Mexican DJs Camilo Lara and Toy Selectah create a global dance party with their compilation, ‘Compass’ LA Times review the latest Compass record. “If a pan-continental Latin American dance party were to have a soundtrack, chances are it’d be produced...
In 2015, Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan visited the maximum security prison in Zomba, Malawi and recorded I Have No Everything Here, a collection of songs written with the prisoners there. Some of the prisoners, living in difficult,...
The new Zomba Prison Project – I will not stop singing is featured on this week’s Bandcamp Weekly show hosted by Andrew Jervis. This show is a favorite of ours and it’s an honor to be featured on it. You can listen to the show...
Dom La Nena will be releasing a new EP in a couple of weeks. It will be available on Digital / CD / Vinyl. You can Pre-order it here if you want. Release Date: 9/30/16 Tracklist: 1. Scenic World by Zach Condon (Beirut) 2. Felicidade by Lupicinio Rodrigues 3. Gracias...
Now On Sale: I Will Not Stop Singing, the second volume of the Zomba Prison Project. Featuring performances & compositions from prisoners & guards from Malawi’s maximum-security prison. Their 2015 Grammy-Nominated debut was praised Internationally by...
EA SPORTS FIFA just unveiled the killer track list for FIFA 17 and we are excited to announce that it includes “Explotar” from Compass (Mexican Institute Of Sound + Toy Selectah)! Read all about it here Check out the Playlist on...
You can now see all 5 episodes of Red Bull Studios & Cobra Films amazing documentary about the making of Mexican Institute Of Sound & Toy Selectah’s ambitious Compass project. Recorded in 9 different Cities across the globe, with over 90...
“It’s a testament to both Mexican Institute Of Sound & Toy Selectah that Compass is every bit as fun as it sounds on paper. What’s most impressive is how much each collaboration genuinely sparks something new. The spirit of newness and raw...
We are very proud to be releasing, I Will Not Stop Singing, the second volume of Zomba Prison Project on Sept.9th. Listen here. Now available for pre-sale at: iTunes: http://hyperurl.co/n7oar7 Amazon: http://smarturl.it/cd53qz Bandcamp:...
Let the master, Toy Selectah (one half of Compass) guide you through the history of Cumbia with this great playlist he put together for Remezcla. Read the whole article here. Listen in the player below or directly on Itunes. Still fresh off the press, the...
Listen / Download / Get Physical Years in the making and now on sale! The debut album from Compass, an amazing collaborative project masterminded by Camilo Lara of Mexican Institute Of Sound & Toy Selectah & featuring 90 Collaborators from around...
In Episode 5 of Red Bull Studios & Cobra Films documentary about the making of the debut album by Compass, the final installment finds Camilo Lara of Mexican Institute Of Sound & Toy Selectah in Sao Paulo Brazil, recording with Bonde do Role, Bruno Morais,...
Episode Four of Red Bull Studios & Cobra Films five part documentary on the making of the debut album by Compass is now posted. In this segment, Camilo Lara of Mexican Institute Of Sound & co-creator Toy Selectah travel to London to record with Kelli Ali of...
In Episode 3 of Red Bull’s “Making of the Compass album” documentary,Camilo Lara of Mexican Institute Of Sound & Toy Selectah travel to LA to record with MC Lyte, Money Mark, KutMasta Kurt, Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill, Speakz, Ohmega Watts,...
The duo hit New York in the latest Compass episode Episode Two of Red Bull’s Five part documentary about the making of the upcoming debut album from Compass (Mexican Institute Of Sound + Toy Selectah) is now posted. In this installment, our heroes, Camilo &...
This Friday, 8/26, Six Degrees Records will be releasing the first album from Compass, an amazing new collaboration between Mexican Institute Of Sound & Toy Selectah. These two groundbreaking producers traveled around the world, working with over 90 guest artists...
Great American Canyon Band share free new tune ‘Crash (Unplugged Version)’ to celebrate milestone with fans. In their own words: To say we are overwhelmed at the reception YOU, our fans have given our debut LP “Only You Remain” would be a...
