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This is a playlist of all my productions on the differents lables I worked with since I decided to take the step...

Hope you'll enjoy ! 

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James Stewart Music (EP and single on different labels)

Togo Disco

Vinyl 12"

Sumo Brothers - I Love Music (Umoja Edit)

Our latest edit comes from our very own @haryshanthi and is a tribute to Vijaykanth, who passed away on 28th Dec 2023. The male vocalist is Mansoor Ali Khan and female vocalist is from Swarnalatha, a career spanning almost 22 years, she recorded over 10,000 songs in many Indian languages. 
 
Inspired from his 100th film “Captain Prabhakaran” that was released to much fanfare in 1991 and earned him the moniker “Captain” among Tamil Eelam all around the world. This nickname not only reflected his acting skills but his compassions towards introducing young artists from marginalised communities, philanthropic activities and most importantly his ability to stand up against atrocities committed by the British and Srilankan Govt. led by Rajpaksha. 
 
His Legacy encompasses major contributions to Tamil Nadu’s political and social landscape and his courage to utilise his privileged position to help those who were displaced as refugees in Tamil Nadu’s Mandapam Camp. 
 
Vijaykanth in his own words. “The Srilankan tamils are Orphan’s. The aerial bombings of Tamil area’s between 1983 - 2008 without any concern for civilian life is an act of no civilised state resorts too”. 
 
This is a homage to a human in the world of Ego’s, who stood and raised his voice for all the Tamil’s around the world when India (home to largest Tamil population) abandoned them and the British “the creator of this misery” showed their hypocritical side by reserving the term Liberation and Genocide only for white lives.

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SINCHI EDITS 24 - Swarnalatha - Captain Vijaykanth (Shanthi Edit)

Been working all day? Been sweating all week? Time to throw down the hammer and have a dansi time! 

In the spotlights: The irresistible dance music coming out of East Africa! Kenyan Benga, Congolese Rumba's, Muziki Wa Dansi from Tanzania, they all have something in common: Untamable Hi-hat samurai's, tireless guitar terriers, scattering songbirds forming a tidal wave of uplifting dance music. 

Umoja picked some their favorite songs & elements and went for a session to add some Umoja flavours. Keeping a wide range of tempo's and moods, there should be something for all your moves and moments. Put on your brightest socks, sprinkle some glitters and join the Dansi! 

Much love, 
Umoja

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Les Mangelepa - N'kimba (Umoja Edit)

Quim Manuel O Espirito Santo - Eme Lelu

The magical meeting of a Zimbabwe master mbira player and a genius electro-funk producer from France.
Out on 12" (get it quick !)and digital format

JACOB MAFULENI & GARY GRITNESS 'Atuka Mondhoro' Club Edit

Carmella (Emile Omar Tropical Discoteq fix) - Black Affairs

Re-edit from Cabana Disco vol.06 12", which will be released in Spring 2012.

Ritual Dance

James Stewart - Cotounou EP

James Stewart is the host, resident DJ and co-promoter of monthly night “Black Atlantic Club” at Le Sucre in Lyon. Borrowing the term “Black Atlantic” from renowned scholar Paul Gilroy’s 1993 book, Stewart presents “black music” as a transnational, incredibly diverse cultural exchange. An avid lecturer on the subject and founder of the Blog Afrosouldescarga, he merges an intellectual approach with the musical and creative side of things: as an active conga player and percussionist, member of Voilaaa Sound System and showhost at Radio Nova. This EP is the work of of a mature and thoughtful musician, combining different musical influences at a high level of production. Alma Negra Records are proud to present James Stewart with his Cotonou EP!

"Cotonou’s 6/8 rhythm is inspired by the Chimurenga Music of Zimbabwe. Thomas Mapfumo is one of the musicians who popularized this music in the early 80`s to the world. The lyrics are from a poem I wrote during my first trip to Bénin, a land full of music, poetry & theatre. A land where I’ve travelled a lot. My friend Basile Olatunde gave me a great interpretation on this song, which I chose to be the title of my first EP. In memory of the great times I’ve spent in this country and the very important face-to-face encounter with my Brother Gauthier Marchais."

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[PREMIERE] James Stewart - Cotounou (Club Mix)

After his acclaimed debut « Cotonou » on Alma Negra’s record label, James Stewart comes back with his new EP « Atlantic River Drive » for Mawimbi Records, featuring two collaborations with Ghanaian kologo musician Ayuune Sule as well as two remixes from Simbad aka SMBD.

James Stewart met Ghanaian kologo musician Ayuune Sule, after booking several shows of kologo music star King Ayisoba in Lyon. Stewart was quick to witness the bluesy tone of Ayuune’s voice and his kindness as a musician, despite his impressive stature. Quite logically, Stewart invited Sule to record vocals on two of his ongoing demos at Bruno Patchworks’ recording studio (Voilaaa, Mr. President, Da Break), with the idea of making a rather unheard crossover between traditional kologo music and contemporary styles that would both appeal to Ghanaian crowds and a Western audience. Stewart then had a number of his arrangement ideas re-recorded by a talented cast of musicians (see list of credits), resulting in a brilliant mix of acoustic and electronic textures, sounding both vintage and modern.

