Six Degrees Records

Rolling Stoned Traveler

2008-04-30T16:26:00.000-07:00

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we celebrate our 150th episode (!) with a special Traveler tribute to the Rolling Stones. From Mexican Garage band cover versions to dub remixes to rare bootlegs, this week's show is chock full of white label remixes, mash ups and rarities galore from one of the greatest rock bands of all time!

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=04_30_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

Pacifika upcoming show for Cinco de Mayo @ S.O.B.'s in New York

2008-04-30T13:07:00.000-07:00

Pacifika will be performing at the legendary S.O.B.'s in New York city for Cinco de Mayo (May 5th 2008)

On Monday, May 5th, S.O.B.'s presents Pacifika, the rapidly rising Latin pop sensation out of Vancover, Canada. S.O.B.'s has a well-deserved reputation for breaking Latin artists into New York, with artists like Café Tacvba, Yerbabuena, and Pacha Massive, having played their first shows there, now, and Pacifika who has been attracting an impressive amount of attention from mainstream media, most recently The Wall Street Journal, is next up to continue this legacy.

S.O.B.'s
204 Varick Street @ W. Houston
New York, NY 10014

8pm $10 advance tickets - $12 @ the door

For more info and tickets click here
To listen and purchase Pacifika Asunción click here
For Pacifika free download of "Me Caí" click here

Jef Stott 'Saracen' CD release party - Friday May 10th

2008-04-30T11:08:00.000-07:00

Jef Stott 'Saracen' CD release party - Friday May 10th

Jef Stott has crafted a completely unique take on Middle Eastern Electronica, fusing traditional sounds with dub and dance music. He has studied with master musicians from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Iran and Turkey and is a founding member of groups Lumin and Stellamara. Saracen is his debut solo full length release.

Saturday May 10th, 2008

Bollyhood café
3372 19th Street @ Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

9pm $5 @ the door

Also featuring..

Dub Gabriel (DJ set)
Kush Arora (Surya Dub-Live Dubwise set)
Drum Spyder (Live Percussion / DJ set)

For free download of "Lamaset (Miami mix)" click here
To listen and buy the album click here

Arabtronica Traveler

2008-04-23T15:04:00.001-07:00

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we celebrate the release of Jef Stott's excellent new album, Saracen with a set of Arabic influenced electronica. From traditional Taarab to Middle Eastern inflected Techno, Dubstep and Psy dub, we cover the many facets of Arabtronica.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=04_23_08

Don't forget to tune in next week for our special 150th episode where we will be doing a Traveler Tribute to the Rolling Stones featuring mash ups, bootlegs, white label remixes and rarities galore!

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

The Return of Traveler

2008-04-16T15:06:00.000-07:00

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we return to new episodes after a sporadic schedule caused by much traveling. This week's show is a fun, free-form mix that travels from Ambient Dub to African Mash Ups on through to Electronic Swing and Ska-Hybrids.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=04_16_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

Pacifika 'Asunción' Wall Street Journal interview

2008-04-16T10:34:00.000-07:00

Pacifika Asunción interview with Wall Street Journal

"Vancouver may not bring to mind Latin pop, but the city is home to Pacifika, a trio whose debut album, "Asunción" (Six Degrees), is for the most part a charming collection of gently swaying yet insistent music with its roots in the southern part of the hemisphere."
- Wall Street Journal

To read this exclusive interview click here

www.sixdegreesrecords.com/pacifika.php

For tour dates click here

To listen and buy the album click here

www.pacifikaonline.com

www.myspace.com/pacifika

Pacifika 'Asunción'

2008-04-09T12:53:00.000-07:00

Pacifika Asunción

available now

Vancouver based trio, Pacifika has received impressive press accolades for their debut album, Asunción, due out in the U.S. on April 8 on Six Degrees Records. Early press reviews have said, “the group’s new album is nothing short of transcendent-a bold fusion of jazzy beats, electronica and Latin flavor that suggests a multi-phased trip to paradise,” according to Global Rhythm. While the NY Post recently featured the band and said, “the album they created is eclectic, a little bit chill-out and melancholic but also with several ass-shaking songs. Imagine the sounds you might hear while traveling through the worlds where their music finds inspiration - Latin America, Spain, North America and the UK and you'll get what they are aiming for.” The band was also recently interviewed by Latino USA, which gives deeper insight into the band’s music, background, and inspiration.

