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April 7, 2019

3rd April 2019: Holy Toy – Do Wroga

Artist: Holy ToyTitle: Do Wroga Language: Polish Translation: To the Enemy This is a great track from the 12″ EP “Perfect Day”, released in 1982. This band were based in Norway but their singer, Andrej Nebb, was born in Poland.

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April 7, 2019

2nd April 2019: 원동숙 – 또 한걸음

Artist: 원동숙 (Won Dong Suk) Title: 또 한걸음 Language: Korean Translation: Another step Cool disco funk from South Korea. This song was released in 1980 and I think it’s great!

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April 7, 2019

1st April 2019: Los Lobos – La Pistola y El Corazon

Artist: Los LobosTitle: La Pistola y El Corazón Language: Spanish Translation: The gun and the heart Los Lobos are a legendary band from Los Angeles. This song is from their 7th album, and the music that appears on the record is dedicated to Tejano/Mariachi folk music.

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April 7, 2019

31st March 2019: Ahmed Fakroun – Njoo El Leyl

Artist: Ahmed FakrounTitle: Njoo El Leyl Language: Arabic Translation: Night Stars Ahmed Fakroun is from Benghazi, Libya, and this rather excellent track is the B-side of his 1977 single ‘Auidny’ which was produced in Italy.

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March 30, 2019

30th March 2019: Amaswazi Emvelo – Thul’ulalele

Artist: Amaswazi EmveloTitle: Thul’ulalele Language: Zulu Translation: Listen I really like this song. I would love to listen to that whole album, to be honest. This song was originally on an album from 1981, also called ‘Thul’ulalele’, which |I would also like to hear. Having to go to work really gets in the way of my blogging and listening capabilities!

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March 29, 2019

29th March 2019: Arthur Verocai – Na Boca do Sol

Artist: Arthur VerocaiTitle: Na Boca do Sol Language: Brazilian Portuguese Translation: In the mouth of the sun Oh Brazil, how I love you! This amazing track is from Arthur Verocai’s self-titled 1972 album, and it will sweep you away in a wave of wonder.

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March 28, 2019

28th March 2019: Cortex – L’enfant samba

Artist: CortexTitle: L’enfant samba Language: French Translation: The samba child There is something strangely hypnotic about this song. Also, I seem to be having a bit of a saxophone week…

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March 27, 2019

27th March 2019: Locomotiv GT – Ringasd el magad

Artist: Locomotiv GT Title: Ringasd el magad Language: Hungarian Translation: Sway yourself Well, this is funky! An excellent track from 1972 from an album with the same title, and applause to Frenreisz Károly for that saxophone!

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March 26, 2019

26th March 2019: Laban – Jeg kan li´dig alligevel

Artist: Laban Title: Jeg kan li´dig alligevel Language: Danish Translation: I like you anyway This song is *epic*, in a way only European pop can be. Personally, I love it! You have got to admit, that chorus is catchy! Maybe drawing on inspiration from Led Zeppelin, their first five albums were given numbers but, unlike that seminal rock band, not...

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March 25, 2019

25th March 2019: Djavan – Aquele Um

Artist: DjavanTitle: Aquele Um Language: Brazilian Portuguese Translation: That one This 1980 track is insanely busy! I found myself focusing on that keyboard sound…it reminded me of something I couldn’t quite place.

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