Wednesday 30 June 2010
Tuesday 29 June 2010
Monday 28 June 2010
Sunday 27 June 2010
Saturday 26 June 2010
Friday 25 June 2010
Thursday 24 June 2010
Mixtape #8
We are delighted to be able to share another selection of Persian pearls. This mixtape has been put together by Martijn Busink, and it is a real treasure trove of Persian pop songs. So grab your copy of Pomegranates Vol. 2 - an unofficial sequel and tribute to the excellent and essential compilation issued by Finders Keepers.
And if you would like a taster for what's in store then enjoy this ...
And if you would like a taster for what's in store then enjoy this ...
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Tuesday 22 June 2010
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Sunday 20 June 2010
Saturday 19 June 2010
Friday 18 June 2010
Thursday 17 June 2010
Wednesday 16 June 2010
Tuesday 15 June 2010
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Thursday 10 June 2010
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Saturday 5 June 2010
Mixtape #7
Here's a special mixtape, Sketches of Iran Volume 1: Googoosh, complete with another gorgeous cover designed by PC. Rather than just collecting funky impressions, hopefully this Googoosh collection highlights the astonishing mix of influences swirling around in Persian pop. Among what I assume are traditional folk and classical elements (and certainly not just from Iran) there seem to be flamenco flourishes, latin touches, spy movie soundtrack dramatics, traces of Bacharach bossa and jazzy arrangements. My own favourite Googoosh moments are less about the dancefloor and more to do with glorious sad ballads with swooping, syrupy strings and that amazing quivery, heartbreaking voice. As ever this mix comes with a huge health warning. These are songs I have stumbled across, ones I have fallen in love with. I have no way of telling how representative they are, but I think they are amazing. There will be many who know much more about these things ...
Friday 4 June 2010
Thursday 3 June 2010
Wednesday 2 June 2010
Tuesday 1 June 2010
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