orpheus10
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| Jazz for aficionados Inna, everyone who listens to Brazilian, Cuban, or Afro Cuban jazz explores Sub Saharan rhythms.Music is not a zebra, or an elephant; it has no habitat, it exists in the minds of people.I was speaking specifically of the rhythms that came from Afr... | |
| Help me make a decision! Turntable overload I see why people don't like Rega Planer 3; it doesn't sing until after you do all the tweaks, but does it sing?I forgot how much money because that was over a period of time, replacing the tone arm wire was tricky and required a bit of skill, but... | |
| Jazz for aficionados So many people say "African Music"; there is no such thing. You have so many countries on the continent of "Africa" and they are all unique. Before slavery, there were many villages with their own rhythms. Big powerful countries like Nigeria cap... | |
| Jazz for aficionados I like this mostly because of that universal "Jamaican back beat"; it reminds me of time spent on the Island of Jamaica.I like to share my experiences with you; if this is self indulgent, tell me.This was in the early 70's, and I wanted to get the... | |
| Jazz for aficionados nsp, I have several DVD's of Fela, they are very entertaining. The owner of Vintage Vinyl records introduced me to Fela quite some time ago. Fela was a revolutionary on a continent, in a country where revolutionaries lived very short lives.I say... | |
| SOTA vs VPI (or stick with my Rega?) While I'm sure you made a good decision, if you changed cartridges, it wasn't a fair comparison. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Inna, speaking of keeping a grip on audio funds, I have been debating for the longest whether or not to get my CJ PV-12 repaired (a new transformer); I can live quite well without it, but I would like to hear it again. So far it’s thumbs down. | |
| Jazz for aficionados "Mas Que Nada", a song popularized by "Brazil 66" takes me back to my youth; while this is a different version, I can dig it; just think, I was about the age of those young ladies when that came out; at this moment I'm right there with them.Those ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados This is the most beautiful music and the most intoxicating voice I have ever heard in my life; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36aP8ZmTYww | |
| Jazz for aficionados I finally found some "new" music that I like, Fela Anikulapo Kuti lives; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=embxt0jQ8f4 | |
| Jazz for aficionados Here are some people who definitely captured the spirit of "Fela Kuti"; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFSRCG4DrmI | |
| Jazz for aficionados Inna, I have this on vinyl; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaP1KftmZ2s&index=3&list=PLqyvvqB5g-kP1iTZxqX4V-xnY5uVTeX_x | |
| Jazz for aficionados Inna, it started out good, but became monotonous before the end; it needed more variation on the theme. I thought it was Lisa Gerrard until I realized the difference; more melodious. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Easy Payments, "Bean Bags" is one of the best jazz albums of all times; I'm glad you're enjoying it. | |
| Jazz for aficionados One of the many versions of "Moanin"; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvSO6dbEvzo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNjRQo-zpKAA subdued, and very hip version of "Moanin" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAY5Ggw-x8U |