Outernational (Something Else! On www.WtnrRadio.com 09/24/09)

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As usual, we start off with the Something Else! Intro leading us into the opener which could be a theme song of sorts for where I live (or at least it feels that way sometimes) \”Fiesta Religion\” by Alex Cuba. Alex\’s new album is called Agua Del Pozo and what I\’ve heard from it has been an interesting mix of afro-latin tracks along with with soul & rock grooves. \”Brown Paper Bag\” by Me & You is another track from the Tru Thoughts Covers album I introduced last week. The folktronic-reggae feel suits a number originally performed by the Bristol UK drum & bass crew Roni Size & Reprazent. It\’s safe to say just about everything dance or electronic music-oriented from 1985-present coming from Bristol is influenced by dub reggae. Massive Attack, Portishead and Full Cycle (Roni Size\’s Label) all give respect to Smith & Mighty, essentially the godfathers of modern Bristol music. Last Friday I went out in Barcelona to a spot I like a lot, Marula Cafe, to hear some great djs. Fred Spider was playing prime time with a friend, Uri, and the guy on before them was from Fundaci