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Zoukous

afro jazz funk world groove

Mix for the Party "Acid Arab", Wanderlust, Paris 2013.

Vintage Acid Arab

To celebrate a special Zoukous night at Tanner in Helsinki on May 21, we offer a series of three mixes to add some tropical sunshine in your life:

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.1" by Galactic Mace
"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.2" by Fredrik Lavik @afro7
"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.3" by Lil Tony @liltony

Art by Arsi Keva <3 

Collect them all in your earbuds and come party with us!

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.1" by Galactic Mace

To celebrate a special Zoukous night at Tanner in Helsinki on May 21, we offer a series of three mixes to add some tropical sunshine in your life:

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.1" by Galactic Mace
"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.2" by Fredrik Lavik @afro7
"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.3" by Lil Tony @liltony

Art by Arsi Keva <3

Collect them all in your earbuds and come party with us!

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.2" by Fredrik Lavik

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 5.3" by Lil Tony

Zoukous is honoured to welcome sound adventurer Miia Laine to the fold with her beautiful selections from around the lands.

Follow Miia's trail at these spaces:
@miialaine
https://www.instagram.com/miialeelaine/

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 6" by Miia Laine

Woima Collective - Snippet Mix  Frou Frou Rokko

TERANGA BEAT proudly presents DEXTER JOHNSON & Le SUPER STAR de DAKAR in their last performance before their departure to Abidjan in 1969. Mastered from the original tape this recording captures the energy and quality of these most spectacular performers. The group was led by the inimitable Dexter Johnson, a saxophonist whose unique timbre influenced generations of horn players in Senegal and who can stand with pride next to the great jazz musicians.   

Nigerian born he came to Dakar through Bamako & left his mark from the first night he arrived in the city with the GUINEAN JAZZ, in 1957. Later he played with the STAR BAND de DAKAR & finally with the SUPER STAR de DAKAR where he made a great duo with the singer LABA SOSSEH in the club “À l’Étoile”.

“Live à l’Étoile” features many great Afro-Cuban classics, two killer boogaloos and a cover of Wilson Pickett’s “Something You Got”. The recording also shows for the very first time the capacity of Dexter after the departure of LABA SOSSEH. This gave him the opportunity to become the absolute frontman & to have the singers JOHN GOMIS, WILLIAM & MAĪSSA NGOM accompany his tenor saxophone. 

The 2LP comes out in a deluxe ‘60s style cover with a bonus track & MP3 download code. Both LP & CD booklet includes photos & linear notes outlining Dexter’s musical career. We hope you will enjoy.

Dexter Johnson & Le Super Star de Dakar - Para Que Bueno

Sami Sierla is a not that active as a dj these days, but he's still a legendary fixture in the Helsinki digger scene. From deep US boogie to all that cool & groovy global gravy, Sami knows his stuff. 

For Zoukous, he presents a full set of South African vinyl treasures. It's got all the goodies from heavily pianofied kwaito tracks to bubbling r&b slow jams. Come hear more of it at our "Zoukous South Africa special" at Tanner, friday April 28. 

Track list
1. Some white label from the 2000's
2. D’Cool - Ivolvo
3. Hardworkers - Go Back Where You Belong
4. Xarila - Wonder Why
5. Doc Mabena - Emzini Wezi
6. Lam’I - Chimorenga
7. Salimaya - I Love You
8. 2InOne - This Love Is Right
9. Jabu Gasa - Love Power
10. Tashif’ Kente - I Like The Way You Love Me
11. Tatazela - Dont Leave Me Alone

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 7 – South Africa special" by Sami Sierla

Promo mix to celebrate the premier of club Zoukous at Mbar, Helsinki on July 23, 2014. Featuring some 70's, 80's, and even 90's tropical styles. Even a detour to some recent remix business. 

