Author: Don Durito

Midweek Cafe and Lounge Vol. 5

I first heard the music of Gasper Nali last year while surfing YouTube for new music to listen to. I fell in love with this video immediately: Since then, he has had the chance to make a more professional recording of this song...

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Midweek Cafe and Lounge Vol. 3

Welcome back. I return with my semi-regular series bringing some Gnawa trance music for your consideration. This album was my first exposure to Maleem Mahmood Ghania, largely because Pharoah Sanders lent his saxophone to the...

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Midweek Cafe and Lounge Vol. 2

Here’s the second in what hopefully will be a continuing series. Long before bands like Tortoise emerged on the scene, there was Dif Juz. This was one of my favorite tracks off Extractions. Beautiful album really. Have a...

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