BaroqueDub is the personal webspace of Jerome Di Pietro. An archive of past work and a platform for new music, film, new media and design. [streaming audio | music and video downloads | netlabel | mixtapes] http://baroquedub.co.uk/ http://baroquedub.co.uk/ http://baroquedub.co.uk/images/baroquedub-small.gif baroquedub news 124 22 <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=41" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="mixtape_41_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0041/mixtape_041_thumb.jpg" /></a><p>Things may have gone a little quiet but with fatherhood taking over my life recently, I've got the best of excuses for not uploading as many mixtapes as I used to... </p><p> But hey, summer's upon us and it's time to start thinking about festivals and deep dub reggae bass sounds drifting across fields of tents and massaging the soul in Robin's Roots Yard. </p><p>Download and enjoy this latest instalment in the increasingly intermittent baroquedub output. </p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=41"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-73 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-73 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:55:46 +0000 <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/15track_mix.php?id=3"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/15-tracks/0003/bd-15-tracks-0003_thumb.jpg" alt="15-tracks-0003_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a><p>Another month, another random collection of tracks from the Russian roulette we call the playlist shuffle. </p><p>Not too shabby a selection either... Phew!</p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/15track_mix.php?id=3" target="_self"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-71 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-71 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:06:01 +0000 <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/15track_mix.php?id=2" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="mixtape_40_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/15-tracks/0002/15-tracks-0002_thumb.jpg" /></a><p>Not much time for the normal full blown <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtapes.php" target="_self">baroquedub mixtapes</a> these days but for those of you getting withdrawal symptoms February sees the second instalment in a new experiment in randomness. </p><p>The <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/audio_15tracks.php" target="_self">15-tracks</a> project provides the more adventurous listeners amongst you with an unadulterated trawl through my record collection. Go on, you know you want to...</p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/15track_mix.php?id=2"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-70 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-70 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:19:03 +0000 <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=40"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0040/mixtape_040_thumb.jpg" alt="mixtape_40_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a><p>What better time to celebrate the 40th instalment in the baroquedub mixtape series then at the end of such an eventful year? That's right, that's 40 selections crammed full of reggae roots goodness, tech-dub titbits, world grooves and other eclectic beats and breaks.</p><p> </p><p>My thanks as always to all those people from around the world who've taken the time to <a href="mailto:info@baroquedub.co.uk">email</a> or <a target="_self" title="Say thanks" href="javascript:sendFeedback();">leave a comment</a> - you make it all worthwhile :)</p><p> </p><p>Have a great Christmas one and all. </p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=40" target="_self"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-69 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-69 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:49:20 +0000 <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=39" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="mixtape_39_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0039/mixtape_039_thumb.jpg" /></a><p>It's a good thing I prepared a few mixes before the arrival of Sebastian Di Pietro... the little baby boy is taking up all of my time at the moment! I never knew how much pleasure I could have from sleepless nights, changing nappies and watching a baby grow in his sleep. </p><p>Baby and proud father have been bouncing along to this mixtape's roots reggae goodness - join in the fun!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=39"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-68 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-68 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:19:49 +0000 <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=38"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0038/mixtape_038_thumb.jpg" alt="mixtape_38_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a><p>After the previous instalment's <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=37">five hour extravaganza</a> (surely a record for the longest ever podcast?!) it's back to basics with this month's ultra smooth dub chill out. </p><p>It's been a wonderful summer of fun and frolics but with the October nights drawing in it's time to get down to some serious conscious roots listening. </p><p>Even if I say so myself, this one's nothing less than a pristine mix of pure bass pleasures. Treat yourselves!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=38" target="_self"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-67 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-67 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:54:08 +0000 <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=37"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0037/mixtape_037_thumb.jpg" alt="mixtape_37_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a><p>Although it's been quiet on the mixtapes front, I've been busy behind the scenes preparing for a live DJ set for <a href="http://friendlyfiremusic.com/" target="_blank">Friendly Fire</a>'s Roots Yard at this year's <a href="http://www.shambalafestival.org/" target="_blank">Shambala</a> music festival. Thanks Robin! </p><p>It's years since I've played out live but it's been well worth coming out of retirement - the result is a massive 5 hour live DJ mix for those of you with the stamina for that kind of thing. Kind of a 'best of' compiled from many of the tracks regular listeners will know and love from previous mixtapes. This one's guaranteed to put a smile of your face.