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Radio Alhara

2025

https://perksandmini.com/blogs/blog/positive-messages-68

Mix by Dj Python
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https://djpythonnyc.bandcamp.com/album/mas-amable
https://www.instagram.com/dj__python/

"
two clouds meet

ones pours rain
the other is a swan

skies change
I find it beautiful
"

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POSITIVE MESSAGES #68 - DJ PYTHON

As we enter another epoch in the collaboration corridor of DW, this time the obscure music hoarders at Radio Alhara reached out and asked if we could supply them with a mixtape for September. It is only on rare occasions these days that the three architects of Dream Weapons, Moahaha, Sadhu Sadhu and Prabha Devi, join forces, but this was an opportunity we couldn't turn down. 

Three minds were sent racing into the void to collect sounds and sighs captured on tape from all corners of the globe. The tracks were shared and listened to and carefully put in order, artwork created, blurbs written and off it went into the ether, off to Palestine, to perfume the air of different realms.

A

1 1 Maile Serenaders - Beyond The Reef ☾︎
2 Idris Sardi - Es Lilin ♌︎
3 Stellinha Egg e Típico Brasileiro de Gaya - Bum Qui Ti Bum ☾︎
4 Kingdom of the Sun: Peru's Inca Heritage - Yawlina ⟡
5 I.D.Company - Bum-Bum ♌︎
6 সন্ধ্যা মুখোপাধ্যায় মুখোপাধ্যায় - গানে মোর কোন ইন্দ্রধনু ⟡
7 The Silvertones - 咪咪猫  ☾︎
8 H. Abdul Adjib & Uun Kurniasih - Sumpah Suci ♌︎
9 Visarad Srima Ratnayaka - Chattamanavaka Gatha - Stanzas of the Triple Gem ⟡

B

10 Tasos Chalkias - Dirminitsa ♌︎
11 Алла Баянова - Встретились случайно мы на Фестивале ⟡
12 Kang Mandor - Ujang Suryana ☾︎
13 Hương Lan - Máu chảy về tim ☾︎
14 Light Rain - Sword Dance ♌︎
15 አስቴር አወቀ (Aster Aweke) - ካይኔ አለሬ ⟡
16 U Ba Than - Pattala solo ⟡

☾︎ = Prabha Devi
⟡ = Sadhu Sadhu
♌︎ = Moahaha

Dream Weapons present: SPHINX RADIO CC60

soFa elsewhere on Alhara

Originally released as a cassette on 20 February 2021.

Mixed by @SKYRAGER

GMT28

GMT28 Skyrager - Rhizosphere (Side B)

GMT28 Skyrager - Rhizosphere (Side A)

clubmatemood

We are really excited to bring you this exciting set by japanese selector @kaolinite with her unique and organic sounds.

Serafin Sinfonia Op. 87 - Kaolinite - Misty Journey

Introducing our first guest of 2024, the remarkable Kaolinite @kaolinitesound ! Hailing from Tokyo, she's not just a DJ but a true selector extraordinaire. Known for her eclectic style and keen ear for the unexpected, Kaolinite's sets are a journey through the realms of house, techno, dub, and jazz, all woven together with an organic and minimalistic touch.

She has graced the airwaves of Netil Radio and left her mark on Serafin audio imprint with her distinctive mixes. Currently, she's at the helm of "Fantastico!" in Tokyo, Japan, where she curates events that delve deep into the spirit of house music with an approach that knows no bounds.

At the heart of Kaolinite's craft is her commitment to creating immersive sonic landscapes, transporting her audience into inner scenes filled with limitless possibilities.

QUIET CHAOS w / Kaolinte at 百会 Baihui - 02/04/2024

with @theatreofforgottenconcern at ELLIPTICA, Porto, Portugal
https://www.instagram.com/elliptica.elliptica/?api=1

INSTRUÇÕES RITUAIS

"This mix is a celebration of cultural diversity and unity, weaving together sounds and rhythms from various traditions, cultures, times and genres from all around the world. Experience a small glimpse into the inexhaustible beauty of our planet's rich and vast musical heritage, all united in one harmonious collection." - @Saphileaum

SAPHILEAUM - ALL IN HARMONY MIX

kaolinite - 14.07.24

In October 2023, Cosmo Vitelli @cosmo-vitelli played an unforgettable set at System Shanghai, thrilling the electronic music community. He later recalled it as one of the best time of his touring experiences. It's rare to see Cosmo Vitelli appear on a radio show these days, aside from his and DJ Sundae’s monthly NTS show, No Weapon Is Absolute. So, we are extremely thrilled and grateful to welcome him back to China through this summertime transmission.

Cosmo Vitelli has created a universe of his own. As the label captain of I’m A Cliché, he has been releasing music from some of the most exciting sounds since 2004, including Red Axes, Simian Mobile Disco, Azari & III, and many more. The label's name references Poly Styrene and X-Ray Spex, reflecting his deep love for punk and DIY culture from the late 70s. This influence traces back to his early days in Paris in the 90s when post-punk and krautrock played significant roles in shaping his sound. In other part of this universe, he has been tirelessly exploring and impacting electronic dance music as an esteemed producer since his first release in 1998.

