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Superbreak Radio Show Episode 092

Rhythm of Love

Special (feat. Laura Quinn)

Presenting the first single taken from Gabriele Poso’s forthcoming compilation on Mr Bongo, Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’. Tony Cercola ‘Lumumba’ is just one of the mesmerising tracks that Sardinian multi-instrumentalist, percussionist and producer, Poso, has curated for this captivating new compilation. It’s an under-the-radar, percussive Italo-disco / proto-house dancer, originally landing on the Italian label Tendance in 1987.

“How can one not be overwhelmed by the energetic force of Tony Cercola? An incredible artist who emerged in the 1970s within the so-called Neapolitan Power movement,” Gabriele mentions. Cercola’s track ‘Lumumba’ showcases the vibrance of Italy’s cultural crossroads, with influences from the Mediterranean, Africa and Europe all rolled into this dynamic tribal whirlwind.

Built upon a foundation of gated snares, flavourful bongos and a driving synth pop bassline, ‘Lumumba’ oozes ‘80s dancefloor energy. Reverberating chords and deft keys are layered up in masterful fashion, as earworm chants and a hypnotising lead vocal draw you in deeper. It's a perfect crossover track for a leftfield electronic dancefloor set and is tailormade to ramp up the intensity when the time is right. 


Lumumba

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Waiting A Minute

n an ever-expanding musical universe, Azymuth have long existed as a celestial giant, drawing countless artists, musicians and followers into their orbit. Marking fifty years since their 1975 debut album Azimuth, their new album Marca Passo proves that the band’s alchemic brew of Brazilian jazz-funk and cosmic samba soul remains as vital as ever, as the group honours the profound legacy of their departed founders.

Recorded in Rio de Janeiro, Marca Passo is the first full-length release since the passing of founding drummer Ivan "Mamão" Conti in 2023, following the earlier loss of keyboardist José Roberto Bertrami in 2012. Alex Malheiros, the sole remaining original member, sees his stewardship of the band’s musical legacy as his spiritual duty. He is joined by the equally devoted Kiko Continentino (Milton Nascimento, Djavan) on keyboards, who has been with the group since 2016, and new recruit Renato Massa (Marcos Valle, Ed Motta) on drums.

Yet since their earliest recorded music, Azymuth have always been far greater than the sum of their parts. The "three-man orchestra’s" unmistakable sound is rooted in Brazil's MPB studio scene of the 1970s and early 1980s—a time when artists blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with global jazz, rock, and emerging psychedelic and progressive elements. Marca Passo continues this legacy, seamlessly fusing Brazilian musical traditions with global influences while showcasing the exceptional musicianship that powers Azymuth's distinctive, multi-dimensional sound.

The album is produced by studio mastermind Daniel Maunick, responsible for Azymuth’s two previous studio albums, Fênix in 2016 and Aurora in 2011. Daniel’s credits also include albums by Marcos Valle, Sabrina Malheiros and Terry Callier. Azymuth also invited Daniel’s father, British jazz-funk royalty Jean Paul “Bluey” Maunick, of Incognito, to play guitar on a new version of Azymuth’s eighties classic “Last Summer In Rio”, in tribute to the song’s composer, José Roberto Bertrami. Equally, “Samba Pro Mamao” is a new composition dedicated to Azymuth’s beloved original drummer, Ivan “Mamão” Conti.

Marca Passo releases on limited edition blue, red & black vinyl LP editions, CD and digitally on the 6th June 2025, via Far Out Recordings, supported by European and North American tours.

Azymuth - Andaraí

Proudly presenting ‘Transe’ the first single taken from Zé Ibarra's forthcoming second album. You may be familiar with the hypnotic entrancing tones of Zé’s vocals, through his work in the four-piece, Latin Grammy award-winning Brazilian powerhouse, Bala Desejo and the band Dônica. Zé has also toured with Brazilian legend Milton Nascimento on vocals and guitar, a real honour but also a reflection of Zé's craft to be selected in the band by such a musical titan.

A classic singer-songwriter, 'Transe' sees Zé starting as the song would have been written, simply an acoustic guitar and his voice flowing in an intimate dance. It’s an instantly comforting tone reminiscent of classic Brazilian songs from the past (think Caetano Veloso), before the song builds with ghosty string arrangements, vocal overdubs, and percussion. The energy in Zé's voice intensifies to a climax, as the dial swings in a more contemporary direction powered by a grooving bassline. 