“The finest job of assembling a “Best Of” that I’ve heard in a long time”- NPR’s Milo Miles reviews the Best Of Bossacucanova on Fresh Air with Terry Gross. LISTEN HERE Transcript: TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH...
View Faka Touré to announce 2016 North America Fall Tour. Catch him in a city near you. Get tickets here. Also, don’t miss the exclusive chance of taking part in his Woodstock Sessions recording at Applehead Recording at the end of his tour, it’s a...
Free Download: From their brand new, “Best Of” compilation, Bossacucanova’s song, “Balança (Não Pode Parar!) is KCRW’s “Today’s Top Tune” Download here
Now On Sale- A new collection of the best of Bossacucanova, featuring two previously unreleased tracks. These guys are the original architects- and still the masters of, fusing classic, groovy Brazilian vibes with modern production. Released on: 8/12/16 Listen /...
We just posted a complete re-fresh of our “Traveler (The Best In Global Music)” Playlist on Spotify, featuring all new songs from around the planet. From Derek Gripper’s gorgeous solo guitar arrangements of Kora music, to Afro- Haitian groove...
Coming Sept. 9th, the second volume of the Zomba Prison Project – I will not stop singing will be released via Six Degrees. Pre-order here The Grammy-nominated Zomba Prison Project have announced the release of their second album I Will Not Stop...
Love this quote from EarToTheGround Music Blog: “Every once in a while I hear something so amazing I don’t even know how to describe it; Great American Canyon Band is one of those sounds. I would call them atmospheric rock or even dreamy rock. It’s a...
A once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a Vieux Farka Touré recording session, dinner with the artist and a workshop, all at the amazing APPLEHEAD RECORDING & PRODUCTION studios in beautiful Woodstock NY. Don’t sleep on this. Get your tickets here. More...
Compass Video Teaser #2 Second Teaser Video, giving you a taste of what went into the creation of the upcoming album from Compass (Mexican Institute Of Sound + Toy Selectah). The record (which drops on 8/26) features collaborations with 90 musicians and was recorded...
Zmei3 won over the crowds by bringing their unique brand of Rough Romanian Soul to last weekend’s WOMAD Festival. Here’s a live BBC Radio 3 “Tent Session” that the band did from the festival. Watch...
Billboard premieres the great new single from the upcoming album from Compass: Mexican Institute Of Sound + Toy Selectah. “Crazy Conscious” features the legendary Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals on vocals. You can check it out here....
Public Radio International (PRI)’s “The World” feature the new Compass (Mexican Institute of Sound + Toy Selectah) album to be released on August 26th 2016 via Six Degrees Records. Hear the feature with some selected tracks and a full...
“The male and female voice blend perfectly together, so that it’s hard to tell where the male voice ends and the female voice begins as they intertwine together. The chemistry between the two voices is unmistakable and perfect as they sing, “don’t let me...
Great interview with Zmei3 vocalist Paula Turcas on the BBC World Service in advance of the group’s upcoming performance at WOMAD Festival UK. (Paula’s portion starts at 26:36) LISTEN HERE
Get to know the stories behind The Silver Lake Chorus Remixes from the producers themselves. David Torn, starRo, Lovett, Carmen Rizzo,Groovesoup (aka Denny Fongheiser), Delia Derbyshire Appreciation Society & Growing Boy, all discuss what went into their mixes....
First Single is out today! You can listen and download here: Itunes | Amazon We are excited to announce that in August, Six Degrees Records will be releasing the debut album from Compass, an amazing project put together by Mexican Institute Of Sound’s Camilo...
Céu is touring USA & Canada for the first time in 4 years with her new album “Tropix”. Check out our tour dates page for more info and tickets, catch her if you can.
Great American Canyon Band are in Iceland, filming their new video for the title track from their album, Only You Remain. You can follow their journey on their Instagram page.
Gaudi – In Between Times (The Remixes) TRACKLIST Tamino And The Temple Of Dub (Desert Dwellers Remix) Put Your Guns Down (Zion Train Remix) Babylon Is Fallin (Dub Pistols Remix) I Start To Pray (Alexart Remix) Hurriya (Banco De Gaia Remix) Subtle...