Kiko Navarro is back with a refreshed version of a personal favorite: Isao (DJ Fudge Remix), featuring Amor. Originally released a decade ago on the renowned Local Talk label, Isao quickly became a standout track, especially thanks to DJ Fudge’s Afrobeat-inspired remix, which paid homage to the legendary Fela Kuti.

While the original remix captured the raw energy of Afro broken beats, Kiko always envisioned the track with a driving four-to-the-floor rhythm that could take its impact to another level and connect with a wider dancefloor audience. After years of keeping this idea in mind, Kiko finally reached out to DJ Fudge, who enthusiastically embraced the challenge.

Now, ten years later, DJ Fudge breathes new life into Isao, keeping its Afrobeat spirit deeply rooted in the Nigerian influence while transforming the groove with a powerful, modern club-ready beat. The result is a track that seamlessly bridges cultural homage and dancefloor energy, destined to resonate with Afro House lovers worldwide.

Kiko Navarro Remixed Vol 003 by Dj Fudge - Isao

Farolinho is the new alter ego of Alex Farrell, who is best known for being the founder and guitarist for the band London Afrobeat Collective. After developing a love for house music and DJing in his early life, Alex set off on a path of musical discovery around the globe.

This intrigue in digging for new rhythms and styles took him to places such as Nigeria, Colombia, Brazil & Cuba, where he became entranced with Afro-Latin folkloric music.

There’s a common thread in the spiritual music connecting those countries he visited, and that is Santeria (as they call it in Cuba) or Candomble (in Brazil), all based around the African religion of Yoruba. Chanting to the gods around a ceremony of drums and dance.

For the first track under this new name, Farolinho decided to pay homage to the Orisha Eleggua, who is the god of crossroads, paths & doorways….fitting for someone who was looking for a new direction.

After writing the track, he recorded his favourite horn players - Andy Watts and Pat Kenny (trumpet and trombone respectively) and then roped in singer and good friend Hannah Nedas to record the traditional chant ‘Alaroye Yokode’ with him (which is one of the most important songs for Eleggua in the Yoruba tradition).

He then sent the demo to Kiko Navarro, loved the track and asked if he could help to finish it and release it on his Afroterraneo label. This was a dream come true for Farolinho. Kiko worked his production magic and the track really came to life.

After a few days together in Kiko’s studio in Mallorca, where they recorded Ivan St Ives as the lead vocalist and Benji Habichuela on congas, the track was finished and is now ready to be unleashed on the world.

Its bubbling synth lines and uplifting horns sit on top of a driving Afro House beat based upon the clave (the basis/foundation for most Afro-Latin music, which is derived from ancient African traditions). Then the sweet voices of Hannah Nedas & Ivan St Ives sing in reverence to Eleggua.

Alaroye Yokode.

Farolinho & Kiko Navarro - Alaroye Yokode - AFTNE075

House music visionary Kiko Navarro surprises once again with the unexpected return of one of his most iconic songs, “Soñando Contigo”, featuring the soulful voice of Buika.

A few months ago, Kiko released what he thought would be the final remix of this timeless track, collaborating with his long-time friend DJ Fudge for a fresh reinterpretation. But destiny had other plans.

Recently, a video surfaced on social media of Franky Rizardo playing a new, unreleased version of “Soñando Contigo”—a remix Kiko himself didn’t even know existed. The mastermind behind this new take, Emery Bex, reached out to Kiko shortly after, and the buzz around the track grew instantly.

After road-testing the remix during his latest sets and feeling the explosive crowd response, Kiko realized the undeniable potential of this version. The result: an official release of Emery Bex’s remix, ready to bring new life to one of house music’s most cherished tracks.

With its hypnotic grooves and fresh energy, this new remix bridges past and present, proving once again that “Soñando Contigo” remains a track that never stops evolving and connecting with dancefloors worldwide.

Kiko Navarro feat. Buika - Soñando Contigo (Emery Bex Remix) - AFTNE076

Twenty years after its original release on Groove Junkies’ More House label, Kalakuta by Spanish producer Pepe Link and legendary saxophonist Malcolm “Molly” Duncan (founding member of the iconic Average White Band) returns with a powerful new life thanks to Kiko Navarro.
A friendship spanning more than 30 years between Pepe and Kiko already bore fruit back then, with Kiko, under his alias Ma-Yokins, producing the Dub version of Kalakuta. Two decades later, fate would bring the track back to him in the most unexpected way.

A few months ago, Kiko accidentally stumbled upon the original version of Kalakuta, which he hadn’t heard in years. Instantly inspired, he had a “vision” of how the track could sound today. He called Pepe to ask if the original session still existed. After digging through old hard drives and stacks of CD-Rs, Pepe unearthed the long-lost recordings featuring Molly’s majestic sax, Jerry’s lead vocals, and Bilonda’s backing harmonies, the raw essence of Kalakuta was alive once again.