Listen to their interview on Latino USA click here

Pacifika is the multi-talented Silvana Kane, a Peruvian born singer, and accomplished actress with a love of flamenco, electronica, and textured percussion; Adam Popowitz a Canadian bred guitarist adept at new wave, classical, and pop, and a skilled producer responsible for a catalogue that includes indie rock and Armenian folk music; and Toby Peter, a dub wise bassist born in Canada and raised in Barbados, explorer of jazz, hip-hop, Latin, metal and Caribbean grooves. Together the Vancouver based trio is making a new kind of global pop, music that nods to its diverse international influences, while forging its own unique voice.

Their intimate video “Me Caí” was featured on YouTube’s music page on the release date, and the song was chosen as the “Song of the Day” on the highly influential KCRW radio station.

Asunción has also been selected in Apple iTunes “Next Big Thing” promotion and is quickly climbing their Latin Alternative charts.

Pacifika recently performed two highly impressive Canadian shows in Montreal and Toronto and will be celebrating their record release in their hometown of Vancouver on April 24 at the Biltmore Cabaret. U.S. residents can see the band this summer; tour to be announced.

For tour dates click here

To listen and buy the album click here

www.sixdegreesrecords.com/pacifika.php

www.pacifikaonline.com

www.myspace.com/pacifika

Jef Stott - free download and pre-order of his new album 'Saracen'

2008-04-08T15:21:00.000-07:00

Saracen is the first full-length solo recording from Jef Stott, and it's about time. Stott has been on the global music scene for over a decade, helping to found the bands Stellamara and Lumin and producing records by the Tunisian-born MC RAI and the Persian fusion group Somma, among others. He released last year's SoukSonik, an EP, on Six Degrees' digital-only Emerging Artists series, but with his convincing blend of Middle Eastern and North African instruments and rhythms with modern dance music, Stott "emerged" fairly quickly. The EP charted heavily on CMJ and Jazziz, and a busy live touring schedule in Japan, Canada, Los Angeles, and Miami helped set the stage, finally, for his solo debut.

Stott began as an experimental guitarist in Los Angeles, but his work with Stellamara, a group that blended Balkan and Middle Eastern music with Dead Can Dance-style rock, inspired him to take up a serious study of the Arab lute, or oud. Moving to San Francisco in the mid-90s, Stott sold his guitar and spent several years studying with internationally known masters like the late Hamza El Din, and the Turkish virtuoso Omar Faruk Tekbilek among others. "Eventually," he recalls, "the electronics started creeping back in, and I became a bit more of who I was before. But I was still listening to a lot of Arab and Middle Eastern music all the time." The result was Stott's now-signature mix of electronica and Middle Eastern music; he became a sought after producer and remixer, and eventually founded his own label, Embarka Records.

All of which had him more than ready to do something solo. "I'd been producing bands for over 10 years," Stott explains, "and I just really wanted to do something on my own. I'm really enjoying the freedom and the mobility of a solo project." Of course, "solo" doesn't mean "unaided" – one of the most striking features of Saracen is the appearance of some swirling vocals, in Arabic and Persian, by MC RAI, Reda Darwish, and Hooman Fazly. But Stott himself plays most of the instruments: the oud, of course, but also the Turkish lutes known as saz and cumbus, the Persian santur (a hammered dulcimer), the electric bass, and lots of hand percussion.

