More than thirty years of friendship under the sun and still counting; the Brazilian musical producers Alexandre Lora & Arthur Moraes (AVM) never replaced or forgot their bonding; they withstood the ups and downs, hardships, cross-country moves and other changes over the years. And we cannot resist at all a pact between friends to produce music together for fun. In this case, came into view 'Handpan' and its debut Itapeti Souls EP.

Besides being part of the title, 'Serra do Itapeti' is also the background for their childhood, the uneven terrain of the Brazilian relief called 'Mares de Morros', which extends for thousand hectares of the State of Sao Paulo, including their hometown Atibaia. And since the way producers do music has evolved significantly in the past two decades, curiously the duo leisurely cooked this 5-track EP over two years, mainly due to an unmatched free-time schedule.

After all mentioned before is quietly easy to understand the work's name; 28 minutes long and includes two original tracks — 'Connecting Souls' and 'Itapeti', one rework from Nada's track Passana, and the two tracks remixing 'Itapeti' — one by the psychedelic wizard Yabiru and other as a tribal version. And as the duo's name indicates, this project is purely based on the handpans, instruments that possess a great resonance and through their round, convex shape, their sounds emanate in all directions, filling the minds with vibration and resonance. Throughout its holding the EP shares tranquil, joyful, meditative and mysterious off-limits atmospheres while being driving-mood and here and there adds haunting nuances.  

Hard to define, though easy-listening. Somehow it unfolds delicately outward in sparkling layers of warm construction, solid percussion and unpredictable vocals; there's an underlined hoovering consciousness all over the pieces, putting it under the lens of what's bubbling in their sonic micro universe. 
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Music\ by Handpan — Alexandre Lora & Arthur Moraes (AVM)
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Handpan — Itapeti (Tribal Mix)

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SOL 040 - "Vibe Quest" by Sabo

1. Vibe Quest feat. Carolyn Sabatini 
 2. Singing Game 
 3. Coconut Matras  
4. Afro Fuego  
5. Sure and Pure
 6. Black Flowers 
7. Fantastico  
8. Drop That  
9. Force 4 Movement 
 10. Mind Dub  
11. Grey is the New Sunny 
12. Timbiqui Hasta DC feat. Nidia Gongora

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Mixed at Visionear Studios LA
Mastered by Darkart 
Artwork by Helia Jamali

Catalogue No. - SOL 040  
Release Date May 2nd, 2016  
All tracks produced by Sabo (William Sabatini)  
Additional production on “Drop That” by Nadastrom & Melo.  
Additional production on “Timbiqui Hasta DC” by Nadastrom

Vibe Quest is the debut solo album from long-time DJ and producer Sabo. More than three years in the making, the record represents the artist's own personal journey, navigating the egos and politics of the music business while searching for positive vibes, open-minded audiences, and musical experiences that transcend a typical night out.

In 2011, Sabo left New York City after 11 years and headed to Los Angeles, both in search of sunshine and to chase a dream of playing deep, mid-tempo tribal music to fresh young ears. At the time, the new sound was being called moombahton, a style essentially created by Nadastrom, Sabo, Munchi, and a handful of others. In its early days, this music was rhythmic, sexy, and unified the dance floor, but as its popularity and reach broadened, it developed into something increasingly electronic and aggressive. Amidst this evolution, Sabo felt a bit lost; as the origins and influences that originally shaped the music were increasingly being cast aside, and his own deep, organic tribal style resonating less and less with mainstream crowds.

Vibe Quest is post-moombahton, a deeper, spiritual version of the genre that first put Sabo on the map as an established producer. A big part of the album's genesis can be traced back to 2013, when Sabo's DJ set on the Robot Heart bus at Burning Man introduced his unique vision to a whole new audience. "My deep, slow tribal sound was finally understood by a whole community of open minded people," he says. "That was really the beginning of the Vibe Quest. From there, I knew I wanted to make a whole album expressing my different influences."

And the influences are many—Vibe Quest is a bouillabaisse of cultures, samples, and sonics simmering together for a 12-course meal of body-moving entrees. Cumbia combines with jazz on "Vibe Quest," the album's title track, and actually features Sabo's own Mom, a self-taught vibraphonist. Songs like "Singing Game," "Afro Fuego," "Coconut Matras," and "Grey Is the New Sunny" infuse pitched-down tech house rhythms with African chants. Minimal dembow rhythms link with Jamaican basslines and echo effects on "Mind Dub," Caribbean steel drums are plated with techno on "Force 4 Movement," Sabo's own vocals float atop analog, sub-heavy disco cuts like "Sure is Pure" and "Black Flowers," and South American folklore melds with deep house on "Timbiqui Hasta DC" and "Drop That."

"My intention with this record is to manifest moments of positive feelings on the dancefloor," says Sabo. "I want to continue traveling the world, instilling these positive feelings within people and creating something meaningful by unifying cultures and communities."

The cover artwork is designed by Helia Jamali to symbolize a portal into the sounds of Vibe Quest . The image of the centered sun creates a hypnotic entrance into the music. Let the Vibe Quest begin...