Without further ado, let’s dive into this special treat.

QUIET CHAOS w / Cosmo Vitelli at 百会 Baihui - 06/08/2024

Ramzilla for Radio Alhara (09.20.2024)

We are thrilled to have Yewen Jin @aurhya11 to this episode. She is a sound artist and event curator who dazzled audiences at QUIET CHAOS's Listening Session event this summer, turning the decks into instruments with her improvisational performance, sparking creativity. Just like this episode, you won’t be able to predict the next track or how it will be introduced.

From high-energy dance floors to deep listening sessions, she moves seamlessly through different spaces. With a multidisciplinary background, she blends technology and music, making each performance a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. As part of the audiovisual art duo Solar Rocks, she co-hosts a monthly show on London’s Netil Radio, using music and guests to broadcast East Asian cultural frequencies and diverse global sounds to the world.

QUIET CHAOS w/ Yewen Jin at 百会 Baihui - 08/10/2024

This is the sonic universe of Eiger Drums Propaganda, where sound transforms into a boundless, surreal experience. In this vivid, psychedelic realm, krautrock, tribal rhythms, and dark experimental textures swirl and ascend, reimagining the Neo Trance genre.

Led by Louis Ebola, half of The Pilotwings, Eiger Drums Propaganda is an electronic project formed in collaboration with various musicians. Together, they created a powerful triptych of albums on the renowned Macadam Mambo label, blending krautrock, ritualistic tribal beats, and shadowy experimental sounds. This artistic journey inspired Louis to develop a solo live set, where he brings these albums to life through a fusion of electronic equipment, electric guitar, wind instruments, and a vast range of vocal experiments.

This November, Eiger Drums Propaganda will bring this immersive experience to China. Catch him in these tour dates:

11.15  Loopy, Hangzhou
11.22 Zhaodai, Beijing
11.23 Riff, Changsha

QUIET CHAOS w/ Eiger Drums Propaganda 百会 Baihui - 05/11/2024

We’re buzzing to bring in 2025 with our first guest, Katzele @katzele —the mastermind behind Malka Tuti @malka-tuti , a label that’s less of a record label and more of a portal to a whole new sonic dimension. Co-founded with Asaf Samuel, Malka Tuti is a melting pot of electronic, world, and experimental sounds, smashing through genre walls and championing cultural diversity like no other.

As a self-confessed Malka Tuti addict, we’ve fallen down the rabbit hole with artists like Khidja, Tapan, Decha, Die Orangen and Black Merlin —and the list doesn’t stop there. This isn’t just a label; it’s Katzele’s personal escape hatch—a creative playground where cross-cultural collisions and mind-bending aesthetics reign supreme.

Katzele delivers his iconic “Trance-not-Trance” vibes in every set, weaving together global grooves, hypnotic beats, and unexpected sonic twists. This mix was recorded live in October 2024 at Heiners Bar, Katzele’s home away from home for the past 10 years—a spot where DJ nights are long, diverse, and unbound by convention. What you’re about to hear is a 1-hour excerpt from an epic 8-hour session. Enjoy!

QUIET CHAOS w/ Katzele at 百会 Baihui 07/01/2025

Paul Bley - Improvisie
Jack Grassel - Mowgli's House
Soft Machine - (Slightly) Slightly All the Time
Mike Ratledge - Riddles of the Sphinx Sequence 3
Piano Magic - I Came to Your Party Dressed as a Shadow
Anne Clark - Swimming
Pavel Milyakov & Lucas Dupuy - deep gtr
Davis Galvin - Marine Layer
Gerry Franke - Netzteil
Sweets of the Night and Sentena - Sq Moon
Huon - Basement
Konrad Sprenger - Set I
Carl Stone - Banteay Srey
Delta Rain Dance - Green Light Fade
Polonius - Skate
Isan - Comb
Tetsu Umehara - Beacon
Thomas Bush - Pure Intention
Daniel Crommie - Dystopian Future
Nicolini - TIE IT UP (ft. Hanna Tembo)
Morpheme - Somebody To Love (Break Mode’s Toxic Dub)
AP Macroeconomics - lover pardon
Peace Of Dream - Past (Stoned Roses Mix)
No Man - Drink Judas
Owt - Dream Mint
Ptôse - Sticky Slug!
Total Blue - Heart Of The World
Million Blues - Living on a Promise (Whale Awareness Mix)

Do/While with Wonja & The Globule | February 12, 2025

Welcoming Guangdong-born DJ and producer Tseër @tseersounds to the studio for this episode!  An emerging player in London’s underground electronic scene, his sound is inspired by natural imagery and hypnotic rhythms—blending ambient, experimental, tribal, minimal, and dub influences to create immersive, otherworldly sonic landscapes.

In 2024, he dropped his debut EP Unknown Voyage on Portuguese label Atmos.lab Records, weaving together field recordings, ambient textures, hypnotic grooves, and deep techno elements. The release has gained support from platforms like Anodynic Frequencies and Echobox Radio.

