A megamix of Tamil A. R. Rahman songs my parents loved to play while I was growing up in the 90s... but with some twists. Grateful to them for instilling my taste in & love for music and for my தமிழ் culture, always.

This was one of my first times DJing, so looking back on this, the quality is embarrassing lol... but I'm grateful this mix has lots of fans from around the world.

Live recording of my set for @SentientPlanet @ The Crown in Baltimore, Maryland, USA on 6/15/2017. Minor updates made on 7/15/2023.
Disclaimers: No copyright infringement intended. I'm a newbie, so there are some mistakes ~ feedback is very welcome!

Track list (all songs composed by A. R. Rahman, all Tamil versions):
- Pettai Rap (Kadhalan, 1994)
- Margazhi Poove (May Madham, 1994)
- Kannodu Kanbathellam (Jeans, 1998)
- Andha Arabi Kadaloram (Bombay, 1995)
- Urvasi Urvasi (Kadhalan, 1994)
- Aathangara Marame (Kizhakku Cheemayile, 1993)
- Usilampatti Penkutti (Gentleman, 1993)
- Pudhu Vellai Mazhai (Roja, 1992)
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (Kandukondain Kandukondain, 2000)
- Telephone Manipol (Indian, 1996)
- Varaha Nadikkarai Oram (Sangamam, 1999)

1990S TAMIL HITS MEGAMIX

Vintage psych rock and pop from 60s and 70s South Korea. My very first set from Sentient Planet at The Crown in Baltimore, 6/15/2017.

Korean Psych Mix - 60s & 70s Vintage Rock

Warda Ballady - Part 2

Warda Ballady - Part 1

ＳＥＮＴＩＥＮＴ ＰＬＡＮＥＴ ⑧:
an evening of international music selections & projections
highlighting local POC DJs & artists

What's playing this month? 
🌟 NIKILAD :: a heavy n fun surf/sludge/metal set entirely by Jrock legend hide Matsumoto. wear earplugs 😈
>> https://soundcloud.com/nikilad
🌟 HOETEPS :: Afro-futurist diasporic sounds
>> https://soundcloud.com/hoeteps
🌟 LOGICOMA :: weeaboo beats 4 u
>> https://soundcloud.com/logicoma
🌟 DESTRUKSHAWN :: come thru for Baltimore Club
>> https://soundcloud.com/destrukshawn

Image from my piece Technological Closet (2018) Featured in Resort Gallery: https://www.resortbaltimore.com

LIVE FROM SENTIENT PLANET 8

Belizean Punta & Brukdown mix by @ArielZetina

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SENTIENT PLANET: Tell me about yourself.
» ARIEL ZETINA: I'm a DJ and music producer living in Chicago. I'm a resident at the legendary house club Smartbar and I'm also part of Discwoman's roster.

SP: Give us some background about the genre you've chosen to focus on in your mix. What do you want listeners to know about this genre and the community it comes from?
» AZ: This genre is 100% Belizean punta & brukdown. Brukdown is specifically Belizean. I describe it as similar to zydeko but with Caribbean rhythms. It is characterized by the horns and the percussion. Punta comes from Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, but this mix only contains artists from Belize. Punta is that perfect mix of Yucatan & Caribbean rhythms. It is also characterized by horns or synths, similar to Mexican banda, but then with a beat that similar to Caribbean styles like calypso and soca. Lots of these artists make brukdown, punta, soca, and reggae, so the genres definitely bleed into each other. Belize is a country that is right at the intersection of Caribbean and Latinx culture. There is a huge mixture of Latinx, African, & indigenous ancestry in the Belizean population, so it is a nation that really stands at the crossroads of many cultures. 

SP: What is your connection to this genre?
» AZ: My mom emigrated from Belize when she married my white American father, so I was born in North Carolina and then moved to Florida. Almost my entire extended family on my mom's side still lives in Belize and I spent most of my childhood summers there. I was exposed to these genres constantly and I feel like they have a huge connection to the music I create today. 

SP: If people want to hear more of this genre, do you have any recommendations on who they should check out, or where they should go to learn more?
» AZ: For brukdown, the inventor of the genre, Mr. Peters is a great start (aka Wilfred Peters or with his band Mr. Peters Boom & Chime). For punta, Lord Rhaburn. I also highly recommend Andy Palacio, arguably the most famous Belizean musician and his label Garifuna Collective. He is largely credited with putting the music of the Garifuna people on the worldwide map. My favorite Belizean artist is Leela Vernon -- lots of her stuff is only on YouTube but I highly recommend her!

SP: Are you working on anything creatively right now that you'd like to tell us more about?
» AZ: I'm working on an EP set for January 2020! Stay tuned for more info; but I can say one of the tracks is an acid techno track with punta elements. 

SP: What does the phrase "Sentient Planet" mean to you?
» AZ: It is such a beautiful phrase. I have been thinking about how the Earth is like a body, and just like when we get sick, it has the ability to heal itself. Curious if that means going into a massive ice age, but I would like to think the planet is powerful enough to survive what humans have done, even if humans don't. 

TRACK LIST:
* Leelaa Vernon - Carnival Time
* Boss Lady - Push Back Pah Mi
* Mr. Peters Boom & Chime - Bolero Brukdown
* The Professionals - Brukdown Melody
* Continental Catt - Roundabout
* Andy Palacio - Not for Sale
* The Belizean Melody Swingers Band - Old Man Grave ft. Mighty Lord Seraba
* Supa G - Party Insane
* Taprick - Secret ft. Brithney Starr & Aziatic
* Lord Rhaburn - Disco Connection
* Mohobub - Ital Food
* Pen Cayetano - Goubana Pt. 2
* Caribbean Dynamics - Mi Ritmo/My Rhythm
* Umalali - Baranco (Oonga Techno Mix)

SENTIENT PLANET MIX 0007 :: ARIEL ZETINA :: BELIZEAN PUNTA & BRUKDOWN

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