Gilles Peterson

Gilles set up the Steve Reid Foundation last year in memory of his close friend who sadly passed away after suffering from throat Cancer in April 2010 without the money for treatment that could have saved his life. Last years efforts to raise money were spearheaded by Gilles's marathon run, which he completed in 4 hours 43 minutes and 9 seconds. Rumour has it that he will do it again…! “This is something that is very close to me and that I feel strongly about, and wanted to set up something as a lasting legacy to help others in similar situations. To this end, I am running the London Marathon on April 17th on behalf of the Steve Reid Foundation.” GP. (http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Reid-.png) This summer brought the success of the rooftop party and we are pleased to announce that we raised £1,000 for the foundation. A big thanks to the venue organisers – the Bootstrap Company (http://www.bootstrapcompany.co.uk/13_dalston_roof_park), those who came and danced the night away and of course to those who pulled out a very special performance – Koreless, Floating Points and Four Tet an old friend of Reid’s. We now are now on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SteveReidFoundation)and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SteveReidFNDN) so you can keep up-to-date with all of our forthcoming fundraising activities. We are currently applying for charitable status and in the meantime working closely with the Musicians Benevolent Fund (http://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/) to aid the plight of struggling musicians, especially those with long-term and life threatening health problems. We look forward to seeing you at our next fundraising event. Here's an old podcast featuring Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet (http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/2010/04/gilles-peterson-worldwide-vol-3-no-4-steve-reid-tribute-w-kieron-hebden/), playing and reminiscing with Gilles about the late Steve Reid and his music. It includes a tremendous version of ‘Strings Of Life’. Steve Reid Foundation team.

One of our favourite vocalists and certified Brownswood familia, Zara McFarlane joins Gilles P in the studio for a chat about the legendary Nina Simone and her inspiring musical legacy. You can download the podcast HERE [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture-47.png) A year on from the devastating tsunami that hit Japan, our good friend Toshio Matsuura shares this mix, following on from Gilles' 'Ganbare Nippon' mix (http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/2011/03/gilles-ganbare-nippon-mix/) a year ago. Much love to all crew in Japan! You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/94_Pray_Play_for_Japan_2012.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/gilles_havana-e1328113116296.jpg) Gilles takes a look back at his journey of discovery with the Havana Cultura project which has so far thrown up multiple trips to record in Cuba alongside the likes of Roberto Fonseca, Mayra Caridad Valdes, Los Aldeanos, Danay Suarez, Edgaro, Francis del Rio and a string of other amazing Cuban musicians, vocalists and rappers. You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/93_Havana_Cultura__The_Story_So_Far.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278) www.havana-cultura.com (http://www.havana-cultura.com)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/gp-xmas-e1323796633716.jpg) GP in the mix ahead of his "All Night Long" party on Friday... You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/92_All_Night_Long_Christmas_Party_2011.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278) DJs // Gilles Peterson Afrobuddha (Kay Suzuki & Koichi Sakai b2b DJ set) Visuals by Inumikaku (Doggytastes) New Empowering Church / West Gate Street, Hackney E8 Friday 16th December 2011 8pm – 5am £10 Adv / More on the door Advance tickets available from Resident Advisor HERE (http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?314012)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/gilles_idris.jpg) Earlier this year Gilles met up with Idris Ackamoor - multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of afrocentric spiritual jazz collective The Pyramids - to chat about his early influences; his time studying at the artistic hotbed that was Antioch College (Ohio); his spiritual journey in Ghana, Uganda and Ethiopia; and the amazing albums that The Pyramids recorded throughout the 1970s. There's also a couple of brand new exclusive Pyramids tracks from the band's forthcoming LP! You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/91_Gilles_with_Idris_Ackamoor_of_The_Pyramids.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/gilles_P_masterpiece.jpg) A few weeks back, Gilles was a guest on Ross Allen's Ministry of Sound radio show, coinciding with the release of Gilles' brand new Masterpiece compilation. Typically, as the two are firm friends and kindred spirits, what was supposed to be a short interview snowballed into a 2 hour marathon and threw up some amazing insight into Gilles' musical roots and broadcasting career. So much so that we felt compelled to re-up for anyone who missed it. Enjoy! You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/90_Ross_Allen_GP_interview.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/P9030020.jpg)(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/P90300201.jpg) Born in West Africa,  currently residing in Germany, DJ, producer and record label owner Raoul K, drops by to record a mix for Gilles and have a quick chat (in French!!). You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/89_Gilles_with_Raoul_K.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/rodigan.jpg) Given that Notting Hill Carnival is fast approaching and also the overwhelming response to Gilles' extended interview (it was supposed to be 20 mins!) with the legendary DJ/broadcaster David Rodigan when it was first broadcast a couple of months ago, we decided to make it available as a podcast. Selection without objection! You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/88_Gilles_with_David_Rodigan.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Obenewa-e1306424661144.jpg) Obenewa (http://www.obenewa.com) has been a recent discovery for us. Blown away by the tracks on her debut EP, we invited the West London based singer songwriter to make the trek out East (well... Old Street) to perform at our Record Store Day shindig in April. She came... and she killed it. Here are some words and music with Gilles about her aforementioned wonderful EP [iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/obenewa/id315996107)]; the artists that have inspired her; and her collaborations with the legendary Dego (4hero/2000Black). You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/87_Gilles_with_Obenewa.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/800px-Richard_Spaven_photo-508x340.jpg) Gilles is joined by highly respected and highly praised drummer, Richard Spaven (http://www.myspace.com/richardspaven). Having drummed for the likes of the late Guru, the Robert Mitchell 3io, 4Hero, Jose James, Cinematic Orchestra and Mark De Clive Lowe to name a few, Richie has in recent times broken ground as an artist in his own right and his debut album in the Jazz re:freshed (http://www.jazzrefreshed.com/) series shows just what the man is capable of. The two talk about his latest album, playing in Dubai and working with great artists, as well as playing a bunch of killer music. (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/86_Gilles_with_Richie_Spaven.mp3) Download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/86_Gilles_with_Richie_Spaven.mp3) Track list to follow soon.