Welcome to Zoukous

A deep selection of top shelf panamania LP's and 45's from Philippe Noël's personal collection. Los Autenticos Mozambiques, Maximo Rodriguez, Rene Santos, Soul Fantastics, Los Silvertones, Fredy y sus Afro-Latinos, Little Francisco Greaves, Los Lores, Lord Boogaloo, Rafael Labasta.

Seleccion de Combos Nacionales

Brownswood are delighted to announce that we have signed Cuban singer Daymé Arocena.
Daymé was part of the Havana Cultura Mix project, which saw Gilles Peterson mentoring selected producers from around the world to make a record in Cuba with local musicians. She auditioned, prompting all producers to decide they wanted to work with her... In the end, she sung on three tracks on the album, including the massive "U Knew Before”. Seeing huge potential in her, Gilles invited her to London to perform at the album launch event, where she enchanted the packed out audience, and it was decided she should record a solo project for Brownswood Recordings / Havana Cultura. The announcement brought out a loud, rich, infectious laugh instantly recognizable as Dayme’s deep and chocolaty voice. “My first record, here,” she squeals. “It’s a crazy dream.”

Credits: 
Vocals & Campana - Daymé Arocena 
Produced by Simbad 
Thumb Pianos, Bass Cajon, Djembe,  Shakers, Small Percussions, 
CP 70 & B3 Organ - Simbad  


itunes

Daymé Arocena - Madres

we came across this great mix by caykh recordings of the golden days of somali music. sounds from before the war, songs from before the beautiful city of mogadishu became a battle ground for 2 decades. 

"This Mix of 70's and 80's Somali sound is a rich blend of traditional Somali folk music infused with Western funk, rock and reggae and a touch of Indian, Arabic and African flavors.

There are hardly any proper releases of this soulful sound of guitar, synthesizer and drums. I spent some months finding, compiling and editing rips of TV and live recordings on old VHS tapes and radio broadcasts to cassette tapes and here is what I got. Enjoy! With love from Mogadishu."

https://soundcloud.com/caykhrecordings

buy a cassette copy:
http://staalplaat.com/recording/au-revoir-mogadishu-volume-1-songs-from-before-the-war

Jakarta Radio 009: Somali Disco Mix - "Au Revoir, Mogadishu"

Ho-Ho-Hope you're still listening…  As we come to the end of our first year of Finders Keepers transmissions and podcasts, the hibernating inhabitants of the Keepers Cottage present our biggest family gathering yet just in time for the festive season. Presenting a wide range of tenuous, strenuous and overambitious midwinter nuggets, Andy Votel, Pete Mitchell and Doug Shipton welcome a co-host cameo from our Belgian buddy Gerd "Hurt The Wild" De Wilde to help us sift through kristmas krautrock, synthesised Santa jams, festive folk funk and Lollywood Hogmanay classics in this "longer than advertised" bumper edition of our serialised music therapy sessions. 

Bringing good cheer to the ears of this months listeners we have surprise visits from some special stateside studio guests such as legendary synthesist Suzanne Ciani (of Buchla/Atari/Stepford Wives fame) joined by Iranian wax magnet Mahssa Taghinia (Finders Keepers US/Mount Analog) who will discuss early synth discoveries, skiing locations and cross-continental chocolate discrepancies accompanied by lesser spotted novelty records while gracefully deflecting the ill-advised humour of our admittedly inebriated hosts. Raiding the drinks cabinet and running up phone bills like babysitter on boxing day The FKRR crew also connect with some no nonsense musical legends via the Christmas miracle of technology as they speak to members of Nyah Rock movement originators Cymande as well as Phil Spector's leading Christmas angel Darlene Love.  With all these special guests it's hard to imagine how we would possibly squeeze in our regular contributor Tape Worm aka The Slimy Santa without spilling egg nog on the hedgehogs in our snowy woodland retreat… but we'll try.  How many versions of Silent Night can you fit in a mini??? Turn On, tune in and find out! 