Declared fan of Fela Kuti and deeply influenced by his Afrobeat legacy, Kiko Navarro reimagines Kalakuta through his distinctive Afro-house lens, blending organic percussion, hypnotic rhythms, and the timeless groove of Molly’s saxophone to craft a fresh, soulful tribute to a musical era that continues to inspire generations.

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Pepe Link feat. Malcolm "Molly" Duncan - Kalakuta (Kiko Navarro Remix)

Afroterraneo Music proudly presents a fresh chapter for one of the label’s most heartfelt releases: Vuma. Originally released in 2019, the song was born from a chance encounter in Madrid between Kiko Navarro and a group of South African singers who were in town performing in Disney’s The Lion King. During a single, inspired studio session, Ilitha and her partner wrote the lyrics, an emotional tale of two lovers hoping her father will grant his blessing for them to be together.

In Zulu, Vuma means both “to say yes” and “to suffer,” a duality reflected in Ilitha’s powerful vocal delivery and Kiko Navarro’s spiritual, rhythm-driven production.

Today, Vuma returns with a brand-new vision from DJ Fudge, who, captivated by the song, personally asked Kiko Navarro for the chance to create his own remix. Rebuilding the instrumental from the ground up, DJ Fudge transports the track into his unique musical universe, blending soulful elements with powerful arrangements and a refined sensibility aimed directly at true music lovers.

The result is a remix that honors the original essence while expanding its emotional and dancefloor impact, offering a deeper, groovier and completely renewed perspective on a song that had already become a fan favorite.

This release reaffirms Afroterraneo’s commitment to music that moves, connects cultures, and celebrates creativity without boundaries.

Kiko Navarro feat. Ilitha - Vuma (Dj Fudge Remix) - AFTNE079

Soñando Contigo (Manoo Beatapella) - AFTNE028.

Soñando Contigo (Manoo Guitar Dub) - AFTNE028

Soñando Contigo (Manoo Remix With Guitar) - AFTNE028

Soñando Contigo (Manoo Remixes)

Soñando Contigo (Manoo Remix) - AFTNE028

Afroterraneo With Cee ElAssaad & Kiko Navarro @ Puro Beach BCN

Issued on his crescive Afroterraneo imprint, Kiko Navarro reunites with longtime collaborator and friend, Latin-Grammy award winning vocalist Buika, for new single ‘El Silencio’.

First meeting back in 1997 on their native island of Mallorca, Navarro and Buika most recently worked together for the heart-rending Latin House song ‘Lo Siento’, one of the highlights of Navarro’s 2017 album ‘Everything Happens For a Reason’, as well the 2006’s ‘Soñando Contigo’ on Pacha Recordings, which remains an enduring classic.

Originally written in 2010 but never released at that time, ‘El Silencio’ comes complete with a brand new club version, for which Buika has recorded fresh vocals. When the pair returned to the studio in September 2023, it was as if they’d never been apart. “It was like the time didn’t really pass” says Kiko. “We have this connection that doesn’t go anywhere. We know each other so well, and we know what we want. Working with her has brought me many good things, and I’m so excited to share the new music we’ve made together with the World.”

‘El Silencio’ (‘The Silence’) is a slinky, mid tempo groover with subtle jazz-funk touches, accompanying a universal song about love. “It’s about a couple who have loved each other through hard times, and a desire to be together still. There’s a message of hope here, saying ‘let’s try’. No drama, no anger, just love” says Kiko. Navarro’s Club Version strips the song down to a deep Afro-tinged groove with warm, purring bass and subtle chord touches, which somehow draws even more emotion from Buika’s show-stopping vocal performance.

About the artists:

Releasing on Colombia, Atlantic and Warner Music over her storied career, certified gold for album ‘Mi niña Lola’ and nominated for multiple Latin Grammy Awards (winning in 2010 for album ‘El Ultimo Trago’), Buika was named among the top 50 vocalists of all time by NPR, who described her as “the voice of freedom”. 

"She has a gritty, layered, imperious voice, something like Nina Simone, but more supple and virtuosic." - New York Times.

Carving out an enviable reputation across the globe for his distinctive and highly personal brand of House music, Kiko Navarro’s voyage of sonic discovery has been going strong for almost three decades now. Born on Mallorca, Kiko’s sound reflects the sun-drenched, slow living atmosphere of the Balearic island he still calls home. Obsessed from an early age with the more soulful side of US House music, Navarro’s DJ skills soon attracted the attention of nightlife behemoth Pacha who offered him club residencies both in Palma and in Ibiza. Next came a monthly gig at Space Ibiza and the rest, as they say, is history.

