Ukandanz - Kemekem ከመከም

Ukandanz is back with “Kemekem”, a few months after the release of an instrumental album. The combo finds its voice back with the iconic singer Asnake Gebreyes, still gushing on millennial energies from his native Ethiopa. Combining Ethiopian musical tradition with a contemporary and libertarian reinterpretation, Ukandanz continues its work of public utility with this new opus. With as much subtlety as savagery, the band offers a new version of the Ethiopian crunch whose it is an inestimable pioneer. The fundamental polyrhythms explode on contact with progressive rock, punk music and sound experiments of this pack tightened by years of live music. New instrumental textures stay printed from the last album recorded without Asnake Gebreyes. His come-back raises the temperature a bit more… He is an incandescent prophet of a powerful and unbridled celebration! © Amaury Rullière Asnake Gebreyes : lead vocal Damien Cluzel : bass Lionel Martin : sax Thomas Pierre : drums Fred Escofier : keyboards

[Coup de cœur] Ukandanz - Kemekem ከ​መ​ከ​ም ☆☆☆☆☆

Tracklist:

ሰዎች፡ምን፡ይላሉ። (Sèwotch men yelalu) • ጩኽቴን፡ብትሰሙ። (Tchuéten Betsèmu) • ላንቺ፡ብዬ። (Lantchi Biyé) • እንዴ፡ ኢየሩሳሌም። (Endé Iyérusalem) • ገላ ገላ (Gela Gela) • ባሰል እስከ ብራሰል / ውቢት / ባሰል እስከ ብራሰል (Ambassel to Brussel 1 / Wubit / Ambassel to Brussel 2)

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Tried to listen to more albums that came out last year and I found a lot of cool stuff. Here’s my top 10 favorite albums that came out last year.

Gezan with Million Wish Collective - Anochi

Peggy x Danny Brown - Scaring the Hoes

Ukandanz- Kemekem

Armand Hammer - We Buy Diabetic Test Strips

Mutant Strain - Murder of Crows

DJ Deadhorses - Ghost Gun

Chini.png - El Día libre de Polux

McKinley Dixon - Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?

Andre 3k - New Blue Sun

Portrayal of Guilt - Portrayal of Guilt

Honorable mentions Oral by Björk and Rosalía, incredible song well worth the wait. Dealers From God made a very interesting plunderphonics album that was really good when it wasn’t annoying. Kara Jackson came out with a very beautiful folk record. Nice to see all 100 gecs release this year as well.

Music is awesome, may next year bring more bangers.

Listen to: Kemekem ከመከም by Ukandanz

Listen to: Ajebeshe Lideresh New አጅቤሽ ልድርሽ ነዉ by Ukandanz

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Snackpoint Charlie - Transmission 095 - 2022.07.20 PLAYLIST https://wavefarm.org/wf/archive/tg32cw

1) Alice Coltrane - “Keshava Murahara” from THE ECSTATIC MUSIC OF ALICE COLTRANE: TURIYASANGITANANDA https://www.luakabop.com/products/copy-of-xx-world-spirituality-classics-1-the-ecstatic-music-of-alice-coltrane-turiyasangitananda

2) Orchestra Baobab (Baobab-Gouye-Gui de Dakar) - “Sibou Odia” from VIVA BAWOBAB S1/ SI BOU ODJA https://sternsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/viva-bawobab-s1-si-bou-odja

(underbed throughout) Pinchas Gurevich - “Progress2what”

3) The Movers - “Soweto Inn” from THE MOVERS - VOL. 1 (1970-1976) https://analogafrica.bandcamp.com/album/the-movers-vol-1-1970-1976-analog-africa-nr-35

4) Alkibar Jr. - “Adouna” from MUSIC FROM SAHARAN WHATSAPP https://sahelsoundscompilations.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-saharan-whatsapp

5) uKanDanz - “Fetsum Deng Ledj Nesh / Asnake's Bet” from YEKETELALE https://ukandanz.bandcamp.com/album/yeketelale

6) Minimal Compact - “Statik Dancin' (Mad Professor Extended Dub Mix)” from STATIK DANCIN' 12” https://fortuna-records.bandcamp.com/album/statik-dancin

