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"Observations of Deviance has become a Wire deadline weekend staple." The Wire (UK)

David Mittleman

DJ @wfmu.bsky.social

Vinyl collector

Writing @ We Jazz Magazine

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Observations of Deviance @obsofdeviance.bsky.social · 2d
New episode archived @wfmu.bsky.social

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4x4 grid of 16 album covers, see link in post for full track list
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SOUND #vinyl

perfect album cover
Roscoe Mitchell, Sound, Delmark Records, 1966, stereo, bold b&w photo and circular designs
February 10, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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dance! skip! hop!
by Tomeka Reid
(@ooyhrecords.bsky.social 2026)

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February 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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v/a "Music For A Revolution Vol 2 : Guinea's Syliphone Recording Label (1968-1980)"
[Radio Martiko 2026]

radiomartiko.bandcamp.com/album/music-...
his is the second of a two-volume release which presents a selection of the best songs from Guinea's Syliphone recording label. This volume focuses on recordings from the 1970s, when Guinea’s authenticité policy had transformed the nation's music through a network of over 30 orchestras, each representing their local region, and each presenting Guinean musical traditions alongside the influences of Cuban music, jazz and funk. On October 2 1958, after over 60 years of colonial rule, Guineans voted overwhelmingly for their independence, and Guinea was declared a Republic with Sékou Touré as President. To free Guinea from its colonial legacy, president Touré sought to restore dignity to his nation and give cause for Guineans to take pride in their culture, history and newfound freedom. To achieve this, he instructed his government to implement new cultural policies to revitalise indigenous culture. In 1961, President Touré launched authenticité, the new cultural policy for Guinea. One of its first acts was to assemble the best Guinean musicians into a new state-sponsored orchestras that were tasked with presenting traditional Guinean music in a new and modern style. During the years of Sékou Touré’s presidency (1958 – 1984), the government’s cultural policy of authenticité was applied strictly to the creative arts. Guinea’s sole political party exercised complete authority over artistic production. From 1967 to 1983, Guinea’s government presented selections of songs on its own recording label, Syliphone. These recordings were revolutionary in many aspects: Syliphone was the first recording label to feature traditional African instruments within an orchestre setting; it was the first to present the traditional songs of the griots within an orchestre setting; and it was the first government-sponsored recording label of post-colonial Africa. Syliphone represented authenticité in action, and over 750 songs were released by the recording label on 12-inch and 7-inch vinyl
February 9, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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dance! skip! hop!
by Tomeka Reid
(@ooyhrecords.bsky.social 2026)

outofyourheadrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dance-...

bsky.app/profile/obso...
February 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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This gorgeous #vinyl album arrived in time for my next radio broadcast

Sat, Feb 14, 7-10pm(ET) @wfmu.bsky.social

dance! skip! hop! Tomeka Reid Interview

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Album front Label Back
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Glorious Noise

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viwe...
The Creator Has A Master Plan
YouTube video by Pharoah Sanders - Topic
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February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Le potoo !
February 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Inside the search for South America's most cryptic bird | BBC Global

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Inside the search for South America's most cryptic bird | BBC Global
YouTube video by BBC Global
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February 7, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Graphic design : Lieven Haneca
vinyl printed inner sleeve, retro photos in a colorful collage
February 9, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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U.K. might lose a prime minister because a guy who worked for him knew another guy who hung out with Epstein. Meanwhile the U.S. opposition party is telling our President, who was Epstein's best friend, that his secret police should get better training so their public street murders look less messy.
February 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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really incredible collaboration w macarthur winner @vijayiyer.bsky.social & sid vashi. video is great, too.

