#Sonzala

[essindi]

Salut Matt Sonzala

Je suis François Essindi Abakuya. Je vous contacte par Groover, car je cherche un Booking pour des concerts pour notre projet musical "Tag Ekang Music Experiences...

" Tag Ekang Music Experiences...". Le groove des Seigneurs de la forêt du Cameroun. » Tag Ekang Music Expériences..., le projet musical et le groupe de François Essindi Abakuya Bonjour Salut Matt Sonzala ! Notre projet musical est de promouvoir les musiques, les rythmes et les instruments de la culture Ekang (Sud Cameroun) et de les confronter aux instruments et aux moyens techniques modernes. La direction du projet et du groupe est assurée par François Essindi dit Abakuya. Nous proposons un spectacle qui intègre le conte africain, la danse, la musique electrifiée, l’interaction avec le public dans un seul et même CONCERT. Nous proposons un voyage sans passeport, ni frontières. Vous trouverez en pièce jointe, mon CV et le dossier de presse du projet "Tag Ekang Music Experiences..." De 5 (formation de base) à 7 musiciens (avec invités) Le groupe existe depuis 2017. Relancé en 2020 à la sortie du confinement, il se renouvelle avec une formation efficace, car les membres du quintette sont des musiciens émérites originaires du Cameroun et d’Afrique Centrale. Une basse, une guitare, un piano, une batterie, le tout emmené par un chanteur, conteur, multi-percussionniste …. et à titre optionnel, des invités triés sur le volet. Le quintette Harpes traditionnelles, percussions, chant, lead - François Essindi Piano, claviers - Douglas Mbida Guitare - Paolo Pondi Nyaga Guitare basse - Alain Nyamé Batterie - Léonard Kouatchet dit Léo François Essindi  est un percussionniste, chanteur, joueur de harpes traditionnelles, conteur et luthier autodidacte, spécialiste des instruments de sa région de la forêt  équatoriale du sud Cameroun. Il les confronte depuis longtemps déjà aux techniques et instruments modernes, soucieux d’assurer ainsi leur promotion et leur survie. Il tisse inlassablement des liens entre les cultures, sur la route et sur scène où il lui arrive de jouer la comédie. Léo, batteur, est formé au grand orchestre et enseignant des Conservatoires. Genres : be- bop, musique des Balkans, funk, musique africaine Jacques Mbida (Douglas) est un pianiste né au Cameroun en 52, auteur-compositeur, guitariste, pianiste et claviériste. Onze ans de collaboration à son actif avec le groupe Kassav… Ses genres musicaux : bikutsi, makossa, zouk, rumba, soukouss, afro-funk Alain Nyamé, bassiste, compositeur et arrangeur né à Yaoundé. Pointure de l’afro jazz camerounais. Collaborations avec Lucky Peterson, Mory Kanté, Sally Nyolo, Rido Bayonne et « Les Blancs d’Afrique » Paolo Pondi Nyaga, guitariste albums et tournées, 20 ans de collaboration avec Sally Nyolo. Autres collaborations : Petit pays, Manu Dibango, Ray Lema, Passi, Henri Dikongue, Idrissa Diop, Pablo Master et les Nubians Les artistes invités Violon - Riad Abdelgawad, Mivsam Noiman Percussion, rap - Mc Olangue Chant, danse - Angela Calamissy Danse - Angeline Fahé Angelina Calamissy (Mindjouk mi si) est une artiste camerounaise qui vit aux Pays-Bas. A son actif : un premier album solo, « Ekolon ». Bikutsi, zouk, reggae. MC Olangue, percussionniste et rappeur camerounais est un ancien d’Otoulbaka qui vit en Allemagne. Riad Abdel-Gawad est un violoniste et compositeur né au Caire en 65 (contemporain/ avant-garde et postmoderne/polystyliste) Mivsam Noiman : violoniste, elle enseigne également l’hébreu en utilisant le théâtre, le chant et le jeu comme outils pédagogiques Angeline Fahé, danseuse au bâton, intervient dans les spectacles du projet Tag Ekang depuis que ce projet existe

