This is the live recording of Sean Alvarez's set from "Sometimes It Snows In April"  on 4/21 celebrating Prince and honoring our brother and fellow DJ, Matt Cannon aka Kwest_on who was a huge Prince fan and who's party Love Sexy with Salah Ananse (Atlanta) was the best annual Prince tribute celebration here in Chicago. 
Early Warning:
The next We Love Soul event will be on Monday May 31st, Memorial Day at The Promontory. For info please visit the websites below in early May for more details.
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Prince Tribute: Sometimes It Snows In April 2021

Was in the mood to play some Dancefloor Jazz and House bangers. 
Enjoy!

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Join us Thursday August 5th 2021 for "Happy Hour Loft Party" featuring cannabis infused dishes and complimentary cocktails. Soundtrack by Sean Alvarez and Craig Elliot. Hosted by Goddess & Wolf.
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Sean Alvarez Mixes

Summertime House & Dancefloor Jazz Suite

Was going thru the CD collection and found some bangers! 
Enjoy the high vibrations on this cinematic and uplifting journey through dance music from 2003 to 2021.

Friday October 8th 2021 6pm-11pm
Join us for Happy Hour Loft Party featuring complimentary cocktails and "herb" infused dishes. Soundtrack by Sean Alvarez & Craig Elliott. 
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TASCAM DR-40

Deep & Timeless

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Melodious Radio-Sean Alvarez Mix 1

A few weeks ago...
On Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday weekend I was commissioned to create a soundtrack with some bangers of the AfroFuturistic persuasion and am now able to share this recording. 
Enjoy!
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The AfroFuturistic Pilgrimage To The Dream

The Look of Love Vol. 1.
Wanted to play some Dope Love themed Music since it's that time of year when many people celebrate Valentine's Day.
Much Love and Enjoy!
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Sean's Mixes

The Look of Love Vol. 1

This is a recording of Sean Alvarez live @ We Love Soul's Pre NYE Celebration "The Party of The Year" on 12/30/2021.
Enjoy!
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Sean Alvarez Live @ We Love Soul 12/30/2021

Soulful Deep Grooves for your Summer!
Some songs you may know, some may be new to you. Playlist below. Enjoy!
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Event Update: Deep Sounds on The River @ River Esplanade Park will be rescheduled for later this Summer in August or September. 

Playlist: 
Summer 2020 - Jhene Aiko
Indian Summer Love- Con Funk Shun
Don't Let It Go to Your Head- Jean Carne
Native New Yorker- Odyssey
Barely Breaking Even- Universal Robot Band
Deliver The Funk- Patti Labelle
Do I Do- Stevie Wonder
Ain't No Need- Cuban Brothers
Mama Don't Papa Won't- Loleatta Holloway
About Damn Time- Lizzo
You've Got That Somethin- Logg
Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)- Sy Smith feat. Rahsaan Patterson
Robots & Bumblebees (A Tribute to Patrick Adams)- Glenn Underground
We Still Rise- the Lounge Lizards (DJ Kemit & Luke Austin)
Second Chances- Theo Parrish feat. Monica Blaire
Another Love Song- Ron Trent
Joy Universal- Louie Vega
Sun- Emma-Jean Thackray
Purple Hearts- Kendrick Lamar
Love Changes- Meli'ssa Morgan & Kashif

Summer  Love Vol. 1

Summer Love Vol. 2. 
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Playlist:
Summer Madness- Kool & The Gang
Sunnin and Funnin- MFSB
Give Me Your Love- Curtis Mayfield (Todd Terje Edit)
Questions - The Midnight Hour feat. Ceelo Green
Rocksteady- Remy Shand
Mornin'- Al Jarreau
Mellow Mellow Right On - Lowrell
What You Won't Do For Love- Bobby Caldwell
Africa- Toto
Gust of Wind- Pharrell Williams
Rock The Boat- Aaliyah
Milk & Honey- Goapele
Kid Charlamagne- Steely Dan
Black Cow- Steely Dan
Georgy Porgy- Toto
Everything Must Change- Georg Levin
Blow Your Mind- Jamiroquai
Turn Your Love Around- George Benson
Fool's Paradise- Meli'sa Morgan
Ain't Nobody-Chaka Khan
I Found Lovin- The Fatback Band
Jump To It- Aretha Franklin
This is It- Kenny Loggins feat. Michael McDonald
All Night Long- Lionel Richie
New Day for You- Basia
Everything She Wants- Wham!
Rapture- Joi

Mix CD

Summer Love Vol. 2  2022

This is Summer Love Vol.3. 
Join us on this journey through Dope music. Music I Love. Music You Love or will learn to find that you Love.
Enjoy!


Friday September 23rd 2022
Baby Powder: A Celebration for Dancers curated by Dance Enthusiasts and DJs who Dance!
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IG: @DjSeanAlvarez

Playlist:
Summer In The City- Quincy Jones
I Delare War- Pacewon
Virgo- Family Tree feat. Mr.Greenweedz & Rita J
Don't Lay Low- I.Ced
Summertime- DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Whatever- Jill Scott
It Gets Better (With Time)- The Internet
Crown- Kendrick Lamar
I'm Still #!- Boogie Down Productions
One- Ghostface Killah
Paid In Full (Album Version)- Eric B & Rakim
Mirror- Kendrick Lamar
Eye to Eye- Amp Fiddler
Simple Sacrifice- 2000black
PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA- Beyonce'
Reachin' 2 Much- Anderson.Paak feat Lalah Hathaway
Culture Girl- Martino
Who Knows- Kerri Chandler
Your Body Doesn't Lie (Atjazz Love Soul Remix)- Tortured Soul
Peace For Nippon (Japan)-Glenn Underground
Alone In The Night- Cordell Johnson
Supernatural Being (Elbert Phillips Remix Vox Dub)- Anbuley
Uncle Sam- Jet
Nucleus Scene 1 (Original Mix)- Anthony Nicholson
Out of Time (feat. Daniel Hayn)- Slowya.roll
Inertia- Zo!
Colourful Environment- Gboyega Adelaja
Marechia- NuGenea (with Carmen Kameni)
I Believe In Miracles- Jackson Sisters
Sweet Power Your Embrace- James Mason
Movin'- Brass Construction
Lansannas Priestess- Donald Byrd
Searching To Find The One- Unlimited Touch
Blue Charms- Potatohead People
BSB (4Hero Remix)- Sandboy
Count Me Out- Kendrick Lamar
Hot Fun In The Summertime- Ronnie Foster
Alice In Chains- Dip Diver
Everybody Loves The Sunshine- Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Because We Love (Sean Alvarez Sonic Dancefloor Jazz Enhancement)-Louie Vega feat. Zara McFarlane

Summer Love Vol. 3

The Art of Selection is a collection of Dope Soulful Joints of various genres that seamlessly flow together while not staying on the typical beat and path. This is Vol. 2. Some songs you will know, some will be new to your ears, and some may pleasantly surprise you. Either way enjoy the journey.  Perfect to listen to when taking a short trip, hiking while watching the leaves change color, house cleaning sessions, or chillin at the crib feeling nice off of a super delicious edible and/or cocktail. Click Show More then scroll down for the playlist. 
CHICAGO: FRIDAY DECEMBER 30th 2022 8pm-2am
We Love Soul Pre-NYE Celebration "The Party of The Year" 
@
The Promontory
Info and Tickets: www.PromontoryChicago.com or www.WeLoveSoul.net

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Playlist: 
Colours Of The Sunset- mndsgn
Otherside Of The Game- Erykah Badu
Life's a Bitch- Radiant Children
Something Keeps Calling- Rapael Saadiq Feat. Rob Bacon
Apartment- Free Nationals feat Benny Sings
Truth Interlude- mndsgn
Love's Holiday- Earth Wind & Fire
Sexy Mama- The Moments
Rose In The Dark- Cleo Sol
Never Can Say Goodbye- The Jackson 5
Lovin It- Little Brother Feat. Joe Scudda
I Got You- Platinum Pied Pipers Feat. Tiombe Lockhart
Bobby James- N.E.R.D.
LANDR-TOO SIR- Brian Bablyon
I Love The Way- Zo! & Tall Black Guy Feat. Omar
C-Side- Khruangbin Feat. Leon Bridges
Spacefruit- The Sa-Ra Creative Partners
Rill- Bobukazu Takemura
A New Religion- Pep Love 
The Undisputed Champs- Pep Love, Q-Tip, Del The Funky Homosapien
That's How It Is (Remix)- Casual
All I Need- Kaidi Tatham
Trainwreck- De La Soul
Make It Funky Part 1- James Brown
Here Comes The Sunshine- Eugene Record
He Comes- De La Soul
Here Comes The Sunshine- Eugene Record

Radiant Autumnal Grooves: The Art of Selection Vol.2

Afro Japanese Arithmetic is
a mix of Deep, Soulful, and Jazzy Grooves with an Afro and Japanese personality. To elaborate...
Many of the songs on this curation feature African American and Japanese  producers, vocalists, and musicians. The energy always has roots from The Continent of Africa.
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Playlist below. Enjoy!