"bangladesh" w droog also great, closer to his older work.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSxX...
MANTO - HEEMS w VIJAY IYER, SID VASHI
YouTube video by VEENA CO.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Mark Ernestus' Ndagga Rhythm Force @ Gaswerk Music Days | Live From Berlin @markernestus.bsky.social

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MARK ERNESTUS' NDAGGA RHYTHM FORCE @ GASWERK MUSIC DAYS | LIVE FROM BERLIN
YouTube video by BERTA.BERLIN
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February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Inside Mark Ernestus' Ndagga Rhythm Force
YouTube video by Resident Advisor
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February 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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New episode archived @wfmu.bsky.social

STREAM ▶️ wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
4x4 grid of 16 album covers, see link in post for full track list
February 8, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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oh yah, this is the stuff...
obsofdeviance.bsky.social Observations of Deviance @obsofdeviance.bsky.social · 1d
v/a "Music For A Revolution Vol 2 : Guinea's Syliphone Recording Label (1968-1980)"
[Radio Martiko 2026]

radiomartiko.bandcamp.com/album/music-...
his is the second of a two-volume release which presents a selection of the best songs from Guinea's Syliphone recording label. This volume focuses on recordings from the 1970s, when Guinea’s authenticité policy had transformed the nation's music through a network of over 30 orchestras, each representing their local region, and each presenting Guinean musical traditions alongside the influences of Cuban music, jazz and funk. On October 2 1958, after over 60 years of colonial rule, Guineans voted overwhelmingly for their independence, and Guinea was declared a Republic with Sékou Touré as President. To free Guinea from its colonial legacy, president Touré sought to restore dignity to his nation and give cause for Guineans to take pride in their culture, history and newfound freedom. To achieve this, he instructed his government to implement new cultural policies to revitalise indigenous culture. In 1961, President Touré launched authenticité, the new cultural policy for Guinea. One of its first acts was to assemble the best Guinean musicians into a new state-sponsored orchestras that were tasked with presenting traditional Guinean music in a new and modern style. During the years of Sékou Touré’s presidency (1958 – 1984), the government’s cultural policy of authenticité was applied strictly to the creative arts. Guinea’s sole political party exercised complete authority over artistic production. From 1967 to 1983, Guinea’s government presented selections of songs on its own recording label, Syliphone. These recordings were revolutionary in many aspects: Syliphone was the first recording label to feature traditional African instruments within an orchestre setting; it was the first to present the traditional songs of the griots within an orchestre setting; and it was the first government-sponsored recording label of post-colonial Africa. Syliphone represented authenticité in action, and over 750 songs were released by the recording label on 12-inch and 7-inch vinyl
February 9, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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np
obsofdeviance.bsky.social Observations of Deviance @obsofdeviance.bsky.social · 1d
v/a "Music For A Revolution Vol 2 : Guinea's Syliphone Recording Label (1968-1980)"
[Radio Martiko 2026]

radiomartiko.bandcamp.com/album/music-...
his is the second of a two-volume release which presents a selection of the best songs from Guinea's Syliphone recording label. This volume focuses on recordings from the 1970s, when Guinea’s authenticité policy had transformed the nation's music through a network of over 30 orchestras, each representing their local region, and each presenting Guinean musical traditions alongside the influences of Cuban music, jazz and funk. On October 2 1958, after over 60 years of colonial rule, Guineans voted overwhelmingly for their independence, and Guinea was declared a Republic with Sékou Touré as President. To free Guinea from its colonial legacy, president Touré sought to restore dignity to his nation and give cause for Guineans to take pride in their culture, history and newfound freedom. To achieve this, he instructed his government to implement new cultural policies to revitalise indigenous culture. In 1961, President Touré launched authenticité, the new cultural policy for Guinea. One of its first acts was to assemble the best Guinean musicians into a new state-sponsored orchestras that were tasked with presenting traditional Guinean music in a new and modern style. During the years of Sékou Touré’s presidency (1958 – 1984), the government’s cultural policy of authenticité was applied strictly to the creative arts. Guinea’s sole political party exercised complete authority over artistic production. From 1967 to 1983, Guinea’s government presented selections of songs on its own recording label, Syliphone. These recordings were revolutionary in many aspects: Syliphone was the first recording label to feature traditional African instruments within an orchestre setting; it was the first to present the traditional songs of the griots within an orchestre setting; and it was the first government-sponsored recording label of post-colonial Africa. Syliphone represented authenticité in action, and over 750 songs were released by the recording label on 12-inch and 7-inch vinyl
February 9, 2026 at 3:32 AM
obsofdeviance.bsky.social
v/a "Music For A Revolution Vol 2 : Guinea's Syliphone Recording Label (1968-1980)"
[Radio Martiko 2026]