Finders Keepers Radio Show - Christmas Special

My connection is your connection! Casually stumbling into the new year without having to strenuously reorganise those awkward slices of obsolete black plastic, your faithful Finders Keepers Radio Show hosts head straight to one of the most reliable and varied corners of the record room and the trusty/crusty/musty shelf controversially marked KRAUTROCK!  A German-born genre previously known as kosmische before the Wümme based group Faust adopted the potential slur as the movement's new blanket tag. 

Aiming to stretch the genre's ready-elasticated boundaries that little bit further Herrs Votel, Mitchell und Shipton try to avoid the obvious major label gatefold trophy records (and happily fail at the first furlong) by adding 1970's DDR pop, German DIY punk, early Krautsploitation horrotica, Deutsch library records and other strains of lesser known Krautsider pop. So expect all the big hitters from Dusseldorf, Munich, Cologne and, errr, Altrincham while swimming in a sea of crackle via freakish visiting cabaret bands and unlikely collaborations spanning five decades... For all those purists, snobs and naysayers out there, we are joined by the original vocalist from CAN, Mr. Malcolm Mooney who is happy discuss Stockhausen, The Fat Boys and David Bowie to add more salt to your tangerine! 

www.finderskeepersrecords.com

Finders Keepers Radio Show - Krautrock Special

96 kbps preview
https://voodoocuts.bandcamp.com/album/edits-ep

Linda negra

From the upcoming Compilation "Diablos Del Ritmo" - The colombian Melting Pot 1960 - 1985

After half a decade in which seven expeditions were made to Barranquilla, Analog Africa is honored to present “Diablos del Ritmo,” an anthology of - and tribute to - the immense sound of 60/70s Colombia. Thousands of records were collected, boiling down to a colorfully diverse selection of 32 tracks (available on Double CD, 2 x Double LP and digital format), Split between Afrobeat, Afrofunk, Psychedelia-inspired rhythms on Part.1 and an array of danceable tropical rhythms on Part.2

Get the Record

Busca la Careta - Andrés Landero

Crowd control with a cosmic touch ✨

Upcoming gigs:
Dec 6 – Elonhuone

Past gigs in 2025
Nov 22 – Grotesk
Oct 24 – Marski
Oct 11 – Third Place
Aug 29 – Siltanen -> Placed Outta Space
Aug 15 – Tanner -> Zesty w/ @caramelo77
Jul 31 – Way Cafe w/ @hannaojanen
Jul 10 – Latin Explosion at Siltanen
Apr 26 – Siltanen -> Placed Outta Space
Apr 25 – Ambient Bar w/ Jussi B
Mar 8 – Petiit w/ @box-n-dice
Jan 31 – Third Place
Jan 11 – Grotesk
Jan 1 – UG

Past gigs in 2024
Dec 28 – Ambient Bar
Dec 5 – Grotesk
Nov 9 – Grotesk
Nov 8 – Tanner, Zesty w/ @miialaine
Oct 25 – Grotesk
Oct 19 – @jesse-official record release bash Putte's The Cellar
Sep 27 – Grotesk
Sep 13 – Spinning Wheel at Ilves
Aug 31 – Bar Tÿpo
Aug 30 – Skiffer
Aug 10 – Ääniwalli 
Aug 7 – Bar Llamas
Aug 3 – Grotesk
Aug 1 – Siltanen w/ @olmiolmi
Jul 27 – Grotesk 
Jul 25 – Toppa
Jul 20 – Koistinen 
Jul 6 – WMNWM at Ääniwalli
Jun 26 – Siltanen/Latin Explosion
Jun 15 – Sumu
May 10 – Grotesk
May 3 – KULT
Apr 19 – Grotesk
Mar 2 – Grotesk
Mar 1 – Siltanen
Feb 3 – Grotesk