Stott's approach to world music actually comes from an academic background. Stott received a degree in Anthropology, and wrote ethnographies about the cultures of Turkey and Morocco. "It really affected the way I think about music," he says. "Not just the usual questions of the West 'borrowing' from the East, but influences going the other way too. I got to thinking about what a truly global music would sound like." That would explain the sound of the track "Sono," where Stott immediately announces his musical intentions: the funky groove is comprised of a whomping synth bass, near Eastern dumbek (a clay drum), and drum programming. But there are some telling moments of Latin timbale effects, and the melody spins out on both the oud and Turkish clarinet. Samples of the piercing, nasal reed instruments of North Africa and the Near East add a distinctive touch, both here and elsewhere on the record.

Four of the songs on Saracen originally appeared on Stott's Emerging Artist digital-only EP. But Jef re- recorded and reworked them, adding new performances and programming to each. On the title track, the Persian vocals and the ney flute soar over dubbed out electronic programming. The percussion programming is heavy on the dumbek at first, giving it a timeless quality despite the obvious Western production; then it becomes increasingly electronic until the oud enters, playing the melody, and once again throwing into question what tradition this music comes from.

Indian percussion, especially the hand drums known as tabla, has become a familiar sound in modern dance music; but Stott suggests that other parts of the world have as much to offer. "I definitely think Middle Eastern percussion is right up there with the Indian, West African and Brazilian traditions," he says. "It can be really virtuosic and fantastically musical." "Faqir," for example, is based on an ancient Egyptian rhythm called zaar, which is meant to ward off evil. "The zaar is there at the very end,"Stott reveals; "it's a trancy Sufi rhythm that's the basis of the whole song, but after I built the piece on top of it, I removed most of the original rhythm." What's left is a wash of electronic sounds and a mix of implacable drums and skirling reeds that brings to mind Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir," or one of Peter Gabriel's albums from the 1980s.

free download of "Lamaset (Miami Mix)" here

pre-order copies of Saracen here

View Jef Stott Official website here

View Jef Stott Myspace page here

Afro Space Traveler

2008-04-03T09:56:00.001-07:00

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we trace the family tree of Afro Space pioneers that moves from Sun Ra to Miles Davis to Jimi Hendrix to George Clinton and on through to Prince, Carl Craig, Theo Parrish, DJ Spooky, MF Doom and many others

Check out the full playlist here

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

Pacifika: Radio interview with Latino USA

2008-04-01T15:12:00.000-07:00

Radio interview with Pacifika on Latino USA on NPR.

Pacifika is the multi-talented Silvana Kane, a Peruvian born singer, and accomplished actress with a love of flamenco, electronica, and textured percussion; Adam Popowitz a Canadian bred guitarist adept at new wave, classical, and pop, and a skilled producer responsible for a catalogue that includes indie rock and Armenian folk music; and Toby Peter, a dub wise bassist born in Canada and raised in Barbados, explorer of jazz, hip-hop, Latin, metal and Caribbean grooves. Together the Vancouver based trio is making a new kind of global pop, music that nods to its diverse international influences, while forging its own unique voice. Latin tinged, marked by gently flowingmelodies, deep grooves, waves of cracking percussion and the occasional burst of exhilarating guitar noise, Pacifika's comfortable, complex sound defies categories, creating soothing soundscapes held together by Kane's smooth, intimate vocals.

Album available now in Canada. Available in US on April 8th, 2008

In its first five years, Latino USA has made significant strides toward these goals. Our weekly, half-hour broadcast of news, cultural programs, and public affairs features has generated a loyal audience and won 15 prestigious national awards from the communications industry for journalistic and production excellence.

To listen to this intimate interview with clips of the band's unreleased album Asunción click here

To Pacifika free download and video of "Me Caí" click here

For more info on Pacifika click here

Minimalist Traveler

2008-03-12T14:46:00.000-07:00

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we explore the influence that the great minimalist composers Philip Glass & Steve Reich have had on modern music. Featured artists include Pantha Du Prince, Eluvium, Clint Mansell, Tom Middleton, Peter Gabriel and many others.

