"Aroop Roy is a brilliant producer, who never fails"
Gilles Peterson, 2022

Here's my latest interview with Gilles Peterson, talking about the story behind my label @vivelamusiquerecords reissue of Jean-Luc Ponty's "In the Fast Lane" and  also a few words about my own releases. It's followed by an exclusive mix of my productions from recent years.

Interview and Mix with Gilles Peterson 04/22

Placa Luminosa - Os Olhos De Vera (Aroop Roy Rework)
Tania Alves - Fankiandor Planador (Aroop Roy Rework)
Aroop Roy - Tembandumba Feat. Toto La Momposina (Vocal Mix)
Dave Valentin - Crotona Park (Aroop Roy Edit)
Aroop Roy - What I Love
George Duke - 'scuse Me Miss (Aroop Roy Edit)
Aroop Roy - Second Impression

Gilles Peterson Worldwide-  Aroop Roy Originals and Reworks mix

Interview with Gilles Peterson

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Aroop Roy is a producer, musician and label head, who joins the dots between electronic music and borderless organic sounds. From house, garage and techno to jazz, disco and global rhythms, he has enjoyed universal acclaim as a producer and DJ.
Aroop's sets are full of personality, style and infectious groove, earning him a growing reputation as a uniquely gifted DJ. In the last few years, he has been enjoying huge momentum, causing wild scenes at places like Fabric, Koko and Hi Ibiza and lighting up festivals including Defected Croatia, Lost Village, Worldwide and We Out Here. He is a resident for Defected Broadcasting House and has recorded guest mixes for the likes of BBC, NTS, Rinse and Jazz FM.

Showcasing his skills as digger and tastemaker, Aroop's label Vive La Musique reissues and reworks rare eclectic sounds from around the world, from Caribbean Zouk and Congolese Rumba to French jazz-fusion and South African soul. The catalogue has been celebrated by tastemakers across the scene with the recent offering "In the Fast Lane" receiving rave reviews for uncovering the historical connections between French virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty and the Detroit techno movement.

“One of the most inspiring figures in club culture right now”
Clash Magazine

"Brilliant producer and incredible DJ. Aroop is someone who never fails!"
Gilles Peterson (BBC)

"I didn’t realise just how good a DJ Aroop is until we played together here. He is a ridiculously skilled selector, musically able to move in any direction with ease."
Mr Scruff

"One of my favourite DJs on the planet"
Melvo Baptiste (Defected/Glitterbox) 

“Aroop is one of the best in the world”
Melé (Club Bad / Defected)