Here's one dedicated to the UK lovers rock scene from the late 70s to early 90s. It's the type of music I find myself always coming back to, somehow always setting the right mood - slowed, straight-forward and sweet. Songs about love and heartbreak. So good for dancing, and also for laying down, a perfect compliment to the feeling of the sun on your skin. Enjoy and happy Spring

Island Time Radio: Mix 26

A series of Brazilian vinyl mixes created during lockdown 2020/2021 for Radio d59b in Belgrade. Music made for you to listen, stay still, keep horizontal and just enjoy. Go with the flow, even when there is none.

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Electronics, dub techno, jazz, crunchy guitars and Afro-Brazilian percussion collide with propulsive energy on "Tamamduateí". The latest missive from MNTH, real name Luciano Valério, taken from his forthcoming self titled album on Mais Um Discos. 

30-min of music on cassette and digital, blistering with the energy  of São Paolo experimental musical underground. Supported by drummer, composer and fellow experimental artist M.Takara (Pharoah Sanders, Damo Suzuki, Rob Mazurek), Grammy-nominated engineer, Fernando Sanches and co-produced by Psilosamples.

“I put more of myself on this record. I wanted it to sound like something new”. As co-founder of influential label, Desmonta, MNTH, (pronounced Mantega - Portuguese for ‘butter’), has been a pivotal figure in Brazil’s underground scene for the best part of two decades. Initially set up to release Takara’s 2007 album Conta, Desmonta and Valério went on to sign soon seminal albums by deconstructive candomblê-punk trio, Metá Metá, and provide a regular home for Takara’s frequent and varied output over the years, as well as Valério’s own debut project, a split cassette release with Tildaflipers back in 2015, and his work with guitarist Marco Nalesso as Nalesca Mantega.

Born and raised in Cecap, a neighbourhood 30 minutes north-east of central São Paolo, located within the region of Guaralhos, Valério grew up across the road from apocalyptic samba guitar ogã Kiko Dinucci, whose dynamic first and third LPs were released by Valério on Desmonta. ” Both of us were into skateboarding, metal and then punk. Kiko was the guy that put a guitar in my hand. He taught me. Then said “come play 2nd guitar in my band.”

Having recorded the majority of tracks back in 2014-15, Valério shelved the album, only deciding to re-visit the recordings during the pandemic. For this edition Mais Um have added three additional bonus tracks, including two previously unreleased remixes by Psilosamples and Desmonta label artist, Dandrea.

Safe to say we are loving this whole release and it was hard to pick a a favourite to premiere. Can't wait to throw the cassette into the tape deck! The full release is due on April 30, on cassette and digital.

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Exclusive Premiere: MNTH "Tamamduateí" (Forthcoming on Mais Um Discos)

1 Tell us a bit about yourself and your record collection

My name is Eve alias Selecta Kwaby. To keep it short… when I play strictly Jamaican flavoured music it’s Selecta Kwaby’s turn. ;) When I play it in a global way without fixed on style and musical boarders it’s Eve’s turn! ;) I live in the South of Germany in a wonderful city with the Name Tübingen.  I started to collect records around 2005. In this time it was not much known about the late obscure 70s and early 80s of Jamaican and UK Reggae productions. The only chance was to get them on vinyl. Therefore, it all began. I’m deeply connected with Jamaican Music.  However, there was and is also much love for many different styles. Eve likes it funky, fuzzy, groovey, raw and sometimes folky but global. Selecta Kwaby loves it with bass. My goal is always to dig deep into it. I would not call me a DJ but a collector… and I love to take my records out.  

2 45/7 is all about celebrating the 7”. Can you tell us a bit about what you love about this format?

Hehe, this is a good question. Nowadays you can find a lot of tunes on compilations that were only released on 7 inches back in the days, but for me it’s not about to have the song, but it’s about to have it on 7 inch. Why? Because the 7 inch is the real deal for me! It’s about the one song on it! Okay, if you have luck, you have a double sider. Moreover, well, sometimes you have an EP that runs on 45. You drop the needle and you listen to the track you want to listen to. That’s what it’s all about. And don’t forget: The picture sleeves the label sleeves, hehehe. Another 45 nerd told me it’s an erotic thing about the 7 inches and well, yeah that fits. 

3 Four hours of vinyl goodness…can you talk us through your selection for your 45/7 mix?

For me a guest mix is always an opportunity to sort out some tunes for something special. This mix deals not with funky stuff. This one is about to be psychedelic and raw. Some tunes are downtempo, some are uptempo! And hell yeah, some are really weird and freaky. I sorted out tunes form 16 countries. Mostly 60s to 70s, but also some contemporary tunes. Some play clean and some are dusty. It starts in Russia and ends in Peru. Every continent is represented. 

4 Where can people catch you/ listen to your music?

Im a member of a Reggae Sound (Roots Typhoon) and a member of Global Taste Project. You can find mixes on Mixcloud.  I played at many places in Tübingen and Stuttgart. And sometimes I was invited to play in other cities in Germany. In Tübingen we have “Drehscheibe Tübingen”, a very familiar thing,  where we come together as collectors, DJ’s, and we spin records together. 