Check out the full playlist here

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

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Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra performs in Paul Simon's "Songs from the Capeman"

2008-03-07T16:03:00.000-08:00

Paul Simon: Songs from the Capeman

OSCAR HERNÁNDEZ AND THE SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA
FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY CLAUDETTE SIERRA, OBIE BERMUDEZ, RAY DE LA PAZ, FRANKIE NEGRON, PAUL SIMON
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS
MORE ARTISTS TBA

Apr 1—6 at 8pm
BAM Harvey Theater
Brooklyn, NY

tickets: $30-$65

In an unprecedented month-long residency at BAM, Paul Simon collaborates with an extraordinary range of artists to offer three musical constellations from the career of one of America's greatest songwriters.

Latin beats and 50s doo-wop fill New York City's nights with Songs from The Capeman.

For more information on this event click here

Six degrees Records at Winter Music Conference

2008-03-05T15:12:00.000-08:00

Six Degrees Records WMC 2008
outdoor day and sunset party in Opium Garden (136 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL)
12:00pm-8:00pm 21+

rsvp: opiumwmc@sixdegreesrecords.com
for pre-sale tickets click here - 1-866-926-8499

featuring the premier global electronic producers and DJs in the lush and beautiful outdoor Opium Garden for a unique afternoon of globally focused beats..

featuring from London, NY, Rio de Janeiro, LA and SF..

Gaudi (Six Degrees Records)
Nickodemus (ESL music)
Maga Bo (Soot Records)
Jef Stott (Six Degrees Records)
David Starfire (Six Degrees Records)
The Worker (Fiction, Six Degrees Records)
Bob Duskis (co-founder of Six Degrees records)
Michael Anthony (Supperclub)

dancefloor sounds ranging from african hip hop and techno such as kwaito and kuduro to dub n breaks, arabic electro, bhangra breakbeat, baile funk and dubstep.

with percussionists, fire performers, bellydancers and more...

more info: 305-531-5535 - Opium Garden

Six Degrees Records warms up for Winter Music conference

2008-03-05T14:59:00.000-08:00

Six Degrees Records WMC warms up with..

Jef Stott (live) - Six Degrees Recordsrecord release preview for his upcoming Six Degrees album Saracen - released April '08.

Jef is heading to Miami for a series of Six Degrees WMC events and he'll be performing songs from his forthcoming Six Degrees album. Percussive arabic electro with live oud.

advance copies of Saracen will be available at the show

Soulsalaam (Hypnomadic)
former SF DJ/Producer now hailing from Sao Paulo Brazil- Soulsalaam is known for his mixing skills, varied tempos and thrusting bass-fueled mix of glitch hop, breaks, mash ups, baile funk, dubstep and global crunk.

Soniq Al-Khemyst
Blending elements of occult musical philosophy and consciousness-altering vibrations. Soniq Al-Khemyst creates sounds you could call "Trancehall" or "Psyphy"- psychedelic melodies and midtempo breaks suspended in a solution of ancient classical musical traditions and esoteric knowledge.

in La Salle Prive -side room

Bob Duskis - co-founder of Six Degrees Records spinning the latest in global electronic beats with unreleased gems.

Cyan (Grime City) - international flavors with rubbery deep dubstep selections

The Worker (Fiction, Six Degrees) - bringing in ambient tinged global tech tracks

Supperclub - 657 Harrison San Francisco, CA.

$5 before 11pm or with RSVP to michaelk@sixdegreesrecords.com

$10 @ the door 21+

Global Psy Dub Traveler

2008-03-05T14:53:00.000-08:00

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, inspired by the great new release from Ott, we feature music that combines global influences with atmospheric, psychedelic dub. Featured artists include, Shakatura, Orchid Star (remixed by Youth), Master Margherita, Phutureprimitive, Shulman and others.

