a master»Writes on his website Peter Gabriel about the album.
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Nine seemingly simple and accessible compositions, with Svanängen's unmistakable falsetto front and center of the mix and his melancholy piano accompanied by wonderfully subtle and imaginative electronic soundscapes.
It's a layered album of emotions and meanings.
Press review:
"Trifles ... the perfect song for newcomers to discover the magic of Loney Dear". Sunday Times Culture
"The simple romanticism of the piano chords in the minor key of A Lantern And A Bell showcases Svanangen's enviable melodic gifts." UNCUT
"The simple arrangements - just its warm falsetto and piano, with sounds of water and seabirds passing overhead - foster a thoughtful, beach bonfire spirit." MOJO
"A Lantern And A Bell is a wonderful album. Nine songs, beautifully constructed, expertly performed and written from the heart, with messages delivered by the voice of an angel." Louder Than War
"Emil Svanängen re-emerges from a 'state of despair' with a soft reaffirmation of strength in minimalism ... a welcome return of a craftsman of elegant understatement". Record collector
For many years Highlights 1CD was the default CD version for the album, but now here is the complete one with 16 tracks and 2CD which becomes the standard edition.
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The audio of this version is the remaster by Tony Cousins of 2002: the same fillet source used for the current digital outputs and the recent reissue on LP + download. If you have the Geffen 2CD edition or Japanese mini-vinyls from 2002, then you already own this version.
Steve contributes a solo of his to the album's title track which also features Dik Cadbury, Nick Magnus and many others.
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The album was co-produced by David Hentschel (who worked on "A Trick Of The Tail" and "Wind & Wuthering") and mastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios.
STAFF:
LEE GOBBI // VOCALS, PIANO, KEYBOARDS, ACOUSTIC 6 STRING (ON 'CAROUSELS' AND 'THE REAL LIFE'), AND 12 STRING GUITAR (ON LLAMATALK), DRUM PROGRAMMING, STRING PROGRAMMING.
DIK CADBURY // BASS, VOCALS AND HARMONIES.
STEVE HACKETT // LEAD GUITAR ON 'WINDHOVER'.
GERRY LEONARD // ELECTRIC LEAD GUITAR, SLIDE GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 'SPOOKY GUITARS'.
PATSY GAMBLE // SAXOPHONE ON 'LOVE TO LOVE HER'.
NICK MAGNUS // ELECTRIC PIANO AND STRINGS ON 'CAROUSELS'.
NANCY MARCH // VOCALS AND HARMONIES ON 'THE REAL LIFE'.
BEVERLEY CRAVEN // VOCAL AND HARMONIES ON 'CAROUSELS'.
DAVID HENTSCHEL // KEYBOARDS, DRUM PROGRAMMING, SAMPLING, TAURUS BASS PEDALS.
ARCANE STRING ORCHESTRA // STRINGS.
RECORDED IN CONNECTICUT AND NEW YORK USA, AND ENGLAND.
ARRANGEMENTS // DAVE HENTSCHEL, LEE GOBBI
PRODUCED BY DAVID HENTSCHEL AND LEE GOBBI.
ENGINEERED AND MIXED BY DAVID HENTSCHEL IN ENGLAND.
MASTERING // ALEX WHARTON, ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS, LONDON ENGLAND
The all-new 12 "limited edition picture disc, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Phil Collins' first solo album 'Face Value'.
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"Face Value" became an international multi-platinum hit with the help of the hit single 'In The Air Tonight'. Other notable tracks from the album are the follow-up singles 'I Missed Again' and 'If Leaving Me Is Easy', as well as 'Behind The Lines', co-written with fellow Genesis, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford.
This limited edition 12 "Picture disc features the 2016 remastered album and a die-cut book cover, while the original inner sleeve will feature a double-sided insert.
On February 13, 1981 he left Face Value, debut album of Phil Collins's solo career. Here are some live versions of the tracks on the disc.
