{"title":"Left Ear Records","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cara-a-cara","title":"Cara a Cara","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1986, Uruguayan vocalist and musician Mariana Ingold took the advice of a storied Uruguayan composer and musicologist and recorded her first album (Todo Depende) for the now legendary label Ayuí\/Tacuabé. In the early ’80s, the introduction of the synthesizer fostered an experimental new approach to traditional Candombe rhythms. Ingold’s influence on the scene looms large. Pairing elegant vocals and majestic harmonies with complex arrangements, she pushed the Montevideo-specific sound — loosely termed Candombe fusion — in new directions and thrived working collaboratively with artists including Eduardo Mateo, Jaime Roos, and Hugo Fattoruso.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Left Ear Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50448672653643,"sku":"1076454","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f30cd5fc-8174-4d26-bf47-8e37fa72b64b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727094858"},{"product_id":"dragon-man-2","title":"Dragon Man","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly a decade ago Leong Lau remained a well-hidden Malaysian-Australian treasure, known only to small circles of Australian record collectors. In 2013 we met Leong in person at the Brisbane state library, where after a long and somewhat transcendental ‘conversation’, received his blessings to re-release his music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2014, we reissued his sophomore album ‘That Rongeng Sound’ and later in 2021, his sole single ‘late Night Flyer. In 2024, we are going back to finish the triangle of Leong releases, with a repress of his debut 1976 album ‘Dragon Man’. A raw and electrifying album that continues to stand the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragon Man might best be described musically as psyc\/rock, however the significant use of soul\/funk and jazz melodies adds a unique musical depth that makes it hard to categorise. However, what truly sets Leong apart is his distinct vocal style, delivering half sung\/half spoken lyrics in a stereotypical Aussie accent that comes across more like a sermon than what might be conceived as ‘traditional’ songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoreover, in a time where the Australian music industry and its performers’ musical styles were dictated by major labels, Leong began to break down those barriers by self-releasing his music. This rewarded Leong creative control, where he was able to dictate the musical and cultural themes, with songs like ‘Dragon Man’ and ‘Deep In The Jungle’ that both pay homage to his unique Chinese\/Malay heritage. That said, Dragon Man is both a significant musical and cultural statement that’s just as poignant today as it was then.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Left Ear Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50450989121867,"sku":"2208681","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":51246138949963,"sku":"2229973","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/dragon_man_cover_17f0fa51_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727116710"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/left-ear-records.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}