Check out Daniel Merriweather’s new video for “Impossible”, off the upcoming album Love & War due for release in 2010.

As global leaders prepare to come together in Copenhagen to discuss climate change, artists contribute to the cause by spreading awareness.  Visit the campaign’s website, Time For Climate Justice, to become an ally.

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Alex Cuba’s new album Agua Del Pozo is out now, available worldwide – pick it up! Big thanks to Al Borde for their interview, and especially for their [drop.io] downloads:
Alex Cuba – “Vampiro”
Alex Cuba – “Augua Del Pozo”

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A few weeks ago, some musicians came together and they ended up creating a jam session of epic proportions, and someone captured the magic on vimeo. Pharoahe Monch, Shafiq Husayn (SA-RA), Om’Mas Keith (SA-RA), Brook D’leau (J Davey), Mark De Clive Lowe, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (Suite for Ma Dukes), Thundercat, and more.

The new album by Shafiq Husayn, Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka drops October 6th via Plug Research.

Download the title track from Baaba Maal’s first studio album in 8 years, largely produced in collaboration with the Brazilian Girls. Television is now available worldwide!

Baaba Maal – “Television” (right-click to download)

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Regular contributor Seher Sikandar interviews Oddisee and Trek Life to discuss their upcoming album, Everything Changed Nothing special for you Giant Steppers. Check it out after jump.

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Tomorrow, Saturday September 26th, at 6:00 pm at The Gatehouse, Harlem Stage is hosting an all-encompassing hip hop event with conversation and performances; an overall multi-sensory virtual experience. Oh yeah, and open bar.

The experiment will be conducted by Marc Cary and Shon “Chance” Miller with artists like George Lewis, Phonte, DJ Jazzy Jay and Prodigal Sunn.

6:00 Conversation
7:30 Open Bar
8:30 Main Event
11:00 DJ set

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Enjoy these Flickrs from our last Hudson party, featuring DJ Miguel Migs and a special appearance by Lisa Shaw. The next Hudson party is on schedule – October 5th – and will bring to us the amazing King Britt!

Known for her adventurous blends of Brazilian, European and electronic pop styles, Bebel Gilberto continues to blur musical boundaries on her release All In One. But the sensual rhythms of her native country dominate the production courtesy of Carlinhos Brown, Didi Gutman (Brazilian Girls), Mark Ronson, Daniel Jobim and John King of the acclaimed Dust Brothers.

The thoughtful artistry and sensitive vocal execution heard throughout All In One, to be released on September 29th, are culminations of a lifetime of performing. Music, the stage – it’s all in Gilberto’s blood. Bebel will showcase songs from her new Verve album in a special release performance at New York City’s The Box on Tuesday, September 29th.
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