Great 1971 album from Kalyanji Anandji....
GET IT HERE
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Friday, March 4, 2016
Thursday, March 3, 2016
60'S EP'S FROM SINGAPORE
These are all amazing, two Obladi Oblada covers, one from Doris Ang and one from Mei Fong, an incredible ep from Boon Chee with the Melodians, I've got no idea who the singer is from that EP with The Stylers but the first song is greatand a beautiful EP from Huang Meow Ling with The Silverstones....
GET EM HERE
enjoy!
John Hammond, producer of the original BILLIE HOLIDAY recordings discusses them with Dan Morgentern of Downbeat Magazine....
John Henry Hammond II (December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987) was an American record producer, civil rights activist and music critic from the 1930s to the early 1980s. In his service as a talent scout, Hammond became one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music.
Hammond was instrumental in sparking or furthering numerous musical careers, including those of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Charlie Christian, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Big Joe Turner, Pete Seeger, Babatunde Olatunji, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Freddie Green, Leonard Cohen, Arthur Russell, Jim Copp, Asha Puthli and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He is also largely responsible for the revival of delta blues artist Robert Johnson's music.
Here he discusses recording with Billie Holiday and the 30's and 40's jazz scene with Dan Morgentern of Downbeat Magazine....
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