7) Asmus Tietchens - “Trümmerköpfe” from SILBERLAND - KOSMISCHE MUSIK VOL 1 (1972-1986) https://bureaub.bandcamp.com/album/silberland-kosmische-musik-vol-1-1972-1986

8) Ak'chamel, The Giver of Illness - “Phallus Palace” from THE TOTEMIST https://akuphone.bandcamp.com/album/the-totemist

9) Fela Ransome Kuti & The Africa 70 - “Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am” from ROFOROFO FIGHT https://www.discogs.com/release/4051989-Fela-Ransome-Kuti-The-Africa-70-Music-Of-Fela-Roforofo-Fight

10) Hanna Tuulikki - “Live on Canna (flock & skein)” from AWAY WITH THE BIRDS https://hannatuulikki.bandcamp.com/album/away-with-the-birds http://www.hannatuulikki.org/

11) Circuit Diagram - “Ursumpf” from URSUMPF https://circuit-diagram.bandcamp.com/album/ursumpf

Listen to Ukandanz for free: https://music.cliggo.com/artist/3114923-Ukandanz

My WVUD playlist and stream, 10/23/2023

Beverly Glenn-Copeland - No Other Sun's Signature - Bluedusk L’Rain - 5 to 8 Hours a Day (WWwaG) Rắn Cạp Đuôi Collective - Mang Theo Tôi Nữa Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids - Re - Memory Soul Tune Allstars - Hang On Jalen Ngonda - It Takes a Fool Belbury Poly - Going, Gone Balmorhea - The Bright Door Makushin - More Easily Prairiewolf - Return to the Lonesome Prairie Linda May Han Oh - Chimera High Pulp - Unified Dakotas (feat. Jeff Parker) Red Snapper - Tremble Hidden Orchestra - Broken Shibui - 2.2 Vanishing Twin - Marbles Rami Atassi - Warm Your Heart The Outer Worlds Jazz Ensemble - Beg, Borrow, Play (feat. Chip Wickham) Azmari - Khamsin Hailu Mergia - Yegle Nesh Ukandanz - Ferjign Chereka (Moon stroke) Bex Burch - Don't Go Back to Sleep (feat. Dan Bitney)

Cheddar's AOTY 2023

Titles under the read more

1. HMLTD - The Worm 2. Sampha - Lahai 3. Kara Jackson - Why Does The Earth Give Us People To Love? 4. Kali Uchis - Red Moon in Venus 5. Dorian Electra - Fanfare 6. Sufjan Stevens - Javelin 7. Underscores - Wallsocket 8. Jessie Ware - That! Feels Good! 9. Dev Lemons - Delusional 10. EABS - In Search of a Better Tomorrow 11. George Clanton - Ooh Rap I Ya 12. Marina Herlop - Nekkuja 13. Ana Frango elétrico - Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua 14. Yoni Mayraz - Dybbuk Tse! 15. Maruja - Knocknarea 16. O. - Slice 17. CMAT - Crazymad, For Me 18. Magdalena Bay - mini mix vol. 3 19. Oneohtrix Point Never - Again 20. JPEGMAFIA - scaring the hoes 21. Paramore - This Is Why 22. McKinley Dixon - Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? 23. Billy Woods - Maps 24. SLAUSON MALONE 1 - EXCELSIOR 25. Fever Ray - Radical Romantics 26. Chini.png - El día libre de Polux 27. Shame - Food For Worms 28. feeble little horse - Girl With Fish 29. Geese - 3D Country 30. Lauren Auder - the infinite spine 31. urias - HER MIND 32. Yves Tumor - Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) 33. Speakers Corner Quartet - Further Out Than The Edge 34. The Go! Team - Get Up Sequences Part Two 35. Jeff Rosenstock - HELLMODE 36. Rebecca Black - Let Her Burn 37. Doja Cat - Scarlet 38. SPARKLE DIVISION - FOXY 39. Ballaké Sissoko - Les Égarés (with Ballaké Sissoko, Vincent Segal, Emile Parisien & Vincent Peirani) 40. Genesis Owusu - STRUGGLER 41. 100 gecs - 10,000 gecs 42. grouptherapy. - I Was Mature For My Age, But I Was Still a Child 43. Ukandanz - Kemekem (ከመከም) 44. Meitei - Kofū III 45. Liv.e - Girl In The Half Pearl 46. Feist - Multitudes 47. Le Cri du Caire - Le Cri du Caire 48. katie dey - never falter hero girl 49. CHAI - CHAI 50. Yussef Dayes - Black Classical Music

