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Fresh musical collective GhettoPlotz have been rocking an ever-growing and loyal following with their unique klezmer mash-up sound since they played major festival Limmudfest in summer 2005 and now, set to play their biggest night yet at Islington bar and club Clockwork next month, their jackin and funky star is set to soar to new heights.
Think Fatboy Slim meets a Jewish wedding or the sounds of old-time Russia stirred up with fat and funky beats a la Basement Jaxx and youre on your way to understanding the GhettoPlotz phenomenon.
GhettoPlotz literally the word ghetto fused with plotz, Yiddish for explosion is the brainchild of DJ Little Miss Tan (aka Tanya Winston) and producer Mark White, both constants on the dance scene since the days of the Hacienda and now proud members of the house fraternity. Taking their cue from the success of the reinvention of the Asian scene, they decided to draw on their own cultural roots and bring klezmer traditional Jewish folk music into clubland.
Tanya a regular on the decks at Londons Turnmills and Egg as well as a former Mixmag DJ competition winner - says: I always wanted to combine Jewish music with my love of dance music and when I started working with Mark, he said he loved the idea. We work together really well as we tend to agree on sounds.
The reaction to our first gig, in an Arabian tent at Limmudfest, was amazing. One guy said it was history in the making (which sounded a bit extreme to me!) and someone else cried at the end. That showed me what power music can have when it combines a deep heritage and tradition with modern upfront sounds it taps into the subconscious connections to culture and religions, as well as getting you rocking on the dancefloor.
Together with violinist and vocalist Laoise Davidson and VJ Miki Grahame who brings her expertise as a computer games designer into the mix the group have created an attention-grabbing audio visual experience which not only reconnects young Jews with their musical heritage but also brings the sounds to a wider audience.
As Mark says: We want to bring traditional Jewish, Eastern European and Middle Eastern sounds to a wider club audience, and also to make music which connects with Jews who love dance music and partying. And thats a world away from the usual tired and so-called Jew-dos parties put on for young Jews to mix and mingle but without a relevant musical mix.
Now GhettoPlotz are set to play on 1st April at Clockwork as part of new night Yid Kandy a cheeky name for a revolutionary new night which brings together other young Jews mixing in the old and the new in a similar style. Artists include members of hip hop collective Emunah and Anomaly MC whilst Tanya will also play a set of dirty and tech house sure to get the crowd fired up, explosion style!
See them at Yid Kandy on April 1 along with D.J.I.B. and Anomaly MC at Clockwork, 96 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB.
Jordan Rivera is back this time with legendary UK singer Spoonface (faada.co.uk). The voice of Number one selling Black Legend and club anthem 'Hey Girl'. Black Legend's "You See the Trouble with Me" reached #1 in the UK Singles Chart selling several million worldwide. Many recognise Spoonface's contribution to the sound of Ukfunky with the classic dancefloor hit 'Hey Girl' With a host of collaborations from Drum and Bass maestro High Contrast to Reggae Legend Janet Kay, his current efforts have kept him at the top of the club charts with tracks like Wunna Be (Christain Marchi remix) and Here For You (Time srl). This track is called 'Keep on Holding'. It's an inspirational house record aiming to provide some upliftment in these 'crazy time's'. Remixes by Jesse Voorn (Dance4Life), Firebeatz (Spinnin/Big&Dirty), John Jacobsen & Anzwer (Pacha Ibiza Residents) Nino Anthony (Portamento/Subliminal), TYNY & Jeremus (Full Throttle Rec.), Amir Barbell (FSM), Jodee Kitch (FSM) and Norty Cotto (Naughty Boy Music/Henry Street Music) Have already become a triumphant hit on myspace!"
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PROMO at Traxsource and Official release Date 9-16-08. Already Supported By : Stereo Mutants, Dusko Justic,Blackliquid, Dj Circle, Fabio Bacchini,Mike O'Sullivan,Dj Groove,Brian S, Kenny Wee,
Silvan da Sylva, C&M Productions, Dean Saunders, Dj Sted-E, Bernardo Garcia, Sam Labelle, Dj Craig C, Hot Hands,
Lee Bradley, Neil Brown, Darren Hololand, Nick Adams, Clemens Rumpf, Davidson Ospina, Amir Barbell, Michael
Ramirez, Angel manuel, Steeve White, Jodee Kitch and more.. Already played at: 92.7 & 101.1 FM (USA), Pro Mobile Magazine(USA),SSradiouk (UK).com,Solarradio. com (USA),Pulseradio. net,Energy FM
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"Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber." - Plato
Yo, yo - better late than never. Here is this months installment - The Political 'Oddcast'. Jammed full of craziness - don’t miss Bad Science (featuring our very own Dizraeli) sending up stupid politicians, an exclusive NAS booty and a magical rendition of Imagine by Geroge W Bush.
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