TAG: Dj Simbad

Dec14

Lefto & Simbad – Worldwide Family Vol. 1 Lefto Teaser

Worldwide Family is a new series from Brownswood Recordings that will see label head Gilles Peterson hand over compiling duties to trusted friends of the label in pursuit of the perfect beat. This new venture will be launched into orbit by two of Brownswood’s closest cohorts: Lefto and Simbad.  Both gents are globetrotting DJs.
27 tracks deep, “Worldwide Family Vol. 1″ sets the bar sky high for future installments.  Reaching out to their respective global networks, Lefto and Simbad have each compiled a stellar selection of jams that sum up their individual and inimitable styles. Today, enjoy this teaser from Lefto.

Lefto & Simbad present Worldwide Family Vol.1 …

Sep09

Donn T :: Soulful Futuristic Dance Music (interview) (MP3)

Get ready for Donn T, she’s the sister of everybody’s favorite late night drummer ?uestlove, and her new album Kaleidoscopic is out for global release. The Philly native and global citizen is no newcomer to the music scene; her parents were touring musicians and she’s been working behind the scene with Common (“I Am Music”), the Randy Watson Experience (“Morning Bell”), licensed music for TV and film,  and shared stage with artists like Amy Winehouse, Zap Mama, John Legend, Les Nubians, Floetry and more. Now it’s Donn T’s turn to be the headliner. The album is produced by the French broken beat wizard and jazzman Dj Simbad, and with Kaleidoscopic they go on a genre-busting journey where he backs her beautiful deep vocals and lyrics with a broad range of moods, styles and tempos. …MORE