</p><p> Enjoy.</p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=37" target="_self"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-66 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-66 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:12:24 +0000 <p><a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_014.php" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="bd0014_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/images/bd0014_thumb.jpg" /></a>A deep and melancholy affair compared to the last up-for-it netlabel release, but there's plenty here to keep the dubheads happy.</p><p>Two versions of the contemplative title track are backed by two huge productions with pristine sub tones designed to get those bass cones working. It's a warm, thick valley fog well worth getting enveloped in.</p><p><br /> </p><p>[<a target="_self" href="release_014.php"><strong>go to release</strong></a>]</p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-65 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-65 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:26:01 +0000 <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=36"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0036/mixtape_036_thumb.jpg" alt="mixtape_36_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a><p>Time to celebrate May Day with another very special instalment in the baroquedub mixtape series.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day" target="_blank">May Day</a>'s more than just the coming of spring, it's also an international celebration of political activism and solidarity. I'm certainly not affiliated to any one party or political doctrine but I'd like to mark the occasion with a request to all who live in the UK, or anyone with a vote to cast in the upcoming general election: <strong>get out there and vote!</strong> Vote green, vote Lib Dems, but whatever you do vote and vote with your conscience. </p><p> </p><p>We seem to be at a crucial time in this country's history when the public mood is turning against the monolithic, antiquated two party system. Make your voice heard and cast your vote for a change in the electoral system, and for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_reform_in_New_Zealand " target="_blank">a fairer representation</a> of the broad spectrum of public opinion rather than the self-serving interests of the old political elites. </p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=36" target="_self"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-64 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-64 Mon, 03 May 2010 18:22:19 +0000 <p><a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_012.php" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="bd0012_cover_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/images/bd0012_cover_thumb.jpg" /></a></p> <p>As promised, today sees the release of not one but two new singles on the baroquedub netlabel. </p><p>First up is a duo of electro-dub workouts that spontaneously came out of the time I had to spend in hospital recently.</p><p>As <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lightningsgirl.com/2009/09/charlotte-gainsbourg-mri.html">Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck</a> will attest, MRI scans make for some pretty inspiring <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cdirad.com/tabid/63/">retro-electro sound effects</a> so prepare yourselves for plenty of synthetic riffs, and atonal bleepery.</p><p> The medically trained amongst you will notice that this MRI scan shows someone who's in need of emergency spinal surgery... Patient ID is indeed yours truly. Well at least the enforced time off work has enabled me to be more productive musically...</p><p> </p><p>[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_012.php" target="_self"><strong>go to bd0012 release</strong></a>] </p> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_013.php" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="right" class="imageLink" alt="go to bd0013 release" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/images/bd0013_cover_thumb.jpg" /></a></p><p>Next up is a selection of version excursions on a more familiar dub tip.</p><p> Featuring the vocal talents of Ruffneck, Sizzla and Big Youth (thanks to the many reggae acapellas that do the rounds on the net) this selection is a prime piece of heavyweight black plastic that follows in the soundsystem inspired footsteps of this month's mixtape. </p><p>Enjoy.</p><p> </p><p>[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_013.php" target="_self"><strong>go to bd0013 release</strong></a>] </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-63 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-63 Mon, 17 May 2010 02:17:17 +0000 <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=35" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="5" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="mixtape_35_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0035/mixtape_035_thumb.jpg" /></a><p>It's time to wake up the neighbours with a brand new addition to the baroquedub mixtape series. Designed to put a spring in your step and certainly more upbeat than the last instalment, there's plenty here to keep even the most ardent dub-heads happy. </p><p> </p><p>Enjoy, and stay tuned for some new <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/audio_releases.php">netlabel releases</a> coming out very soon...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=35"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-62 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-62 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:22:32 +0000 <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=34" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="0" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="mixtape_34_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0034/mixtape_034_thumb.jpg" /></a><p>This'll make no sense to anyone in the southern hemisphere but the long cold winter is taking its toll on the those of us braving a particularly snowy January in the UK...