radiomartiko.bandcamp.com/album/music-...
his is the second of a two-volume release which presents a selection of the best songs from Guinea's Syliphone recording label. This volume focuses on recordings from the 1970s, when Guinea’s authenticité policy had transformed the nation's music through a network of over 30 orchestras, each representing their local region, and each presenting Guinean musical traditions alongside the influences of Cuban music, jazz and funk. On October 2 1958, after over 60 years of colonial rule, Guineans voted overwhelmingly for their independence, and Guinea was declared a Republic with Sékou Touré as President. To free Guinea from its colonial legacy, president Touré sought to restore dignity to his nation and give cause for Guineans to take pride in their culture, history and newfound freedom. To achieve this, he instructed his government to implement new cultural policies to revitalise indigenous culture. In 1961, President Touré launched authenticité, the new cultural policy for Guinea. One of its first acts was to assemble the best Guinean musicians into a new state-sponsored orchestras that were tasked with presenting traditional Guinean music in a new and modern style. During the years of Sékou Touré’s presidency (1958 – 1984), the government’s cultural policy of authenticité was applied strictly to the creative arts. Guinea’s sole political party exercised complete authority over artistic production. From 1967 to 1983, Guinea’s government presented selections of songs on its own recording label, Syliphone. These recordings were revolutionary in many aspects: Syliphone was the first recording label to feature traditional African instruments within an orchestre setting; it was the first to present the traditional songs of the griots within an orchestre setting; and it was the first government-sponsored recording label of post-colonial Africa. Syliphone represented authenticité in action, and over 750 songs were released by the recording label on 12-inch and 7-inch vinyl
February 9, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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aves do brasil internacional?
February 8, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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👀👀👀👀

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February 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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It was brick outside but fire inside last night with DJ Haram, Billy Woods, and Elucid.

not pictured: Nappy Nina who opened with a phenomenal set
DJ Haram on stage Billy Woods on stage blurred Elucid on stage with green lights around the venue
February 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Crazy! This is the convenience store I go to most, it's just a few blocks south of me, on the same street I live on, but on the other side of the street. I see those mountains in the background from my balcony. #Tucson

youtu.be/xgxLiFMaJEs?...
Authorities follow leads at Circle K in the Nancy Guthrie investigation
YouTube video by News 4 Tucson KVOA-TV
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February 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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I absolutely need this album in my life
boomkat.com boomkat.com @boomkat.com · 5d
fully ruined by this; Oren Ambarchi introduces us to the lesser-known work of guitar god (and instrument builder) Hans Reichel, an early influence who helped shape Ambarchi’s sound and would later be sampled by 0pn- among many, many other things. 10/10✨

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February 5, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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oooooooohhhhhhh
boomkat.com boomkat.com @boomkat.com · 5d
fully ruined by this; Oren Ambarchi introduces us to the lesser-known work of guitar god (and instrument builder) Hans Reichel, an early influence who helped shape Ambarchi’s sound and would later be sampled by 0pn- among many, many other things. 10/10✨

boomkat.com/products/dal...
February 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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pandrewwillis.bsky.social
HOLY SHIT
boomkat.com boomkat.com @boomkat.com · 5d
fully ruined by this; Oren Ambarchi introduces us to the lesser-known work of guitar god (and instrument builder) Hans Reichel, an early influence who helped shape Ambarchi’s sound and would later be sampled by 0pn- among many, many other things. 10/10✨

boomkat.com/products/dal...
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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👀👇👇👇
boomkat.com boomkat.com @boomkat.com · 5d
fully ruined by this; Oren Ambarchi introduces us to the lesser-known work of guitar god (and instrument builder) Hans Reichel, an early influence who helped shape Ambarchi’s sound and would later be sampled by 0pn- among many, many other things. 10/10✨

boomkat.com/products/dal...
February 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM