Literally called the ‘salty kiss’ Le Baiser Salé live music club in Paris was opened in 1983 by the Gibson’s brothers (three French Caribbean brothers) all musicians in their own right. Now Maria Rodriguez is at the head of programming at this unique jazz club on the famous rue des Lombards. This late night club attracts lovers of jazz and live music and is a unique place where the public can meet and drink with the musicians once they’ve finished on stage. Read more

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Glazart has made its mark over the past 17 years as an unusual place on the Parisian musical map. Deeply rooted in contemporary creation, Glazart continues the challenge as a multidisciplinary space dedicated to musical discovery and diversity with the ambition of being open to all art forms. The venue has doubled its capacity in 2009 as well as improving its sound system and stage facilities, it includes a heated terrace in the winter and a beach during the summer months. Read more

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Paris’ prestigious club Le Baron will be at present at Miami Beach’s Art Basel with a mini club at The Florida Room in Miami Beach. Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in 
the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. As the sister event of Switzerland’s Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 40 years, Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design. Read more

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To celebrate the release of his second album ‘Bird Brain’ Claude VonStroke will be kicking off his world tour at Paris’ Rex Club with local veterans Chef and Olibusta on Friday 6th November. You can  download the excellent track ‘Zorbing’ by local recording artists CHEF right here.  Download Zorbing right here!

Those of you who haven’t yet come across this US producer who puts some humour into the sometimes quite serious house music scene, should take the time to check him out. Read more

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Mezzanine de L’Alcazar, one of Paris’ most chic DJ bars and restaurants, have done it again. The release of their compilation CD Volume 8 is due for release on Nov 2nd on Defected Records. As with all their compilations this is a double CD, with a ‘Dinner’ time mix by Wattfutureez takes through a sophisticated selection of tracks to dine to (or any other activity that requires relaxation).  Read more

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