Sad news from the world of experimental music. Donna Klemm, the undisputed queen of noise music distribution, has died. HT: David Cotner. DONATA (DONNA) KLEMM 06.08.1948 17.06.2008 R. I. P. Unconvential label, mailorder and publishing outfit Artware Prod. made … Continue reading
This slice of history serves as one of the earliest pieces of electronic music. HT: BBC.
Horrible news from the world of jazz. Esbjörn Svensson, one of the finest pianists of his generation and leader of the e.s.t., was tragically killed in a scuba diving accident. RIP. You can see him performing “Goldwrap” below to have … Continue reading
aban Bajramovi?, possessor of one of the most gorgeously gravelly voices in all of the Roma world, and lead singer of Mostar Sevdah Reunion among other projects, has left us. He died June 8, 2008, from causes lot listed. The … Continue reading
Good news afoot for indie labels as it seems we’re getting better organized!
Farewell to one of rock & roll’s granddaddies. The great Bo Diddley has permanently left the stage. RIP.
For those of you lucky bastards living near my paternal homeland, there is a wonderful jazz festival happening in Vigo, Galiza, Spain called Imaxinasions.
Mr. Hagen, who was also a fine jazz musician, passed on a few days ago. His body of work included perhaps the most famous theme music ever written for television, and indeed, it was Hagen whistling “The Andy Griffith Show” … Continue reading