Top 5 all-time records

Ahahaha, this question. Well there is so much music out there, it would be easier, if you ask top 5 from Peru or Thailand or US but well let’s try it for 45s of course. 
- Fatimah Razak - “Dahaga”, Label: Life (Malaysia)
- Sista China – “Jam the calypso”, Label: Harry J (Jamaica)
- Sharhabil Ahmad - “Irkos Farfesh”, Label: Munsphone (Sudan)
- Los Orientales - “Lobos al Escape”, Label: Dinsa (Peru)
- Sroeng Santi - “Kuen Kuen Lueng Lueng”, Label: Phaen Siang Tra 3 Khoh Sohk (Thailand)

45/7 #79 ARTIST: SELECTA KWABY ALIAS EVE

04 Karachi (what Could Have Been)

Our first reissue brings you the holy grail of Kraut Exotica recorded in 1978 for the tiny german Sound Starton label ,only 200 LP´s were ever pressed. Library albums flooded the market back than and this World Jazz gem simply got forgotten in the warehouse . 
A true one of a kind recording: traditional Indonesian folk songs reinterpretated by some of the best European jazz fusion players incl Milan Pilar (Catch Up, Niagara) ,conducted by the jewish german drummer legend Freddie Brocksieper.

Limited 12“ vinyl , handstamped original cover art, protection inner / outer sleeve, info, label sticker.Offially licensed & restored from the Master Tapes

Support artists and label directly & get it here:
https://soundvoyage1.bandcamp.com/album/sound-voyage-presents-m-nchner-studioorchester-twilights-of-bali

release date: 14.12.18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH-6Vlxsels&feature=youtu.be

Twilights of Bali

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MÜNCHNER STUDIOORCHESTER "twilights of Bali" FREESOULINC004 LP medley

Sonic Fruits with Footshooter & Allysha Joy - July 2019

Dee-Bunk & Djanzy - Love Of Honey Vol. II
01.    Intro (by K&TG)
02.    Tony Rubio – Bass In Action
03.    Funk Factory – Rien Ne Va Plus
04.    Frankie Beverly’s Raw Soul – While I’m Alone
05.    Aaron Neville – Hercules
06.    All Green – I’m Glad You’re Mine
07.    Joe Cruz & The Cruzettes – Love Song
08.    The Blackbyrds – Summer Love
09.    H. Andrews – Steppin’ Out
10.    Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good
11.    Pleasure – My Love
12.    The Counts – What’s Up Front That Counts
13.    24 Carat Black – Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth
14.    The Peddlers – On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
15.    Randy Brown – I Wanna Make Love To You
16.    Jerzy Milian – Gacek
17.    Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Ain’t Got Time
18.    Charles Wright & The Watts 103re. Street Rhythm Band – What Can You Bring Me
19.    Norman Harris – In Good Faith
20.    Pucho And His Latin Soul Brothers – Cease The Bombing
21.    Harvey Mandel – Cristo Redentor (Outro)

Dee-Bunk & Djanzy - Love Of Honey Vol. II 

Wishing all of you a wonderful start to 2020.

Jazz is absolutely on fire all around the world right now. So many Choices so many brand new projects from London to Chicago or even Paris and Tokyo! I feel happy and lucky to start this new decade with these covers, samples and of course new original productions with a deep and dancefloor feeling.

MY FAVORITE THINGS - Show #19 (Hosted by Psycut)

Kabu Verdi pa tudu ténpu 🇨🇻 Just back from my 2nd trip to Cape Verde (16 years after the 1st one) 🇨🇻 Can't say how much I love this country. Let the music speak. With vinyl only from late 70's - early 80's 
🥁🎻 Raiz di Coladeira. Fidjus di Funana 🐚 Cantico da Libertade. Cantico da Sodade. 🌳🏝️

KABU VERDI  🇨🇻 RAIZ DI COLADEIRA ~ FIDJUS DI FUNANA 🐚 24-08-2018 @ Kiosk Radio

Delicious Frequencies 29.09.20

Brazil’s musical heritage is a fountain of endless discovery.
After years of heavy digging, BTKZR brings you new sounds from the past in the shape of DJ sets with outstanding Brazilian songs that you most likely have not heard before.

All the BTKZR tracks are extracted from our collection of Brazilian vinyl records. These were found digging on our numerous travels since the year 2000.

Our DJ sets will bring you soundscape music, afro brazilian, tropicália madness, the emotional depths of samba/bossa plus incredible beats and basslines, haunting vocals and spiritual songs from the South to the North of this great country.

Talk to us batukizer@gmail.com

In 2020 we played a few gigs abroad (Norway, Belgium) and toured in Brazil before Corona. The summer was spent touring and DJing extensively in Denmark with more than 20 gigs over the span of the summer.

In 2018 and 2019 BTKZR has Toured in India and Brazil, played Gilles Petersons Worldwide Festival, Mellotron in Paris, NTS Radio, bookings at Spiritland in London, Copenhagen Jazz Festival and much much more.

In 2017 Batukizer has played a score of major Danish Festivals: Roskilde, Stella Polaris, Metropol, Volume Festival. In addition events and major club nights with deep and magnificent music. A German tour, Yuka Club in Tunis, Alma Hotel in Barcelona.

In 2016 Batukizer has played at: Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Roskilde Festival, supporting legendary Azymuth in Copenhagen, warming up for Jorge Ben at Circo Voador in Rio, The Lake Radio, Jolenes in Copenhagen, SommerChill Festival.

In 2015 Batukizer has played in Paris, Neu Club São Paulo, Cph Winterjazz Festival (with Azymuth), The Lake Radio, Roskilde Festival, Søndagsvenner Festival, Distortion Festival, Ya'Ya' Hifi in Rio de Janeiro.

In 2014 Batukizer has played at: We Love Helsinki, Trailerpark Festival, Chill i Parken Festival and Sunday Friends.

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Batukizer (EVFB)