Articles by Vinita Ramani

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  Natacha Atlas

  Ayeshteni

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2001

  Much has been said about Natacha Atlas' mixed roots, which are said to be Jewish, Palestinian, Egyptian, as well as thoroughly Western Euro...

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  Turntablerocker

  Classic

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2001

  Classic marks the first venture into collaborative territory for two German DJ/producers who are undoubtedly veterans of the club scene in...

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  Hermit

  Flying Out of Solitude

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2001

  Vancouver-based artist Hamish Thomson's solo project has all the marks of an experimental foray into atmospheric electronica. At least, thi...

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  Pomegranate

  This Illusion Sound

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2001

  Cross-genre collaborations are by no means restricted within one artistic field, so it's no surprise that every once in a while musicians c...

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  Beady Belle

  Home

  PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2001

  Genre-splicing music occurring in the cold north of Scandinavia is taking off, judging by the smooth harmonies of Norway's Beady Belle. Bug...

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  Crystal Method

  Tweekend

  PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2001

  The Crystal Method produces music that has the kind of unabashed raw flavour only a Stateside act could have. Since its gold debut, Vegas,...

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  Dimitri From Paris

  Monsieur Dimitri's De-Luxe House Of Funk

  PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2001

  Turkish-born, Paris-based house DJ Dimitri's latest release could be aptly described as funky house misbehaviour. Originally mixed in 1997,...

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  DJ Smash

  Presents Phonography

  PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2001

  After a decade of pioneering remixes, especially in relationship to Blue Note records, DJ Smash catalogues a commendable collection of trac...