François Essindi et la Tag Ekang Camerounais et artiste traditionnel du Cameroun, il vit en France où il travaille comme comédien, acteur, conteur, musicien et luthier traditionnel depuis 2003. Formé au théâtre à l’Ensemble National du Cameroun à Yaoundé, il a travaillé avec différentes compagnies théâtrales, au Cameroun et en France. A partir de 2003, il affronte le monde musical en solo, armé des seuls instruments hérités de ses Ancêtres : harpes traditionnelles (Mvet,Ngomo), flûte pygmée, feuilles, arc-en bouche et tambour long, coquille d’escargot, sans oublier le Nkul ou tam-tam d'appel (tambour d’appel). Lorsqu’en 2006, il rencontre le bassiste australien Jimi Sofo, le projet Abakuya prend forme et il se développe jusqu’au départ de Sofo, parti s’installer dans la jungle sud-américaine. En 2007, il rencontre Mad Sheer Khan et en tant que percussionniste, il apporte les sensibilités afro dans la musique de ce rocker alternatif et visionnaire créateur d’un mouvement musical, la Tag Music (Traditionnelle Avant-gardiste Music). Après plusieurs années de concerts et de tournées avec cet artiste, il commence à fabriquer ses propres instruments, inspiré et stimulé par l’expérience partagée avec lui. L’artiste travaille en solo, avec des machines. Il développe son expérience du théâtre et sa connaissance du conte. Il retranscrit plusieurs contes traditionnels de sa région, qui sont publiés par L’Harmattan en édition bilingue français/bulu. En 2016, Oscar Castro l’invite sur les planches du Théâtre Aleph à Ivry sur Seine, où il vit aujourd’hui. En 2019, L’illustre africain Manu Dibango, icône mondiale de la musique et de la culture, fait de lui son musicien joueur de Nkul au sein du Soul Makossa Gang. Il participe à la tournée Safari Symphonique, interrompue en raison du décès du grand artiste, survenu en 2020. François Essindi Abakuya perd presque simultanément Oscar Castro. Dès la fin du confinement, l’artiste Ekang se lance à la recherche de musiciens pour l’aider à porter cette culture grâce à laquelle il croit avoir survécu : la culture Ekang… Le groupe se reconstitue et la TG Ekang reprend du service. Nous avons commencé une série de concerts en région parisienne en mars 2023. Nous sommes disponibles pour tout renseignement complémentaire, rendez-vous, audition ou show case. Pour voir à quoi ressemblait celui du 20 mai dernier au Théâtre Aleph à Ivry sur seine, suivez ces liens s’il vous  plaît : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qprqU-M-kYk et https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bveXUe6y-OI Médiation culturelle Francine Asfodela contact@asfodela.com CONTACT GENERAL Mail : abakuya@gmail.com

François Essindi Abakuya 

Tél/whatsapp: +33604116912 

Site officiel : www.abakuya.net

Chaîne youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@essindiabakuya9488 et     www.youtube.com/abakuya Association AKIBA 56 bis rue des Maraîchers 75020 Paris François Essindi membre fondateur de l’Association Akiba membre du Collectif Musiques et Danses du Monde en Ile de France membre de l’AEBF ( Association Entraide des Beti de France ) soutenu par Savoir-Faire Ekang, Radio Arts Mada, le Théâtre Aleph, le studio Tremplin à Ivry sur Seine, le label Isaac et Jade & Afrisson

Musiques Traditionnelles  - Musiques du Monde - Musiques actuelles - Folk - Fusion/Afro

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(Pushermania Network)

[austinsurreal-blog]

Finally back up with the realness. Pushermania’s Playlist hath returned for 2018. All new music except a wee nod to Hugh Masekela and Mark E. Smith. May they rest in peace...