Check out the full playlist here

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at
http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

David Starfire is doing a last min 15min mash up mix on BBC1 TODAY

2008-03-04T12:22:00.000-08:00

David Starfire is doing a last min 15min mash up mix on BBC1

Featured on BBC1 Friction today, Tue at 2pm!!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/friction/

This is the track listing:

1. Aman Hayer-Sift Punjabian De (Nirmal Sidhu) verses Justice-We are Your Friends verses David Starfire-Shaddi {Six Degrees Records} Mashup

2. Punjabi MC-Snake Charmer verses David Starfire-Stargazer {Six Degrees Records} Mashup

3. M.I.A.-Jimmy verses David Starfire-Sucka Free {Six Degrees Records} Mashup

4. Swami-Turn it Up verses David Starfire-Ashes {White}Mashup

For more info on David Starfire click here

Popmatters review: Ojos de Brujo Techari Live

2008-03-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

In the past few years, Ojos de Brujo has become one of the leading purveyors of nuevo flamenco. Audiences worldwide began to take notice of them after the release of their breakthrough sophomore album, Barí, and their subsequent 2004 tour. Their Grammy winning follow-up, Techarí, only increased their popularity among lovers of eclectic fusion. Incorporating genres of music such as bhangra, and featuring no less than 14 guests, their most exciting, sonically adventurous record to date is undeniably live album material. Recorded in their hometown on the last date of their 2006 tour, Techarí Live is an aural testament to Ojos’ passion and cohesive musicality.

Charismatic singer Marina Abad’s voice, which is as vibrant as her colorful, flowing clothing, takes center stage on the two Catalan rumbas, “Sultanas de Merkaíllo” and “Bailaores”. The songs’ vivid lyrics are bolstered by blistering solos by Cuban trumpet player Carlos Sarduy. Sarduy, who played on the original album, showcases his impressive chops much more on these extended versions of the songs, as does Cuban pianist Roberto Carcassés, who injects some salsa into the mix with his rousing piano montunos on “Bailaores”.

There is an unexpected moment on the record. In my opinion, no Bob Marley song needs to be redone by anyone. Ever. The results are usually bland. Nevertheless, Ojos de Brujo have taken one of his most enduring anthems, “Get Up, Stand Up”, and reworked it into a flamenco/reggae/salsa jam that is anything but with the help of Senegalese rapper Faada Freddy, who toasts dancehall style on the track. Marina sings the verses partly in English and Spanish, which may throw some listeners off, until the band chimes in with the chorus in English. That the band would feel an affinity for the song makes sense; Marley is an international symbol of freedom—a concept that is at the core of Ojos’ musical and business philosophy.

“Todo Tiende”, which was captivating on the original album, is even more stunning here. Preceded by an interlude of hypnotic strains of the tabla, Marina and special guest Martirio trade subdued vocals until the refrain kicks in. Martirio then punctuates the animated vocal interplay with dramatic flamenco wailing to the delight of the audience. The bhangra/hip-hop infusion comes to a head with Marina and percussionist/vocalist Max Wright’s lightning fast rapping.

Ojos de Brujo’s decision to mix flamenco with so many other seemingly incongruent elements undoubtedly invites the ire of flamenco purists. However, naysayers need only take a listen to “Tanguillos Marineros” to hear their underlying respect for traditional flamenco. Here Marina declares in Spanish: “There are big and little fish / The small ones take off and leave / The big ones eat the little ones… / The small one becomes great, turns into a shark / They join the revolt, Zapata lives, Revolution / They join the revolt, Bolivar lives!” Her populist lyrics are amplified by flamenco dancer Susi’s footwork and frenetic bursts of guitar by Paco Lomeña and Ramón Giménez, both of which garner appreciative cries from the crowd.

The album ends with a remix of “Nana” by Grecian group Palyrria. Although it’s not live, it builds upon the mysterious original track by adding overtones of classical Arab music. The only break in this spell-binding show is the superfluous inclusion of the studio version of their “Get Up, Stand Up” cover, which is already included on another Six Degrees compilation. Despite that, it’s easy to see how this Barcelona octet has gained a reputation for putting on an exuberant live show. This live album cements Ojos de Brujo’s reputation as one of the fieriest collectives that world music has to offer. The group’s commitment to sharing through art is evident not only in their multitude of collaborations, but also in the way they present their music. Unlike other groups that barely include lyrics with their liner notes, they usually like to include extensive artwork that visually represents their lyrics. This CD is accompanied by a DVD that contains a documentary, video diary, and music videos. One walks away with the feeling that Ojos de Brujo were not just satisfied with captivating and thrilling a hometown crowd; they wanted you to have the same visceral experience wherever you are.