Dj Support: 
Acid Pauli, Nick Warren, Richie Hawtin, Yokoo, LUM, Nico Stojan, Makossa (FM4), Joyce Muniz, Curses, Mira (Katermukke), Hoj, Luciano, Djuma Sound System, Simbad, Paco Osuna, Patrick Zigon, Joseph Capriati, Nick Catchdubs, David Scuba, Raul Campos (KCRW), Brillstein, Ben Mono, Marco Carola, Gavin Hardkiss


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COPY025 ~ Cowpilation#5 (Various Cows)
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Artist: LeVold | @le_vold
Release: Cowpilation#5
Cat. No: COPY025
Mastered: NfM Mastering by Herb LF
Release Date: 26th November2018

This is a web of lubricity where Cows celebrate; where night and day are nothing else but carnal pleasure; where despite all this nothingness, no tedium is experienced.
The movement of sound abounds in vital warmth which never harms the probability or impedes the unfolding. Twenty characters and a half dozen intrigues are going at one time and they illuminate each other with pure love and agricultural enthusiasm resting the mind.
To sump up, the queer blend of inconstant tenderness, sensual intoxication and merry comedy produces a remarkable but dangerous Cowpilation.

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COPY025 LeVold ~ Tice (Original Mix)

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Track 1: EXZ - Stagecoach (Original Mix) 
Track 2: EXZ - Pulso (Original Mix) 
Track 3: EXZ - Seti (Original Mix) 
Track 4: EXZ - Stagecoach (Spaniol Remix) 
Track 5: EXZ - Pulso (Carrot Green Remix) 

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Artwork by Diego Cintora 
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EXZ - Seti (Original Mix)

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Awake
Still dreaming ?
Living, Dancing like in a Pina Bausch scene
Follow the light
Run Like the Wind
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Artwork : Arnaud Gross

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Aé Cumayé, Aé Cumayé, Aé Cumayé
Nunca te fije en los santos del otro láo
Y quédate con los tuyos ño Babalao

Aé Cumayé, Aé Cumayé, Aé Cumayé
Yo nunca tiro al camino hueso quemao
Y no le pido a los muertos oro enterrao

Aé Cumayé, Aé Cumayé, Aé Cumayé
Con los santos no se juega Aé Cumayé
Yo soy garguero Aé Cumayé
La buena noche ¿Cómo está usted? Alafia Cumayé

Aé,  Aé , Alafia Cumayé
Ten cuidado en cementerios… no los pises que hay misterio
Aé,  Aé , Alafia Cumayé
Yo tengo mis protecciones y tienen ashé
Conmigo no van a poder
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C๏sʍ๏cast ★ 59 @anneaude-bonnet 🇫🇷
Release date: | March, 02, 2020
Art by Adam Harteau
Label: @cosmovisionrecords
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Artist: @vinzoomuzik
Title: Nuit Noire
Label: Deep Bali Records / Casa Amor
Cat: DBR07
Genre: Downtempo
Release Date: 2020-09-30
Buy Link: www.beatport.com/release/membuat/3117455

According to Valmiki's Ramayana, one morning in his childhood, Hanuman was hungry and saw the rising red colored sun. Mistaking it for a ripe fruit, he leapt up to eat it. In one version of the Hindu legend, the king of gods Indra intervened and struck Hanuman with his thunderbolt. It hit Hanuman on his jaw, and he fell to the earth as dead with a broken jaw. His father, Vayu (air) - states Ramayana in section 4.65 - became upset and withdrew. The lack of air created immense suffering to all living beings. This led lord Shiva to intervene and resuscitate Hanuman, which in turn prompted Vayu to return to the living beings. As the mistake done by god Indra, he grants Hanuman a wish that his body would be as strong as Indra's Vajra, where as his Vajra can also not harm him. Along with Indra other gods have also granted him wishes: such as God Agni granted Hanuman a wish that fire won't harm him; God Varuna granted a wish for Hanuman that water won't harm him; God Vayu granted a wish for Hanuman that he will be as fast as wind and the wind won't harm him. Lord Brahma has also granted Hanuman a wish that he can move at any place where he cannot be stopped at anywhere, Lord Vishnu also grants Hanuman a weapon which is named "Gada". Hence these wishes make Hanuman an immortal, who has unique powers and strength.

Vinzoo - Nuit Noire (Original Mix)

Sol Selectas Records specializes in deep tribal dance music, mixing folkloric sounds and ancient rhythms with modern electronic grooves. Founded by DJ/Producer Sabo in New York City in 2006,  the label is now run by Sabo and his wife Helia Jamali, whose artwork and design  re-awakened the spirit of Sol Selectas, through her visual interpretation of the audio frequencies. 

With now over 115 releases, showcase events, and residencies around the World, Sol Selectas leads the way in organic house, downtempo, and afro house, consistently topping the charts and setting trends.

The label captures a vast spectrum of multi-cultural sounds, featuring both rising underground stars and industry legends like Acid Pauli, Sabo, Satori, Be Svendsen, Safar, and Unders. 

The music of Sol Selectas guides listeners into the future with positive energy, inviting them on a journey of rhythmic transformation and cultural fusion. 


Web: www.solselectas.com
Instagram: @Sol.Selectas
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SolSelectas.

Peace, Respect, and Musica!!

~ Sabo