Nodding to Eddie Palmieri’s landmark record “Harlem River Drive”, “Atlantic River Drive” is a stomping dancefloor track, drawing from the 6/8 feel of kologo music and the energy of contemporary club music. The track can be read as a tribute to the musical cross-pollinations between the African continent and its many diasporas, which Stewart has dedicated a long part of his life to, while also a more intimate story about his life and family. All words were written by Stewart and then translated by Sule in his native Fra fra language from Northern Ghana. 
 
“Where Are You Going?” is a two-part journey that reminds us that we should care about each other, about our communities while we don’t know what the future is made of. An important and much welcome message to navigate through these troubled, uncertain times. Referencing N’dombolo music, the track has two parts and rich arrangements, with its first part going deep with syncopated clarinet hooks and playful percussion parts, and its second part moving to a four-on-the-floor pattern and an entrancing baritone saxophone solo. 
 
The EP also features Worldwide FM and Brownswood maestro Simbad, who delivers two dancefloor-ready reworks of the track “Where Are We Going?” under his SMBD moniker, turning it into a spiritual, dubby journey, as well as an emotional peaktime track.

James Stewart est l'hôte, DJ résident et co-promoteur de la soirée mensuelle "Black Atlantic Club" au Sucre à Lyon. Empruntant le terme «Atlantique noir» du livre de 1993 du savant renommé Paul Gilroy, Stewart présente la «musique noire» comme un échange culturel transnational incroyablement diversifié. Conférencier avide sur le sujet et fondateur du Blog Afrosouldescarga, il fusionne une approche intellectuelle avec le côté musical et créatif des choses: en tant que joueur de conga et percussionniste actif, membre de Voilaaa Sound System et showhost à Radio Nova. 

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› https://www.mixcloud.com/jimmystewart/
› http://www.afrosouldescarga.blogspot.com
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Atlantic River Drive 

[PREMIERE] James Stewart - Atlantic River Drive ft. Ayuune Sule (Mawimbi Records)

An open road presents opportunities and risks; unknown and exciting prospects could lie ahead, if they chose to embark on the trip. Better to keep moving than to stay stationary, best to keep going forward than to look back. After all it's about the journey, not the ending...

The next outing on Mawimbi Records is a collaborative release from Black Atlantic co-founder and resident James Stewart and Ghanaian kologo musician Ayuune Sule. After booking kologo music star King Ayisoba for several shows in his native Lyon, Stewart struck up a friendship with Sule and being enchanted by both his vocals and his humility invited him to record vocals for two of his demos, resulting in a crossover of contemporary styles and traditional kologo music. 

Shared in two parts, one deep and percussive and the other a four-to-the-floor take, the aptly titled "Where Are We Going?" communicates a message of caring for one another and our communities while we are unsure what the future holds. It gets the remix treatment from Worldwide FM resident Simbad under his SMBD moniker who offers two versions: an emotive house cut and a spiritual dubbed-out version.

PREMIERE: James Stewart feat. Ayuune Sule - Where Are You Going? (SMBD People Dub) [Mawimbi Records]

Atlantic River Drive

James Stewart - Where Are We Going (feat. Ayuune Sule)

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After his acclaimed debut EP « Cotonou » on Alma Negra’s record label, James Stewart comes back with his new EP « Atlantic River Drive » for Mawimbi Records, featuring two collaborations with Ghanaian kologo musician Ayuune Sule as well as two remixes from Simbad aka SMBD.

James Stewart met Ghanaian kologo musician Ayuune Sule, after booking several shows of kologo music star King Ayisoba in Lyon. Stewart was quick to witness the bluesy tone of Ayuune’s voice and his kindness as a musician, despite his impressive stature. Quite logically, Stewart invited Sule to record vocals on two of his ongoing demos at Bruno Patchworks’ recording studio (Voilaaa, Mr. President, Da Break), with the idea of making a rather unheard crossover between traditional kologo music and contemporary styles that would both appeal to Ghanaian crowds and a Western audience. Stewart then had a number of his arrangement ideas re-recorded by a talented cast of musicians, resulting in a brilliant mix of acoustic and electronic textures, sounding both vintage and modern.

Nodding to Eddie Palmieri’s landmark record “Harlem River Drive”, “Atlantic River Drive” is a stomping dancefloor track, drawing from the 6/8 feel of kologo music and the energy of contemporary club music. The track can be read as a tribute to the musical cross-pollinations between the African continent and its many diasporas, which Stewart has dedicated a long part of his life to, but also as a more intimate story about his life and family. All words were written by Stewart and then translated by Sule in his native Fra fra language from Northern Ghana.

