Presenting 'Dots,' the latest musical venture by the talented Naima Faraò.
This soulful and introspective album transcends genres, blending the captivating elements of contemporary jazz, soul, and RnB. A captivating journey that mirrors the artist's profound perspective, 'Dots' invites listeners to explore the nuances of solitary moments, the strength in closure, and the resilience found in the smallest details.

The album is heralded by the mesmerizing single, "Buoyancy Of Water" featuring the renowned Ilhan Ersahin. Naima Faraò's evocative quote sets the tone for the album, describing the dot as a symbol of conclusion and the beginning of new chapters. Each dot encapsulates stories, layers of experiences, and the opening of new scenarios, making it a potent metaphor for the artist's introspective journey.
"Dots" is not just an album; it's a process of elaboration and rebirth. It echoes thoughts born from the collisions of real life, an intricate and delicate inward journey to grasp suspended moments and unite the points of an ever- changing trajectory.

As the album unfolds, Naima Faraò invites you to join her on a musical exploration of new territories, unfamiliar paths, and the courage to push beyond. "Dots" is more than a collection of tracks; it's an immersive experience that unveils the beauty found in the details and the courage required to evolve.

released March 1, 2024

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Run (feat. Napoleon Maddox)

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tracklist:

1. Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Hey Lover (feat. Roy Ayers)
2. Sly5thAve - The Night
3. Doctor Bionic - Yellow Light
4. RJD2 - Itch Ditch Mission
5. Kutiman - Layla (Pt. 1)
6. Ricardo Richaid - Largado Nu
7. Nigel Hayes - Blue Boogaloo
8. Izo Fitzroy - Wolves in Disguise
9. Devils Of Moko - Olivia
10. Scrimshire - Freshwater (Pt. 2)
11. Peacemaker Global Quartet - Incense
12. Sade - War of the Hearts (PJ Edit)
13. Speedometer - Let's Start a Movement (feat. James Junior)
14. The Stone Cold Boners – Too Damn Hard
15. Mankoora - Sonor Tropical
16. 24-Carat Black - Your Love Is My Desire
17. Visioneers - Rollin For The Ride
18. Night Blooming Jazzmen - Freedom Jazz Dance

RHYTHMS Radio Show (May.01..2020)

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tracklist:

1. Future Unit - Lazy Bones
2. Mathien - I Just Wanna Know The Way (To Your Heart)
3. Diazpora - Hangin' on
4. Emancipator - Alligator
5. Dreeemweaver - Saviour
6. Daisy Godfrey - Many Shades
7. Don Leisure - Dead Slow
8. Maverick Soul - You're My (feat. CMO)
9. Dojo Cuts - Easy To Come Home (Instrumental)
10. DJ SUN - Heart Seed feat Leah Alvarez (Yppah Remix)
11. Joel Sarakula - London Road
12. Key Elements - Orchestra Mode (feat. Gerry Franke)
13. Big Bang - To The Full Every Minute
14. Hackney Colliery Band - Money
15. One Creed The Ladder – The Ladder
16. King Britt - Jimmy Leans Back
17. Ian Isiah - Nuts
18. Omar - Keep Steppin'
19. IIYOSHI KAORU & THE WIP - SOUL TRIPPER

RHYTHMS Radio Show (May.15.2020)

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tracklist:

1. Rodrigo Carazo - Una Luna
2. Ruby Rushton - Sun Khosi
3. Ivy Sole - Still Wasted
4. Nick Hakim - Crumpy
5. Mental Abstrato Tassia Reis - Mimo
6. Mike Clay - Que Sera (feat. Sara Diamond)
7. Mark de Clive-Lowe - Restless
8. Devils Of Moko - Space
9. Chip Wickham - Route One
10. Sasha Mashin - Inner News
11. Key Elements - Sua Onda
12. Nick Walters - So Long Chef
13. George Garzone - Nutville
14. NÉRIJA - Pinkham V
15. Build An Ark -  Dawn
16. KOKOROKO - Carry Me Home
17. Jitwam - Universes
18. Donald Byrd - Street Lady

RHYTHMS Radio Show (May.22.2020)

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tracklist:

1. Mamilah - Talk Less
2. Tanika Charles - Love Overdue
3. Mr. Scruff - Beyond (7' instrumental)
4.Soul Messin' Allstars - Soul a Go Go
5. Altin Gün - Cemalım
6. George Garzone - There's Snow Place Like Home
7. Nubya Garcia - Source
8. RM jazz legacy - African Water
9. 3iO - Born Slippy NUXX
10. Tenderlonious and Dennis Ayler - Butterfly
11. WorldService Project - There's Always One
12. El Michels Affair - Enfant
13. Doctor Bionic - Yellow Light
14. Yazmin Lacey - Own Your Own
15. Tall Black Guy Productions - Love From The Sun Interlude
16. Anderson .Paak - Come Home (Instrumental)
17. Amahla - Old Soul
18. Batsumi - Itumeleng

RHYTHMS Radio Show (May.29.2020)

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tracklist:

1. Super Jay - Love Theme
2. Lee Ritenour - Rio Funk
3. Teodo'r ‎– Love Message
4. Young-Holt Unlimited - Bumpin' On Young Street
5. Denton and Cook - Quiller
6. Earth Wind and Fire - Moment of Truth
7. Locksmith - Far Beyond
8. The Salsoul Orchestra  - Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh I Love It)
9. Little Sonny - Eli's Pork Chop
10. Little Sonny - Eli's Pork Chop
11. Elvans Road - Summer Free-Fo-All
12. Gil Scott-Heron - The Bottle
13. Wild Sugar - Bring it Here
14. Popcorn - Song For You
15. Renzo Fraiese-12 Engle Street
16. The Warriors - Destination
17. The New Birth - Got To Get A Knutt

