After staying for over a week in the ancestral village of Ishola (Hekske’s lover) on the misty slopes of the Ruwenzori Mountains, the witches kissed goodbye to their friendly hosts and continued their flight southwards, following their inner compass. Hekske (the little witch) and Falke (the 10-year old witch apprentice) flew over a wide variety of breathtaking landscapes, like the Okavango delta and the thundering Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya). 
While following the Limpopo River, they saw a breathtaking sunset unfold in the west… it was high time to land and find a safe place to spend the night. The witches saw no humans which meant the place was safe. They landed at the foot of a majestic tree, but didn’t have much time to savor the glorious sunset, as a few hungry lions were stealthily approaching them, observing the witches in their long white dresses from close quarter, preparing for a decisive lethal strike. But while looking at the witches, a feeling of tenderness took hold of the lionesses. Instead of attacking, they walked slowly into the direction of the girls, who started to talk with a soft voice to the queens of the jungle. This drew the attention of even more lions and soon they were all lying at the feet of the witches, and Falke played and frolicked with a bunch of lion cubs - who especially loved to play with the girl’s long blond hair (the hair of a young witch is of an indescribable softness). The leader of the pride welcomed the young witches and ordered the other animals to prepare a soft bed of grass for the exhausted girls. And soon the Flemish witches drifted into a blissful sleep in the middle of a circle of lions, whom had never ever experienced a similarly peaceful presence in the plains. 
After a deep, blissful sleep, the witches woke up just before sunrise. Falke quickly realized that the little fluffy thing she was holding tenderly in her arms, was actually a lion cub and when looking around, she saw a lioness watching the two of them with endearment … clearly the cub’s mom. Slowly it dawned to the girl that she had been sleeping in the middle of a circle of lions … easily the best possible protection in the African plains. Despite being far away from her home forest in North-Western Europe, the little witches felt absolutely at ease. They looked around and saw all these wonderful animals roaming on the plains : zebras, antelopes, giraffes and even a herd of elephants in the distance.
A bateleur eagle had spotted the witches and touched down in front of their feet. The girls understood that the bird wanted to take them somewhere and they kissed goodbye to their friends of the lion pride. The eagle flew straight to a nearby forest, and touched down in a clearing where a group of women were waiting for them. These were local witches, but they looked very different from European witches. They were all wearing colorful long clothes. The witches themselves had all kinds of skin colors, ranging from black, brown to white. When Falke said something in Flemish to Hekske, the local witches smiled and started to talk to them in the local Afrikaans language. Hekske and Falke couldn’t believe their ears … this language sounded just like Flemish, but with a more expressive intonation and some funny expressions. They never expected that witches from this part of the world would speak the same language as them. After the welcome hug, the African witches gave an energetic welcome dance, which they would soon teach to their European guests. This place had such a beautiful energy …

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Witchtape #167 | Guest Wizz : LEEP

Each track in this mix has had a profound effect on me over the last few weeks, I felt it important to give them some light.

Tracklist:

The Bulgarian Voices Angelite & Huun‐Huur‐Tu - Legend.mp3
Coolio - Gangstas Paradise (Dr Parnassus Krishnas Paradise edit).mp3
Laaar - Bound.mp3
VadimoooV - Hermoso.mp3
Esquir3 - Bows & Ties (Duygu Civas Remix).mp3
Aamiq, slow child - Passenger (Original Mix).mp3
Deep Andi, Jonajosu, KataHaifisch - Supernova (Deep Ändi Remix).mp3
Lilova - Ya (Original Mix).mp3
Vodoom Ra Ubermukke - Solid.mp3
Malü & MinusStunden - Naichingeru (Landhouse Remix).mp3
Rossel - Baglama (Matija & Richard Elcox Remix).mp3
Daval - Roma Norte.mp3


Don Wildman - Introspection

Step into the immersive soundscape of maaje’s latest mix for BeYond – a sonic journey that invites you to move beyond the surface and into something deeper. Blending atmospheric textures with smooth, thoughtful transitions, Maaje crafts an experience that feels both expansive and deeply personal.

