{"product_id":"various-artists-around-the-sun-batov-records-10-years","title":"Various Artists – Around The Sun: Batov Records 10 Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen years of Batov Records, gathered into one gloriously border-crossing collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAround The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates a decade of Batov with music from Mulatu Astatke \u0026amp; Hoodna Orchestra, Sababa 5, Şatellites, Bolbec, Mamman Sani, MOMO., Wax Machine, Boom Pam, Ouzo Bazooka \u0026amp; Yurika Hanashima, Shotnez and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a retrospective, the compilation captures the sound of a label that has spent ten years connecting musical traditions, underground club culture and forward-thinking independent artists. Every act featured has released an album on Batov, creating a collection that moves effortlessly between hypnotic Ethio-jazz, Anatolian psych, Mediterranean disco, cosmic grooves, contemporary jazz and sounds from across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross 23 tracks, \u003cem\u003eAround The Sun\u003c\/em\u003e charts the evolution of a label that began with psychedelic grooves and Middle Eastern-inspired sounds before expanding into contemporary jazz, Brazilian influences and exploratory instrumental music. The common thread is adventurous musicianship, powerful grooves and records made equally for dedicated listening and curious dancefloors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded by DJ Kobayashi and Herbert Newbert, Batov grew from a small digital imprint into an internationally respected independent label. Longstanding artists including Sababa 5, Şatellites, Boom Pam, Chavo, Wax Machine and Bolbec sit alongside newer voices such as MOMO., Kolonel Djafaar and SHIRAN, while Mulatu Astatke \u0026amp; Hoodna Orchestra and Mamman Sani reflect the breadth of a catalogue that keeps moving in unexpected directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlights include two exclusive Batov edits: Shay Hazan’s “Remove the Talk” and Mamman Sani \u0026amp; Tropikal Camel’s “Nomadic”. Tracks by Kolonel Djafaar, SHIRAN and Chavo make their vinyl debut, while Ouzo Bazooka \u0026amp; Yurika Hanashima’s Middle Eastern psych-pop reinterpretation of “I Dream of Naomi” returns to vinyl after disappearing quickly from earlier pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Fans Of:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulatu Astatke, Sababa 5, Şatellites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batov Records","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":62082671083788,"sku":"BTR140LP","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4459\/3932\/files\/Around_the_sun.png?v=1789338574","url":"https:\/\/12-bar.com\/products\/various-artists-around-the-sun-batov-records-10-years","provider":"12 Bar Music and Social","version":"1.0","type":"link"}