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  • Carnivalism Fridays No.115 – Ben Westbeech – Stronger

    Carnivalism Fridays No.115 – Ben Westbeech – Stronger

    Last week we mentioned a talented Bristolian, this week we mention another. Ben Westbeech has collaborated with the likes of Soul Clap, Henrik Schwarz, MJ Cole, Motor City Drum Ensemble and Georg Levin.

  • Crazy P do it to me.

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    Hot off the heels off Bestival shenanigans, a special mention has to go out to the much loved Crazy P who put on an incredible set in front of 300 lucky punters in the Red Bull Tent. Crazy P bore the more fruity name “Crazy Penis” back sometime in 2001 when I discovered their single…

  • Carnivalism Podcast No. 11 – Summer soulful deep house

    Carnivalism Podcast No. 11 – Summer soulful deep house

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    The latest instalment of the Carnivalism podcast is available for anyone who needs a little extra spring in their pre-weekend step. Not long now till the streets of Notting Hill are full of arms waving around like they just don’t care, jerk chicken , Red Stripe, Good Times, whistles, and of course, carnival punch! At…

  • Carnivalism Podcast No. 6 – Matt’s Bestival 2008 Tribute

    Carnivalism Podcast No. 6 – Matt’s Bestival 2008 Tribute

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    Recorded back in September and dedicated to a brilliant weekend slopping about in the mud.  Inspiration coming from Greg Wilson, Horsemeat Disco & Hercules Love Affair, Gilles Peterson & Todd Terje to name but a few. Although the rain was torrential nothing was going to stop us having fun at the 2008 Bestival. While  Gilles…