WhoSampled are offering 5 lucky readers the chance to win vinyl copies of our Young Ones of Guyana reissues, ‘On Tour‘ and ‘Reunion‘. COMPETITION: BBE Records are offering 5 lucky readers the chance to win one of these fantastic vinyl…
Listen: The Vinyl Factory on Kabasa and their rare funk classic ‘African Sunset’
The Vinyl Factory tell the story of how Soweto band Kabasa created their township funk classic, African Sunset. Originally released in on Lyncell Records, African Sunset was the third and final album by shape-shifting outfit Kabasa. Formed in Soweto by…
Listen: Kabasa and Zeal Onyia on BBC 6 Music
Sitting in for Gideon Coe on BBC Radio 6 Music, Tom Ravenscroft plays an eclectic selection of great tunes, including new BBE Africa cuts from Kabasa and Zeal Onyia. Listen HERE.
Listen: DJ Amir Live DJ Set at Old Dirty Sundays, Tampa
Listen to this fiery disco/latin set from DJ Amir, recorded live at Old Dirty Sundays in Tampa, Florida. Featuring The Escorts, High Voltage, Michael The Lion, Peven Everett, Love Committee and more.
Bagar aka Tricky D presents ‘Colombian Soul’ DJ Mix
Bagar aka Tricky D celebrates the release of new compilation ‘Colombian Soul’ with this exclusive DJ Mix. Album available on CD and digital: orcd.co/colombiansoul Tracklisting: 1.Esteban Copete- Adiós Morena (Dub Across Borders Remix) 2.Systema Solar – Aguazero Feat. Pedro Ramaya…
Win Kabasa’s ‘African Sunset’ vinyl LP via WhoSampled
Win a yourself a vinyl copy of Kabasa’s rare South African funk/rock LP ‘African Sunset’, courtesy of WhoSampled.com “With original pressings almost never seen and rarely changing hands for much less than $200 when they are, this re-issue is a…
Listen: Louie Vega’s Record Store Day Set at The BBE Store
Courtesy of Worldwide FM and Mixcloud, listen back to Louie Vega’s incredible set at the BBE Store for Record Store Day 2019, April 13th 2019. Setlist: Luther Vandross – My Body (Louie Vega Soul House Mix) [Vega Records] Elements Of…
How a Treasure Trove of Synths Washed up on the Beaches of Cabo Verde in 1968
The Vinyl Factory tells the outlandish tale of how a stash of rare synths and organs washed up on the beaches of Cabo Verde, and how this event would change the island forever. In the spring of 1968, a cargo…
Listen: ‘Real Jazz For Real People’ Playlist on Spotify
Check out our brand new Spotify playlist, ‘Real Jazz For Real People‘, selected and updated regularly by the BBE teamsters. A selection of the finest jazz sounds from across the globe, released on BBE and beyond…. View all our jazz…
Louie Vega at The BBE Store for Record Store Day
Louie Vega joins us on Record Store Day, April 13th, for an all vinyl set, streamed across the world on Worldwide FM, with support from Marc Mac and Johnny Reckless. The store will also be stocking two exclusive Record Store…