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TrebleFive Records is a West Coast record label with a worldly frame of mind. We find inspiration through latin, jazz, and world electrocoustic music, from the local to sounds plucked from farther parts of the world. Music that is rich in content and spirit, always pushing outward.Established in 2010 by two music loving brothers, we operate on a simple philosophy: make living music. We encourage collaboration and music that is original, cutting edge, cross cultural or with that beyond-borders sound. We like to take trips and record. We run on world beat and a drive to create, release and share music that we think you’ll love as much as we do. treblefive.com | info@treblefive.com
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- TrebleFive artist Mazacote Band gets nominated as 2016 World Artist of the Year at the 2016 Western Canadian Music Awards! Bravo guys!
- Saturday #remix from TANGA's #HavanaElectro album brought to you by guitarist/producer extraordinaire Adam Popowitz https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/mazacoteando-adam-popowitz-remix
- 2016 around the corner! May yours be as big as Benjamin's voice :) #newyear #benjaminvanegas #ecuador #esmeraldas #afroecuatoriano #treblefive http://ift.tt/1mgz7HM
- New music from TrebleFive - Check out "Lotus Drop" from the upcoming Malcolm Aiken New Futures album https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/lotus
- Smooth remix of TANGA`s track MIRALA featuring Silvana Kane from the talented SKIM MILK #summerjams https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/tanga-mirala-feat-silvana-kane
- Have you checked out the TrebleFive soundcloud page yet? Lots of free music from our artists to check out and enjoy! https://soundcloud.com/treblefive
- 25 seconds in the life of Treblefive Records // latin + jazz + world // www.treblefive.com https://youtu.be/U1vl_oV1kyw
- New Mazacote Band album out now! #westcoast #latingroove GET IT http://bit.ly/1H2eGkx LISTEN to "Carita Bella" http://bit.ly/1RBHNDy WEB www.mazacote.ca LABEL www.treblefive.com
- //checkitout// fresh new single "Carita Bella" from their album Nueva Era, coming out next week - stay tuned! www.mazacote.ca / Mazacote Band
- Its been a wild recording ride so far! Thanks to Retrogusto Films for capturing a bit of the magic
- Quito sessions on right now! Rapper Perronski from Manta laying down sweet sweet verses #quitoelectro #tangalive #ecuador #retrogustofilms
- ///UPDATE/// Fresh for 2015: the TrebleFive Records crew is off on another epic audiovisual recording trip, and we've codenamed this one #quitoelectro. We're teaming up with our good friends at Retrogusto Films for a two-week musical adventure in Ecuador. big team! bus! beats! The journey begins January 7. Stay tuned here for updates, road pics and travel stories! FOLLOW us on Instagram and Twitter @treblefive #quitoelectro #treblefive #tangalive
- Another sweet little ditty "romance del sol y mi tierra" from our Ecuadorian friend Benjamín Vanegas, recorded beachside under starry skies. #treblefive #inthefield http://youtu.be/z8mrOBTzRIQ
- One year ago Christian Mejía Acosta and I found ourselves in a little beachside town near Esmeraldas with Benjamín Vanegas and a jovial crew. If you listen closely you can hear the waves crashing in the background as we captured a bit of the local afroecuatoriana that evening ... ~Ciaran http://youtu.be/r-jThe7L1gs
- Throwback thursday! Sessions with Bembe Asao in los Sitios Havana 2011. You can hear some of their sound here http://bit.ly/1oAaSEk
- Field recordings are where the magic happens. We travelled with Segundo Rosero into the dry hills of northern Ecuador and captured local songs in the street as the day faded and the hills became shadows. #afroecuador #treblefive http://youtu.be/dpS5G1pm1yg
- TANGA throwback! slow burn Cuban jammin at Septeto Nacional Studios in Havana. http://youtu.be/zAGK7YXezJg
- Check out this new SKIM MILK remix of Tanga's track "Mirala" featuring Silvana Kane. https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/tanga-mirala-feat-silvana-kane
- Latest Afroecuador session track is live! Our third and final from the beach sessions. Benjamin Vanegas lays down his poetic chops on this version of an old classic. https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/roman
- Take a listen to this new and freshly posted track from our Ecuador beachside sessions, featuring Benjamin Vanegas. "Besame" is pure love poetry, Afroesmeraldas style. https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/besame
- We've been working on our field recordings from our recent jaunt over to Ecuador - here's the first from a pretty stellar beachside session with singer/poet/guitarist Benjamin Vanegas, giving a taste of the afroesmeraldas sound. Listen closely and you can hear the sound of the Pacific in the background. We'll be posting some more from this session in the days ahead: https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/caramba
