From his Barcelona headquarters, intrepid musical adventurist James Barrie operates Audio Texture, a radio program and music consultantancy with its finger on the pulse of..
The worthy successor to Ali Farka Touré. — Bassekou Kouyaté Mali’s Sidi Touré sings the traditions of his Malian culture and beyond on his Thrill Jockey debut..
Urban Soundscaper: Velanche Stewart Broadcasts Deep Soulful Beats
Velanche is the host and producer of Urban Landscapes, the weekly radio broadcast showcasing jazzy and soulful club culture from around the world. The show..
Nostalgia 77 — An Interview With Benedic Lamdin on ″The Sleepwalking Society”
BY JOHN C. TRIPP There’s a gentle, organic and soulful spirit to Nostalgia 77’s fourth studio album “The Sleepwalking Society”. With vocalist Josa Peit..
Les Nubians, consisting of Paris-born sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart, return to the world stage with the release of their third album, Nü Revolution, on..
TALKING WITH PHILLY SOUL POETESS URSULA RUCKER ON HER FIFTH ALBUM “SHE SAID” As a poet and performance artist, Ursula Rucker has enchanted critics and..
It has been four years since ground-breaking DJ Nick Luscombe began hosting the Sunday evening XFM radio show, “Flo-Motion” a focus for cutting edge electronic..
Ursula Rucker Speaks with MundoVibe’s John C. Tripp on Her Fifth Recording, “She Said” As a poet and performance artist, Ursula Rucker has enchanted critics..
‘270 Stories’ sees the trio hitting their stride, tying together their off-kilter mix-up of scratchy beats, bluesy guitar and soulful, honeycomb vocals with the unmistakable vibe of a band pushing forward.
An exclusive Mundovibe interview with Tortured Soul Interview by J.C. Tripp Rose and violet lights fall on three musicians decked out sleekly in skinny ties,..
Medellín Colombia’s Mélodie Lounge sets the trends for the city’s international crowd BY JOHN C. TRIPP Medellín Colombia’s upscale “El Poblado” district is not unlike..
Known for remixing hip hop and electronic artists like The Pharcyde, Spearhead, Towa Tei and jazz players like Donald Byrd and Urban Knights, Los Angeles..
Before there was dubstep (or whatever sound that encompasses dub), there was Producer Adrian Sherwood and his label ON-U Sound, one of the most influential..
MOCEAN WORKER BRINGS BACK THE BOOGIE On the fifth album of his career, appropriately titled Cinco De MOWO!, Adam Dorn a.k.a. Mocean Worker (pronounced Motion..
Snowboy, DJ, Mark, Cotgrove, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Acid, Jazz, UK, Jazz, Dance, Afro, Cuban, conguero, latin BY JOHN C. TRIPP Belting out hot and saucy..
Markus Enochson’s Techno-Soul Permutations Stockholm’s Markus Enochson is at the cutting edge of a new form of soul music that infuses classic soul with his..
It´s been rumored that New York based Artist-Producer-DJ extraordinaire Jaymz Nylon was born with a stack of vinyl in his hands. Whether it´s true or..
CHICAGO’S GUIDANCE RECORDINGS BY J.C. TRIPP Like many Chicago-based labels, house music was a catalyst for the launch of Guidance Recordings. But unlike the now-defunct..
Japan’s Leading Underground Dance Music DJ and Producer Yukihiro Fukutomi Yukihiro Fukutomi started his career as a DJ during the late 80’s, at the dawn..
Future, World, Funk, Cliffy, Russ, Jones, Soundsystem BY JOHN C. TRIPP Six years ago music industry veterans Russell Jones and DJ Cliffy formed Future World Funk,..
James, Koehnline, surrealism, collage, Axiom, Laswell, Calendar, Jubilee, Saints James Koehnline (pronounced KEN-line) is a collage artist whose work has graced many anarchist periodicals &..
Clara, Hill, Sonar Kollektiv, Jazzanova By John C. Tripp Clara Hill has been a seminal figure in the urban-electronic-soul scene since her teens. A the..
RE/Search Publications: An Interview With V. Vale and Andrea Juno
Originally published in IPSO FACTO magazine, Issue 7. 1989.Editor and Publisher: John C. Tripp RE/Search Publications is an independent, underground publishing house known for its..
Issue 3 of ROAM travel and culture magazine, published by John C. Tripp in New York City. Tripp served as Editor and Art Director/Designer, overseeing..
Video production and editing for Orthos Liquid Systems, a leading innovator in the water, wastewater, advanced, and stormwater treatment industry, featuring selected construction projects from..
Video production and editing for Orthos Filtration, a Savannah GA based manufacturer of water treatment systems. Video created using Microsoft Clipchamp Graphics created with Adobe..
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Tripp Studio has extensive experience in the design, editorial and production of print magazines and newsletters. If you’d like us to create your print project..
Websites by Tripp Studio MundoVibe Music Guide Tripp Studio’s John C. Tripp served as Editor & Designer of this world & rhythmic music website. MundoVibe..
Downtown Asheville Map & Guide Releases Holiday 2014 Edition Asheville Map & Guide can be found at local downtown business or viewed and downloaded for..