March 2, 2021

Sam Richards Bunny Wailer has died, aged 73

Jamaican singer, songwriter and percussionist Bunny Wailer, founder member of Bob Marley’s group The Wailers, has died aged 73. He had been in and out of hospital in Kingston since suffering a second stroke in July 2020.

Born Neville O’Riley Livingston, he formed The Wailing Wailers in 1963 with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. He took lead vocals on “Pass It On” and “Hallelujah Time” from The Wailers’ 1973 album Burnin’, but left the band later that year after objecting to a tour of America.

Starting with influential 1976 solo debut Blackheart Man, Bunny Wailer went on to record around 30 albums in a roots reggae style, mostly for his own label Solomonic.

Jamaican prime minister Andrew Holness called Bunny’s death “a great loss for Jamaica and for reggae”.

“Oh man, god bless Bunny Wailer,” wrote Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. “What a true rocker and noble man.”

(1/5) My deep condolences to the family, friends and fans of legendary Reggae artiste, Neville Livingston, also known as Bunny Wailer, JahB. pic.twitter.com/gPiMZOPEt0

— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) March 2, 2021

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Oh man, god bless Bunny Wailer. What a true rocker and noble man. I love him. https://t.co/vlofHmY4ZO

— Flea (@flea333) March 2, 2021

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Sam Richards British jazz giant Chris Barber has died, aged 90

Trombonist and double bassist Chris Barber, one of the key figures in British jazz, has died aged 90.

As well as being at the vanguard of the trad jazz revival, first with Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen and then leading his own bands, Barber played a crucial role in the development of British rock’n’roll. In 1955, he recorded a version of “Rock Island Line” with his banjo player Lonnie Donegan that became the first debut vocal record to be certified gold in the UK, sparking the skiffle boom.

In the late 1950s and early ’60s, Barber was responsible for bringing blues artists such as Big Bill Broonzy, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Muddy Waters to Britain, incorporating blues elements into his own music. He collaborated with Rory Gallagher – on cult 1972 album Drat That Fratle Rat – and later played with the likes of Van Morrison and Jools Holland.

Barber had recently been suffering from dementia, although he only officially retired from performing in 2019.

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Sam Richards Mdou Moctar announces new album, Afrique Victime

Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar has announced that his new album, Afrique Victime, will be released by Matador on May 21.

Watch a video for the new single “Tala Tannam” below:

“Tala Tannam means your tears,” says Moctar. The clip was filmed in Niamey, Niger last year. “While the song talks about love, we wanted to show the love between friendships and the love of Niger,” says bassist and producer Mikey Coltun. “The video includes friends and family – in the Tuareg community in villages around Niamey as well as Hausa people from villages in the Dosso region.”

Coltun recorded and produced Afrique Victime around the band’s travels in 2019 – working in studios, apartments, hotel rooms, venue backstages, and in field recordings in Niger. “While people have gotten to know Mdou Moctar as a rock band, there is a whole different set of music with this band done on acoustic guitars, which we wanted to incorporate into this album in order to go through a sonic journey,” says Moctar.

Pre-order Afrique Victime here.

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Sam Richards James unveil 16th studio album, All The Colours Of You

James have announced that their 16th studio album, All The Colours Of You, will be released by Virgin Music Label & Artists Services on June 4.

Listen the to the title track below:

The album was recorded in part before the pandemic struck, then produced remotely by Jacknife Lee.

“With all the shit that went down in 2020 this was a miraculous conception and another big jump forward for us on the back of the last 3 albums,” says Tim Booth. “I hope it reflects the colours of these crazy times. Sweet 16 is a proper album, no fillers and is up there with our best.”

Pre-order All The Colours Of You here and check out the tracklisting below:

1. ZERO
2. All The Colours Of You
3. Recover
4. Beautiful Beaches
5. Wherever It Takes Us
6. Hush
7. Miss America
8. Getting Myself Into
9. Magic Bus
10. Isabella
11. XYST

James tour the UK and Ireland later in 2021, supported by Happy Mondays. Dates below and tickets here:

November
25 Leeds, First Direct
26 Birmingham, Utilia Arena
28 Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
30 Glasgow, SSE Hydro
December
1 Ireland, Dublin, 3 Arena
3 Manchester, Arena (SOLD OUT)
4 London, Wembley Arena

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CAS Safe & Sound Webinar: Matt Sommers (Klipsch Audio) Wednesday 10th March

We are delighted that Matt Sommers, Senior Global Creative Director of Klipsch, joins us to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Klipsch Audio on March 10th at 8pm GMT. He will discuss their iconic speakers, Dope from Hope papers, founder Paul Klipsch and much more! If you want to join us, subscribe as a Member here.

For 75 years, Klipsch has designed premium speakers for those who are passionate about great sound. Company founder Paul W. Klipsch started this legacy in 1946, and it continues today with sheer commitment to innovation and delivering the world’s most powerful, detailed and emotional sound reproduction.

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