Whether you’re a new or casual reader, or you’re here daily, I thought it was only right to recap the year of stories on the blog. Check out some of the highlights below and after the jump…

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Federation brings you their latest podcast and last of the decade. Check out the music and details below…

Well kids, this is the last podcast of 2009. It’s been a lot of fun. Listen to Juke Boxx‘s remake of the classic “Boops” riddim, “Shoulder Move” (another remake courtesy of Lenky), “Bomb Drop” (Russian), “Style And Swagga” (Ballaz), a brand new Mavado tune “Starlight”, produced by Di Genius, Buju tunes and lots more . CLICK HERE to listen through iTunes – FREE.

Download it here: Federation Podcast #136..

I had to take some time out to give my peoples DJ Junior some props on his year end listing of the best in music for 2009. For those looking for something different in the worlds of Soul, Jazz and more, check out the list below.

Also, check out their weekly podcasts for more on these albums. They’ve got a best of 2009 coming up this week. Click here to check out their PodMatic Page and subscribe via iTunes by clicking here.

Inspired by all the others that have shared list and harassed by others for me to do a list (geez).
It's interesting, throughout the year I heard "…there isn't much good music coming out". Really??? because I have a laundry list of albums that got heavy rotation in this last year and I'm sure will continue to be played on a regular basis.

These are in NO particular order and I'm sure I'm missing some.
Thanks for reading and Happy New Year!

Look our for a Best of 2009 edition of Eavesdrop Radio in early January!

Cheers
Junior

JAZZ
Freedom, Rhythm & Sound – Revolutionary Jazz 1963-1982
Nicola Conte & Others – Modern Sound of Nicola Conte – Versions in Jazz Dub
Robert Glasper – Double Booked
Tribe – Rebirth
Emanative – Space
Carlos Nino & Miguel Atwood Ferguson – Suite for Ma Dukes
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
DJ Cam Quartet – Diggin
Saunders Sermons-Classic Delight
Build An Ark – Love, Part 1

HIP HOP
Dj Mitsu the Beats – A Word to the Wise
Mos Def – The Ecstatic
Tanya Morgan – Brooklynati
Dotmatic – The City

WORLD
Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura – New Cuban Sound
Quantic and His Combo Barbaro – Tradition in Transition
Rich Medina & Bobbito Connection Vol 1 – Modern Explorations In Afro Beat & Afro Latin

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Vybz Kartel gets a head start on the new year with his ode to 2010. Check out the video below…

…via Shadyville Caribbean.

This one came up during convo yesterday, and I was inspired to post the recipe here. Check out the details below…

Souse (Guyana)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pig’s trotters
• 1 lb pig’s face and ears
• 1 lb shoulder steak (pork)
• Juice of 4 large lemons or 5 large limes
• ¼ pint vinegar
• Salt to taste
• 1 – 2 cucumbers
• ¼ lb onions
• 1 large hot pepper or wirri-wirri peppers
• Eschallot
• Celery (not the stalk type)
• 1½ pints water

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A day late, but still right on time. Happy Boxing Day folks. Check the video below…

…via TSS.

I originally posted this one last year around Christmas time….I felt like it was perfect to bring back today. Check the original post below…

A little something for the holidays. Thanks to DJ Junior for the heads up. Check out some samples below and after the jump along with a link to download the album…

Here’s a clip from Homeboy Sandman breaking down his lyrics from his song “Not Pop”.

Striking album artwork for the collaborative album by Nas & Damian Marley, due in March of 2010. It definitely ties the concept of the album together.

Check out the track listing after the jump…

…via FreshnessMag.

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Off the new LRG mixtape we mentioned a couple of weeks back. Make sure to download that if you haven’t already. You’ll definitely be pleased. But don’t take my word for it…check the video below….

…via.