The ‘De La…’ series asks artists to choose a certain provenance - be it a country, community, town, artist, or label - and make a 1 hour mix highlighting what they love about the music.

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“I’ve chosen to record a mix to reflect the iconic South African Gumba/Synth Pop sound of the 80s and 90s. The term derives from ‘gumba gumba’ and later became ‘gumba fire’, referring to the boom of speakers during parties in South African townships. Not only do I adore of this style of music but I think it’s important to step out of what you know and to research, celebrate and appreciate music from across the globe.

In essence it’s a window into different cultures and times, and more often than not it’s a great way to grow and expand your taste, while gaining insight into new and interesting scenes that deserve more recognition. The fact South Africa was able to produce such great music during a time as suppressive and horrible as apartheid is a real credit to their people.

The first Gumba track I heard was ‘stages’ by Don Laka, which has gained much deserved recognition after its success featuring on Hunee’s “Hunchin’ All Night’ put out by Rush Hour. It was actually a friend of mine (Diogo/Caldo Verde) who is a selector in Portugal who first showed me the track and the ‘Gumba Fire’ compilation album while I was working there a couple years back. 

The contribution of black artists to the music industry is so significant I can’t even begin to try to explain it. This is a drop in the ocean, but I think the (mostly) black south African artists that built this genre deserve more recognition, especially in the UK, maybe this can help…”

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Tracklist:
Listen to Me – Peter Maringa 
Smile – Satari
I don’t wanna leave Africa – Thembi Mtshali
Wayawaya – Zoom
One hot night – Margino
Taxi dube station – Little Lenny
Mphemphe – Jazino
Iseqedakoma – Vumani
Gorilla Man – Condry Ziqubu
Shaka Bundu – Penny Penny
Sikhathele – The New Boyfriends 
Professor 3 – Professor Rhythm 
Indaba Kabani – Kamuzu
I wanna Be myself – Don Laka 
Cost of living (too high) – William Mthethwa
Spotlight – Ruben Beewa 
You can Do it – Chess
I Love you More – Image 
Azali – Sammy Masamba 
Hlabalaza – The Bees
Stages – Don Laka

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MBE #16: Josh FB - De La Gumba d’Afrique du Sud

Collecting and playing everything weird and wonderful. Expect Dekmantel-esque vibes from african disco to bollywoods take on italo.
 
Head over to my youtube for Max's Wax, a selection of ripped vinyls that aren't available anywhere else.

All my latest mixes and guest shows will be found through Mix Hammur on Soundcloud.

Bookings done via maxhammur@hotmail.com

Gigs/events:

2024
08-29 - Glasgow, La Cheetah - Aye Heavy present: Discotheque Tropicale
08-10 - Glasgow, Nice N' Sleazy - Mándalo presents: Simon Cordiner (Melting Pot)
08-03 - Glasgow, The 78 - Max's Wax Last Wax
07-26 - Glasgow, Mamasan with Joumana
07-19 - Glasgow, Nice N' Sleazy - Mándalo presents: Caol
07-07 - Largs, Kelburn Festival - Desiato Island Discs Boat
06-27 - Glasgow, Broadcast. - Aye Heavy Residents All Night
06-19 - Glasgow, La Cheetah - Talkless presents: Max Hammur & Bandolier
06-15 - Glasgow, Nice N' Sleazy - Mándalo presents: Joumana & Jazni
06-08 - Glasgow, The 78 - Max's Wax
06-01 - Switzerland, Canal54
05-25 - Dundee, King's - Jute City Jam presents: Max Hammur
05-24 - Glasgow, Nice N' Sleazy - Mándalo presents: Emjanero
05-17 - Glasgow, Audio - Megadodo House Party
05-03 - Glasgow, Mamassan
04-28 - Glasgow, La Cheetah - Keep On
04-26 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy presents: Poly-Ritmo
04-13 - Glasgow, Bloc+ - Golden Days
04-13 - Glasgow, Variety Bar - Talkless Takeover
03-30 - Glasgow, The 78 - Max's Wax
03-29 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Club Nacht with Minna
03-17 - Glasgow, Hillhead Bookclub - FLY
03-16 - Glasgow, Nice N' Sleazy - Mándalo presents: OOFT! & David Barbarossa
02-23 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy presents: Talkless & How Bizarre
01-27 - Glasgow, The 78 - Max's Wax

2023
12-28 - Glasgow, Nice N' Sleazy - Mándalo By Night presents: Hijack
12-28 - Glasgow, The Locale - Mándalo By Day
12-16 - Glasgow, Dannsa - Disco Mundial
12-15 - Leith, Lost in Leith
12-08 - London, Supermax - Sunni D & Max Hammur All Night
11-18 - France, La Barge - Jungle Disco
11-11 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy Residents
09-30 - Glasgow, The Locale (Dive Bar) - Mándalo presents: OOFT!
09-29 - Glasgow, The Berkeley Suite - Céleste
09-22 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy presents: Vandorta & Bruce La Danse
07-22 - Edinburgh, Paradise Palms - Pure Mana Soundsystem
07-08 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy Residents
07-02 - Largs, Kelburn Festival - Desiato Island Discs
06-23 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Josh Buchanan invites...
05-20 - Glasgow, Hillhead Bookclub
05-13 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy presents Hand-made
04-29 - Ayr, Pavilion Festival
03-11 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy presents: Bonnefooi
02-17 - London, Club Makossa - Discotheque Tropicale
01-27 - Glasgow, The Locale - Céleste
01-14 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy Residents

2022
12-17 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Breathe
12-02 - Glasgow, Poetry Club - DJ Poolboi
11-25 - Glasgow, The Locale - Céleste
11-11 - Glasgow, Broadcast - Aye Heavy presents: Sunni D

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MBE #16: Josh FB - De La Gumba d’Afrique du Sud

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