UKANDANZ - Awo - Lantchi Biyé (Live Vénissieux) Atypeek Music

I've almost got myself up to date on the Perfect Sounds podcast and I listened to all the albums through - and some but not all of the end of the episode reccommendations - so I wanted to share my favourite tracks from it!

I'm not quite sure who this is to or for but I just love music I don't actually expect anyone to read this haha

(this is in no particular order also I've not looked up the lyrics so don't come for me if my analysis is way off it's just my feelings)

Time Being by Surface to Air Missive

I love the beachy relaxed feel of this song. The singer has a great voice that sounds so chilled out. You'll wanna stick it on during sticky hot summer hang outs with your mates.

Lantchi Biyé by Ukandanz

I wish I could sing along to this cause it's so good. The chorus makes me want to rock out and the guitars are sick.

Animals by Big Theif

The album this is from wasn't actually discussed, it was Nish Kumar's reccommendation but it is from 2016 and it is really good! Dreamy blends of super laid back verses and a more upbeat chorus. Perfect for those days when it's really sunny and that's enough to make you super happy.

Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales by Car Seat Headrest

I think this song is already well known but for good reason. It feels so nostalgic even though I've only just heard it! Sort of song you'd listen to while staring out the window on a long, rainy drive and feeling #deep.

Told by Market

Ok so maybe indie rock is my favourite genre at the moment but this one is fantastic too. Super awesome drum beat contrasts the melting vocals.

Blood in the River by Zeal and Ardor

This song makes me want to rise up against something. It's got so many good elements, the striking chain beat, the chant like vocals, the part where there's just a big scream. What more do you want??

Empty by Kevin Abstract

I already knew I love BROCKHAMPTON but hadn't heard this. The whole album is spectacular. This song in particular is super catchy but honestly I could've put the whole album for this one.

White Ferrari by Frank Ocean

This album I had heard before and Seigfried was previously my favourite but I need to get back to listening to others cause they're all good. I think I just kinda relate to the mood in Seigfried. It's like he'd questioning what he's doing in life and reflects that numb feeling that comes with that. But I've actually put down White Ferrari cause that's also awesome and feels like that quiet feeling of calm acceptance when you've been down and you feel better for a moment. I honestly am saying both of these songs and to be honest the whole album.

Ky by Bo by Karima Walker

This song is so relaxed but there's actually a lot going on so it's not boring. It's like an instant destresser if things are hectic this song is like a sanctuary.

Searchin III (4 Nothin Else) by Mndsgn

This one was Phil Wang's reccommendation but it is 2016 and oh booooy is it funky. I wanna dance so bad when I hear it. Chilled out, just funkin maaaaan.

Fire AND Fat by Mal Devisa

Yeah ok I'm doing two here but they're so different! I'm really mad this album isn't on Spotify cause that's how I listen and this is so good!! She has the most amazing voice and completely nails both styles which is madness. Fire is so soulful and warm and fuzzy and chilled. Fat is so badass and sharp and absolutely slaps.

I can't provide Spotify audio for the obvious reason and also I've hit the audio limit so that's it they're all the reccommendations

Honourable mention to Gabriel Ebulue's reccommendation of Set My Heart on Fire Immediately by Perfume Genius which isn't from 2016 but this whole album was an instant hit for me it's such an emotional ride I love it. I need to properly listen to it a few more times to have a favourite track.

Second honourable mention to If by Luna Dott Raids the Bee Pigeon. I can't resist a bit of chilled indie vibes and the singers are so good. It's the sort of song that can make having to walk in the rain poetic rather than a damp misery. This album is definitely mentioned at some point in the podcast and it is 2016. I'm sad this is not on Spotify.

Ok I'm done if anyone actually read this I'm honestly shocked.