- Following on our initial recording session in la Cocha we travelled from Quito down through the lush mountains towards Esmeraldas, on the northern coast of Ecuador. Here the air is salty sweet and with the laid back vibe of the Caribbean, it brings its own chilled out vibe to the afroecuadorian music traditions. We spent two days based in Atacames, beachside. Here we met Benjamin Vanegas, leader and guitarist of "Grupo Taribo". Accompanying him was Eduardo Martinez (bongo) and Tito Ponguillo (marimba). Over the course of a warm evening we recorded songs and spoken voice and talked about the voice, history and rhythms of the afroesmeraldas sound. Photos and recording by: Ciaran Aiken Christian Meijia Acosta See full resolution on Flickr: http://bit.ly/1a1l7KN www.treblefive.com
- We just returned from a trip down to Ecuador, an emerald tucked along the coast between Colombia and Peru. Some recording sessions were had. The style of "Bomba" is found in the region of Carpuela, in northern Ecuador. Accompanied by Ecuadorian singer and guitarist Segundo Rosero, we travelled to the town of El Chota to meet the musicians and capture this distinct blend of andean and afroecuadorian sounds. Traditional instruments include drums made from cacti and the leaf. Photos and recording by: Ciaran Aiken Christian Mejia Acosta See full resolution on Flickr: http://bit.ly/1dgSXdB www.treblefive.com
- We're happy to announce the release of latin electro funk group TANGA's new album "Havanaelectro" on TrebleFive! HAVANAELECTRO is the collective's second full-length album. Recorded in both Havana and Vancouver, the album is a travelling audio documentary between two cities, blending latin funk, electronic, hip hop and jazz, underpinned by a distinctly afrocuban pulse. Featuring collaborations with a cast of international musicians, including Grammy Award-winning Jimmy Bosch on trombone (NY), vocalists Jesus El Niño (Montreal), Silvana Kane (Pacifika) and David Lopez (Mazacote), rapper Kyprios (Vancity), poet C.R. Avery (Vancity) and members of Cuban sextet Tanta de los Guaracheros (Havana). New album is available at Highlife Records and as a high quality digital download: http://tanga.bandcamp.com *PLUS check out the 'Behind the Album' tab on the TANGA website to read more about the making of the album and the musicians in Havana and Vancouver that contributed to the making of the group's distinct modern latin sound. WEB http://www.tangalive.com --- LISTEN https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/sets/tanga-havanaelectro --- BUY http://tanga.bandcamp.com --- WATCH single "Dejala" http://youtu.be/oBvXoYZSPgs
- deep groove for the german reggae lovers out there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ikSxoPUFr4
- on the monday night groove channel: Latin American / Folktronic Funklore http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq4w7tc5cpg
- this is a test of the radio broadcast emergency groove station http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF34N4gJAKE
- Click on the album cover to hear the Mazacote Catalogue https://soundcloud.com/treblefive/sets/mazacote-salsa-dura-ep
- TrebleFive on the Interweb! Check it: Soundcloud http://www.soundcloud.com/treblefive Youtube http://www.youtube.com/treblefive Facebook http://www.facebook.com/treblefive Flickr http://www.flickr.com/treblefive
- Currently coasting on a little 1960s Tanzanian groove. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKM4VNk1aD0
- the new flickr photostream is beautiful. Check out our little piece here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/treblefive/
- we are loving this old classic by video mixologist Giovanni. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urkpnhImtV4
- Part of ongoing TrebleFive Records project called "In the Field", which showcases artists recorded in our travels across the globe, we present "Bembe Asao: music of Los Sitios". This is not your usual Buena Vista social club that we often associate with Cuba. This is the roots music of celebration and religious ritual, brought to the Caribbean region as a result of the slave trade. The sound is often raw and trance-like, its verses full of metaphor and symbolism. The origins of the bembe style of music are West Africa and the Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the region. Over 400 years, the Cuban bembe style has evolved, incorporating other regional sounds, songs and traditions. But its base rhythms remain true to their origins. It is a living history, in music. The recording was spread over two sessions, recorded in the kitchen of the group's leader and lead vocalist Daniel. Over the course of those two days, there were numerous visitors from the neighbourhood, drawn in by the feverish rhythm that shook the flimsy walls, some even joining in the chorus. The core members of Bembe Asao have been playing together for over 10 years. Prior to this session, the group's only release was a selection of songs recorded on a cassette tape.