Speaking about the song, Zé mentions, “This song represents, at this moment, a side of me that is still little explored and more intimate. It moves between pop and conceptual, creating an experience closer to a film than a traditional song. This effect is reinforced by the guitar and bass of Frederico Heliodoro, who is also part of Milton Nascimento's band."

‘Transe’ therefore shows a more experimental side to Zé beyond the scared partnership of voice and guitar. Mixing elements of jazz, MPB, and progressive rock, it’s rich and dynamic with a cinematic feel that is full of suspense. A stunning single and a taste of what is to come from one of the finest modern-classic musicians in Brazil’s blooming contemporary scene.


Transe

In desperate need for more LOVE & RESISDANCE we decided to throw a party where everyone was invited to CONNECT, DISCONNECT & DANCE 9-3am. With 4 crates of records, Nickodemus brought his 30+ years into the mix + Carl aka Hard Chill lighting  + Marela the host with the most @ About Last Night in Brooklyn. We hope you enjoy the rollercoaster of messy emotions, genres, love & resisdance in this mezcal mix & join us for the next one!

Nickodemus - Love & ResisDance Vinyl Mix 05.16.25

Franck Descollonges de passage dans nos studios avec une sélection variée entre soul, jazz, reggae et hip-hop avec aussi des extraits des dernières sorties du label comme Célia Wa, Ludivine Issambourg. 

Figure incontournable de la scène musicale indépendante, Franck Descollonges est le co-fondateur et dirigeant du label Heavenly Sweetness, créé en 2007 aux côtés d’Antoine Rajon. 
Installé dans le Vercors mais rayonnant à l’international bien au delà de la grande Moucherole, le label s’est imposé comme une référence mondiale dans le jazz, les musiques afro-caribéennes et la soul contemporaine. Sous sa direction, Heavenly Sweetness a révélé des artistes majeurs comme Anthony Joseph, Guts, Blundetto ou David Walters, et s’est fait remarquer pour la qualité de ses rééditions vinyles – notamment celles du catalogue Blue Note ou des perles éthiopiques – saluées par les collectionneurs et les mélomanes du monde entier. 

Mix disponible sur YouTube, Soundcloud & Mixcloud.

Franck Descollonges – Founder of Heavenly Sweetness Label

A key figure in the independent music scene, Franck Descollonges is the co-founder and CEO of Heavenly Sweetness, the label he launched in 2007 with Antoine Rajon. Based in the Vercors mountains but distributing over 150 releases worldwide, the label has established itself as a global reference in jazz, Afro-Caribbean sounds, and modern soul.

Under his leadership, Heavenly Sweetness has introduced major artists such as Anthony Joseph, Guts, Blundetto, and David Walters, and earned praise for the high-quality reissues of Blue Note treasures and rare Ethiopian gems, acclaimed by vinyl collectors and music lovers around the world.

Infos & tracklist : https://www.radiomeuh.com/franck-descollonges-la-maison-de-la-radio-meuh

Franck Descollonges (Heavenly Sweetness) @ La Maison de la Radio Meuh

DC Promo Tracks #1679: "Vita Nova" by Polcari is part of the release "I Will Try To Imitate The Birds" on Hell Yeah Recordings @hell-yeah  

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DC Promo Tracks: Polcari "Vita Nova"

Hell Yeah is back to extract another sublime single from Michele Mininni's Pop Archetypes album, with 'Vertigo' up next alongside a remix from label favourite and downtempo king Calm.

Italian leftfield wizard Mininni has released on the likes of R&S, Optimo Trax and Internasjonal, but on his debut album, he mixed up a new palette of broken beats, worldly rhythms, jazz, and live drums into a diverse and multicultural trip.

At the heart of it is the gorgeous 'Vertigo', a heavenly interlude of shimmering wordless vocals, yearning melodies and widescreen design with gentle synth notes bringing the movement. Calm is a label favourite who has remixed and released albums and EPs here many times before. He elevates the track by layering in a languid dub rhythm and synths that swirl around the groove while the choral vocals bring blissful feels.

Once the Pop Archetypes mixes are finished, stay tuned for a special 10” follow-up called Not Archetypes.

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Michele Mininni - Vertigo (Calm Remix)

IS THIS THE LIFE - REMIX REC-2025-09-11

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