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Badu1-255x340.jpg) Gilles is joined by the legendary Erykah Badu, who throws together an impressive mix which she breaks down track by track as well as chatting with Gilles about all things from what she's up to at the moment, working with Roy Ayers and why Questlove is afraid of her! You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/85_Erykah_podcast.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]… or subscribe to Gilles’ podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2526-e1301572156828.jpg) Gilles P meets up with Homeboy Sandman (http://newpro.homeboysandman.com/) in the wake of his triumphant performance at the Worldwide Awards. The freaky flowing NY MC's 'Parallel Perpendicular' jam stubbornly refused to budge from GP's radio playlists last year... but there's plenty more heat where that came from! You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/84_Gilles_with_Homeboy_Sandman.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]... or subscribe to Gilles's podcasts via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gilles-peterson/id254695278)

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Loleatta+Holloway-e1300793057958.jpg) (http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Loleatta_1.jpg) (http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Loleatta_1.jpg)(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Loleatta_11.jpg) RIP Loleatta Holloway (1946 - 2011) A short tribute to the late great Loleatta Holloway who sadly passed away this week aged 64. The tribute features three of her greatest tracks as well as warm words from Louie Vega and Norman Jay MBE, paying their respects to the disco legend. You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/83_Loleatta_Holloway_Tribute.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Nuts_GP-e1300704591883.jpg) Recorded in the Brownswood Basement one freezing, grey day in the bleak mid winter - Nuts brings the sunshine vibes via a very special - pure vinyl - DJ mix crammed with rare, sought after Brazilian gems from the 60s and 70s, interspersed with much talk of crate-digging and the legendary musicians featured herein. One for the headz! Download the mix HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/82_Gilles_with_DJ_Nuts.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+click on a Mac]