Small Stars- Zy The Way (Ron Trent Remix)
Native Revolution- Trinidadian Deep
Spectrum- Osunlade
Native Tribe- Trinidadian Deep 
Besty Smith- Boo Williams
Welcome- Osunlade
Heavy Weather(Peacey's Paradise Mix)-AtJazz
Chasing Dreams-Anthony Nicholson featuring Glenn Underground (Moog Solo)
Rescue Me- Booker T. & Sheree Hicks 
Like A Sunshine, My Memory (EOL Remix by LouieVega)- Pushim 
Flight (NuLife Mix)-Studio Apartment Featuring Monique Bingham
Tiger Eyes- Jazztronik
Melody (Masters At Work Remix)- Misia
NiteFlyte- Izanami (Anthony Nicholson's Flyte Time Remix)
Shouts out to the homie Brother P chillin in J-Pan!

Afro Japanese Arithmetic

The Super Dope and Terrific Happy Hour March 2023. 
During this episode on the first day of Spring we celebrate Women's History Month by celebrating music from many of my favorite female artists as well as Quincy Jones, and DJ Premier in lieu of their birthdays on March 14th and March 21st respectively. 
Enjoy and Thank you for your support!
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Radio Shows

The Super Dope and Terrific Happy Hour: March 2023

On a sunny Spring morning while feeling groovy and playing some tunes I decided to hit the record button. As a result Spring Mix 2023 was created.  Enjoy this mix of refreshing and nourishing soulful & jazzy Goodness. Playlist is below.

Chicago: Join us Thursday 4/20 for Happy Hour Loft Party Presents 
The Elevated Experience featuring 5 small plates of infused epicurean deliciousness and complimentary cocktails in an indoor/outdoor loft space.
Music and vibe curated by Sean Alvarez, Craig Elliott, and Chi. 
For tickets and info please visit https://HHLP420.eventbrite.com

Winners Circle- Anderson.Paak
Don't Play With My Heart- India Shawn
Fade- Kimblee
Being Single (Mood 2 Swing Remix)- Valerie George
FLWN- Osunlade
I Fight For What I Believe- Ron Trent feat. Sonti
MOSS- Osunlade
Bambelela- Major League Djz, Abidoza, Riky Rick, Senzo Afrika
Groove- Virgo Deep
Twilight (Atjazz Love Soul Remix)-Reel People
Searchin' (CDock's Orig. Concept Mix)- Charles Dockins
Never Ending Song (Cherise)- Lil Louis
Amazing (Libation Vocal Mix)- Manchildblack
April- Osunlade
The Star Of A Story- Louie Vega feat. Lisa Fischer
The Star Of A Story- Heatwave
Crown- Kendrick Lamar

Spring Mix 2023

Join us as we take you on a journey through Nu Jazz, Brazilian Grooves, and Deep Bangers! These are a few of favorite joints, old and new. 
Enjoy!
For events surrounding my birthday such as WONDER-Full Tribute To The Music of Stevie Wonder with DJ Spinna on 9/8 and Bronzeville Winery on 8/30 please visit DjSeanAlvarez.com
#VirgoSeason

On Some Virgo Ish!

On August 11th 2024 Hip Hop celebrated 51 years. This mix is my homage to real Hip Hop.  Featured on this compilation are songs and MCs possessing Dope lyrical content with a high level of intelligence, wit, and authenticity. The beats are Dope too. 
It's The Art of Official Intelligence and it's straight up Real and Spectacular!
The playlist is below.

