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moship : a2e

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out : 19/04/2023

take a sneak peak at moship’s debut release, ‘a2e’ ft michael horowitz….

kosheen : damage (2021 remaster)

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out now 29/07/21

 

sonically referencing both the electronica of “resist” 🦌(their debut lp) and the creativity and darkness of “kokopelli” (their second)🎶, with “damage (2021 remaster)”🌾, kosheen created🎙🎚💻  a subtly futuristic soundtrack for the 21st century. lyrically, changes and struggles in both relationships and landscapes are recurring themes. life and beauty still flourish,

“damage” was their ‘biggest’ and most beautiful record to date and includes the tracks ‘overkill’ & ‘guilty” and “damage”.

remastered 🎛 for 2021 

👉 play now  

kosheen : kokopelli (2021 remaster)

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out now

Kokopelli album packshot

kosheen’s second album “kokopelli”, continued the evolution of kosheen’s sound, an original hybrid informed by their diverse musical roots, their personal experiences from performing live across the world, and all elements of contemporary music, it brings together sian evans’ emotive vocals and traditional song writing techniques to darren decoder’s and markee substance’s dark electronica and guitar-driven riffs. “kokopelli” went gold, and included the chart hit “all in my head”.

lovingly remastered for 2021

listen to it now on all super streamer outlets 👉

kosheen : resist (2021 remaster)

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out now

Music Album Packshop

after hugely influential, independent singles like ‘hide u’, ‘catch’ & ‘(slip & slide) suicide’, kosheen achieved massive club, critical & chart success. their much loved lp ‘resist’ presents yet more dimensions of kosheen, with sparkling electronic breakbeat, deep chilled drum ‘n’ bass torch songs and achingly beautiful downbeat melancholia allowing sian’s emotive voice full range. this is a killer debut. remastered for 2021

stream it here

joi soundsystem : haroon shamsher – joi – tribute anniversary event –  8th july – new venue

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photo credit: spencer rowell

haroon shamsher – joi – tribute anniversary event –  8th july – new venue
The tribute event to celebrate the anniversary of Haroon from Joi Soundsystem, premature passing away, will now take place in the Brady Arts centre, on 192-196 Hanbury st, ( round the corner from Haroon’s Blue plaque in Brick Lane ) on the 8th July 2017.
This musical celebration of his life achievements, contribution to culture and to commemorate his blue plaque honour, is open to all – family, friends and fans.
Farook will join you to honour and toast Haroons creativity, with music, food and drink.
Event:     “Haroon Shamsher -Joi tribute anniversary event”
Date:       8th July
Place :     Brady Arts Centre,
Address: 192 -196 Hanbury St, London E1 HU
Time:      18.00-12.00 midnight
Admission: Free
Quotes: on Haroon Shamsher Blue plaque:

Pandit G ( Asian Dub Foundation (Official) Sound System )
Haroon was one of the pioneers. I remember seeing Joi Bangla Sound System down Bass Clef back in the 80s. The music , the vibe, the crowd. I knew then something new was going to happen, bringing together not just our origins – but where we find ourselves today.

Bobby Friction (DJ Presenter – BBC Asian Network )
Haroon Shamsher changed British Music forever Haroon Shamsher changed Britain Forever

Jon Coxon ( SpringHeelJack/ Producer)
“Haroon was a musical agitator, with no respect for musical boundaries”

Mark Strippel (Head of BBC Radio 1Xtra / Asian Network )
Haroon Shamsher continues to be an inspiration. He made a profound difference throughout his career, from the origins of Joi Bangla as a youth movement in the East End to the evolution into groundbreaking music collective Joi. The group changed the British music landscape and his cultural impact lives on today.”

Aki Nawaz ( Nation Records, Fun-Da-Mental )
Haroon was a hero and acknowledgement to him and Joi collective is a absolute Joy

Mushtaq Omar Uddin (Producer, Songwriter, Amy Winehouse, Skepta)
I remember his (Haroon’s) shyness, quietness and reluctance to limelight. Very loud qualities that most others in that microcosm seemed to lack. A true genius of his time. I used to look up to him.

joi soundsystem : haroon shamsher from joi: honoured with a blue plaque in brick lane

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haroon shamsher from joi: honoured with a blue plaque in brick lane
David Bowie, John Peel, Factory Records and  Haroon Shamsher from Joi are among the music legends honoured by BBC as official Blue Plaques are unveiled on BBC Music Day.
BBC Local Radio, the BBC Asian Network and the British Plaque Trust will tomorrow (Thursday 15 June) unveil new blue plaques to commemorate people or places that have influenced the musical landscape across the country with innovation and success.
The Shamsher family and BBC Asian Network are delighted to invite you to honour the memory of pioneering musician Haroon Shamsher, founder of Joi.

A special Blue Plaque will be unveiled  in East London. We would like you to join us at 10am sharp on Thursday 15th June outside 55 Brick Lane, London E1 (formerly Ambala Sweets).Haroon’s brother Farook will unveil the plaque, outside the building that the young Shamsher brothers moved into in Brick Lane, where their father ran a traditional music shop, and recording studio.

Haroon’s brother Farook Shamsher  (Joi Soundsytem)  will talk to Bobby Friction on his BBC Asian Network Show about Haroon on 15th June. @  20.00

There will be a Haroon Shamsher Joi tribute anniversary event on Saturday evening 8 July 18.00 in the Kobi Nazrul Centre. E1

Quotes
I’m flattered awed and humbled that Haroon is being recognised by his peers and the wider music community, and know he would be proud of this acknowledgment with love Farook Shamsher 
Haroon was a pioneer. A pioneer of sound, a pioneer of social conscience and awareness and a pioneer of Asian street credibility in Britain.  He and his brother Farooq inspired myself and many others, including Talvin Singh, to search further and harder for new sounds to express a dispossessed generation of British Asians  Nitwin Sawhney 
Haroon was a fine and collegiate fellow to be with aboard the tour bus,as well as an attractive and charismatic presence on stage with Joi.
Haroon was also blessed with an impish sense of humour, his inflight attire including t shirt bearing the legend “don’t panic, i’m islamic”Colin Angus (The Shamen)
BBC Asian Network and BBC Music, with the British Plaque Trust,  are really proud to honour music icons with the first Blue Plaques for artists from South-Asian heritage.
Haroon Shamsher continues to be an inspiration. The group changed the British music landscape and his cultural impact lives on today.” Mark Strippel, Head of BBC Radio 1Xtra / Asian Network

joi soundsystem : bbc asian network radio – bank holiday monday

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headsup, that joi soundsystem will be playing out on the bbc asian network in bobby frictions, all day “old skool dj takeover” radio show on easter bank holiday monday april 17th.

joi will be on around 9pm.

listen up for joi classics, exclusive dubs #asianunderground & much more

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08n1lfq

http://www.facebook.com/JoiSoundSystem/posts/787107094787969

https://www.moksha.co.uk/joi-sound-system-new-album-out-now

shamen: peepshow

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Check SuperHans wedding vows for his marital manipulation of “Move any Mountain” prose on this weeks episode of Peep Show ( Gregory’s beard S9 Ep2)

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/peep-show/on-demand/51399-002

Superhans wedding

SuperHans before promising not to falter…

and for those that dont know the original, try this

joi sound system : reviews

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more from reviewers…
mojo : ‘… an often mesmerising set of ambient techno and asian fusion…’ ****
louder than war : ‘…quite simply mesmerising and exhilarating from start to finish…’
monolith cocktail : ‘a reminder of the underground exchanges that helped shape london’s dance music scene’
ethnic now : editors choice

available now at : amazon | itunes | real world | google play

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