Swingin’ Groningen Festival

Written by . Posted on June 22, 2011. Filed under News. No comments.

We will perform with the band @ the Swingin’ Groningen Festival 2011 this upcoming Saturday.

Line up is very cool : Billy Cobham, Christian Prommers Drumlesson, Timo Lassy, Kraak & Smaak, Smoove & Turrell just to name a few.

Don’t miss it if you’re around! We gonna have fun!

New Mixtape Up!

Written by . Posted on June 17, 2011. Filed under News. No comments.

 

If you are into exotic flavours, african rhythm, psychedelic funk and sexy boogie don’t miss my latest mixtape!

–> Exciting Voodoo Listen or download HERE <–

Peace.

Fred is Fred

Written by . Posted on June 14, 2011. Filed under News. 1 Comment.

The recording with Fred Wesley is done! It was a great session and i can’t wait to finish the tracks and start with the mixdown.

I am stuck in the studio during these days enjoying nice weather and editing tracks from the new album here in Berlin.

Meanwhile you can check Mop Mop’s Facebook page for some pictures, video and news.

Peace.

 

Gil Scott-Heron: A Legend is Gone

Written by . Posted on June 1, 2011. Filed under News. No comments.

 

Celebrated poet, musician and author Gil Scott-Heron passed away last Friday at the age of 62 as a result of yet unknown causes. Scott-Heron’s death was reportedly confirmed by the legendary spoken word artist’s publisher Jamie Byng via Twitter with the tweet reading,“Just heard the very sad news that my dear friend and one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met, the great Gil Scott-Heron, died today.”

Scott-Heron’s music is pure gold and for almost everyone a big inspiration. R.I.P. to the great Gil Scott-Heron. Your words will live on forever.

Giant Step posted a really beautiful downloadable Gil Scott Heron mix by “Twit One” called “A Salute to Gil Scott Heron“.
A salute to Gil Scott-Heron by Twit One

Mop Mop meets Anthony Joseph

Written by . Posted on May 19, 2011. Filed under News. No comments.

I am very proud to announce another great guest on the new album, the Trinidadian born poet , novelist, academic and musician Anthony Joseph.

We just had a great studio session in Berlin at Audiomoto studio, run by Jazzanova’s founding member Roskow Kretschmann.

For some studio pictures and video you can visit Mop Mop’s facebook page.

 

Come Away With Me

Written by . Posted on May 14, 2011. Filed under News. No comments.

Some Funk, Afro, Reggae and Roots records from my collection. No Tracklist available.

Come Away With Me – Mop Mop Mix by Mop Mop

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Joe Thomas – Feelin’s From Within

Written by . Posted on May 4, 2011. Filed under Uncategorized. No comments.

Groovy album from American jazz/funk flautist and occasional saxophonist Joe Thomas , nicknamed “The Ebony Godfather”, born June 16, 1933.

The LP was released by Groove Merchant in 1976.

The winner number on the album is “Polarizer”, an excellent sleazy jazz funk instrumental boogie. Parts of the track has been sampled by well known rap artist Mos

You can listen to the track HERE

The World of Harry Partch

Written by . Posted on April 28, 2011. Filed under News. No comments.

Harry Partch was an American composer and instrument creator. He was one of the first twentieth-century composers to work extensively and systematically with microtonal scales, writing much of his music for custom-made instruments that he built himself, tuned in 11-limit (43-tone) just intonation.

I came across his music almost 10 years ago in Bologna during a class of Modern and Contemporary music and i can say it was like a sudden revelation ; i’ve always been attracted to eccentric music and experimental composers but Partch is my favorite one. His music is such an inspiration to me!

You can watch Harry Partch’s BBC documentary to better understand what i am talking about.

The World Of Harry Partch was released by Columbia Masterworks in 1969 . It is out of print but i am sure you can find some CD repress somewhere.

Magic Mushrooms

Written by . Posted on April 27, 2011. Filed under News. No comments.

New mix up !

A crazy journey into psychedelic funk, hypnotic house , afro flavours, re-edit and unreleased tracks. Music from Daphni( Caribou ), Dj Nature, Dj Oil, Onur Engin, Mr Raoul K, Al Quetz and more.

For those who were asking, this is the tracklist :

  • Daphni – NPE / Resista
  • Dj Nature – Feeling Like A Woman / Golf Channel
  • Dj Oil – Florimada / Unreleased
  • Pedders – Hankuri / Gamm
  • Sweet Potato Pie – Hot Disco Night / East End
  • Dj Oil – Black Notes / Unreleased
  • Dj Nature – Neighbourhood Novelty / Golf Channel
  • Al Quetz – Drums Come From Africa / Stillmuzik
  • Rob – Make It Fast, Make It Slow / Soundway
  • Onur Engin – Rbg / Onur Engin Edits
  • Mr Roul K – No Food No Groove / Baobab

Magic Mushrooms – Mop Mop Mix by Mop Mop

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Mop Mop meets Fred Wesley

Written by . Posted on April 14, 2011. Filed under News. No comments.

Yes it is true! The World’s funkiest trombone player will be the very special guest on Mop Mop 4th studio album ( more great guests on the album will be announced soon ).

Fred Wesley is Worldwide known as one of the architects of funk music and to have been a pivotal member of James Brown‘s bands, playing on many hit recordings including “Say it Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud“, “Mother Popcorn” and
co-writing tunes such as “Hot Pants“.

Wesley’s 40-year career includes playing with and arranging for a wide variety of other artist such as Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, Randy Crawford, Parliament-Funkadelic, Vanessa Williams,The SOS Band, Cameo, Van Morrison
and rappers De La Soul, to name a few.

The studio is booked! We will record in Berlin next June and i can’t wait to work with him ; it will be a great honour for me.

Stay tuned! More info and news to come.