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Ryan Daley hipped me to this science that breaks into neurology and proves that which we already know - them out-playin' jazz cats got some mad brain power.  

From The Daily Swarm: Ever since the earthquake on January 12th, you’ve heard plenty of media bloviating about Haiti’s poverty, dysfunction and “voodoo”, but precious little about the rich cultural life that made life in this star-crossed country bearable. Despite the grinding reality of life in Haiti even before the earthquake, the music that has existed here since at least the beginning of the 20th century is among the most joyous, melodic dance music to be found anywhere in the world. Get a full history filled with audio and video gems here.  

Spinning Leaves dropped Love from above and it golly gee you got the mp3 (and the cd)? But how about the vinyl? True! ropeadope made it just for you -go on and get it now.  

Called musicDNA the format will go into beta testing in the spring with an aim to launch proper in the summer. Among it's primary aims is to allow fans to download complete artst packages that inclue music, videos, pictures, the option to buy merch, twitter posts and way more. Full story here.

Ropeadope all-stars New Madrid Faults head to NYC this weekend for a show at Lit Lounge, info here. Don't forget to check out their release from last year Concerning Small Town Abberations.

You guys think you know a lot about music, but do you? Did you check out our girl from around the world (and around the way!) mizzz Gina Ferrera?  Gina is a Philly cat delving into the music of far removed cultures. In addition to researching and performing gyil music, she studies ancient Cuban, Nigerian, Ghanaian and Zimbabwean music, playing bata drums, shekere, congas, Shona mbira (thumb piano) and traditional Ewe drums. This is the brand new flavor in your ear. Get her latest Ropeadope recording here.  

Straight from Earplug asked RJD2 to take a look at his own record collection to help lift spirits as temperatures plunge across the nation. While the producer admits that he doesn’t “listen to music in a very seasonal way,” he kindly put himself in the mindset of July and suggested a gamut of singles that will hopefully help cure any case of the winter blues. As he admits, “Definitely, things can feel right in the summer.” Dig it.  

From Ropeadope man on the streets Matthuzillla "Check it team dope;) Roxwel.com lot's of videos, concerts, interviews, ect... most take place in Austin, TX I found it looking for Disco Biscuits so I found this all pro-shot/sbd for live stuff = . Hope 2010 is treating you well!! Also my friends The Macpodz will be @Sullivan hall on Jan 29th. Later, team Jeff" Worth a peep.

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean there is no more gift giving. Our man Dayo was kind enough to whip us up a gift that is extremely delicious and most importantly FREE. Dayo presents: Masholio: Instant Spuds, Volume 1. An album of musical mashups and experiments that will have any music lover craving for another taste. Download the FREE album here: Download Album and check out the rest of Dayo's world here.

Use your mouse to click and drag around the video to change the view. You can also zoom in and out. Pause and explore at any time by pressing the play/pause button under the video to stop and look around. The video below was shot on Monday, January 18, at 9:52 a.m. EST in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.