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All Natural - Thinkin' Cap
Vice- Mind Millimeter
Gang Starr- Form of Intellect
BDP- My Philosophy
Vice- Stop Schemin' feat. Lidlaw
O.C.- Times Up
Handsome Boy Modeling School- Water World feat. Encore
Vice- ILLUSTRIOUS!!!
Jeru The Damaja- Come Clean
All Natural- This is How It Should Be Done
Dip Diver- Benetton Duffles feat. DJ Sean Alvarez
Casual- I Gotta (Get Down)
Mos Def- Mathematics
Pep Love- Act Phenom
The Roots- Without A Doubt
The Roots- Ain't Sayin' Nothin' New
De La Soul- Stakes Is High
Diamond D- The Hiatus
D.I.T.C.- Day One
Common- Hungry
GZA- Shadowboxin' feat. Method Man
Ghostface Killah- Daytona 500 feat. Raekwon and Cappadonna
Jeru The Damaja- My Mindspray
Channel Live- Mad Izm feat. KRS-ONE
KRS-ONE- Outta Here
Eric B & Rakim- Paid In Full

High Brow Hip Hop Vol. 1- The Art of Official Intelligence

Definitive Works

Afro Jazz- The Definitive Works

Live Mixes

Black Film Club at Sisters In Cinema -DJ Set 8-17-24

Delightful: A tribute and journey into a world filled with the soulful, jazzy, uplifting, and cinematic sounds of legendary producer and Chicago’s very own, Quincy Delight Jones Jr.
Rest In Peace.

Composed and Arranged by DJ Sean Alvarez 
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Tribute Mixes

Delightful: A Tribute to Quincy Delight Jones Jr.

Some call it Nu Soul/New Soul. Some call it Alternative R&B. I call it Dope! 
Be cool and chill out to a few joints for the New Year that I've been digging over the last few months with a few classics sprinkled in. 
Perfect to listen to when loungin next to somebody warm and sexy OR when roaming the streets like a lion in heat while being cool in your own fur. 
Enjoy!

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SA Mixes

New Cool Soul Vol.1

What Up Doe and Thank You Detroit!

MLK Saturday Sessions January 18th 2025 at Spot Lite in Detroit.
This was inspired by and pays homage to some of my favorite Detroit DJs, producers, artists, and labels, while weaving in other deep sounds of freedom. Detroit artists featured during this set include Amp Fiddler, Tempest Trio, Kai Alce', Reggie Dokes, Diviniti, Pirahnahead, Billy Lo, and Theo Parrish (Detroit and Chicago). The tracklist is below. 

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Eddie Kendricks- Girl You Need A Change of Mind
Sasso- Tudo Bem
ISoul8 & Mark De Clive Lowe- Stop Bajon
Theo Parrish- Overyohead
Amp Fiddler- Superficial (Jan Mix)
Tempest Trio- Do You Like It
Reggie Dokes- Dancefloor Spectacle
Bad Colours- Skin to Skin (musclecars Remix)
Muskidd- Blues of The Eiffel City
Jeremias Santiago- Discover
Diviniti- Find A Way (Danny Krivit Edit)
Kai Alce'- Strollin Thru Barcelona
Billy Lo- It's The Life
George Duke- Rhyme or Reason (Shelter Anthem Mix) 
Amp Fiddler- Possibilities (Ron Trent Remix)
Tekniq- Pyramids
Chronical Deep- Kumo
Black Coffee- I'm Fallin (feat. RY X)
Afefe Iku- Magic Wave
Sean Alvarez- The Balance + MLK

DJ Sets

Sean Alvarez @ SPOT LITE (Detroit)

As I was at home purging a few things, I came across an external hard drive I thought I lost, but now it's been found. Yay! On it is an episode of Past Present & Future with Black Coffee being interviewed by yours truly.

In March 2010 I had the opportunity to meet Black Coffee in Miami during the Winter Music Conference. Later that month we got a chance to chat while he was in Chicago for his DJ set at Green Dolphin Street. During this episode of Past Present & Future we feature my interview with him, his music, as well as other related dope timeless Deep House joints. 