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SPOTLIGHT: Mazacote "Nueva Era"
SPOTLIGHT: Mazacote "Nueva Era"
New release for 2015! Latin group Mazacote have just released their album "Nueva Era", featuring singles "Carita Bella" and "La Hora". Original salsa groove straight outta the west coast.
GET IT http://bit.ly/1KlNbIe
LISTEN to "Carita Bella" http://bit.ly/1RBHNDy
LISTEN to "La Hora" http://bit.ly/1B2umaEWEB www.mazacote.ca
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Project #quitoelectro
Project #quitoelectro
- "Quitoelectro" is the codename for world music crew Tanga's latest international music project. The crew has returned from a southern adventure in Ecuador, traveling over 1000kms, recording and making connections with so many amazing ecuadorian musicians along the way. We came back rich with the sound and feel of los afroecuatorianos.
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ItF: Benjamín Vanegas (Ecuador)
ItF: Benjamín Vanegas (Ecuador)
- In The Field: EcuadorRecorded over a live session beachside in Esmeraldas, on the northern coast of Ecuador. Featuring Benjamin Vanegas, leader and guitarist and poet of Grupo Taribo, with Eduardo Martinez (bongo) and Tito Ponguillo (marimba). Over a warm evening we recorded songs and spoken word highlighting the voice, history and rhythms of the afroesmeraldas sound.
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ItF: Bembé Asaó (Cuba)
ItF: Bembé Asaó (Cuba)
- afrocuban folklorica[In The Field] In late 2011 the Treblefive team flew to Havana, Cuba for a series of recording projects. In this session, we recorded the folkloric group Bembé Asaó, on location in Havana's inner city of Los Sitios.
This is not your usual Buena Vista social club sound that is often associated with Cuba. This is the roots music of celebration and religious ritual, brought to the Caribbean region as a result of the slave trade. The sound is often raw and trance-like, its verses full of metaphor and symbolism.
The origins of the bembe style of music are West Africa and the Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the region. Over 400 years, the Cuban bembe style has evolved, incorporating other regional sounds, songs and traditions. But its base rhythms remain true to their origins. It is a living history, in music.
The recording was spread over two sessions, recorded in the kitchen of the group's leader and lead vocalist Daniel. Over the course of those two days, there were numerous visitors from the neighbourhood, drawn in by the feverish rhythm that shook the flimsy walls, some even joining in the chorus.
The core members of Bembé Asaó have been playing together for over 10 years. Prior to this session, the group's only release was a selection of songs recorded on a cassette tape.
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Tanga
Tanga
- latin electro funkTANGA is a west coast world fusion group delivering new manifestations of groove and going where music has no borders.The group released their second full-length album Havanaelectro in late 2013 on TrebleFive Records. Recorded in Havana and Vancouver, its the pulse of two cities – latin, electronic, hip hop and jazz – underpinned by a distinctly Afro-Cuban beat. Recently nominated for the 2014 WCMA and Canadian Folk Music awards. Watch their video single for 'Dejala' here.
