Finally, after 4 years delay, I am so happy and excited to start my photo documentary/portrait project about crate diggers around the world. starting in NYC, I found few collectors who are enthusiastic about my project and willing to participate.
I placed a few ads in record shops in the lower east side and connected with some friends.
A post in
soulstrut.com resulted in some interesting people wanting their picture taken. Tony R from Philadelphia,
Tal Y from Brooklyn, Phil from Germany and the list is expanding.
Today is my first shoot with Joel, a Brazilian record shop owner in the LES.
Thanks to my man Frank, who made the initial connection, showed me around and gave me inspiration.
photos coming soon
E
He's the owner of Tropicalia in Furs, a funky little record shop in the east village, NYC (304 E 5th street), where he gathers his small collection of Soul, Funk, Psych Rock and more. much influence from the Brazilian side, so you would expect to see lots of famous artists like Jorge Ben, Tim Maia, Quarteto em Cy to some real rare Turkish Funk or even more obscure Dutch Funk, which sounds even more obscure. He also had a radio show in East Village radio.
One of his most valuable 45's is the first single of O'seis, who later became the psychedelic Brazilian rock band "Os Mutantes". It is valued around 500 US$.
Also, some rare Japanese Beatles pressings:
My own favorite section in his shop is the "Crazy World Section" which is abundant with naked women and holy figures.
The dirtiest album covers I found in his shop definitely belongs to this dude, Rudy Ray Moore. Check out his cockpit, girls!!
more info on Joel and his collection coming soon. If you wanna join the project, send me some info about you on: dustandgrooves@gmail.com more to come soon.. E
