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Global Music Influences

Guardians of the Rueda: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, Fruko, and Carmelo Torres Unite for Madre Cumbia

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Executive Overview In an unprecedented convergence of Colombian musical royalty, legendary custodians of traditional folklore Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, salsa architect and Discos Fuentes mastermind Fruko, and accordion maestro Carmelo Torres have joined forces for a landmark collaborative album. Titled Madre Cumbia, the ten-track record is slated for release on October 20 via the … Read more

Electronic & Club Culture

Guardians of the Bass: Channel One Sound System and 60 Years of Notting Hill Carnival

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Executive Overview For nearly half a century, the thunderous, hand-built speaker stacks of Channel One Sound System have delivered heavyweight dub reggae straight to the soul of the UK. Operated by brothers Mikey Dread (Michael Bailey) and Jah T (Trevor Bailey), Channel One represents far more than just a musical outfit; they are a totemic … Read more

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