March 19 will see the release of Elements Of Life - Eclipse, a 2-disc live orchestral album by Louie Vega. The historic Fania Records will be hosting a release party in Miami on the same night, which will feature a performance with the complete Elements of Life band as well as DJ sets from Louie Vega and Joe Claussell. Definitely not a night to miss!

Event Details
Elements of Life - Eclipse Release Party
Tuesday, March 19
8PM-3AM
Free with RSVP

PAX: Performing Arts Exchange
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, FL

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House legend Joaquin "Joe" Claussell has just launched a mind-bending new project he calls the Residue Series. Having released part one of the project, he this week published the video teaser giving a taste of the esoteric aural journey.

Below is a description of the series. Unique it is indeed:

The main concept arrived from Joaquin distorting former interpretations from the late Unchained Rhythms series. However it is not confined to just the aforementioned, but instead contemporary out worldly compositions are formed as envisioned during his visit to the other side, including sights that are bestowed upon him by the way of day dreams.

This first of the series exhibits Joaquin propelling the primitive released “Eno” into an entirely new dimension, resulting in what Joaquin describes as a “Mind fuck” battle between himself and himself.

Where the residue cycle will lead not even Joaquin knows for sure, however if it's freakish traveling that you are looking for, then you came to the right place.

Purchase Residue Part One - Eno (12" Vinyl) on Bandcamp

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Finally! Proud to announce our May Next Step winner to be the charming miss Jaidene Veda!

After co-writing and self-produceding three independent albums and two Billboard club singles, this young Canadian lady has already garnered recognition in the underground house community and the international top 40 club scene. Interestingly, Veda got her start in 2000 as an event producer and party promoter, where her audience was already somewhat developed prior to the showcasing of her craft as a singer.

Over the hers, she has worked with an impressive who's who, including Joe Claussell, Josh Milan, Glenn Underground, Jimpster, the Ananda Project, and Reelsoul.

This past fall saw the released of Jaidene's debut full length album, Pisces Pendulum, which is an enchanting blend of loungy, jazzy, and soulful deep house sounds, and has been lauded by the likes of DJ Spinna, Danny Krivit, and Kenny Dope.

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Fania Records is hosting an album release party for Joe Claussell's latest work, Hammock House: Africa Caribe. The event will be held on June 22nd at El Barril in Condado, Puerto Rico.

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Woo! Best Buy rules for this. All summer long, they are hosting what they call "Live @ Best Buy," which is a live in-store series featuring talented local musicians. It was actually conceived by a store employee - pretty awesome. More awesome? It's free. This Friday, Best Buy is hosting one of their featured performances with Joe Claussell, a forward thinker and legendary soulful house music producer and DJ. You may have heard us talk about his recent release, Hammock House: Africa Caribe, which came out mid-May on Fania Records. Perhaps you even attended our record release event with him! 6pm at the Union Square Best Buy - this performance isn't one you'll want to miss.

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"Live @ Best Buy" on Official Site