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DAVA Releases New Album “Joy Is Our Guide”

Singer-songwriter Vaclav Polansky is the mastermind behind acoustic folk project DAVA. Inspired by his life experience and path to conscious living, DAVA explores this journey through debut album Joy Is Our Guide. The 9 track album, which surrounds itself in peace and tranquillity, was released on the 21st March 2021 in digital form only, to avoid the destructive environmental impact of plastics.

Expressed as ‘acoustic conscious music’ by DAVA himself, the songs pull at various genres and influences created in his home country of the Czech Republic. The leading element of the album is the melodic acoustic guitars, on which he collaborated with US songwriter and fellow guitarist, Daniel Levanti. The album opens with title track Joy Is Our Guide, unveiling the realisation of joy and light after overcoming darkness. Each track on the album is an individual [Read more…]

Nippon Columbia Introduces 70’s And 80’s Playlists “J-DIGS”, And Reissues Hidden Gems Catalog On Streaming Services For The First Time

Nippon Columbia has announced a reissue of their 70’s and 80’s catalog, with the release of the albums of Juicy Fruits, Haruo Chikada & Vibra-tones, Yumi Murata, and others on streaming services for the first time. Throughout 2020, the rest of their highly anticipated reissue catalog in 70’s and 80’s J-Jazz, Rock, Soul, Rare Groove and City Pop, which have never been officially released on streaming by now, will also be available.

For Japanese music diggers outside Japan, Nippon Columbia also launched “J-DIGS” playlists on Spotify or Apple Music today, which aimed to introduce their hidden gems catalog from 70’s and 80’s. The 1st playlist of J-DIGS starts with a selection of world-renowned Japanese Jazz masterpieces and performances, including Hiroshi Suzuki’s “Romance”, Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media’s “Breeze” and more.

A new collection of urban pops from [Read more…]

Vernon Little Is Encouraging And Motivational, Sharing His New Release “Words To Live By”

SUMMARY: The second solo EP release from rap group gone solo artist Vernon Little features some of the most notable elements of hip-hop music, both old and new. The unique blending of rap structured vocals backed by gospel style vocals, “Words To Live By” speaks to a wide audience, and provides a positive and authentic look at the world.

Vernon Little is one example of how working one’s way up through the music industry is done. A member as a rap group in the 80’s called Deaf Duo, Little is familiar with the rap genre of both today and yesterday. It was ten years ago that Little released his debut EP titled “A New Beginning”, kicking off his solo career. Combining elements of 80’s and 90’s hip hop, it provided audiences with a bridge between two generations of rap while highlighting messages of [Read more…]