Double Whammy

Perhaps we were not aware we'd somehow been trapped under a rock or in a Matrix-like illusion, but what we were definitely under was the impression that the Luaka Bop label no longer existed. Well, not only is the David Byrne-founded imprint alive and well, but two members of its roster are said to be collaborating.
Brazilian psych-rockers Os Mutantes' guitarist Sergio Dias has announced he's been writing songs with countryman and labelmate Tom Zé for the band's first album of new material in decades.
On Nov. 13th Luaka Bop will release Os Mutantes Live at the Barbican Theatre, London 2006.