</p><p>The first of this year's mixtapes is a chilled, slightly melancholy affair with little of the exuberance of other baroquedub compilations. Don't despair though, it's a sonic blanket of the highest TOG rating and it comes drenched in the deepest bass. </p><p>Tuck yourselves in, stay warm and stay happy. It's not too much longer until the Spring...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p align="right">[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=34"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-61 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-61 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:43:50 +0000 <p><a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=33"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0033/mixtape_033_thumb.jpg" alt="mixtape_033_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a></p><p>Who'd have thought it, I've been busy <a target="_blank" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/wedding/">getting married</a> and, logistics aside, enjoying life and letting things slowly get back to normal again... Big shout-out to Robin, Damon, Keir, Pablo Rider, Dougie and all at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.friendlyfiremusic.com/">JamJah/Friendly Fire</a>, as well as Nobby and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/s1sterhenry">Sister (Gayle) Henry and the Prescriptions</a>, for making it a great party. And last but by no means least Fly and Annie (hearts of gold!), and all who came from far and wide to celebrate with us (and those who couldn't make it but were also there in spirit...)</p><p>Now down to business... just in time for the December party season, get your glad rags on for a bumper selection of all-new bass-driven gems. There's more than enough variety here to please all tastes so get stuck in and enjoy this thirty-third instalment in the baroquedub mixtape series.</p><p>[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=33"><strong>go to bdmx0033 release</strong></a>] </p> <p> </p><p>And just when you thought xmas had come early and you'd already had all your presents, it gives me very great pleasure to offer you something a little bit extra for your stockings.... </p><p><a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/daquta_best-of-baroquedub/daquta_best-of-baroquedub_vol-1.mp3"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="right" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/daquta_best-of-baroquedub/best-of-baroquedub_mixtape_thumb.jpg" alt="open 'best of baroquedub mixtapes'" class="imageLink" /></a>Daquta (aka DJ Samu44) got in touch recently asking if I'd mind if he made a best-of mix of his own, using selections from the various tracks that have appeared on the baroquedub mixtapes. Got to say I was honoured that someone cared enough to be that much of a fan! It's something I'd thought about doing many times, but never actually got round to doing...</p><p>The result is a truly inspired journey of epic dub proportions. Some of the tracks you'll have heard here before, others are new to me (exactly what the best mixtapes are all about!) and all are pure quality. </p><p>On its own merits this selection comes highly recommended to all baroquedub listeners but it's even more amazing when you find out that Daquta is none other than an 11 year old DJ from Norway. Nuff respect! </p><br /><p>[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/daquta_best-of-baroquedub/daquta_best-of-baroquedub_vol-1.mp3"><strong>direct download</strong></a>] 92MB mp3</p><p>[<a target="_blank" href="http://husebyfun.no/Mixtapes.html"><strong>go to Daquta's website for the tracklist</strong> </a>] And watch out for The Best of BaroqueDub Vol.2 which I'm told is coming out very soon...</p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-60 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-60 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:07:03 +0000 <p><a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_011.php"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/images/bd0011_cover_thumb.jpg" alt="bd0011_cover_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a></p> <p>It's been way too long since the last time some baroquedub music saw the light of day... the monthly-ish mixtapes are all very well and good but it's always good to get some fresh new tunes out into the world. So I'm delighted to announce not one but two new releases on the netlabel.</p>First off the <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_011.php" target="_self">Dark Side Dubs</a> digital 7&quot; is a no-holds-barred piece of upfront experimental ragga infused with a sprinkling of dubstep. My thanks go out to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mrdoll" target="_blank">Mr.Doll</a> for providing a quite incredible vocal performance that's at once menacing and full of the conscious roots spirit.<p /><p>Jah is my guide indeed!</p><p>[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_011.php"><strong>go to bd0011 release</strong></a>] </p> <p> </p><p>Next up is <a target="_self" title="P-Theory - baroquedub mixes and remixes [bd0010]" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_010.php">a very special release</a> of baroquedub mixes and remixes of tracks originally by the funk phenomenon that is the <a target="_blank" href="http://ptheory.co.uk/">P-Theory</a>. </p><p>Featuring the vocal talents of Kevin Goins, brother to the sadly deceased Glen Goins of Parliament/Funkadelic and led by the p-funk genius of Alex Campbell and Graham Kay, this is one unstoppable machine steeped in the tradition of 70s funk/rock but with a deep commitment to passing on the message to the next generation. </p><p><a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_010.php"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="right" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/images/p-theory-mixes_thumb.jpg" alt="go to bd0010 release" class="imageLink" /></a></p><p>Welcome to a world of deep dubby southern funk in the style of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funkadelic" target="_blank">Funkadelic</a>'s first album, together with dance remixes heavily influenced by Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DFA_Records" target="_blank">DFA</a> label. </p><p>My thanks go out to <a target="_blank" href="http://ptheory.co.uk/">The P-Theory</a> for letting me loose on their music - truly an honour to metaphorically walk amongst such giants of the funk.