Capacitor @ TED 2009 with music by Rabbit's Rum

The Capacitor dance troupe performed in Long Beach at the TED conference in longbeach along with esteemed presenters ranging from Bill Gates to Herbie Hancock. Music for the Capacitor performance was composed by Listen Labs music project Rabbit's Rum (Noah Thorp & Kristina Forester). Check back for updates! (image by Larry Johnson).

Raw and Rooted

J Mage's raw rooted breaks unite top players from New York to Jamaica, Oakland to Bahia, in a passionate blend of Dance Hall, Dub, Afrobeat, and Batucada. Read all about this all-star band here.

"...cool, seriously horny dubwise arrangements."
- Ron Nachmann (XLR8R)

"Tight syncopated beats to move your feet and lush melodies to soothe your headspace...the best combo for a music lover who also loves to dance!"
- Ms.E (FutureBreaks.FM, KUSF)

Top musicians and J Mage's tight production skills make this one an underground classic.




J Mage - Crazy Heart

Listen to MP3 previews:

Want Some Peace 2.5 MB

Immanent dancehall rhythms weave with tight percussion and ragga toasting, calling out for the dream we are all dreaming: peace. Features the drumming talents of Marivaldo Dos Santos (Steve Coleman, Stomp, Ogans).
Light and Dark 3.4 MB

Moving from a dreamy soundscape into a conga laden utopia with a gritty bass line, "Light and Dark" syncopates and elevates it's way towards a classic Afrobeat low end melody.
510 (Jazz Mix) n/a Brilliant tenor saxophone by Jacques Schwarz-Bart (Meshell Ndegeocello, D'Angelo) floats over a steady throbbing groove.
510 (Club Mix) n/a Club remix of 510 pushing the tenor saxophone sounds of Jacques Schwartz-Bart into a deep uplifting vibe.