Past gigs in 2023:
Dec 16 – Kaiku w/ @tash-lc
Dec 9 – WMNWM at @clubkaiku
Dec 5 – Tanner Lil X-mas w/ @oksoundhelsinki
Dec 2 – Grotesk
Dec 1 – Kiasma
Oct 28 – Taverno, Amsterdam
Oct 27 – Cornerstore, Amsterdam
Oct 21 – Kaiku with @trujillo & @jexopolis
Oct 20 – Siltanen with Palmu
Oct 6 – Grotesk
Sep 23 – Kaiku with @omolokoo
Sep 9 – Grotesk
Sep 2 – Siltanen with @tonysiren
Aug 17 – Tanner with @liltony
Aug 13 – Flow Festival
Aug 10 – Grotesk with @miialaine
July 22 – Odysseus Festival
July 20 – Tanner with Kurro
July 14 – Tislaamo with @mynameistimjam
July 5 – Grotesk
Jun 10 – Tanner 5 years anniversary
Jun 1 – Grotesk
May 20 – Kaiku with @dj_ow and @milloskaiser
May 12 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen
May 5 – Jackie with @odjpirkka
April 28 – Zoukous with Sami Sierla
Mar 17 – Stidilä with @malinnyqvist
Mar 15 – Grotesk
Mar 11 – Zoukous at Tanner with @ednamartinezdj
Feb 10 – Zoukous at Tanner with Cami Laye Okun
Jan 6 – Siltanen with Jussi B

Past gigs in 2022:
Nov 25 – Zoukous at Tanner
Sep 2 – WMNWM at Kaiku
Aug 26 – Jackie w/ Miia Laine
Aug 14 – Zoukous at Flow Festival
Aug 8 – A very OK Birthday after party
July 21 – WMNWM at Sveta Bar, Tallinn
July 8 – Siltanen bar with @hannaojanen
June 11 – Siltanen terrace
May 21 – Zoukous at Tanner with @afro7 and @liltony
Apr 2 – Tanner
Mar 26 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen
Mar 12 – @clubkaiku

Gigs in 2021:
Dec 10 – Tislaamo
Nov 27 – Zoukous at Kaiku 
Nov 13 – Hanahuone Juova
Sep 16 – Siltanen
Sep 01 – WMNWM at Club Dia
Aug 20 – Jackie w/ All Good Soundsystem
Aug 14 – Siltanen w/ Kalifornia-Keke
July 19 – Siltanen Terrace
July 15 – Leblon
July 10 – Alust02 Festival

Gigs in 2020:
Sep 25 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Oct 9 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Nov 6 – WMNWM
Nov 13 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Dec 11 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Aug 7 – Jackie
Aug 1 – Siltanen w/ @hannaojanen
Jul 21 – Leblon
Jul 11 – WMNWM at Hermanni
Jan 18 – We Jazz at Ääniwalli

Gigs in 2019:
December 8 – Tanner brunch
November 22 – Slush Food Market
November 22 - Zoukous at Kaiku
October 19 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen 
October 11 – Tenho Restobar
October 5 – Kaiku w/ @alexrita @yuchuan1993
September 21 – Zoukous at Tanner w/ @afro7
September 13 – Tislaamo
September 7 – Tanner w/ @djipek
September 7 – Beerger w/ Kalifornia-Keke & @jeku_fin 
August 30 – WMNWM at Tervasaari
August 25 – VUM at Ääniwalli
August 24 – Tenho Restobar
August 23 – Siltanen 10 years Anniversary
August 11 – Flow Festival 2019 Official Afterparty at Ääniwalli
August 10 – Flow Festival: Zoukous at Red Garden
July 26 – Tenho Restobar w/ Sarah Kivi live
July 13 – Worldy with Futte Rico at Mesteren og Lærlingen (Copenhagen)
July 12 – Beyond The Beats: Worldy | Gårdhaven (Copenhagen)
June 18 – Karhu Dancing Club at Siltanen with @hannaojanen
June 8 – Zoukous: w/ Camí Laye Okún  at Kaiku

Welcome to Zoukous

Galactic Mace 🌌