808 Xamar: Exiled Digital Somali Sounds from 1990s Saudi Arabia.
A rare digital relic from the 90s. Among the first recordings created when Somalia’s rich music scene was forced underground and scattered across a vast diaspora.
Available only on Bandcamp.
The most incredible and wonderful thing: to write a book and learn that it helped inspire a fabulous album of Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia. It is my album of the year - hands down. Fantastic tunes !
"This album tells you a lot more about the centres of culture within the Soviet Union."
A new album of rare grooves from Soviet Central Asia reveals an era when the region was a crucible for musical fusion ⤵️ https://t.co/wXfxj6v7V3
OUT NOW!
Synthesizing the Silk Roads, a deep dive into Soviet Central Asian disco, jazz, funk, and other genre defying styles.
“Fascinating survey of Soviet Central Asian Pop” — @uncutmagazine
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Ostinato Records is proud to announce “Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Crimean Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia”.
Out August 30 on Bandcamp and digital platforms, September 20 everywhere else.
OSTLP018. Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Crimean Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia.
A serious piece of history. Soon come.
Out Now! Jantra Remixed.
Following the outstanding reception to Jantra’s electronic jaglara dance sounds, we invited fans to remix their favorite tunes from “Synthesized Sudan”. Four winners are presented on Ostinato’s first ever remix EP.
As a bonus, we also put to vote a t-shirt design on instagram and the winning imprint is available here. Designed in collaboration with “Synthesized Sudan” artwork maestro Mahammed Elmekki and heavily followed German-Ghanaian artist Armah Art (@armah.art on instagram).