Gilles Peterson

Mala’s journey to the deep roots of ancient Peruvian music
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Mala’s journey to the deep roots of ancient Peruvian music

In search of primal rhythms — As a dubstep pioneer and groundbreaking producer, Mala’s new project, Mirrors, connects South London bass culture with the traditional sounds of Peru.

Written by: Alex King

Gilles Peterson documentary explores the pounding rumba beat of Cuba’s dancefloors
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Gilles Peterson documentary explores the pounding rumba beat of Cuba’s dancefloors

Rumba Sessions - La Clave — Musical explorer Gilles Peterson’s search for the perfect beat takes him to Cuba, where rooftop parties and impromptu jam sessions shake to the unmistakeable rhythms of Afro-Cuban rumba.

Written by: Alex King

How ‘80s soundsystem culture gave birth to Bristol’s thriving musical underground
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How ‘80s soundsystem culture gave birth to Bristol’s thriving musical underground

Born in the fires of struggle — Jabulani Ngozi of the Black Roots and author Richard King reflect on how a radical spirit of resistance in the 1980s shaped the city’s unique music culture.

Written by: Alex King

Listen to this tribute mix for Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White
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Listen to this tribute mix for Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White

In loving memory of Maurice — Gilles Peterson assembles an immense two-hour tribute mix to Earth, Wind and Fire frontman Maurice White.

Written by: Alex King

Future Bubblers introduce the brightest undiscovered music talent across England
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Future Bubblers introduce the brightest undiscovered music talent across England

Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Music search for untapped skills — Brainfeeder and Ninja Tune execs join artists LV, Swindle and Sway as mentors for the next generation of leftfield English artists, DJs and producers.

Written by: Alex King

Free flowing jazz meets UK bass music on LV’s remarkable Ancient Mechanisms
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Free flowing jazz meets UK bass music on LV’s remarkable Ancient Mechanisms

Clicks, echoes & imperfections — South London production duo LV feature Armenian jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan on their new LP Ancient Mechanisms to create a living and breathing album that organically fuses live performance, far-out sampling and electronic beats.

Written by: Alex King

First acts announced for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards
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First acts announced for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards

The underground comes out to play at KOKO — Little Simz, 79rs Gang and Henry Wu presents Yussef Kamaal get the ball rolling for the annual celebration of the finest alternative music.

Written by: Alex King

For emerging musicians, the internet is not all it’s cracked up to be
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For emerging musicians, the internet is not all it’s cracked up to be

Small fish, big pond — Gilles Peterson and Brownswood’s Future Bubblers project is going offline and outside the M25 to find innovative new talent across England.

Written by: Alex King

Unmissable acts at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival
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Unmissable acts at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival

Progressive sounds playlist — As Worldwide festival’s tenth edition kicks off in the south of France, here’s our pick of the shows you’d be crazy to miss.

Written by: Alex King

Cuba’s shining light Daymé Arocena is ready to take centre stage
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Cuba’s shining light Daymé Arocena is ready to take centre stage

Mystery, mythology and music — Guided by her Santería saints Yemaya and Ochún, nothing can stop Cuba’s bright young talent Daymé Arocena.

Written by: Alex King

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