Tracklist:

Hugh Masekela - Child of the Earth Hugh Masekela - Unhome

Black Coffee ft. Hugh Masekela - We Are One

The Fall - Jungle Rock The Fall - Paranoia Man in Cheap Shit Room

Happy Colors - Apagame Esa Camara ft. Atuedadvasegui DJ Koyote - France N Trance (Suprgenius Records) Pixellord - Player One Ready Volac - Russian Style (Night Bass)

Jean Grae & Quelle Chris ft. Hannibal Buress - OhSh Butcher Bear, SelfSays, Doc Illingsworth, Jane Claire - As The World Turns

Ensemble Khan Bogd - Hoomijiin Khelkee Ayalguu Mouthing - Interpreter

Toiret Status - #60 Sipprel - Trust Issues (London) Imrahan - Azzaman (Algeria Tuareg Music) Femi Kuti - One People One World

BOT - Different Is Beautiful (Dirtybird) Siegmar Fricke - Aero Bicep - Glue Karen O, Michael Kiwanuka - Yo! My Saint

Jonah Conrad, Amea, James Blue - Love Hz

[8dpromo]

The Deli - Spacetime (Cold Busted)

8DPromo · The Deli - Spacetime (Cold Busted)

Austin’s acclaimed hip-hop beatrepreneur The Deli embraces the celestial on his latest album, Spacetime. After the massive success of his album Vibes 3, its follow-up Jazz Cat, and the infectious track “Flowers” (over 50-million plays on Spotify so far), there’s been anticipation for his next long-player for Cold Busted. Look to the skies — Spacetime arrives like a cosmic gravity wave, sonic transmissions soundtracking happenings out among the stars. Load these tunes up for the next space mission and prepare to cruise. Spacetime opens with “welcome2space,” bringing a sense of weightlessness with gentle piano chords and a sparse rhythm. “paracausalzone” lightly boosts the thrusters, with shimmering pads and unidentified percussion objects. There’s a perilous journey through the “astroidbelt” accompanied by jazzy, muted horns and languid beats; and a visit to the “spacecafe” where sub-bass with a side of vibes is on the menu. Spacetime is a 17-track mission, closing with the imaginative “goodbyelullabye.” On this final cut, bouncing bass blips, smooth synth lines, and stereo glimmers welcome our spacefaring listener back to Earth. But these galactic beats make a repeated returns to orbit quite inviting.

Anatoly Ice (Icebound) – “Very cool fusion of chill and dubby J Dilla kind of swing.” Al Patterson (Vinyl Athletes) – “The Deli always delivers the heat.” DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “This is sensational. The Deli never fails to bring the goods, and this is up there with his best work.” Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica) – “Top quality head nodding beats. This is dope.” Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “This is just our bag. We love it!” Matt Sonzala (Radio KAOS) – “This dude is amazing. Been a fan for a while now and always happy to hear new jams from him. Excellent!”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

[insectrecords]

If you haven't listened to my brand new (iN)Sect Records podcast called MiND HIVE and here's episode #1 with my good friend Matt Sonzala @pushermania The MiND HIVE will consist of me interviewing close friends and folks I've known and worked with for a long time. The format is a long rambling road and I say the word "like" 523 times. Matt is someone I love and respect and he has stories for days as well as being a kind, wonderful person. Hope y'all enjoy. (Link in Bio, bae) we will still be releasing our music podcast, iNSECT RADIO. You can subscribe to both so you don't ever miss episodes of either at www.insectrecords.org/podcast logo by @glrygldglttr (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B43BfQJFpEc/?igshid=98v45e6w8qk9

[dayandadream]

Boiler Room Returns To The H [@boilerroomtv]

Boiler Room Returns To The H [@boilerroomtv]

Boiler Room is a worldwide brand that has bubbled from the underground.  Their latest Houston edition brought about a Swisahouse tribute.  We popped in early and witnessed the hustle and bustle of a massive brand machine of Boiler Room and the City’s music camaraderie.

