CHOON OF THE DAY: "MOVE" - Lynda Dawn

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If you are nostalgic about 1980's vibes, the rare grooves, those smooth and slick soul anthems à la 1985 you are pretty much guaranteed to fall for this oldskool-flavoured absolute gem of a song. Lynda Dawn is a London based vocalist whose "Move" could trick us into believing it was some previously undiscovered lost gem of the era... The track comes from the latest edition in Gilles Peterson's cult series of compilations "Brownswood Bubblers". A lucky 13th volume! Think Mtume, The Fatback Band, Loose Ends, René & Angela and Gwen Guthrie... I am so looking forward to hearing more from this talented young songstress.

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CHOON OF THE DAY: "NEVER CAN DECIDE" - Anushka

The ever so slightly stagnant beginning of January is really picking with new music. Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings have just treated us to Anushka's latest single "Never Can Decide". This Brighton-based duo caught my attention 3 times already with "The Constant", "I Have Love 4 You" and "Yes Guess" and their very own, hugely distinctive blend of nu jazz, funk, soul and house. A truly delectable musical recipe, particularly impressive considering Anushka's around for just over a year and already managed to make a statement with their recognisable sound. Here's to more coming from Max Wheeler & Victoria Port in 2014.

Never Can Decide by AnushkaUK

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SHREM'S LATE MONDAY NIGHT SESSIONS: "YES GUESS" + "I HAVE LOVE 4 YOU" - Anushka

Mr Gilles Peterson and the crew at Brownswood Recordings just never get it wrong really, do they? I've discovered so many top notch tunes thanks to this reliable label all through the years... Here's another one! Anushka and their "Vocal Bass Music From The Future" as they introduce it themselves. Anushka is Max Wheeler & Victoria Port, a duo based in Brighton making this infectious, sizzling hot hybrid of future r'n'b, house and UK Funky all spiced up with a pinch of nu jazz. "Yes Guess EP" is out now and boys and girls it is money well spent I swear. Simply superb!

Yes Guess by AnushkaUK



I Have Love 4 You by AnushkaUK

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SHREM'S WORLDLY DELIGHTS: "Agita"- Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band feat. Osdalgía & El Micha

I have always had faith in Mr Gilles Peterson's taste in music. The dj, the producer, the musician, the music selector and labels owner, he just always gets it right. One of his latest projects, "Havana Cultura: The Search Continues", his exploration into the Cuban musical underground, is a pure treat and a vibrant feats for all the global beats lovers. This particular cumbia-meets-salsa piece stole my heart instantly.

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