Found 9 posts matching Latin Quarter:
This isn' really ambient. Think of it as chillout. Latin Quarter were an 80s band founded by Steve Skaith, Mike Jones and Richard Wright in 1983, who eventually split in 1998. They were a group with a social justice agenda, despite the easy samba melodies. Swimming Against The Stream was the title track of their 1989 LP for RCA. But the political lyrics and gentle melodies confused many and they split for the first time soon afterwards. Latin Quarter - Swimming Against The Stream Buy [...]
According to the brief cover notes of the compilation album "Radio Africa", Latin Quarter "were an underrated musical force of the mid to late eighties". One wonders what Mike Jones and Steve Skaith thought when they read this given that two of their albums during that period were effectively killed off by their own record companies. This despite one of these albums, "Swimming Against The Stream", receiving glowing reviews in national music magazines. And lets no forget that two of the best Latin Quarter albums were released during the 1990s. Latin Quarter were formed in August 1983, initially [...]
"Mick and Caroline", 1987 - Nomzamo This song is based on the book 'Part Of My Soul', a collection of essays by Winnie Mandela, wife of Nelson Mandela, leader of the African National Congress, who was arrested in 1963 and sentenced to life in prison the following year. The full name of his wife is Nomzamo Winifred Mandela. She's one of nine children. The Xhosa people, to whom she belongs, fought nine big wars against the Boers, the white settlers, in the 18th and 19th century. Nomzamo means 'test of faith', but even [...]
Machinations - Spark (from Big Music , 1985) Voice of America - I Will Tell (7" Single, 1986) Grace Jones - I'm Nor Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You) (from Inside Story , 1986) Latin Quarter - Modern Times (from Modern Times , 1985) Crazy House - Burning Rain (from Crazy House , 1987) Born Again '80's also featured a Voice of America track recently: Voice of America - Story of Love [...]
New Latin Quarter!
I was ripping an old Latin Quarter 12" single and rummaging around the internet. This is the first taster from their new album due in 2012. They also plan to tour. A wonderful band.
AMBIENT SUNDAY: LATIN QUARTER
This isn' really ambient. Think of it as chillout. Latin Quarter were an 80s band founded by Steve Skaith, Mike Jones and Richard Wright in 1983, who eventually split in 1998. They were a group with a social justice agenda, despite the easy samba melodies. Swimming Against The Stream was the title track of their 1989 LP for RCA. But the political lyrics and gentle melodies confused many and they split for the first time soon afterwards. Latin Quarter - Swimming Against The Stream Buy [...]
Music Review: New Latin Quarter Presents The Jazz & Blues Collection Volume I
Basin Street is the street where the elite always meet -- but not in Japan. It's the New Latin Quarter! Latin Quarter Paris - Paris - Latin - France - Ile-de-France
Latin Quarter
According to the brief cover notes of the compilation album "Radio Africa", Latin Quarter "were an underrated musical force of the mid to late eighties". One wonders what Mike Jones and Steve Skaith thought when they read this given that two of their albums during that period were effectively killed off by their own record companies. This despite one of these albums, "Swimming Against The Stream", receiving glowing reviews in national music magazines. And lets no forget that two of the best Latin Quarter albums were released during the 1990s. Latin Quarter were formed in August 1983, initially [...]
Latin Quarter - Nomzamo
"Mick and Caroline", 1987 - Nomzamo This song is based on the book 'Part Of My Soul', a collection of essays by Winnie Mandela, wife of Nelson Mandela, leader of the African National Congress, who was arrested in 1963 and sentenced to life in prison the following year. The full name of his wife is Nomzamo Winifred Mandela. She's one of nine children. The Xhosa people, to whom she belongs, fought nine big wars against the Boers, the white settlers, in the 18th and 19th century. Nomzamo means 'test of faith', but even [...]
Random 80's Wednesday
Machinations - Spark (from Big Music , 1985) Voice of America - I Will Tell (7" Single, 1986) Grace Jones - I'm Nor Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You) (from Inside Story , 1986) Latin Quarter - Modern Times (from Modern Times , 1985) Crazy House - Burning Rain (from Crazy House , 1987) Born Again '80's also featured a Voice of America track recently: Voice of America - Story of Love [...]
Artist: Crazy House Title: Burning Rain Link Text: Crazy House - Burning Rain File Name: 05 Crazy House - Burning Rain.mp3 Bitrate: 256 kbps Year: 1988
Artist: Grace Jones Title: I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfe Link Text: Grace Jones - I'm Nor Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You) File Name: 01 im not perfect (but im perfect for you)_copy.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 1986
Artist: Latin Quarter Title: Modern Times Link Text: Latin Quarter - Modern Times File Name: Latin Quarter - Modern Times - 01 - Modern Times.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps Year: 1985
Artist: Machinations Title: Spark Link Text: Machinations - Spark File Name: 05-Spark.mp3 Bitrate: 160 kbps Year: 1985
Artist: Voice Of America Title: I Will Tell Link Text: Voice of America - I Will Tell File Name: I Will Tell.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps Year: 1988
Artist: Voice Of America Title: Story Of Love (Original Extended 12 Inch Version) Link Text: Voice of America - Story of Love (Extended 12" Version) File Name: story of love original extended 12 inch version.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps
Random 80's Wednesday
div.fetish object, div.fetish embed {width:300px;height:185px;visi bility:visible;z-index:5;}div. fetish div.fetishButton {display:block;position:relati ve;top:-35px;z-index:6;text-al ign:center;} Press play on tape to hear all this week's selections! [mp3] Howard Jones - It Just Doesn't Matter (B-Side of "What Is Love", 1983) [mp3] Latin Quarter - No Rope As Long As Time (from Modern Times , 1985) [mp3] T'Pau - Secret Garden (from Rage , 1988) [mp3] China [...]
Link Text: Alexei Sayle - Didn't You Kill My Brother? File Name: Didnt You Kill my brother.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Artist: China Crisis Title: Hampton Beach Link Text: China Crisis - Hampton Beach File Name: Hampton Beach.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps Year: 1986
Artist: Latin Quarter Title: No Rope as Long as Time Link Text: Latin Quarter - No Rope As Long As Time File Name: No Rope as Long as Time.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Artist: T'Pau Title: Secret Garden Link Text: T'Pau - Secret Garden File Name: Secret Garden.mp3 Bitrate: 128 kbps
Artist: Unknown Artist Title: Track 2 Link Text: Howard Jones - It Just Doesn't Matter File Name: 02 - It Just Doesnt Matter.mp3 Bitrate: 192 kbps
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