[thedeltareview]

R. L. Boyce & Lightnin Malcolm Live at Antone's

R. L. Boyce & Lightnin Malcolm Live at Antone’s

When a young Lebanese man from Port Arthur, Texas named Clifford Antone got kicked out (or perhaps dropped out, depending on who you ask) of the University of Texas after a marijuana arrest in 1970, it seemed like an end to a promising career. The Antone family were prominent businessmen in Houston, owning an import firm and a chain of sandwich shops that specialized in po-boys. Other young men…

[djregular]

So like 15 years ago (~2002/3ish) I made a posting soulstrut.com, which at the time was the hip hop record nerd capital of the internet, asking if anyone needed any audio work done. I was graduating from Expression in Emeryville with an audio degree and needed some things for my portfolio/resume. Bay Area legend DJ Stef responded, who I knew from some of the Soulstrut club nights in SF. She mailed me a mixtape she had recorded (back then they were actual tapes) that she was trying to digitize (it was a much bigger pain in the ass back then). I was very stoked, both to hear what she had put together and to do something helpful with my newly-honed audio skills. I was getting ready to encode it and somehow, in the chaos of my household as a barely-functional 20-year-old with a newborn (now 14-year-old) living with my inlaws, lost it. Couldn't find it anywhere. I was mortified. I searched all over the house. For some reason, I never leveled with her about it. I think it was like a Schrodinger's Cat situation where if I didn't admit that I had lost it that it wasn't really lost. I kept my eyes peeled for years. It was a source of deep shame. Every time I moved, I expected it to turn up somewhere but it never would.

Recently (2017), I actually found the tape. It was in a random padded envelope that I didn't remember at all inside a box of my kids' old schoolwork. Inside were the cassette, liner notes with full tracklisting and a handwritten note: "Thanks Mike! - Stef". I assembled all the pieces needed and was planning to record the tape when I had some free time and send it off to her.

This week, Stef passed away suddenly. I never got to send it to her. I digitized it today and passed the cassette to Matt Sonzala who is leaving for the Bay tomorrow for Stef's wake. I was hesitant about putting this up on my account, since I don't want to take any credit for it, but after talking with Matt I believe this might help some folks who are missing her and hurting right now. This is a record of Stephanie Ornelas in her element, immersed in what she loved, creating something to share with people she loved. It's coming a little later than she maybe intended, but I'm entertaining the possibility that it's right on time for somebody.

[dantedoesit]

“So like 15 years ago (~2002/3ish) I made a posting soulstrut.com, which at the time was the hip hop record nerd capital of the internet, asking if anyone needed any audio work done. I was graduating from Expression in Emeryville with an audio degree and needed some things for my portfolio/resume. Bay Area legend DJ Stef responded, who I knew from some of the Soulstrut club nights in SF. She mailed me a mixtape she had recorded (back then they were actual tapes) that she was trying to digitize (it was a much bigger pain in the ass back then). I was very stoked, both to hear what she had put together and to do something helpful with my newly-honed audio skills. I was getting ready to encode it and somehow, in the chaos of my household as a barely-functional 20-year-old with a newborn (now 14-year-old) living with my inlaws, lost it. Couldn't find it anywhere. I was mortified. I searched all over the house. For some reason, I never leveled with her about it. I think it was like a Schrodinger's Cat situation where if I didn't admit that I had lost it that it wasn't really lost. I kept my eyes peeled for years. It was a source of deep shame. Every time I moved, I expected it to turn up somewhere but it never would. Recently (2017), I actually found the tape. It was in a random padded envelope that I didn't remember at all inside a box of my kids' old schoolwork. Inside were the cassette, liner notes with full tracklisting and a handwritten note: "Thanks Mike! - Stef". I assembled all the pieces needed and was planning to record the tape when I had some free time and send it off to her. This week, Stef passed away suddenly. I never got to send it to her. I digitized it today and passed the cassette to Matt Sonzala who is leaving for the Bay tomorrow for Stef's wake. I was hesitant about putting this up on my account, since I don't want to take any credit for it, but after talking with Matt I believe this might help some folks who are missing her and hurting right now. This is a record of Stephanie Ornelas in her element, immersed in what she loved, creating something to share with people she loved. It's coming a little later than she maybe intended, but I'm entertaining the possibility that it's right on time for somebody.”

[pushermania]

(Pushermania Network)

ENJOY THIS HERE FOR THE SEASON FOR THE PEOPLE!

It's become a Holidaze Tradition for close to 20 years now but who is counting. Matt Sonzala is back - with the help of Selectah Kei - with a mix of Nu Holidaze Classics for the 2024 Season. Please share with your friends and family as that is the real spirit of the season. Please to enjoy.

