Music is my life, even though I dislike live concerts for various reasons (~ too many ppl, music out of tune, etc.). Just a few years ago, I converted my entire collection of audio CDs into mp3 and kept them on an external hard disk – but about 2 years ago, I stopped downloading (legal) music because I figured that if I already *own* them, I’d also need to listen to them. This is also why I’ve switched to online compilations / remixes. As a music lover, the rule of thumb shd be: 1 album / month. Otherwise it’s too much information. Similar to eating too many sweets.
Unless of course we are talking about music from the continent, which is always welcome. I rejoice when I see the number of (really good) music blogs focussing on this very subject, and there’s nothing much I can add other than consuming various unearthed tracks with a huge appetite – and occasionally falling in love with a track. Like this one:
“Manheru Chagamire” by (the) Hallelujah Chicken Run Band.
Chicken Run Band! Hallelujah!! !!1!11!
To my ears, this track and it’s flow is pure gold. Am waiting for the creative moment when someone turns this into a remix that emphasises the beat and singing by Thomas Mapfumo.