El Silencio (Club Version)

El Silencio (Club Version Edit)

Mama Calling

Mama Calling (Original Edit)

Mama Calling (Tedd Patterson Remix)

Mama Calling (Tedd Patterson Remix) - Edit

Kiko Navarro enlists the help of his 13 year old son Hugo for classical-tinged Deep House gem 'Una Mattina' (A Morning), issued on his own Afroterraneo label.

A cover version of Ludovico Einaudi's 2004 solo piano piece, 'Una Mattina' found its way to Kiko's ears as his son Hugo practised for a performance of the work at his school Christmas show. The pair entered the studio and Hugo laid down that iconic piano part in his first ever recording session, before Kiko worked his magic with a supple drum groove, warm strings and vocal pads inspired by 10cc's 'I'm Not In Love'.

For the breakdown, Kiko asked AI to write a poem inspired by the words 'Una Mattina', which were then performed by an actor friend. The result is a spine-tingling electronic reworking of a much-loved classical gem, destined to summon up its own share of emotional dancefloor reverie.

Una Mattina

Una Mattina (with Poem)

Nana Del Caballo Grande

Nanadi

Una Mattina (Andre Lodemann Remix)

Isao (BRAAM Remix)

Uva Umbe

Uva Umbe (Original Mix) feat. Zano

S'Embat

S'Embat (Original)

S'embat

S'Embat (Club Mix)

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Isao (Dj Fudge Remix)

Isao (Dj Fudge Remix) - Edit

Uva Umbe (Remix)

Uva Umbe (Remix)-Edit

Uva Umbe (Original Mix-Edit) feat. Zano

Alaroye_Yokode-Edit

Alaroye_Yokode

Soñando Contigo (Emery Bex Remix) - Edit

Soñando Contigo (Emery Bex Remix)

Kalakuta (Kiko Navarro Remix)

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Kalakuta (Kiko Navarro Remix) - Edit

Kalakuta (Kiko Navarro Remix with Intro Vocal)

Vuma (Dj Fudge Remix)

Vuma (Dj Fudge Remix) - Edit

4. THE VISIONARY - MY LIFE IS MUSIC (KIKO NAVARRO CLASSIC VIBE)

Barasuayo (Afroterraneo Version) Snippet

Kiko Navarro’s ‘Afroterraneo’ label continues to explore new territories in the realm of electronic music with the second volume of album series ‘Genesis’.

Picking off right where ‘Genesis Vol.1’ left off, this second instalment opens with Kiko Navarro’s spiritual dub version of Isaac Aesili’s chillout gem ‘The Real’. Hungarian producer and drummer PALMFooD delivers exotic atmospheres in ‘Somello’, a track which summons up the sunshine with a sublime piano breakdown and evocative live percussion. 

Next, Kiko Navarro presents the stunning Yoruba Soul remix of 2007 cut Aché Pa Ti, written in collaboration with his longtime collaborator (and piano teacher) Isis "Apache" Montero. Kengo’s ‘Florida Street’ summons an eclectic carnival atmosphere, with a scratchy recording of a tribal chorus and upbeat kalimbas combined with modern digital drums and synths. 

Appearing in Beaport's ‘Best Afro House’ chart earlier this year, Afroterraneo’s debut release ‘Sea Goddess’ receives a new re-edit for ‘Genesis Vol.2’, subtly tweaking the arrangement for even more meaningful dance-floor impact. Akayan’s ‘Snakes’ lays down a rock-solid House groove, gradually stacking rhythmic stabs and fragments of melody which amount to a towering peak-time groove.

Somewhat slept-on at the time of its 2016 release, Kiko Navarro’s synth-laden dub version of ‘El Rey De Los Truenos’ by Myles Bigelow gets a well deserved new lease of life, fitting nicely into the Afroterraneo sound. KOKI’s perfectly titled ‘Unstoppable Beat’ showcases stellar live percussion performance over a frenetic and highly charged electronic rhythm; surely a must-have DJ tool.

Tuccillo's remix of ‘The First Time feat. Isis "Apache" Montero’ heads into bouncier, Chicago-style House territory with loungey jazz piano shimmering over tight, swung drums and rolling bass. Closing this chapter in the Afroterraneo story, Kiko Navarro provides an achingly beautiful reprise of The Visionary’s ‘My Life Is Music’, a set closer of his for many years, which can now be yours too.

Myles Bigelow Feat. Toto Berriel - El Rey De Los Truenos (Kiko Navarro Dub)

Kiko Navarro feat. Isis Apache Montero - Ache Pa Ti (Yoruba Soul Mix)

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