Articles by Prasad Bidaye

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  Najite Olokun Prophecy

  Africa Before Invasion

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

  The leader of this 16-piece ensemble is Najite Agindotan, a West African percussionist, dancer and theatre performer who studied closely wi...

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  Kevin Yost/Various

  Abstract Funk Theory

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2003

  The latest in the Abstract Funk Theory is less a compilation of the chosen artists' favourite selections but an update on their recent mate...

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  Aril Brikha

  System Soundbar, Toronto ON — November 8, 2002

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2002

  Swedish techno producer Aril Brikha braved terrible conditions when his main synthesiser (with its custom-made settings) broke down just ho...

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  Karsh Kale

  Redesign

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2002

  Just in case you passed on last year's Realize, Redesign pulls the needle back and drops it down with a pressure that's both dark and elect...

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  MIDIval PunditZ

  MIDIval PunditZ

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2002

  The tabla-beats sound-clash of the South Asian diaspora is not the vital force it once was half a decade ago, but back on the subcontinent...

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  Shifted Phases

  The Cosmic Memoirs of the Late Great Rupert J. Rosinthrope

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2002

  It's unfortunate that this disc had to arrive with the news that one of its key creators, James Stinson, had recently passed away. As Drexc...

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  Depeche Mode: One Night In Paris

  Anton Corbijn

  PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2002

  Filmed on the final date of last year's Exciter tour, this double-disc DVD captures the synth-pop pioneers in rejuvenated form, delivering...

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  Juan Atkins

  Legends Volume: 1

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2002

  For all of those who associate stark, dissonant techno with Juan Atkins' name, his DJ set on Legends... is sure to come as a surprise. Ther...