“Where Are We Going?” is a two-part journey that reminds us that we should care about each other, about our communities while we don’t know what the future is made of. An important and much welcome message to navigate through these troubled, uncertain times. Referencing congolese N’dombolo tracks, the track has two parts and rich arrangements, with its first part going deep with syncopated clarinet hooks and playful percussion parts, and its second part moving to a four-on-the-floor pattern and an entrancing baritone saxophone solo.

The EP also features Worldwide FM and Brownswood maestro Simbad, who delivers two dancefloor-ready reworks of the track “Where Are We Going?” under his SMBD moniker, turning it into a spiritual, dubby journey, as well as an emotional house music track.

PREMIERE: James Stewart - Where Are You Going (SMBD Earthy Mix)

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Ndalani 77 Brothers - Nzaumi - MM's Edit

DJ passionné par les musiques de l’Atlantique Noir. Il a participé à de nombreux festivals (Wordwide Festival de Gilles Petterson, Jazz à Vienne, Tribu Festival, Invits de Villeurbanne, Nuits Sonores…). Il est Dj Résident et programmateur des Soirée Black Atlantic Club au Sucre (Lyon), à l'Opéra Undergound, Ninkasi Kao, Café à Lyon, La Bobine à Grenoble etc... : Pat Thomas, Jupiter Okwess, Vaudou Game, Batida, Family Atlantica, Ebo Taylor, Orlando Julius & Heliocentrics, Laurent Garnier, Auntie Flo, MCDE, Raoul K…. 
Il est le fondateur du blog Afrosouldescarga et anime une mixtape consacrée à ces musiques de "l'Atlantique Noir" sur, Nova Lyon, LYL Radio & Radioshic. A collaboré entre autres avec Radio Grenouille (Marseille), Radio Nova (Paris). Il donne aussi des conférences sur le sujet : Tribu Festival 2012, Musée Africain de Lyon 2013, Jazz à Vienne 2012 avec Manu Dibango, Cave à Jazz (Smac 07) 2014, Salif Keïta (Lyon 2016)…
Producteur, percussionniste son premier EP, "Cotonou", est sorti en 2018 sur le label suisse Alma Negra. Son dernier EP "Atlantic River Drive" est sorti sur le label Mawimbi Records en octobre 2020 (FIP, NOVA, RFI, RTS...). Il a aussi sorti le single "Nolias" en 2019 sur le label anglais "On the Corner Records".

Presse :
"Si Atlantic River Drive (en référence au titre du livre de Paul Gilroy, repère incontournable pour les études des diasporas) est un coup de chapeau de James Stewart aux riches échanges culturels entre l’Afrique et ses diasporas, son album est aussi un écrin privilégié pour évoquer sa condition d’homme et de père comme sur le titre Where Are We Going? ( qui sort le 9 octobre). Ses mots chantés en frafra par Ayuune Sule évoquent l'urgence pour tout un chacun(e), de "chérir les communautés humaines dans lesquelles nous évoluons alors même que le futur de nos sociétés demeure largement incertain".  FIP 2020

"Musicien, organisateur de soirée, animateur, dj… James Stewart sillonne le vinyl et les rivages noirs de l’océan atlantique (d’ailleurs il organise à Lyon et Grenoble les soirées Black Atlantic Club) depuis tellement de temps maintenant qu’il est ce qu’on peut appeler un guide de la mer noire...Un voyage qui part de ces terres frafra encore mystérieuses, porté par le souffle rauque de la voix de Ayuune Sule, et le minimalisme vif du kologo, et secondé de près par Stewart qui s’agite derrière le gouvernail dans un élégant ballet d’arrangements lascifs." DJOLO.net

"Sur cet EP, deux titres imaginés avec Ayuune Sule donnent le ton de l’album. D’abord, « Atlantic River Drive », construit pour les dancefloors, qui résume à lui seul les passerelles entre l’Afrique avec ses diasporas. Puis, « Where Are We Going ? », épopée lancinante aux solos de synthés perçants et chaloupés. En face B, deux relectures de Simbad (Brownswood Recordings, Worldwide FM) viennent apporter une autre vision de cette Afrique moderne. Qu’on aime." Le Nouvel Obs

« Une mixtape parfaite qui retrace 30 d’Afro-disco » - Radio Nova

« Concoctée par James Stewart, DJ diplômé en musiques africaines, The Bofou Safou mixtape est un véritable voyage dans le temps revisitant 30 ans d’afro-disco. » - Les Inrocks


English version

James Stewart is DJ host and programmator for the Black Atlantic club monthly party at Le Sucre in Lyon. He’s active member and programmer for the collective Palmwine Records, he is the founder of the blog Afrosouldescarga and hosts radio shows devoted to Black Atlantic music on Radio Nova Lyon LYL Radio & Radioshic. He also gives lectures on the subject. Producer, percussionist, his first EP, Cotonou, was issue on Alma Negra label the 8th of june 2018. His new EP "Atlantic river drive" has been issue last october on Mawimbi Records. He also has a single, "Nolias" on the label "On the Corner Records" UK.

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[PREMIERE] James Stewart - Cotounou (Club Mix)

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