Mikko Kuusto updates Gil Scott-Heron; Princes of Nigeria introduce themselves

In Mikko’s treatment Gil Scott-Heron‘s classic commentary on the tensions between media and revolution gets an update, both in lyrics and in arrangement. This time you’ll not hear smooth jazz-funk, but dirty rock’n’roll.

The single is available on all major digital music platforms.

Recently Mikko also opened his new website at www.mikkoqsto.com. He’s plan include blogging about music and retro gaming.

On other news, today it’s Princes of Nigeria’s turn to introduce themselves in our five year celebration series.

Komitea 5 years: Trio Anuri

Today we introduce Trio Anuri in the Komitea five years celebration series.

trioanuri.komitea.fi

Also, our compilation cd hit the shop shelves today. You can grab yours from…

… and of course from our own showp at kauppa.komitea.fi

Below you can preview the album:

Kode’s harmonica has fallen silent

Kode

The harmonica virtuoso of Rane & Co, Jukka “Kode” Koistinen, died suddenly earlier this week. He slept away peacefully, without drama.

Kode ra Rane & Co.

Kode Ispoisissa

You can read Rane & Co’s obituary on their Facebook page.

We all at Komitea are wiping away tears at this sad moment. In addition to his brilliant playing, Kode was known for his heartfealt warmness. For any situation, there was always a juicy anecdote to pick from his colourful life. And Kode was glad to tell those stories in his husky style.

Kode Aurajoen rannalla

For now, Rane & Co. decided to play the gigs already agreed upon. They will think about the continuation as a band later. Kode as a precise fellow would most certainly have wanted the gigs to be taken care of.

We’ll miss you Kode. Let’s commemorate him with a couple of bars of blues. One, two, three, four…

Koden harput