On January 22nd, 2023 the world celebrated the Lunar New Year, and the gate was opened to welcome the astrological proclivities and inclinations of the Yin Water Rabbit. Now, on February 1st, patiently and excitedly awaiting for the arrival of the Rabbit, which is to occur on February 4th, we celebrate the new year and the arrival of a very special contribution to our fledgling series, provided by the inspirational selector, and friend of many years, Cay Horiuchi.

In Cay's words: 

"This mix features some of the tracks I played for a cute underground NYE party organized by my friends in the unceded lands of the Chinook and Multnomah tribes. Living in the Pacific Northwest, this season is when I long for sunshine the most. Take a sonic journey with me all the way from South Africa, Japan, Algeria, U.S., Taiwan, and beyond. 
It’s about the celebration of the new year, 癸卯 (mizu no tou). New growth, new beginning.
It’s about dancing with your family and friends. 
It’s about the celebration of life.
It’s about love."

And so, dear listeners, in whatever state or corner of the world this mix finds you, we invite you to return to the untarnished listening you were born with, and to begin again.

AW/OA 056: 癸卯 [mixed by cay horiuchi]:
1. Muslimgauze - A1, Arab American Radio [Staalplaat] (2020)
2. 松浦 雅也 - たまねぎ先生のカンフー・ラップ, PaRappa The Rapper オリジナル・サウンドトラック [Sony Records] 1996
3. Hashim - Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) [Cutting Records] 1987
4. Trinere - All Night, All Night, [Jam Packed] 1985
5. Asha Puthili - Chipko Chipko, Hari Om, [Pan Music] 1990
6. Shavonne, So, Tell Me, Tell Me (Vocal Mix), So, Tell Me, Tell Me [M-Pire Records] 1989
7. Stevie B - Party Your Body, Party Your Body [LMR]
8. Hassan Ideddir - Ibini, Atfalouna [Dark Entries] 2022 Re. 1989
9. Big Ben Tribe - Tarzan Loves the Summer Nights [Dark Entries] 2021 Re. 1983
10. 容祖兒 (Joey Yung), 未知, EP/Joey [EEG] 1999
11. Ntombi Ndaba - Heart Attack, Tomorrow [Afrosynth Records] 2018
12. The Hard Workers - Ayoba-yo, Ayoba-yo [Red Label] 1988
13. Stella - Réalité, D​é​tends​-​toi [Cosmic Romance] 2022
14. Poly-C - Soy Pijo (Boite Pijo Instrumental), Ritmo Fantas​í​a: Balearic Spanish Synth​-​Pop, Boogie and House (1982​-​1992) [Compiled by DJ Trujillo], [Soundway Records] 2021 Re. 1990
15. Elado - Massi Tobo [Bonfido Disques] 2022
16. Mameen 3 - Spacecamel, Spacecamel  Jahrab, [Les Disques Bongo Joe] 2019
17. Cheb Runner - Dalila - Law Kan (RCCR Remix)
18. De Los Miedos - Yali Yali (De Los Miedos Edit), Edits Vo.1 [Ostra Discos] 2014
19. Manjeet Kondal - Ishkaan De Mamle, Holle Holle [Multitone] 1986
20. Elado - Gulab Jamun, Elado Edits [Razor N Tape] (edit of Asha Bhosle - Tutak Tutak Tutiyan from Ghar Ka Chirag (1989) soundtrack)
21. East-West - Can’t Face The Night (Chuggy Dub), Can’t Face The Night [Emotional Rescue] 2022
22. Moonlight vs Azoto - San Salvador (Original Mix), San Salvador (The “Teasing” Remixes) [Axis Records] 2004
23. fana' - Kurdish Gold, Karantina, 2020
24. Acid Arab feat. Cheb Halim - Halim Guelil, 2022
25. Ethno League - Radio Arabesque (Saudi-club version), Milagros Del Ritmo Obscure Rhythmic Tunes From 1988 -1991 Selected By Jose Manuel [Harmonie Exotic] 2022
26. 高凌風 (Frankie Kao) – 愛像青橄欖, 借錢, [CYP] 1983

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AW/OA 056: 癸卯 [mixed by cay horiuchi]

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AW/OA 056: 癸卯 [mixed by cay horiuchi]

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