Audio Refuge Compilation

July 14th, 2011

“…there is a groove on this Stronghold Sound release running from Morocco to Medellin that recommends it to your ears… I think these acts are SF Bay Area but have global roots…and they cast a wide musical net. I am glad these artists are getting their act together and recording, as they have long had a strong grasp on what gets a crowd moving.” – muzikifan

BUY:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/audio-refuge-compilation-stronghold/id447486050
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Refuge-Compilation-Stronghold-Explicit/dp/B005AES0SK/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1310675211&sr=1-2
http://strongholdsound.bandcamp.com/album/audio-refuge-compilation

SAMPLE TRACKS:

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REVIEWS:

http://generationbass.com/2011/07/29/juan-data-audio-refuge-compilation/
http://www.okayafrica.com/2011/08/04/album-release-stronghold-sounds-the-audio-refuge-compilation-bonus-audio-track/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
muzikifan best compilation of 2011

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StrongholdSound: The Audio Refuge Compilation

February 4th, 2011


Encompassing a wide variety of sounds including traditional African and Arab folk, reggae and dub-step, hip-hop and new cumbia, the SF based Stronghold Sound presents its first in a line of releases, The Audio Refuge Compilation. Each track is both experiment and firm step in a direction that this group of global artists is putting forth to lovers of tradition and the dance floor.

Among the tracks on the release are a handful featuring the talented Alpha Oumar ‘Bongo’ Sidibe [Guinea] and his blend of Manding Roots and Afrobeat rhythms played by the solid Wontanara Revolution. Gnawa Kronik [Tim A. Fuson, Ahmed Khouja] put forth a couple tracks exploring the Saharan musical tradition along side renown musician and imaam, Yassir Chadly [Morocco]. North-African groove band, The Dunes, gets a horn remix courtesy of dub Snakkr, who also puts forward a few grimey audio treats of his own including a couple featuring the lyrical skills of Iggy Mon [Trinidad]. Well known Bay Area dj/producer, Juan Data [Argentina], gets a debut of his new project, Bondi Blaster, which includes some bass heavy cumbia numbers featuring salivating vocals by the lovely Tamara as well as tight rhymes by emcees Nes [Mexico] and Ephniko Dialecto [Guatemala]. Other unique tunes include an oud-funk number featuring the multi-talented Excentrik [Palestine], as well as a mellow and sweet soul inspired tune by Iamani I Ameni. To top things off is a stellar lyrical performance by Gift of Gab [Blackaliscious] as he’s backed up by a fresh blend of beats, Ngoni strings, organ and sensuous vocals.

Working with Gnawa, Cumbia, Oud, Reggae and West-African rhythms, the compilation gives a road map to where this eclectic label plans on going.

For more information about the label or each of the artists visit: www.strongholdsound.com

Or contact:

Ahmed Khouja: (510) 409 3787 – ahmed@strongholdsound.com

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1. Bongo, Black Nature & Karamo Susso: Jah Protect My People

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2. Wontanara Revolution: Sabu Fanye

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3. Gnawa Kronik feat. Yassir Chady: Waynkoum Ya Reejal

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4. Gnawa Kronik feat. Nils Bultmann: Sahrawi Swing

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5. Wontanara Revolution feat. Nils Bultmann: Farafina Massaya

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6. The Dunes & dub Snakkr: Bab Manara (horn dub)

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7. Beat Fola: A Mi Sa Fait Ma

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8. dub Snakkr & Iggy Mon: Gun Play

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9. Bondi Blaster feat. Ephniko & Nes: Cumbia Nena

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10. Bondi Blaster feat. Tami: Salchichón Primavera

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11. dub Snakkr & Iggy Mon: Eat The Beat

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12. dub Snakkr: Tik Talk

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13. dub Snakkr & Ephniko: I got to be Free

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14. Excentrik: Quick Minute

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15. Beat Fola: Galaire a Conakry

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16. Iamani I. Ameni: Please Don’t be Broken

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17. Cross Border Players feat. Gift of Gab: Higher

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Audio Refuge Videos…

December 8th, 2010

The release parties were a great success! People came out, there were awesome performances by the bands and artists on the compilation (and even some that aren’t on it). Check out some video that our friends at WEBOS put together from the show at the Blue Macaw…

Interview by WEBOS

Jilali Dawi Hali – The Dunes

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Audio Refuge

November 6th, 2010

Compilation CD Release

The ‘Hold is proud to present it’s first official release, Audio Refuge: a compilation of original afro-beat, north-african, dancehall, hip hop, dub-step, cumbia and more, including tracks from some truly talented Bay Area artists with roots around the globe. On Thursday, Dec. 2nd @ the Blue Macaw, Stronghold Sound will be featuring performances by some of these artists including: Wontanara, The Dunes, Yassir Chadly, Excentrik, Iggy Mon, Bongo, with djs Juan Data and dub Snakkr on the decks.

Artists on the compilation:

Black Nature
Bongo Sidibe
dub Snakkr
The Dunes
Ephniko
Excentrik
GnawaKronik
Iamani I Ameni
Iggy Mon
Juan Data
Halal Kutz
Karamo Susso
Nes
Nils Butman
Tim Abdelah Fuson
Wontanara
XBorder Players
Yassir Chadly

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Audio Refuge Samples

October 15th, 2010


X-Border Players

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GnawaKronik

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Wontanara

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The Dunes

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Juan Data

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dub Snakkr

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Test Tracks

October 12th, 2010

1. Tilt Yer Brim – Halal Kutz

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2. Ghimbri Riding – GnawaChronik

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3. Waynkoum Ya Reejal – GnawaChronik

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4. Bab Manara(dub Snakkr horn mix) – The Dunes

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5. Moulah Baghdad – The Dunes

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6. Ngoni Juggling – Beat Folas

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7. Galaire A Conakry – Xborder players

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8. Farafina Massaya – Wontanara

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9. String Straggler – Beat Folas

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10. Gungodisco – Beat Folas

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