Kojo Donkoh - The Soul of Christmas - ft. Led by El Gran Koffie Kojo Donkoh - A Groovy Christmas and New Year - ft. Led by El Gran Koffie Sun Ra & The Qualities - It's Christmas Time The Hitmaker - Santa Piano The Crisis Beatz - Ama-Christmas Beanie Man, Snagga Puss, Tanto Metro, Little Kirk - Christmas Time Casper Grey - CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU why mona - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Reggie Watts - Christmas Time Is Here J.R. Bohannon - Christmas Time Is Here Hakushi Hasegawa - Wonderful Christmas Time Jack Antonoff & Bleachers - Merry Christmas Mike Watt & The Bobbylmen - Surfin' With The Claus Roar - Christmas Kids Schara Dara Parr - Santaful World Kick The Can Crew - Christmas Eve Rap Zettakun - Gaming Party Christmas Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Santa Claus is Coming To Town - Dailucia Remix Es Eskaliert x Last Christmas - Justin Pollnik & KickArtz Uptempo Edit

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[pushermania]

Very nice to get love from The Geto Boys and Freddie Gibbs. I truly think the Geto Boys podcast is hands down the best rapper made podcast. Yes, I am biased, but they have had some incredible gusts and conversations. This is not a half assed podcast nor is it a joke. Peep them all out.

[pushermania]

Pete Rock and DJ Premier at what I think was the first ever Scion sponsored event in Houston. It was at that Russian themed bar on a street that is probably gentrified to the teeth right now but back then it was pretty raw, and super cool.

[pushermania]

(Pushermania Network) The musical revolution that isssssssssssss Pushermania's Playlist is back with your soundtrack to today. No social media. Just real social living.

Public Enemy - Fight The Power Fat Tony - Wake Up - Tension Flex Remix by Voodoo Slinky Run The Jewels - Holy Calamafuck

Fela Kuti - Fight To Finish Dytomite Starlite Band of Ghana - Obaa Mansa Ojo Balingo - Igbe Eiye Oloburo Nkem Njoku & Ozzobia Brothers - Ozobia Special Tabansi Studio Band - Kama Sofoa

Master Chivero - Black September - Daniel Haaksman Edit Midist - After This Boogie Belgique - His Excellency Regrets Sly 5th Ave ft Marlon Craft - More Or Less Paris Pershun - Goin' Thru

Amea - God Bless A Better Tomorrow - Money (U Are Everything) Yadira Brown - Better Than This - Bird Peterson Ali Ditto - Stranger Song Thiago Nassif - Cor

Dover - Seize The Seconds Anzola - Might Be Something A Grape Dope - Nod To The Peanuts

[pushermania]

What the what? Heads are NOT ready for this one. Someone may need to reup the Hollerboard to make sure this one gets maximum penetration into the internets and all the real heads can know the deal. Stand up one time for my special guest Richard Henry. Richard has been a mainstay on the Austin scene for many years and has held many scenes on his back in a real way. Never afraid to take a chance or help a friend, Richard Henry is one of those dudes who will always be there, doing things. From back in them days bringing them club DJ's to the ATX to working within the indie rap community to doing many nights with my brother Mr. Cree (may he rest in peace) everything Richard does is pure and from the heart. 

We met many years ago when companies like Scion and Red Bull were doing cool shows in Houston and Austin and I would hold down Houston and he would hold down Austin. We talk about all that shit and also about the time we brought NOLA bounce music pioneer Ice Mike to Austin and no one cared and then months or so later bounce became like the biggest thing out here, well Big Freedia at least. Which is cool of course. We had many things go down over the years and now you too can listen in and reminisce with us. Hollerboard stand up, like for real, bring it back. Fuck Twitter. Anywayyyyyzzzzz as always tell a friend to tell a friend to tune into the real talk revolution that is, Talk So Real with Matt Sonzala. 

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A little uncomfortable

Kee Avil - See, my shadow

I don't know what they put in the water in Montreal but I have found some of the coolest, newest sounds in that town. Here's another.