LOTR artist Alex Kassian on a warm up vibe.

LOTR X Refuge Worldwide | 30 July 2021

An opening set of strictly extraordinary funk outta Africa recorded live @ the annual Grateful Dead Gathering of the wonderful Israel GD community who chooses to correspond with the Grateful Dead spirit of breaking boundaries, jamming and expanding the musical journey. 
And what a long strange trip its been.
JERRY ON!

Afro-badass-Funk @ Grateful Dead gathering #12

My mixtapes have always been quite personal, but whereas the last one was just out of a spring-time mood, this one tells a whole different story. I have selected these tracks during the past weeks and became aware that it all derives from a very inspiring phase in my life, a phase of insight, self-awareness and liberation.  
I am holding on to this vibration!

repeat please! (mixtape summer 2023)

WHAT DO U DO?    eLBee BaD featuring Ruby

Kicking off a new edit series on É Soul Cultura, head honcho Luke Una hands over the keys to three secret weapon edits of transcendental dancefloor tackle. Having spent a lifetime getting his hands dirty digging in crates, Luke’s collection of off-the-beaten-track gems is second to none. For this three-track É Soul edit release, Luke delivers a one-way ticket to the outer reaches of the universe soaking up sounds from Trinidad, the UK and Cameroon along the way. Strap in for a triple threat of signature Luke Una edits reworking Ella Andall, Slick Mission and Manu Dibango for the modern dancefloor.

Up first, Luke twists and tweaks the Caribbean radiance of Ella Andall ‘My Spirit Is Music’, enriching this high-energy heater. Speaking about the track he said, “It’s a remarkable, ‘90s, swerve ball, machine soul, afrobeat groove from Trinidad. Incredibly rare, but most importantly it’s a wonderful fusion of drum machine and this almost carnival-like feel to this afrobeat rhythm that just turns it into the outer cosmos.”

Following that, Luke gets suitably cosmic on the dub dials with his 5am Shabeen Proto House Edit of Slick Mission ‘Times Up’. Produced by Jerry Pike of Atmosfear / Elite Records fame, Luke recounts, “This is a very much missed slice of UK house pressure which has its foot firmly in a proto-house feel. Very DIY, rough and raw – it’s an absolute gem. This is one that has definitely escaped most eyes.”

Last but not least, it’s a stop in Cameroon shining a light on the legendary Manu Dibango and his cover of ‘Jingo’ featuring King Sunny Adé. “Their version of ‘Jingo’ takes the original classic into a whole new level of outer space, afro brilliance. It’s such a beautiful cover and really turns the track into something else. The musicianship and vibes just scream out. Oddly no one really seems to know it.”

Three certified winners from Luke’s underground arsenal, reworked, refined and ready to be deployed on any dancefloor when the feeling hits.

Ella Andall – My Spirit Is Music (Luke Una's Machine Soul Tops Off Edit)

This mix is from Palm Pilot and Break Mode under their moniker Freak Out! and it references a lot of things they play at their nights in Portland. They like to ride the wave where genres collide and create euphoric moments that can be exciting or excite them at least. They take the dancefloor along for the ride.

TP539 Freak Out! (Break Mode x Palm Pilot)

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Despina Vandi - Gia (EDEN ZAGRON REMIX)

This show was aired on Dublab on 08/01/25

Open Heart Social Club 026

This set recorded at the official lounge garden of the
Jerusalem Film Festival 2025.
Best served with fresh pizza and cold beer sitting on the grass.
Big up and thanks to the Boyz at Pizza "FLORA"
Enjoy

Garden Set @ Jerusalem Film Festival 21.7.25

All Eyes On Us [Pomme Frite]

As the year winds to long overdue a halt, we called on local Berlin DJ, Love On The Rocks favourite and all round class act @alexkassian to supply us with one of his finest blends, rewinding to the dawning age of early morning trance hypnotics and big outdoor breaks with splashes of dream house for the tired minds.

We linked up via the Internet to speak about Alex' latest musical endeavours, touching base on the @opalsunn collab and @planetsundae label he shares with likeminded studio head @hiroakioba.

Click here for our chat with Alex: melbournedeepcast.net/portfolio/alex-kassian

https://planetsundae.bandcamp.com/

@alexkassian
@opalsunn

www.melbournedeepcast.net

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MDC.258 Alex Kassian

Africa & diaspora music collector & DJ. Passionate about mixing & blending raw traditional folk & roots music, fine Funk, Hiphop, Afrobeat & House and making people grooooove.
Booking: Shirleyozinsky@gmail.com

Afro-badass-Funk @ Grateful Dead gathering #12

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