-Popmatters

To read original article by Diane hightower of Popmatters, click here

To purchase Techari Live digital release, click here

For Ojos de Brujo FREE download of "silencio" click here

Chinese/ Indonesian/ flamenco Traveler

2008-02-27T14:35:00.000-08:00

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, our first set features hybrid music influenced by China and Indonesia, with a detour into Ethiopia. We then shift into Future Flamenco mode inspired by the new live CD/DVD from Ojos de Brujo, Techari Live.

Check out the full playlist here

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

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Gaudi is chosen as a judge for Italy's hit TV show, X-Factor

2008-02-22T16:52:00.000-08:00

Six Degrees Records Is Proud To Announce:

GAUDI HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS A JUDGE FOR THE HIT TV SHOW X-FACTOR (ITALY)
Critically acclaimed Six Degrees Recording Artist Will Be A Judge On The Italian Equivalent of American Idol

Six Degrees recording artist, Gaudi, has been chosen as a judge for the new season of the extremely popular talent search show, X-Factor (Italy). The X Factor is a television music talent show originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for the massively successful Pop Idol, known in the US as American Idol. The competition is contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions. The "X Factor" of the title refers to the un-definable "something" that makes for star quality. Contestants compete for a recording contract as well as the massive amount of publicity the show generates. Gaudi’s selection as a judge proves his musical taste and knowledge is held in high reverence in the Italian music industry. The program will air from March 3rd until June 7th, broadcasted every night on RAI2 (Italian National Television).

Gaudi has been pursuing his own singular path since the early 80’s with his first major album release coming in 1990 with “Basta Poco” (Polygram). Since then he’s released 11 solo albums, 80 remixes (for artists including Bob Marley, Simple Minds and Ojos de Brujo) and been featured on over 100 compilations to date. His 2004 Interchill album Bass, Sweat & Tears, is still the label’s best selling release. He co-wrote and produced the album Re:sonate (FAX Records) with ambient-chill legend Pete Namlook and worked with reggae legends Horace Andy and Dennis Bovell. Dub Qawwali is Gaudi’s latest project featuring the legendary vocals of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Billboard has hailed Dub Qawwali as “a brilliantly realized concept and a stirring world music album.” Gaudi has recently followed up with the Dub Qawwali Remixes, featuring new takes of his critically acclaimed album from up and coming Dubstep innovator Pinch, label-mates Cheb i Sabbah and Bombay Dub Orchestra, UK's Pathaan, and himself.

Gaudi has also been nominated for “Best Music Artist in Club Global” for the BBC Radio 3 Awards in the World Music Category. The winning artists will be announced on April 17th at a winners ceremony in London to be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 the following evening.

View Gaudi Official webpage here
For more o\info on Gaudi , click here

Electro-Dubby-Latin-Mash Traveler

2008-02-20T15:13:00.000-08:00

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we start things off with a set of chilled, latin influenced tracks by such artists as Bebel Gilberto, Si Se, Shrift and others- Then we move into an electronic dub/dubstep reggae/mash vibe featuring Dubstep pioneer Pinch's new Gaudi +Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan remix and a series of crazy, fun reggae mash ups including a track where Elton John meets Scientist!

Check out the full playlist here

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

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Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

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A Tribute to Carlos “Patato” Valdez

2008-02-20T10:26:00.000-08:00

SOB’S Concerts Latin Percussion, Media Services NYC and Rincon Musical presents:

A Tribute to Carlos “Patato” Valdez byLittle Johnny and The Lp All Stars feat: Brain Lynch, Jay Rodriguez, Tony Escapa,Luques Curtis, Little Johnny Rivero, Osmany Paredes Pedrito Martinez.