Over the past year, Tseër has brought his deep, rhythmic explorations to venues like Avalon Cafe, Sauna Social Club, The Old Blue Last in London, and Kiosk Radio in Brussels.

QUIET CHAOS w/ TSEËR  at 百会 Baihui - 20/03/2025

Track ID: @alextackenberg

The latest episode of De Kat Memwa comes from Alex Tackenberg, aka Alex from Galax—a long-time figure in the underground music landscape of the Metropolregion Rhein-Ruhr, and a steady resident in some of its most important institutions over the past decade: Acephale, dublab.de, and the ever-iconic Salon des Amateurs.

Over the years, I’ve found myself repeatedly drawn to Alex’s mixes, each carrying that distinct Köln–Düsseldorf fingerprint: raw, punky, hypnotic, fuzzy, melancholic, and always stylistically adventurous. And crucially—played as slow as possible. A true DJ’s DJ.

About a month ago, I stumbled upon a guest mix Alex recorded for LIO Press, and it pierced right through me. At this point in my life, I’m mostly inspired by sonic collages, mixes that weave storytelling with spoken word and evoke a melancholic tranquility. Naturally, I felt compelled to invite Alex to contribute to our series—his sensibility fits right in.

This mix, in particular, feels incredibly resonant. It reminds me of a nearby bird sanctuary where I often go for mental health walks—a space of stillness inside the noise, where clarity slowly returns.

Below, Alex shares a few words about the mix he called 'The Garden of My Own Space':

'For some time now I have been thinking about the coming of spring in the urban space—a confrontation between city structures and the places within them marked by trees, plants, flowers, and the sounds of an unreal nature in the town. And yet, these spaces serve as a retreat for each of us.

Virginia Astley’s From Gardens Where We Feel Secure and Emily Dickinson’s nature observations and poems formed a metaphor, a cohesiveness of my thoughts and feelings. They provided the framework to express these feelings musically.'

De Kat Memwa #58 w/ Alex Tackenberg: The Garden of My Own Space

Beginning with jazz, flowing into house. The tracklist is uploaded on Instagram.

kaolinite - Aug 2025(100min mix)

In search of organic, trippy, leftfield, tribal, industrial sounds. 

2025 Upcoming Dates

22/08 HAUSU, London
29/08 The Marquee Moon, London
30/08 Cafe 1001 Takeover, London
31/08 Sauna Social Club, London
5-7/09 Eternal Sun Festival, Sougia, Greece
13/09 SPILLL Zine Launch, The Common Press, London
14/09 Plant Can Dance x Music To Watch Seeds Grow By, London (Live)
18/09 Fiasco, Porto
19/09 Lux, Lisbon
25/09 Library Lounge, The Standard, London
27/09 Paesaggi Records, Ziegrastrasse 11, Berlin
30/09 Du Beast, Mutant Radio, Berlin



Past Selected Gigs

2025
26/01 The Gun, London
07/02 Brilliant Corners, London
15/02 Jumbi Residency, London
21/02 Niche x Control Freak, The Bath House, London
08/03 Orientate x Bouncy Bouncy, MOT, London
15/03 Jumbi Residency, London
22/03 Half East, Exchange, Bristol
01/05 Ormside Projects, London
30/05 - 01/06 Watching Trees Festival, UK (Live)
08/06 Perfetti Gallery, London
12/06 Spanners, London
14/06 Cello x Ambient, Sauna Social Club, London (Hybrid)
12/07 QUIET CHAOS, Shai Space, London
19/07 Swirl w/ Budino, The Greyhound, London
08/08 TAIGA UK Tour, The George Tavern, London
16/08 Half East Records, The Waiting Room, London

2024
15/04 Andet, Shanghai
11/05 Half East Records, Art Club, Bristol
15/05 Bolis Pupul UK Tour, Hackney Social, London
24/05 Space Talk w/Donna Leake, London
16/06 Swirl w/Sean Johnston, London
22/06 Mogwaa UK Tour, The Glove That Fits, London
19/07 The Gun, London
07/09 Sauna Social Club, Ambient Set, London
12/09 Lounge, Lisbon
14/09 COMANDANTE, Arroz Estúdios, Lisbon
12/10 Abrupt Festival, Brussels (Live)
07/11 The Glove That Fits, London
08/11 Half East Records, Night Tales, London
21/12 The Social Xmas Special w/ Jezebell, Jaye Ward, London

2023

17/05 - Rhythm Section, Peckham Audio, London
03/06 - Lighthouse Art Festival, London 
13/07 - Pitch Black UK tour, Colours Hoxton, London
18/07 - Brilliant Corners, London
27/07 - The Standard, Library Lounge, London
25/08 - BT&S, Corsica Studios, London
15/09 - Lounge, Lisbon
16/09 - QUIET CHAOS, COSMOS, Lisbon
22/09 - East And Most, The Carpet Shop, London
23/09 - Back To Ours, Margate Art Club, Margate
13/10 - All My Friends w/ Marcellus Pittman, London
09/11 - Goldener Reiter, Munich
07/12 - Rhythm Section, The Standard, London

QUIET CHAOS w / Kaolinte at 百会 Baihui - 02/04/2024

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