THE ABYSSINIANS + LONE RANGER live BILBAO 8 May 2026
Por motivos de salud Big Youth no podrá unirse a la gira programada, pero en su lugar se une el gran DJ jamaicano LONE RANGER, precursor del estilo dancehall de finales de los 70 e inicios de los 80. Una gran noche de Roots & Culture en Santana 27 de Bilbao Anthony Alphanso Waldron (n. […]
NESJO – We Don’t Want This World (live video)
A new live video from the Italian masters. This time, it’s an energetic piece that blends the intense groove of dub with the harmonic sophistication of instrumental jazz.
AKATZ in México: the video
We recently told you about AKATZ’s visit to Mexico to give two concerts across the pond. Now here’s the video report of everything that happened. You can watch the video made by Caribou Media on our Facebook page or at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/912742714983180 To whet your appetite, here’s a short excerpt:
NESJO – Heart and Soul (video)
North East Ska Jazz Orchestra transforms this classic into a powerful ska-jazz piece featuring almost 20 musicians, replacing the original swing with Jamaican rhythms, arranged by Max Ravanello. ‘Heart and Soul’, released in 1938 by Larry Clinton and his Orchestra, transformed this composition by Hoagy Carmichael into a cultural phenomenon. With Bea Wain on vocals, […]
AKATZ in Mexico
The wait is over and the ‘curse’ has been broken in style! AKATZ has just crossed the pond to reconquer Mexican lands, and what we are seeing on social media is a huge dose of fun and an epic welcome from the ‘phlegmatic’ (but very enthusiastic) Aztec fans. Last Thursday, 19 February 2026, Puebla surrendered […]
The Abyssinians + Big Youth live Bilbao 8.05.2026
Get ready for a night of redemption, spirituality and immortal rhythms. A double bill featuring Kingston’s sound architects: The Abyssinians and toasting pioneer Big Youth. THE ABYSSINIANS + BIG YOUTH Friday, 8 May 2026 – 21:30sala Santana 27 – BILBAOpre-sale: 25 € – Ticket box: 30 € Tickets available now:First 50 paper tickets: 20 € […]
NORTH EAST SKA JAZZ ORCHESTRA new material coming
There are bands that are not just listened to, they are experienced. The North East Ska Jazz Orchestra (NESJO) is one of them. Since its inception in 2012, this Italian band has achieved something difficult: combining the sophistication of jazz and swing with the street pulse of ska and rocksteady. The band is currently holed […]
A Go Go 3 among the best of 2025 according to Frecuencia Ska podcast
Although the Grammy Awards have overlooked them once again this year, we are pleased to announce that the Mexican specialist podcast, Frecuencia Ska, has included AKATZ‘s EP A Go Go 3 among the best releases in the under-LP format of 2025. AKATZ has a growing fan base in Mexico who are eagerly awaiting the band’s […]
Sly Dumbar Goian Bego
Sly Dumbar 1952 – 2026
Brixton Records: harvest 2025
At the end of the year, it’s almost mandatory to take stock, so here’s ours. These are Brixton Records’ releases in 2005: DROP COLLECTIVE – Eastern StepperFormat: single digitalRelease date: 28 february 2025 DROP COLLECTIVE Meets CHALART58: IN DUB VOL. 2Format: EP digitalRelease date: 6 junio 2025 ALBERTO TARÍN – 25 Format: USB flashdriveRelese date: […]