Each layer of sound unfolds with intention, drawing you into a space where time slows down and the mind begins to wander. It’s not just about listening – it’s about feeling, drifting, and exploring your own emotional landscape through sound.

This mix is perfect for late-night reflection, creative flow, or moments when you simply want to escape the noise of the everyday. With every beat, maaje offers a subtle invitation: to let go, tune in, and travel inward.

Enjoy.

Artist ⤵

⟣ maaje 
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maaje_music
• Spotify: https://shorturl.at/MPuvI
• Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/de/artist/maaje/1147158
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maaje_music/

⟣ Artwork: PACAYA | https://soundcloud.com/pacayapacaya

You can find more wonderful mixes from BeYond here:
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With Love ⤵

⟣ BeYond Collective
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BeYond with maaje | 35

We let the paths we've walked define us, while the one that truly belongs to us waits in silence - feared, yet forever calling..

Tracklist:
1. Soble – It’s A New Day
2. Soble - Somewhere
3. slow child – Hot Sun (Original mix)
4. maaje & kandilari - SpaceCatSound
5. Myga – What If
6. Fleurie – Soldier (Sydney Seymour Edit)
7. Zedjue, Archikilla – Swamp Mud
8. Myga – Dancing Cloud
9. gingembre – Loving Attention (ft. kcm)
10. Geju - Melkin
11. Gogi – Change (Isaque Solaris Remix)
12. Myga - Neverland
13. Landhouse – Star Light
14. I’m Mady – Wheel of Life (Diereva Remix)
15. I'm Mady - Room 420 (Diereva Remix)
16. Aamiq - Trudge
17. ITWO5 – Unseen (Original Mix)
18. Gasteropod – Dripping Light
19. döb - Aura
20. slow child – Seed Theory (Original Mix)
21. Iorie – Falling Home
22. LVND – Competent (Jati Div Remix)
23. I’m Mady – Flauschdecke (Original Mix)
24. Lorikeet – EOS (slow child Remix)	
25. LVND – Competent (Soble Slow Interpretation Remix)
26. Skydrips & Tiefe Wasser Berlin – Le Cocon

The Art Of Downtempo | 018 | Tao

Organic & downtempo glowy set performed on Thursday Afternoon at the Oe-aa-sieS camp, Afrikaburn 2025.

Welcome to the intersection of creativity, connection, and radical self-expression! From first light to the deep hours of night,  the Oe-aa-sieS Sound Camp is where we express ourselves through music and dance. Here, rhythm flows untamed and untethered, connecting us to each other and the present powerful moments.

Artists featured in this set: Raja Ram SuperModule, Colour Your Mind, Anton Feine Thujan, Mikhail Catan, Tomas Zolan, Juanma Salinas, Laaar, Alvaro Suarez, Don Jongle, Dan Bay, Xande (IT), Antaares, Ali Farahani, Sam Vafaei, Lui Mafuta, AKASHA MX, Moon’s Voyager, Pulli, Chomba.

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Live @ Oe-Aa-SieS // AfrikaBurn 2025

Life is an endless puzzle we strain to complete, believing it is ours to solve. Yet we are only truly born in the stillness of presence – when we release the grasp of will and allow ourselves to witness the pieces beginning to move, guided by a rhythm beyond the mind.. 🎲

The Art Of Downtempo | 020 | Puzzle

Akasatki from China takes us on a deep, trippy journey – starting with soulful saxophone, moving through earthy percussion and shimmering melodies.

Rooted in downtempo and rich with ethno textures, the set flows like candlelight through desert winds – feminine, emotional, and full of vibrant colour.

In its final moments, a clear voice rises – carrying a message like a mantra: this is more than music. It’s a calling.

Warm, grounded, and soulfully psychedelic.
Connect with the artist: @akasatkimusic

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