</p><p>[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/release_010.php"><strong>go to bd0010 release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-59 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-59 Mon, 17 May 2010 02:27:45 +0000 <p> <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=32" target="_self"><img hspace="4" vspace="2" border="4" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="mixtape_32_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0032/mixtape_032_thumb.jpg" /></a>Good to be back with another bumper selection after a v busy summer. This one's for Nuno who got in touch from Aveiro, Portugal requesting a bit of a re-run of mixtape 13's global journey.</p><p>I've shied away from the more obvious Afro-Cuban selections (even after my recent travels!) and gone down what Robert Frost called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_Not_Taken_%28poem%29" target="_blank">The Road Not Taken</a> although it's often mistakenly remembered as the Road Less Travelled. </p><p>Expect a bit of a bumpy ride with plenty of surprises and cherish this releases as what used to be a regular monthly mixtape is becoming more and more difficult to fit in to a busy schedule. You never know when I'll get round to the next instalment...</p><p> </p><p>Get in touch, <a target="_self" title="Leave your mark" href="javascript:sendFeedback();">say hi</a>. and have fun. Until next time :)</p><p> </p><p>[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=32"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-58 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-58 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:10:42 +0000 <div align="center"><a href="http://www.jansochor.com/photo-blog.aspx?id=cuba-music-santiago" target="blank"><img vspace="2" hspace="5" border="5" class="imageLink" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/images/cuba-music-santiago.jpg" alt="copyright Jan Sochor" /></a><br /><p>Image source: the very wonderful <a href="http://www.jansochor.com/" target="blank"><strong>Jan Sochor</strong> Photoblog</a></p></div> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-57 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-57 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:52:16 +0000 <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=31"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0031/mixtape_031_thumb.jpg" alt="mixtape_31_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a><p>Been a while coming but well worth the wait. Sun's out, everyone's getting in the mood for the summer festivals and here's another smooth, downtempo selection of dub infused tracks perfect for lazing in the sun or chilling on the sofa.</p><p>Whatever's your thing.</p><p> </p><p>My thanks, as always, to all who've taken the time to <a href="javascript:sendFeedback();" title="Leave your mark" target="_self">say thank you or hello</a>. The feedback and encouragement is always much appreciated.</p><p> </p><p>[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=31" target="_self"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-56 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-56 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:27:38 +0000 <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=30"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="left" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0030/mixtape_030_thumb.jpg" alt="mixtape_30_thumb.jpg" class="imageLink" /></a><p>The big 'three, oh' comes as a bit of a shock to a lot of people but this anniversary is a celebration of all that's best and timeless in the world of Jamaican bass culture.</p><p> There's plenty to learn from our elders and this month's mixtape goes out with a special dedication to the crew of the Jurassic Soundsystem whose <a target="_blank" href="http://youandmeonajamboree.blogspot.com/">You and Me On A Jamboree blog</a> is a veritable treasure trove of Ska, Rocksteady, early Reggae, Calypso and rare Dub. Anyone seeking an education in roots culture owes it to themselves to check them out.</p><p> Muito obrigado Sono, Jurassico, Luis, Greg and Danilo.</p><p>[<a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=30" target="_self"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-55 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-55 Sun, 16 May 2010 22:32:04 +0000 <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=29" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="mixtape_29_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0029/mixtape_029_thumb.jpg" /></a><p>After a month off we return with a very special compilation which spans the usual 70s roots classics to head-nodding reggae-influenced party beats.</p><p>My thanks to those who took the time to get in touch with messages of support - it's always good to hear the mixtapes are being enjoyed.</p><p>[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=29"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-54 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-54 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:17:27 +0000 <a href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=28" target="_self"><img vspace="2" hspace="4" border="4" align="left" class="imageLink" alt="mixtape_28_thumb.jpg" src="http://baroquedub.co.uk/content/mixtapes/bdmx0028/mixtape_028_thumb.jpg" /></a><p>Judging by your emails and <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/_comments.php">comments</a>, you all enjoyed the last <a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=27">'back to basics' mixtape</a> as much I did... so why change a winning formula?! </p><p>We're back with another hour long journey into the deepest, warmest bass. Shoutout to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/thesisproductions">Thesis</a> who got in touch to let me know about his music and who makes it into this mix with a fresh take on samba dubstep. We like to keep things interesting :)</p><p>[<a target="_self" href="http://baroquedub.co.uk/mixtape.php?id=28"><strong>go to release</strong></a>] </p> http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-53 http://baroquedub.co.uk/rss.php?t=vp=%5C#news-53 Sun, 16 May 2010 22:42:28 +0000