Funk and Beyond Radio Show (June.02.2020)

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tracklist:

1. Gene Harris And His Three Sounds - Book Of Slim
2. The Heath Bros - Smiling Billy Suite (Part 2)
3. Skull Snaps - Synthetic Substitution
4. New York City - Set The Record Straight
5. Rudy Ray Moore - Brother Rapp's Dream
6. Vivian Reed - Walk On My Side
7. David Axelrod - The Auction
8. Donnie and Joe Emerson - Give Me The Chance
9. Orchestre Du Bawobab - Kelen Ati Len
10. Barbara Acklin - I Can't Be Myself
11. Bo Dodley - Go For Broke
12. Jeanie and The Darlings - Soul Girl
13. Peter Ivers Group - Ain't That Peculiar
14. Gary Byrd - Soul Travelin' (The G.B.E.)
15. Ruby Andrews - You Made a Believer Out of Me
16. Howard Tate - Stop
17. Paul Parrish - English Sparrow
18. The Three Degrees - Rosegarden
19. Harry Stoneham - Coming Home Baby
20. Bobo Mr Soul - Answer To The Want Ads
21. Gene Chandler - In My Body's House
22. Wendell Harrison - Farewell to the Welfare Pt. 1

Funk and Beyond Radio Show (June.09.2020)

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tracklist:

1. Earthling Radar - I Still Love Albert Einstein
2. Hefner - Every Day
3. Quantic and Denitia - Nowhere
4. Sean J. Rankine and Justin Atherley - Love Is Here Now
5. Joanna Teters - Love Yoself
6. Ajoyo - Somber Joy
7. Fuminori Kagajo - Beaten Gold
8. Joe Bataan - Ordinary Guy (Jazzanova Edit Instrumental Version)
9. Joy Postell - Consicousness
10. Takahiro Izumikawa - Life Is Your Thoughts (feat. Jermaine Holmes)
11. Bless The Mad - Show Me The Way (feat. Edson Sean)
12. Osunlade - Open Doors
13. ClassicBeatz - Think of You (feat. Sixteenstone)
14. Ephemerals - Everyday Killers (The Allergies remix)
15. Crushed Velvet & the Velveteers - Good Thang (feat. Kim Dawson)
16. Ghost Funk Orchestra - Modern Scene
17. Colonel Red - Blue Eye Blak
18. Charles Greenlee - He's Gone

RHYTHMS Radio Show (June.12.2020)

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tracklist:

1. Mandingo - The Headhunter
2. Remigio Ducros - Sgambata
3. Kenny Smith - Foxfire
4. ORF Big Band - Ballett
5. The Barry Stoller Band - Disco King
6. Keith Mansfield - Blockbuster
7. The Perfect Circle - For Your Funkifikation
8. Little George Jr. ‎– Funky Camel Walk
9. The New Orleans All Stars - When The Saints Go Marching In
10. Larry Jones - Action Speaks Louder Than Words
11. Sam and The Soul Machine - Gun
12. Brotherhood - The Monkey That Became President
13. Road Runners - No Names Will Be Called
14. Charles Williams - Bacon Butt Fat
15. Lonnie Smith - Dancin' In An Easy Groove
16. Fatback Band - Goin' to See My Baby
17. Leroy Hutson - The Ghetto '74
18. Isaac 'Redd' Holt Unlimited - Flo
19. The Cast 5 - Gospel 71
20. Stoppers - Come Back Baby

Funk and Beyond Radio Show (June.16.2020)

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tracklist:

1. Ednah Holt - Serious Sirius Space Party (Larry Levan mix)
2. Alec R. Costandinos - Pontius Pilate
3. Claudja Barry - Love For The Sake Of Love
4. Jemaa - Bob Marley
5. Johnnie Walker - Love At First Taste
6. Minnie Riperton - Here We Go
7. Edition Speciale - Daisy
8. Broken Glass - Rather You Than Me
9. Doris Duke - Woman Of The Ghetto
10. Robert Palmer - Through It All There's You
11. Hal Bradbury - Call Me
12. Aretha Franklin -  Sunshine Will Never Be The Same
13. Brooklyn dreams - Street Man
14. Atlantic Starr - Gimme Your Luvin'
15. Bar-Kays - Give it up
16. Demis Roussos - Let It Happen
17. Musicism - Bermuda Triangle

Funk and Beyond Radio Show (June.23.2020)

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tracklist:

1. The Carmona Project - Sun Chaser
2. Crushed Velvet and the Velveteers (feat. Brother GoodLove) - As Far As We Know
3. The Affirmations - I Feel It
4.  Dojo Cuts - Crazy Good (feat. Roxanne)
5.  Ae3 - Black Rider
6.  Lack Of Afro - Wait for Me (feat. Mica Millar)
7. The Carmona Project - Você
8. Mulatu Astatke and Black Jesus Experience - Mascaram Setaba
9. Altin Gün - Caney
10. Hidden Jazz Quartett - Tap On The Backdoor (feat. Greg Blackman)
11. Nubya Garcia - Source
12. Sunlightsquare - Afro Azul
13.  Palov (feat. Lady Faye) - Troubles
14.  Johari Noelle - Regrets
15. The L.S.A. Theme
16. Crowd Company - Express 76
17. Jazz Celula - Probuzení

RHYTHMS Radio Show (July.24.2020)

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Funk and Beyond parties and RHYTHMS Radio  Shows celebrating 17th anniversary in 2024.

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RHYTHMS Radio Show (June.12.2020)

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