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Ayalew Mesfin – Che Belew! (March Forward!) – Ethiopia 1973-1978

Now-Again — July 31, 2020 | Comments Off on Ayalew Mesfin – Che Belew! (March Forward!) – Ethiopia 1973-1978

Che Belew! (March Forward!) – short film by Bennett Piscitelli

Ayalew Mesfin stands aside the likes of Mulatu Astake, Mahmoud Ahmed, Hailu Mergia and Alemayehu Eshete as a legend 1970s Ethiopia. The music he created with his Black Lion Band is amongst the funkiest to arise from Addis Ababa.

ON SALE: AYALEW MESFIN – THE COMPLETE WORKS (5LP SET) (more…)

The Story of Zamrock!

Zamrock — July 2, 2020 | Comments Off on The Story of Zamrock!

ON SALE: VARIOUS / THE STORY OF ZAMROCK!

This collection was curated with Strawberry Rain and Vinyl Me Please. Limited to 750 copies, pressed on 180g black vinyl with heavyweight tip-on jackets. (more…)

Fabiano do Nascimento – Prelúdio

Now-Again — June 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Fabiano do Nascimento – Prelúdio

ON SALE: FABIANO DO NASCIMENTO – PRELÚDIO

The Brazilian guitarist’s third album for Now-Again, featuring 10 original compositions. Shades of Baden Powell, Hermeto Pascoal, Carioca, Tenorio Jr., Rosinha de Valença. (more…)

Now Again Reserve: Ray Alexander Technique – Let’s Talk (1974)

Now-Again — June 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Now Again Reserve: Ray Alexander Technique – Let’s Talk (1974)

The elusive gemstone of 1970s Harlem soul and funk from the Ray Alexander Technique, officially reissued for the first time with bonus tracks and previously unreleased alternate mixes.

After myriad Coronavirus-related delays, it is shipping to subscribers now. Interested fans can still sign up and receive it immediately. 

We will announce the next Now-Again Reserve title in mid July.

SUBSCRIBE HERE: NOW-AGAIN RESERVE, A DELUXE VINYL SUBSCRIPTION (more…)

Black Fire: Spiritual Jazz and Black American Empowerment through Music in 1970s

Now-Again — May 11, 2020 | Comments Off on Black Fire: Spiritual Jazz and Black American Empowerment through Music in 1970s

This is Juju’s founder and saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch returning to the historical home of the legendary Brooklyn jazz venue and cultural center The East in early 2019, reflecting on The East, its importance and legacy, and the cauldron of music now called “Spiritual Jazz”. (more…)

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