Summer is starting to heat up

Certainly been slacking on the Cognizant Sound blog - but things a starting to clear up and getting ready for some pure niceness this summer. First up, those in the North, Cognizant Sound will be in full force at the Radiance Arts and Culture Fest in Portland, ME on Saturday June 26th. Lukaduke been throwing down records at this event for many years now. Finally the schedule allow Geofferson and Lukaduke to bring the full Cognizant Sound to the festival. For more info: http://www.radiancefest.com/ +
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/event.php?eid=132931603386960&index=1

Also, working on the Cognizant summer schedule. More info coming soon.

Enjoying this dub version of Nautilus from Blundetto. Interesting stuff from a French jazz band that I don't know a whole lot about. check it out:

Mos Dub

I'm only about 4 songs into this remix project - but feeling confident about recommending already. Always been a big Mos Def fan and there is some nice riddims on this remix. Produced by Max Tannone - well executed!


Check it out right here:

http://mosdub.com/

The Return of Tiger!

Look at the reaction when Tiger takes the stage!! Wished I had made it to this show last weekend. Sounds like another nice night courtesy of SturGav. Tiger was one of the wickedest reggae acts of the 80's but fell off the scene fast. I believe he was in a motorcycle accident that put a halt to his career. If anyone has any input on what happened to Tiger - please post it here! By the looks of the crowd - Tiger could have farted in the mic and the audience would have bawled forward! More clips on YouTube courtesy of Sturmars.

Rise Up for Haiti !

Mulatu vs Nas and Damian Marley

As I procrastinate from doing work, came across some interesting trivia. Not exactly straight up reggae news - but we like to keep it cognizant and universal in here.

Been getting into an artist by the name of Mulatu Astatke recently. Mulatu is credited as a pioneer in Ethiopian Jazz. Definitely recommend checking out his material. It's super interesting stuff and I am looking forward to building up my collection. The first time I heard his music - I instantly recognized it as the soundtrack from Broken Flowers, the Jim Jarmusch movie with Bill Murray. If you've seen this movie, you may recall the music that Bill Murray listens to as he drives around..

Like most people, I've been anticipating the release of the Damian Marley and Nas collaboration. I was excited to just discover that in their first release of their much anticipated album, they sample Mulatu. Check out both the songs right here:

Mulatu Astatke – Yegelle Tezeta:


Nas and Damian Marley - As We Enter:

Looking forward to joining the Philly Reggae Girls for a night of pure reggae niceness!