The Zawose Queens from Tanzanian musical dynasty announce debut album Maisha
The Zawose Queens, Pendo and Leah, are the daughter and grand-daughter of the late Dr. Hukwe Zawose.
Wed, 20 March 24
A Spy In The House Of Dub
Released 30 November 2018
- A Spy In The House Of Dub
- Sima Edy (Soundsystem Version)
- Guragigna (Soundsystem Version)
- What Time Is Dub (Soundsystem Version)
- Crazy In Dub (Soundsystem Version)
- Mechem Aresah
Liner notes
Marking 10 years since the first release by Dub Colossus, A Spy in the House of Dub, is a mini album that celebrates the musical journey that Dub Colossus has been on since 2008, featuring new versions of tracks from the first 3 albums— A Town Called Addis, Addis Through The Looking Glass and Dub Me Tender Vols 1 & 2 —plus a nod to the future with 2 entirely new tracks. The band will be taking to the road in their new 5 piece format in 2019 featuring the prodigious talents of the likes of Robert Mitchell and Oli Savill alongside Mimi’s stunning vocals.
Further Listening
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Released 12 October 2008
Dub Colossus collaborate with some of Ethiopia's finest performers. Utilising Azmari and traditional styles as well as the popular singing styles of the 60s and 70s the album seeks to combine the golden years of Ethiopique beats and Ethiojazz with the dub reggae styles of early 70s groups like the Abyssinians and the Mighty Diamonds. -
Released 06 February 2012
By reworking existing Dub Colossus album cuts and including four previously unreleased tracks, Nick Page – aka Dubulah, takes a more personal approach to the band’s material and delivers a dub-heavy set in the tradition of Joe Gibbs' African Dub series and Dennis "Blackbeard" Bovell.
Further reading
Real World Records to release ‘lost album’ by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Discovered in the label's archives, the album captures the singer at the height of his vocal powers.
Wed, 19 June 24
Track of the day: ‘AmmA’ by Bab L’ Bluz
'AmmA' draws on music from north-east Morocco and influences from Tunisia and Algeria.
Fri, 08 March 24
Exploring Colombian artist Savan’s music inspired by Yagé medicine ceremonies
The new Real World X release is an eight-track aural journey to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Fri, 29 March 24