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Although Swank Society Radio no longer exists as a platform
Past Present & Future resides currently in 2025 on Globetrotter Radio https://globetrotterlab.com/radio/mixes/residents/dj-sean-alvarez

Please excuse the blurriness of the picture. This image was copied from the original posting on a platform I used 15 years ago and unfortunately the original photo is likely on a phone I had four phones ago. lol

Past Present & Future w/Sean Alvarez featuring Black Coffee Interview

Years ago I had the opportunity to meet Roy Ayers after a performance here in Chicago. I asked him if he would be interested in me interviewing him for my radio show Past Present & Future on Swank Society Radio and he said yes. We exchanged info and here's what took place after I gave him a call. 
After listening to this recently, I'm still buggin that I was having a conversation with him over the phone. Aside from being one of the greatest music artists of all time, he was always humble and kind. I'm so grateful for his energy and his musical vibes.
May he Rest in Peace.

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Past Present & Future: Roy Ayers Interview

Music from Sean Alvarez's DJ set at Turntables on the Caribbean in Tulum Mexico for Mi Casa Es Su Casa Holiday 2018.
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Turntables On The Caribbean

Sean Alvarez Live from A Night In The Afrofuture @ Adler Planetarium. 
Soulful Cosmic Indigenous Deep House Grooves. 
Enjoy!
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A Night In The Afrofuture @ Adler Planetarium

This is the 2nd installment of the AfroJazz mix compilation. It's a journey through timeless sounds of NuJazz, Dancefloor Jazz, and Deep Jazzy House Music grooves from all over the globe. Although this was done years ago during my time with Swank Society days it still holds true to being my favorite mix.
Enjoy!
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Music

AfroJazz Vol. 2

This is part one of a 5 part series for We Love Stevie! recorded on Stevie Wonder's 70th Birthday. This was originally scheduled for 3 hours but it turned into 5 hours hence the 5 part series for 5 hours of Stevie. 
Please click the "Follow" tab to be notified when more mixes are available. 
Enjoy!

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We Love Stevie! 1st hour

The landscape shown behind me in the photo is the largest favela in Rio De Janeiro and Brasil, Rocinha (pronounced Hocinya)
This exquisite music compilation features some of the jazzy sounds of Brasil. 
Enjoy!

Viagem do Brasil (Bossa Grooves)

Deep House Vibes: October 2020 -The Autumnal Varietals
Seasons change, leaves change color, but dope music remains timeless. 
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Let's Do It Together- Blue Six
Enoch's House- Robert Glasper (DJ Kemit Remix)
Beautiful- Christina Aguilera (Woz Remix)
Sing- Stephanie Cooke (Geoffrey Cee Vocal Mix)
Solo Man- Franck Roger
Dobro's Song- Mike Steva
Seaside- Buscemi
Track 6 -Kerri Chandler
Love is Stronger Than Pride -Sade (K2 Remix)
Somnyama- DJ Kabil (Manoo Remix)
There It Is- Vick Lavender ft. D Millz
Flores Pro Mar- Silvia Zaragoza (DJ Bee Madrid Remix)
Movement Blues- Jihad Muhammad
People Hold On (New Jersey Jazz Mix)-Coldcut feat. Lisa Stansfield

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Deep House Vibes: October 2020 -The Autumnal Varietals

Parte Um
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The next Saturday Soul will be Saturday March 20th featuring our yearly tribute to Quincy Jones and DJ Premier on Twitch.tv/DjSeanAlvarez

Saturday Soul-Brasil Carnival Edition Part 1

Music is Sean Alvarez's Sanctuary.... 
The foundation was built over 25 years ago nurtured by the sounds of classic soul, disco, house, hip-hop and jazzy grooves. Since then Sean Alvarez has earned the respect of being one of Chicago's premier DJ's and Sound Curators. His love and respect for the music and the culture are the driving forces behind his ambition. He has played at several famous venues in the States and internationally alongside some of the most recognized names in music. Showing a strong commitment never to compromise his style and integrity he remains true to his roots by playing a wide variety of genres and timeless sounds that stem from authentic soul and jazz music.

His goal as a DJ has always been to entertain as well as educate his listeners. 
As creator of brands AfroFuturistic, We Love Soul, and co-founder of the former Swank Society internet radio station his mission is to spread love through music. He believes the DJ serves as a channel and has a sacred responsibility of providing people with music that is Good for their mind, body, and soul. When communicating with crowds through music the correspondence on the other end often results in bliss and nothing but a feeling of Goodness.  

Although Sean is very selective about the music he chooses to play, he prides himself on having a good ear for music and knowledge of how to provide the crowd with vibrations and energy that sound and feel Good. After listening to him play it is likely you will agree.

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