(edit: bonus honourable mention to Premonitory Dream by Crying cause I forgot I love that one)

2019

2019

Deerhunter - Why hasn’t everything already disappeared Quelle Chris - Guns James Blake - Assume Form Panda Bear - Buoys Self Esteem - Compliments please PUP - Morbid Stuff Pixvae - Cali Fat White Family - Serfs up! The comet is coming - Trust in the lifeforce of the deep mystery Malihini - Hopefully, again Great Dad - Great Dad Public Body - EP Public Body Chris Cohen - Chris Cohen Miley Cyrus - She is coming Karen O - Lux Prima The Mauskovic Dance Band - The Mauskovic Dance Band Potsu - Ivy League Bill Callahan - Shepherd in a sheepskin vest Why?- AOKOHIO Metronomy - Metronomy Forever Cashmere Cat - Princess Catgirl Drake - Care Package Kanye West - JESUS IS KING Clark - Kiri Variations Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Elephant Shamir - Be the yee, here comes the haw Skinny Pelembe - Dreaming is dead now Cate Le Bone - Reward Vagabon - Vagabon SAULT - 7 SAULT - 5 Toro y Moi - Outer Space Tyler, the creator - IGOR FKA Twigs - MAGDALENE Pleasure System - Terraform Charlotte Adigéry - Zandoli 2018 SOPHIE - Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Hen Ogledd - Mogic BC Camplight - Deportation Blues Shamir - Resolution Daughters - You Won't Get What You Want IDLES - Joy As An Act Of Resistance Wei Zhongle - The Operators Elza Soares - Deus É Mulher JID - DiCaprio 2 Christian Fitness - Nuance - The Musical Devi McCallion & Katie Dey - Some New Form Of Life Palm - Rock Island Pusha T - DAYTONA Lithics - Mating Surfaces Paul Williams - Surf Music serpentwithfeet - soil quest?onmarc - ? : ID Noname - Room 25 Jean Grae & Quelle Chris - Everything's Fine The Beths - Future me hates me Teleman - Family of Aliens U.S. Girls - In A Poem Unlimited LUMP - LUMP BUSDRIVER - Electricity Is On Our Side Heather Leigh - Throne Guerrilla Toss - Twisted Crystal Vessel - Queen of Golden Dogs Amen Dunes - Freedom Baxter Dury, Etienne de Crécy, Delilah Holliday - B.E.D Insecure Men - Insecure Men Soccer Mommy - Clean Kamaal Williams - The Return SUPERTEEN - Over Everything LICE - It All Worked out Great, Vol 1 & 2 Material Girls - Leather Ask Carol - Ask Carol The Mauskovic Dance Band - Down in the basement Potsu - Just Friends A L E X - Hollow Moon Kamasi Washington - Heaven and Heart CD1 + CD2 Gruff Rhys - Babelsberg Gwenno - Le Kov Aisha Devi - DNA Feelings Channel Tres - Black Moses Holly Herndon - Proto Rezzett- Rezzett The Ophelias - Almost Pan Amsterdam, thatmanmonkz - The Pocket Watch Oh papa - Papa Les Loners - Be Happy Against all logic -  2012 - 2017 2017 Curtis Harding - Face your fear Protomartyr - Relatives In Descent JFDR - Brazil Soccer Mommy - Collection Alessandro cortini - avanti Miley Cyrus - Younger now Beach House - B-Sides and Rarities Silvia Kastel - Air Lows Why? - Moh Lhean Mildlife - Phase 2016 Kevin Abstract - American Boyfriend: A suburban love story Ela & PomPom - My New Music Elizabeta Lāce - Songs About D Elizabete Balčus - Conarium The comet is coming - Channel the Spirits Duchess Says - Sciences Nouvelles Nina Ryser - I Hope All Of Your Dreams Come True SUPERTEEN - Isn’t A Person Bestial Mouths- Heartless The Sooper Swag Project - Badd Timing Rozi Plain - Friend of a friend Khompa - The Shape Of Drums To Come Subrosa - For This We Fought The Battle Of Ages Comfort food - Waffle Frolic LICE - Nulmilk: The Basement Demo Skinny girl diet - Heavy Flow The Octopus Project - Memory Mirror Porridge Radio - Rise, Pasta and other fillers Big thief  - Masterpiece Injury Reserve - Floss DRAM - Big Baby DRAM Miike Snow - iii Will wood and the tapeworms - Self-ish Opposite sex - Hamlet David Bowie - Blackstar Orkesta mendoza - !Vamos a Guarachar! No genre  - Don’t call it a Christmas album The avalanches - Wildflower Sleigh Bells - Jessical Rabbit TEEN - Love Yes Beyonce - Lemonade Olga Bell - Tempo Clipping - Splendor & Misery Show me the body - Body War Elza Soares - A mulher do fim do mundo Esperanza Spalding - Emily’s D+Evolution Nico Muhly & Teitur - Confessions Claire Cronin - Came Down a Storm Horse Jumper Of Love - Horse Jumper Of Love NAILS - You Will Never Be One Of Us The Cult Of Dom Keller - Goodbye To The Light The Ophelias - Creature Native Magnolian - Famous Men Ukandanz- Awo The I.L.Y’s - Scum With Boundaries Drugdealer - The End Of Comedy Greys - Outer Heaven Saul Williams - MartyrLoserKing CC Mose - Beat Me Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor’s Guide To Earth Montaigne - Glorious Heights So Laid Back Country China - Sin Cristales Lemon Demon - Spirit Phone Mitski - Puberty 2Moor Mother - Fetish Bones Yussef Kamaal - Black Focus Susumu Yokota - Laputan Mr Oizo - All Wet Skeletons -Am I Home? Lee Fields & The Expressions - Special Night Flock of Dimes - If You See Me, Say Yes Lee Hazlewood - 13 Childish Gambino - Awaken, My Love! Modern Baseball - Holy Ghosts Oddisse - Alwasta Ryley Walker - Golden Sings That Have Been SungHalf Japanese - Perfect AJ Cornell & Tim Darcy - Too significant to ignore Jaimeo Brown Transcendence - Work Songs Kamaiyah - A Good Night In The Ghetto 2015 BC Camplight - How To Die In The North Kefaya - Radio International Other Lives - Rituals Viegli - Loks paliek vala SUPERTEEN - Stay Creepy Miley Cyrus - Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz EL VY - Return to the Moon Dakha brakha - wnrx The I.L.Y’s - I’ve always been good at true love 2014 Keaton Henson - Romantic Works The dø - Shake Shook Shoken 2013 DARKSIDE - Golden Arrow SUPERTEEN - Exponential Superteen Why? - Golden Tickets 2012 Allah-Las - Allah-las Why? - Mumps, etc Why? - Sod in the Seed 2011 Viegli - Viegli 2010 The Books - The Way Out Johnny Flynn - Been Listening 2009 Peter Doherty - Last of English Roses Bill Callahan - Sometimes I wish we were an eagle Why? - Eskimo Snow 2008 Why? - Alopecia Johnny Flynn - A Larum 2007 BC Camplight - Blink of a Nihilist Subtle - Yell and Ice Akron/Family - Love is simple John Maus - Love is Real 2006 The Forest & The Sea - Leafcutter John Subtle - For Hero: For Fool The Books - Music for a french elevator and other oddities Why? - Rubber Traits 2005 BC Camplight  - Hide, Run Away The Books - Lost and Safe Akron/Family - Akron/Family Why? - Elephant Eyelash Why? - Sanddollars 2004 The Fiery Furnaces - Blueberry Boat 2003 Matmos - wide open spaces Hymie’s Basement - Hymie’s Basement The Books - The Lemon of Pink Why? - Oaklandazulasylum Why? - The Early Whitney Parsley Sound - Parsley Sound 2002 Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It in People The Books - Thought for food 2001 The Avalanches - Since I left you 1998 The Sugarcubes - Life’s too good 1997 The Sea And Cake- The Fawn Stereolab - Dots and Loops 1996 Squarepusher - Feed Me Weird Things 1984 Art of Noise - Who’s afraid of the art of noise? 1981 This Heat - Deceit 1977 Fleetwood Mac - Rumors 1973 Perigeo - abbiamo tutti un blues da piangere 1971 Jethro Tull - Aqualung

Listen/purchase: Yetchalal by Ukandanz