Underworld frontman Karl Hyde playlist and 10 best new releases in July 2009 issue of Songlines (#61)

Posted on June 11th, 2009 in Songlines Blog by Songlines.

The July 2009 issue of Songlines – on sale June 12 – features a free covermount CD packed full of the best new sounds from around the world, plus a bonus free CD, World Music from Catalonia, showcasing the musical creativity of the region.

The covermount CD includes tracks from the drummer behind Afro-beat, Tony Allen; klezmer innovators Oi Va Voi; experimental US string quartet Kronos Quartet; Cape Verdean singer Lura; and Chinese-Kazakh alt-country from Mamer.

As well as 10 tracks from the 10 best new releases from around the globe, there’s also a selection of 5 tracks selected by artist, radio DJ and Underworld frontman Karl Hyde.

Pick up your copy here on the website, at selected WHSmith’s and at all good record retailers. Feast your ears on these all-new tracks:

* Tony Allen ‘Secret Agent’ on World Circuit

* Los Silvertones ‘Tamborito Swing’ on Soundway

* Mamer ‘Iligai’ on Real World

* Rachel Harrington ‘Old Time Religion/Working on a Building’ on SkinnyDennis Records

* Oi Va Voi ‘S’brent’ on Oi Va Voi

* Najma Akhtar & Gary Lucas ‘Naya Dhin’ on World Village

* Kronos Quartet ‘Ya Habibi Ta’ala’ on Nonesuch

* Mawkin: Causley ‘Drummer Boy for Waterloo’ on Navigator Records

* Lura ‘Marinhêro’ on Lusafrica

* Luke Plumb with James Mackintosh ‘Drunken Landlady/Love at the Endings’ on Shoogle Records

Plus Underworld frontman Karl Hyde’s playlist: