The efforts of Michael and the Numero Group definitely deserve some
attention. They are the only label I know of in Chicago that is trying
to preserve and distribute some of the less well known local soul and
R&B artists, whose work might otherwise go unheard.
A great effort, and worthy of support from the ARSC.
Scott D. Smith
Chicago Audio Works, Inc.
Quoting "Barnett, Kyle" <[log in to unmask]>:
> Thanks, Michael for the post.
>
> Numero Group's work has brought a lot of previously unheard and
> ignored sounds to new audiences. The label is adventurous,
> eclectic, and asks the same from its listeners. Like all reissue
> releases, a reissue asks us to reconsider the music in question, on
> a number of levels. In Numero Group's case, they do quite a good
> job of contextualizing the music and presenting it in the most
> interesting of ways.
>
> With the rise of various reissue labels in recent years, there has
> been an expansion in different genres represented. This is a
> decidedly good thing in my opinion, also because it challenges
> traditional notions of what exactly is worthy of reissue.
>
> Best,
> Kyle Barnett
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List on behalf of
> Nelson-Strauss, Brenda
> Sent: Sat 11/21/2009 11:47 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Introducing The Numero Group
>
> Michael- I'm a big fan of Numero. Welcome to ARSC!
>
> Brenda Nelson-Strauss
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael Slaboch
> Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:29 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Introducing The Numero Group
>
> Hello ARSC Members and Listservers,
>
> I wanted to introduce myself to all of you since I am a new member and
> look forward to hopefully collaborating and getting your input on a
> myriad of projects in the future.
>
> Over the past three years I have worked as the head archivist for the
> award-winning record label, The Numero Group. Preserving music and
> people's stories is our modus operandi but, we are currently looking
> into getting grants to fund some of these ambitious and complex
> restoration and preservation projects we've got on our palette.
>
> Please check out our website if you are unfamiliar with our label and
> you can find out more about my work here.
>
> Any help on putting us in the right direction as far as preservation
> grants go is greatly appreciated and please feel free to contact me
> anytime.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael Slaboch
>
> --
>
> Michael Slaboch
> Archivist / Producer
>
> 847-293-7038
>
> The Numero Group
> 2348 S. Marshall Blvd.
> Chicago, IL 60623
>
> http://www.numerogroup.com
>
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