Pete and Pete, Vatican City, 1989
#flashback

This week in Ropeadope history… All the way back to 2002 for this one, as Ropeadope and John Medeski partnered with Arhoolie to show respect and understanding for the sacred steel tradition.

Get a copy here: https://www.discogs.com/master/1121433-Various-None-But-The-Righteous-The-Masters-Of-Sacred-Steel?srsltid=AfmBOooyk5UirKjIBDf52GZBmZXCbwYHKXwubTy_5CpiLIx7StcA1Jw6

This week in Ropeadope history… Claudia Acuña's voice seems to come from a place outside, above this world. Her Duo album brought us reflection and solace in a difficult time.

Get a copy here: https://claudiaacuna.bandcamp.com/album/duo

A co takhle jeden dvouletý #WenkoffRetro #flashback , když je to tooterý?

*The Byrds* ještě s Davidem Crosbym. Polovina 60s. Pohoda vánek. Tamburína.
https://mastodonczech.cz/@OttovonWenkoff/111067425990404247

This week in Ropeadope history…A beautiful album that stands the test of time; carefully crafted guitar in an expansive, cinematic setting. Favorite track: Zenrock

Get a copy here: https://lars-bartkuhn.bandcamp.com/album/passion-dance-orchestra

This week in Ropeadope history…dred's authentic tribute to the George Shearing Quintet, a latin jazz group of the 1950’s that featured Cal Tjader on vibes and Cuban percussion.

Get a copy here: https://dredscott.bandcamp.com/album/cali-mambo

A co takhle jeden dvouletý #WenkoffRetro #flashback , když je to tooterý?

Vokální orgie šedesátek nejen v pátek:
*The Mamas & The Papas*.
https://mastodonczech.cz/@OttovonWenkoff/111027576493905373

This week in Ropeadope history…The original Sister Gertrude Morgan album, re-issued alongside the King Britt version.

Explore the history and art of Sister Gertrude Morgan here - https://americanart.si.edu/artist/sister-gertrude-morgan-3413

This week In Ropeadope history…A solid classic, this album was the first Grammy nom for Ropeadope. To this day it stands as a clear representation of the latin music of the day.

Check it out here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Harlem_Orchestra

This week in Ropeadope history…Way back in the groundup days, Magda Giannikou released this joyous album , fresh off the Family Dinner recordings!

Get a copy here: https://bandamagda.bandcamp.com/album/yerakina