Mark your calendars for this great event that will take place:
Monday February 25, 2008 at SOB’s - 204 Varick St @ W Houston New York, NY

Doors open at 6:00 PM Shows are at 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
ADMISSION $12 FROM 6-8PM & $15 AFTER 8:00 PM

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Valdez family!
Tickets will only be sold at the door on the day of the event.

For more information on this event, Click here

Gaudi + Nustrat Fateh Ali Khan Dub Qawwali now available

2008-02-19T15:37:00.000-08:00

Gaudi + Nustrat Fateh Ali Khan Dub Qawwali now available

The beautiful Dub Qawwali project, in which electronic explorer Gaudi blends the incomparable vocals of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with Reggae and Dub elements was one of the most celebrated world/electronicareleases of '07. Now, that release has been steered into new sonic directions by a fascinating cast of remixers that includes Gaudi himself (who re-shapes "Bethe Bethe Kesse Kesse" into a pulsing rock track that invokes the spirit of Joy Division!), up and coming Dubstep innovator Pinch, label-mates Cheb i Sabbah and Bombay Dub Orchestra and the UK's Pathaan.

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Bebel Gilberto Exclusive Live iTunes EP is now available

2008-02-19T15:27:00.000-08:00

Bebel Gilberto Exclusive Live iTunes EP is now available

iTunes is featuring an exclusive Live Session E.P. by Six Degrees GRAMMY nominated artist Bebel Gilberto. This 4 track E.P.
includes a beautifully crafted version of Bebel's classic song "Tanto Tempo" and her latest hit "Momento" off her GRAMMY nominated album of the same name. Fans new and old will be pleasantly surprised with Bebel's lush and elegant rendition of the Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and her subtle seduction while covering GraceJones "Slave to the Rhythm." Accompanied by guitarist Masa Shimizu, this live session showcases Bebel's magical delivery with delicate, powerful emotions.

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Ojos de Brujo Techari Live screening party

2008-02-19T15:01:00.001-08:00

Ojos de Brujo Techari Live screening party Tuesday, February 26th

Featuring an advance screening in 111 Minna's front room (11 Minna Street San Francisco, CA.) of the Ojos de Brujos Techari Live DVD capturing their exciting groundbreaking live show with beautiful artistic touches and camera work.

Ojos de Brujo are a musical collective from Barcelona who have taken flamenco and rumba traditions and kicked them to the modern dancefloor by adding hip hop, dub and bhangra influences.

also with DJs: The Worker (Fiction, Six Degrees) and Bob Duskis (Six Degrees)
spinning global electronic beats.. covering flamenco infused hip hop and electronic to dubby and funky flavors from South America, Africa and Asia with a preview the forthcoming CD "Techari Live" by Ojos de Brujo

copies of the DVD/CD available at the show! free download cards from Six Degree Records. sponsored by: KPFA , SF Station, Dewar's Blended Scotch Whiskey and LatinLounge.tv

111 Minna Street - San Francisco, CA.
Tuesday, February 26th
6-9pm, happy hour
FREE

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Six Degrees Records is proud to announce: Pacifika Asuncion

2008-02-18T11:38:00.000-08:00

Pacifika Asuncion

Pacifika is the multi-talented Silvana Kane, a Peruvian born singer, re-formed pop sensation (West End Girls), and accomplished actress with a love of flamenco, electronica, and textured percussion; Adam Popowitz a Canadian bred guitarist adept at new wave, classical, and pop, and a skilled producer responsible for a catalogue that includes indie rock and Armenian folk music; and Toby Peter, a dub wise bassist born in Canada and raised in Barbados, explorer of jazz, hip-hop, Latin, metal and Caribbean grooves. Together the Vancouver based trio is making a new kind of global pop, music that nods to its diverse international influences, while forging its own unique voice. Jazz infused and Latin tinged, marked by gently flowing melodies, deep grooves, waves of cracking percussion and the occasional burst of exhilarating guitar noise, Pacifika's comfortable, complex sound defies categories, creating soothing soundscapes held together by Kane's smooth, intimate vocals.

Pacifika: Six Degrees Records Artist Biography Click here