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Y-Love
Y-Love (Yitz Jordan) is an
MC unlike any other; he converted to Orthodox Judaism in 2000, and
later took on the traditions of Hasidism (the mystical branch of Orthodox
Judaism). He is among the most innovative MCs on the scene, weaving
seamless polyglot rhymes in English, Arabic, Yiddish, and Hebrew.
Most unique is Y-Love's revival of Aramaic, the language used to discuss
Jewish Law and Kabbalah. With each word he spits in the tongue of
ancient Babylon, Y-Love breathes new life into hip-hop, one beat at
a time. His much-anticipated "This is Babylon" album was released
in 2008 on Modular Moods/Fontana/Universal.
www.myspace.com/ylove
Listen to: Mehaderin, by Y-Love
Filastine
Filastine creates music and live sets that bend
genre, charting a new sonic map by synchronizing mutated hiphop with
other street rhythms and international obscura. In 2006 Filastine dropped
his debut full length record, Burn It, to much critical acclaim, followed
by a few vinyls on labels Soot and Shockout, and a new split mix CD
with DJ/Rupture. In less than a year Burn It has been licensed and re-released
three times, by French label Jarring Effects, Japanese label ROMZ, and
the anarchist North American collective Crimethinc.
www.filastine.com
Listen to: Judas Goat, by Filastine
Los Desterrados
Los Desterrados – 'The Exiles' – are a London sextet who
on 'Tu' have created their own radical, rousing and rootsy take on the
ancient folk music of the Sephardic Jews. As the Gipsy Kings reinvigorated
flamenco and the Gotan Project revitalised tango so Los Desterrados
have brought vibrant new life to the ancient music of the Sephardic
Jews. Fusing Spanish Flamenco and the fiery Gypsy melodies of the Balkans
and Greece with the rhythms of Morocco and Turkey, Los Desterrados have
created a rootsy Mediterranean sound that is wholly their own. www.losdesterrados.com
Fantazia
Fantazia mix flavours of 21st century East London into their unique
blend of Gnawa, chaabi and dance, deeply rooted in the vibrant rhythms
and rich musical tradition of North Africa. Built around the original
compositions of Algerian oud player Yazid, Fantazia's irresistible grooves
create a sizzling party atmosphere that soon has any audience on its
feet and dancing.
www.fantaziamusic.com
Listen to: Khira, by Fantazia
Lines of Faith
Lines of Faith is a unique new collaboration put together by Mohammed
Yahya and Danny Raphael. Both artists are committed practitioners of
their respective religions – Mohammed is a Muslim and Daniel is Jewish.
Lines of Faith carry a strong Universalist message of peace and unity
which appeals as much to those of other and no faiths as to devout Muslims
and Jews. Both Daniel and Mohammed are also youth-workers and creative
educators who have been involved in community work for many years, and
enjoy running rap/poetry workshops in schools, community centres and
camps for young people - please contact us for more info on linesoffaith(at)gmail.com
www.myspace.com/linesoffaith
Listen to: Womb Song, by Lines of Faith
DJIB
DJIB has been upsetting vinyl for ten years now. He likes to destroy
parties by mashing together his own brand of filthy electro breakz pop,
demonstrating an unflinching devotion to the 303 and the heinous bassline
and conducting eager research into the relationship between gin and
artistic endeavour.
www.myspace.com/emunahmusic
Listen to: Imperial March, by DJIB:
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Cous Cous
DJ Cous Cous... Musica dal Mondo Mixing styles
from the Middle East and the Balkans to Latin America and West Africa,
CousCous brings the beating heart of the world to the dance floor. Fusing
western electronica with traditional instruments and organic rhythms,
he explores music that transcends style and genre and is rich in political
and environmental content.
www.myspace.co.uk/mark_couscous
Listen to: Tamatant Tilay, by Cous Cous:
Elliott Tucker
Elliott Tucker
is a filmmaker and artist whose themes are spirituality, the mind
and narrative imagery. His live large scale expressionist paintings
have been seen at gigs all over london as well as at Glastonbury Festival
and he also creates video art for installation, fiction, experimenta
and dance. Elliott is currently in production for a feature documentary
on the Jewish history of the East End of London. www.elliotttucker.com
 
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