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Mazacote
Mazacote
- afrolatin/salsaMazacote lays it down with the sounds of nuyorkian salsa dura and funky beats inspired by Colombia, Puerto Rico and Cuba. This groove heavy six piece are festival favourites across the west coast. Check out their EP Salsa Dura + stay tuned for their second album, dropping spring 2015.
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The Incognito Traveller
The Incognito Traveller
world beat/electronicBrainchild of Italian composer / instrumentalist Enrico Gianfranchi, The Incognito Traveller is an ongoing musical experiment fusing downbeat & lo-fi rhythms with the world’s hidden percussion and sonic gems. Check out his previous releases Ravine and The Incognito Traveller EP (via Konfort) and his underground vid for 'chaleur'. news: the traveller is currently in the kitchen, with a new album cookingFind him on Facebook at /theincognitotraveller
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Malcolm Aiken Quartet
Malcolm Aiken Quartet
trumpet/flugelhornMalcolm Aiken’s warm, lyrical sound traverses the rich textures of jazz, latin and pop, inspired by trumpet greats like Freddie Hubbard, Chet Baker, and Miles Davis. Listen to his debut solo album MAQ: Paper Star / see Malcolm's events here
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- Malcolm Aiken New Futures EPK: https://t.co/Lh4mENnn9Y via @YouTube
- 2016 around the corner! May yours be as big as Benjamin's voice :) #newyear #benjaminvanegas #ecuador #esmeraldas #… https://t.co/B4ffu0Fn1h
- In #havana its all about the details https://t.co/LggKkTfmZM
- >Havana https://t.co/foXEcbKw4u
- My new sounds: Lotus https://t.co/qXth8IS8pK on #SoundCloud
- Anniversary jam shindig happening tomorrow at #guiltandcompany. 5 years of music making on the west coast and beyon… http://t.co/YQ8Td4PbD8
- Mazacote | EPK: http://t.co/8DbKK73FXH via @YouTube
- Horn poppin at the Vancouver dragon boat festival http://t.co/EXZ9J2E7CE
- Jungle town posse http://t.co/UUyH7Wn6uu
- Mazacote | La Hora: http://t.co/GzxqtpltEc via @YouTube
- TrebleFive Trailer: http://t.co/nSDRxELYNM via @YouTube
- Mazacote | Carita Bella: http://t.co/3ccvayhRee via @YouTube
- First single off the new Mazacote album - Nueva Era! In stores May 12! http://t.co/p3yAQagFoZ
- Recording a sick new tune with Guanaco at Graba Studios #grabastudio #guanaco #tanga #quitoelectro #ecuador http://t.co/M2bC1g7giw
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TrebleFive Records is the label of TrebleFive Music, responsible for artist management, licensing and live music production. To enquire, please contact us at info@treblefive.com.
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Behind TrebleFive
Behind TrebleFive
"It all started with the overflowing crates of LPs. Then the boxes of tapes, remember? And then that wall of CDs in the living room. Myles Davis, Fela Kuti, Ry Cooder... they were all there. Its always been a house full of music and musicians, pushing on convention" Ciaran Aiken is a world traveller, wordsmith, listmaker and self-confessed musicophile. If he’s not seeking out music haunts in West Africa, he can usually be found digging through crates of vinyl or reading something by Norman Lewis. He never strays far from some kind of recording device. Ciaran takes care of marketing and promotion, and a whole lot of logistics, for TrebleFive.Malcolm Aiken is a producer, trumpet player and educator who first found his musical inspiration from old Louis Armstrong records. But it was the afrolatin groove and that smoky soul of jazz that really hooked him hard. On top of sourcing and producing new music, he can be found on the road himself, touring with his jazz quartet, latin group Mazacote or world fusion band Tanga. Malcolm is the executive producer and director of artist management for TrebleFive.You can contact us at info@treblefive.com
