Helena Guedes is a Porto based DJ who's been creating waves in her hometown with her diverse sets mixing jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, boogie, disco and house.
Starting out in her teens as a music lover and digger immersed in soul, funk, disco, latin jazz, hip-hop and Chicago and Detroit's own distinctive sounds, through to the acid jazz and broken beat scenes emmerging from the UK, Helena has been spreading good vibes at some of the more discerning venues and web radios in Porto and Lisbon and in a relatively short career has played alongside names such as Mr. Scruff, Dimitri from Paris, Theo Parrish, Moodymann, Masters at Work and Jayda G.
Helena holds a monthly residency at club Alma in Porto where she’s been able to showcase her hability to rock a dancefloor with her all-night sets and she’s often invited to play alonside guest DJ’s at some major venues in her hometown.

2019 was a turning point for her, being invited to play outside Portugal and becoming acknowledged for her endless curiosity and passion about all things jazz, soul, boogie and disco.
She's currently hosting a residency show at the respected portuguese web radio and cultural agitator Alinea A where she invites other emerging local DJ's, vinyl collectors and music lovers.

Lumberjacks Tapes 017: Helena Guedes

Four of the sets from our Halloween party. Next party is at Corsica Studios, London Feb 12th.

BILL BREWSTER | Low Life, Halloween 2021

Return of the Hot Mix. Going to stick mixes up on here and hopefully get some talented pals to contribute to the series too. 

First half was used on David Dunnes excellent Triple Dee Show on Gaydio FM, ended up carrying on for another hour.  


Tracklist

Karen Diggs - You Took My Love For Granted 
Paradise Girls - Holding Back (Paul’s Back / Dubmental Mix II) 
Mighty 7 - Call Me 
Feel - Got To Have Your Lovin 
Janice Christie - One Love (Dub I) 
G&D - Ori One 
James Greenwood - Flex 
Grace Jones - On Jones St (KT's DJ Toy) 
Rena Scott - Superlover (Nik M Edit) 
Tata Vega - (I've Got My) Second Wind
Red Greg - Peace 
South Side Connection - Get Down Get Down (Zernell Edit)
Jesse Gould - Out Of Work 
Unabombers - Rock Me Again 
Natural Order - Jealousy (Grimy Edit)
Unlimited Source - Nicola Nicola
Candido - Super City (Volcov Edit)
Aura - Freex Funkatized (Mighty Zaf & Phil Asher Edit)
Cloud - All Night Long (Instrumental) 
Sylvester - Sell My Soul
New York Community Choir - Have A Good Time
Heem The Music Monsters - Keep God On Your Side 
Heaven's Sound – Fire
Brainstorm - Wake Up And Be Somebody 

Peace x

FWFM: Hot Mix #1

Finally managed to record a new mix for the first time in 3 years. Went off script about 2 tracks in but I'm pretty happy with it all in all. Hopefully it won't be another 3 years til the next one. Mixed with love on 2 Technics 1200s and a Mastersounds Radius 2.

Live at Imaginary Fest 2022

Another Mixtape from the vaults. Back in 97 we did some live and DJ shows in LA and San Francisco. And we pressed record on the FM dial. Hope you enjoy.

LA Radio 1997

Hold It Down (Remixes)

Hold It Down (Zweiklang Disco Mix)

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00 - WhatWeWereTold

● Buy Link: https://www.beatport.com/es/release/dreams/5052892

● Artist: Fiona Kraft, LOV
● Track: Dreams (Original Mix)
● Album: Dreams EP
● Label: Non Merci Music
● Format: Digital
● Genre: Afro House / Afro Melodic
● Release Catalog: NMM006
● Release Date: May 16th, 2025

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● Artist(s) Links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fionakraftmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionakraft/?hl=fr

● Label Links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/non-merci-music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonmerci_music

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"Dreams" by Fiona Kraft and LOV is a deeply emotional and intimate piece born from loss, memory, and the need for connection.

Inspired by Fiona's family loss, the track blends powerful drums, ethereal pads and heartfelt harmony. LOV's haunting vocals bring a spiritual layer to the song, expressing themes of vulnerability, longing, and eternal presence.

With lyrics like "you'll always be in my dreams" and "when I fade into the moonlight, will you follow?" "Dreams" invites listeners into a space where love transcends time and presence, carried through sound, emotion, and a sense of unseen closeness.

The production’s slow-burning build and shimmering textures evoke both the fragility and resilience of the human spirit.

“Dreams” isn’t just a song—it’s a sonic tribute to the enduring ties that bind us beyond the physical, offering solace and a sense of continuity in the face of impermanence.

As the final notes fade, they leave behind a lingering echo of love that refuses to be forgotten.
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● Tracklist:
01. Fiona Kraft feat. LOV - Dreams (Original Mix)
02. Fiona Kraft feat. LOV - Dreams (Radio Edit)

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Fiona Kraft feat. LOV - Dreams [Non Merci Music]

David Mancuso Live part 2 (Loft Party 2006)

DJ David Mancuso @ Red Zone (PG) Italy 20-04-2003 - Live

Muzik With A Bottle

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David Mancuso Live part 2 (Loft Party 2006)

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