Time the double CD with a 1988 recording is reissued and released in a new digipak on February 12th with the title ¡Released! 1988: Human Rights Now! ".
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This is the concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 15, 1988, in which Peter Gabriel has performed with Tracy Chapman, Sting, Youssou N'Dour and Bruce Springsteen.
Track list:
CD1
01 Youssou N'Dour - N'Dobine
02 Youssou N'Dour - Deugeu (The Truth)
03 Tracy Chapman - Across The Lines
04 Tracy Chapman - Why?
05 Tracy Chapman - Freedom Now
06 Tracy Chapman - Talkin '' bout A Revolution
07 Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
08 Peter Gabriel / Youssou N'Dour - In Your Eyes
09 Peter Gabriel - Biko
CD2
01 Sting - Don't Stand So Close To Me
02 Sting - They Dance Alone
03 Sting & Bruce Springsteen - Every Breath You Take
04 Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band - Born In The USA
05 Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band - I'm On Fire
06 Bruce Springsteen & Sting (with The E-Street Band) - The River
07 Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band - Raise Your Hand
08 Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band - Twist And Shout / La Ramba
09 Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Youssou N'Dour & Tracy Chapman - Chimes Of Freedom
10 Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Youssou N'Dour & Tracy Chapman - Get Up Stand Up
In this video Steve gives the first information about "Under A Mediterranean Sky":
Here Steve gives more details, in an interview released on December 10:
And here is "Andalusian Heart", the first song and first video from the album.
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Steve posted on his blog a reflection on his new album "Under A Mediterranean Sky" defining it very personal.
“There is no rock 'n' roll, there is no voice and there is no electric guitar - says Steve -. But my classical guitar is flanked by many other acoustic instruments and orchestral sounds, on an imaginary journey through the many regions that surround that vast area of sea and sky, with its enchanted mysteries, warmth and romanticism. "
Hackett shared some of the writing with his wife Jo, in regards to the lyrics. Roger King orchestrated and blended all the sounds.
“I am thrilled with the ensemble of fantastic musicians - continues Steve -. Franck Avril on oboe, Christine Townsend on violin and viola and my brother John on flute add color to the orchestral arrangements, while with Arsen Petrosyan al duduk and Malik Mansurov al tar, together with my chirango and Arabic lute, we venture into the heart of the Middle East. The always versatile Rob Townsend on flute and soprano sax moves astride different musical dimensions like the Colossus of Rhodes. "
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With this Facebook post on November 4th, Steve announced the title, cover and details of the new album "Under A Mediterranean Sky", out on January 22, 2021.
NEW ALBUM - UNDER A MEDITERRANEAN SKY
Steve releases his new acoustic album Under A Mediterranean Sky on 22nd January ...
“On weekdays I keep recording with Roger and those creative fires are burning alive… Many other musicians who have sent their contributions from a distance are also involved. It won't be long before I announce my next passionate project, so check out this space! "
On June 26, Steve recalled with this post on Facebook that the works are proceeding quickly and that the album is at an advanced level.
The 23 June Steve released this video, in which he mentions the different "cut" of the album, compared to the previous ones, and offers a small preview of the recordings with orchestral sounds.
And here's what he posted on June 11th. In the story on lockdown in blog of his site, anticipates the return to recordings with faithful Roger King.
«I also used this time to prepare a new album, in view of an acoustic project that involved orchestral sounds and unusual instruments that I had never used before with this type of album», writes Steve in his blog.
And goes on: “As soon as it was possible, Roger and I got together to start recording. We are already halfway there and we are starting to reach the musicians, who can be involved from a distance. It is a challenge, but an exciting project that is already exploding in life. Even if you are physically stuck in one place, music can pull you out and take you on that sonic magic carpet to any place you want to dream .... I think it's important to have things to aim for and to expect at times like these. "
Steve Hackett will release a new live album with 
