emanative | Earth
Led by drummer and producer Nick Woodmansey, Emanative have created a cosmic strand of multi-cultural UK jazz with African, Indian and Middle Eastern influences unlike any other act on the UK scene. Following on from their previous record on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood label back in 2015, Earth celebrates the diverse backgrounds of it’s galaxy […]
VA | We Out Here
A primer on London’s bright-burning young jazz scene, this new compilation brings together a collection of some of its sharpest talents. A set of nine newly-recorded tracks, We Out Here captures a moment where genre markers matter less than raw, focused energy. Surveying the album’s running order, it could easily serve as a name-checking exercise […]
walter’s call
UK producer Swindle released his debut EP “Walter’s Call” on Gilles Peterson’s label Brownswood Recordings. Available on 12” vinyl or digital on Bandcamp. » … he also played piano for the Mala in Cuba Live shows in 2012/13, a testament for his ability to waver between styles and genres impeccably. As well as this, Swindle holds a key […]
if you knew her
Zara McFarlane‘s sophomore album is slated for an early 2014 release. On her new project she’s featuring NYC’s Leron Thomas on vocals and trumpet. Release on 20th January 2014, now available to pre-order on iTunes. Support:Facebook | Brownswood Recordings | Soundcloud
bubblers 8
Gilles Peterson’s compilation series “Brownswood Bubblers” continues. Volume Eight is a handpicked journey through folk and electronic music featuring songs like One Little Plane‘s “She Was Out In The Water”, Hello Skinny‘s “Crush”, Def Sound‘s “(A)gain”, “Manchild” by Hadyn, Nick Mulvey‘s “River Lea”, “The Harbour Wall” by Rough Fields, Darkhouse Family‘s “Take On The World” and others. Stream the album teaser below, release-date is […]
the keychain collection
Gang Colours drops his debut album ‘The Keychain Collection”, you can buy it from iTunes or direct via Brownswood Store. Support: Facebook // Soundcloud // Twitter // Brownswood
lions of judah
Brownswood Recordings and The Steve Reid Foundation celebrate the life and spirit of one of the world’s greatest jazz drummers – Steve Reid – via a deluxe 12” featuring a brand new interpretation of the classic “Lions Of Judah” by emanative & Ahmed Abdullah backed with a Four Tet re-edit. Pre Order this very special release […]
havana cultura: the search continues
Three years have passed since Gilles Peterson initial exploration of the Cuban underground uncovered Havana’s fertile – and fiercely independent – hip-hop culture: nodded to the riotous thump ‘n’ grind of Cuba’s homegrown reggaeton movement and highlighted a clique of artists innovating in the spaces between jazz, soul, traditional Cuban rhythms and hip-hop. Peterson’s excursion […]
until tomorrow
Jazz singer Zara McFarlane is about to release her first album “Until Tomorrow” will be out via Brownswood Recordings on 10th October. You can now preview the album and download the track “Mama Done” for free. Pre Order the album here. Zara McFarlane – Mama Done Zara McFarlane – Until Tomorrow Album Preview Tracklist: 1. More […]
bubblers 7
Volume 7 of Gilles Peterson‘s compilation series Brownswood Bubblers is ready for preorder via iTunes, release date is sept. 26th. The compilation features tracks by artists such as Zara McFarlane, The Park, Tall Black Guy, KING, Chris Turner, and many more. Tracklist and preview tracks below. Chris Turner – Liquid Love KING – Hey Jesse Boykins – […]
i dream a highway
Enjoy “Elvis Presley Blues” by jazz pianist Elan Mehler, you can buy his music via iTunes – also check out his other project Half Seas Over. Elan Mehler – Elvis Presley Blues Support: MySpace // Website // iTunes
worldwide family vol.1
Worldwide Family is a new series from Brownswood Recordings that will see label head Gilles Peterson hand over compiling duties to trusted friends of the label in our perpetual pursuit of the perfect beat. Lefto and Simbad launch this new venture … enjoy! Lefto & Simbad present Worldwide Family Vol.1 – Lefto Teaser Tracklist 01 […]
brownswood xmas party
Mumblz mixed some of his favourite tracks of 2010, enjoy this little mix featuring Bonobo, Onra, Erykah Badu, Jay Electronica, Josè James … Tracklist 1. Quest – Smooth Skin / 2. Space Dimension Controller – 2ez (Autopilots Lament) / 3. Grooveman Spot – Think About / 4. Onra – High Hopes (Instrumental) / 5. George Fitzgerald – The Let Down / 6. […]
to something
Here’s a new song from Ghostpoet who recently signed to Gilles Peterson‘s Brownswood Recordings. He released his first EP “The Sound Of Stranger” on Bandcamp, and it’s available for free … [audio:http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ghostpoet-to-something-feat.-rox.mp3|titles=Ghostpoet – To Something (feat. Rox)] Ghostpoet – To Something (feat. Rox) Ghostpoet on MySpace and Facebook
the sound of strangers
Free 4-track download of Ghostpoet’s EP “The Sound Of Strangers” at bandcamp.com. [audio:http://www.chromemusic.de/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/poet.mp3|titles=Ghostpoet – Cash and Carry Me Home] Ghostpoet -Love Confusion [audio:http://www.juslikemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Ghostpoet-Cash-and-Carry-Me-Home.mp3|titles=Ghostpoet – Cash and Carry Me Home] Ghostpoet – Cash and Carry Me Home
soil & “pimp” sessions
japanese punk-jazz renegades soil & ”pimp” sessions are back in 2010 with their sixth studio album. SOIL&”PIMP” SESSIONS – 6 by Brownswood
michael olatuja feat. lynden david hall & andrew roachford
track on the new brownswood bubblers volume 5 Michael Olatuja feat. Lynden David Hall & Andrew Roachford by Brownswood