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Kathleen Emery :: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child

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Speaking of Jazzman Records, here's one you have the label to thank for re-discovering. Though reportedly slated for an 1971 LP release, Kathleen Emery's sole output consists of two songs; notably her re-imagination of the public-domain spiritual "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child". Originally released in 1970 on 7" vinyl via LOVE Records, Jazzman re-released the wax in 1998 - it's been out . . .

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The Monophonics :: In Your Brain

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For the past decade, ‘retro soul’ sounds have been somewhat of a touchstone for artists and audiences looking for musical authenticity. As a fan of vintage R&B, soul, funk, etc, it’s been great to see/hear new artists create new music with a sound that I hold so dear. At the same time, it’s been a bit worrying. How long could this trend last? Will groups just continue to recreate vintage sounds and eventually devolve into bad Motown pastiches or will those sounds be a springboard (hopefully) to something new that embraces yet transcends its influences . . .

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Diversions :: Doug Paisley On The Bluegrass Of Tony Rice

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Diversions, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing. This week we catch up with Doug Paisley, whose Golden Embers ep hit shelves today via No Quarter Records. Below, Paisley discusses jazz-inflected, acoustic bluegrass picker and singer, Tony Rice.

One . . .

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Horse Feathers :: Lagniappe Sessions (Hardin / Springsteen)

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Lagniappe (la ·gniappe) noun ‘lan-ˌyap,’ — 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus.

Six years after its initial release Horse Feathers debut, Words Are Dead, remains one of my favorite folk LPs of the past decade. Tomorrow the Portland quintet release their fourth record,  become a member or log in.

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Aquarium Drunkard Presents :: Fruit Bats @ The Echo (4/27)

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Friday night (4/27) Aquarium Drunkard Presents Fruit Bats w/ Gold Leaves and House For Lions at the Echo in Los Angeles. We’re giving away three pairs of tickets to AD readers (you can also purchase tickets, here). To enter for a pair . . .

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Lee Fields And The Expressions, New Orleans (4/28)

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New Orleans: AD presents Lee Fields And The Expressions   at One Eyed Jacks this Saturday night during fest. It'll cure what ails ya. Also, I'll be in town DJing the gig. Were giving away a bunch tickets to AD readers. To enter for a pair, leave your name and favorite 'sweet soul' jam in the comments. Tickets held at will-call, winners notified via email day prior.

Elsewhere: Stream Lee Fields perform an intimate set live from the . . .

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SIRIUS/XMU :: Aquarium Drunkard Show

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Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 35, can now be heard twice, every Friday — Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST.

SIRIUS 241: Jean Michel Bernard - Generique Stephane ++ Rob Jo Star Band - I Call on One's Muse ++ Mission Of Burma - New Disco ++ Guided By Voices - Captain's Dead ++ The Jesus & Mary Chain - Taste The Floor ++ Joy Division - Day Of The Lords ++ Iggy Pop - Sister Midnight ++ The Cure - Screw ++ Mikal . . .

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Wooden Wand :: Lagniappe Sessions

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Lagniappe (la ·gniappe) noun ‘lan-ˌyap,’ — 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus.

Whether recording as Wooden Wand, under his own name or with others, I've long made a point to keep up with most everything James Jackson Toth has a hand in. Next week sees the release of the deluxe edition of Wooden Wand's 2011 become a member or log in.

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Scott Walker :: On Your Own Again

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There are so many facets to Scott Walker's public persona that it's difficult to mention his music without delving into a lengthy aside. It's not just that his career has spanned more than four decades, or that he's had success both within a group and solo, it's that his work truly spans the creative spectrum - ranging from radio friendly pop music (The Walker Brothers) to the dark, dissonant and grating compositions of become a member or log in.

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Mor Thiam :: Ayo Ayo Nene

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Next month sees the stateside release of volume two of Jazzman Records' Spritual Jazz series. Like volume one, the set once again highlights  under-appreciated 'esoteric, modal and deep jazz' - only here the sole emphasis is on Europe. We'll dig in deeper in May, but today I want to re-introduce . . .

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Dorothy Ashby :: Soul Vibrations

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Here's one slated for a mixtape I've been woodshedding the past month, Dorothy Ashby's "Soul Vibrations" - the first track off her 1968 LP, Afro-Harping. Fuseless, the track explodes right out of the gate. Propelled by a funky bottom comprised of an unrelenting bassline and syncopated percussion, within seconds otherworldly theremin and flutes drop in, soon followed by Ashby's harp. With roots firmly entrenched in . . .

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Tecnicolor: Os Mutantes Lost Album

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In October 1966 Rita Lee and brothers Arnaldo Baptista and Sérgio Dias walked on stage for the first time as Os Mutantes to perform on a Brazilian TV show. In hindsight, it was a momentous occasion. Several months later they became involved with the Tropicî¡lia Movement, performing with Gilberto Gil at the 1967 Brazilian Popular Music Festival and recorded “Panis et Circenses” for the Tropicî¡lia album manifesto. In 1968, with arrangements by become a member or log in.

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Clifton’s Corner :: Volume 12 – Disco Demolition

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(Volume 12 of Clifton’s Corner. Every other week on the blog Clifton Weaver, aka DJ Soft Touch, shares some of his favorite spins, old and new, in the worlds of soul, r&b, funk, psych and beyond.)

Much maligned and . . .

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Roy Ayers :: Pretty Brown Skin / Spotify — Twenty Tracks

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Roy Ayers -- Jazz-funk pioneer, vibraphonist and soulman. My Spotify playlist for Rhino this week pays tribute the man via twenty tracks, hand selected, spanning Ayers' discography including material unearthed in 2004 found on the Virgin Ubiquity: Unreleased Recordings collection. Track selection and notes become a member or log in.

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AD Presents :: Damien Jurado @ The Bootleg, April 14

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Saturday night (4/14) Aquarium Drunkard Presents  Damien Jurado w/ Peter Wolf Crier at the Bootleg Theater in L.A. We’re giving away three pairs of tickets to AD readers (you can also purchase tickets become a member or log in.

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