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Three years after his Darker Than Wax debut Futuro Tumbao (supported by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Lefto, and Bandcamp Weekly), Kansado returns with a sequel that goes further to introduce fresh new takes on Latin soul. If Futuro Tumbao represented testing the waters of future afro-Cuban music, Futuro Tumbao II is a full-on submersion and exploration into this fusion. Based in uptown New York City, Dominican-American producer Kansado is rooted in the hub of a flourishing afro-latin independent music scene. Kansado fuses the rhythms of the Caribbean and Latin soul with the left field sensibilities of hip hop, neo soul, and lofi to create a musical language all his own.

‘Futuro’ is Spanish for future and ‘Tumbao’ carries two meanings: One, the base rhythm found in afro-Cuban music, and two, swagger. Standout tracks ‘Limber de Coco’ and ‘Suave Como Va’ quote the smooth progressions of latin soul greats Poncho Sanchez and Tito Puente, all the while blurring the lines between the new and traditional - Latin soul meets future funk. ‘El Neo Songo’ and ‘Astral Yambú’ offer a meditative space where the folkloric forms of songo and rumba blend seamlessly into neo soul and jazz. ‘Lala Guayaba’ takes you to the heart of the Dominican Republic and lays wavy synths and guitars over a thumping side chained tambora - introducing a future beat sensibility to merengue.

Futuro Tumbao II is both a love letter to the future of afro-latin music, as well as a strong statement about Kansado’s growth as an artist. With a meticulous approach to songwriting and production, and a reverence for the artists and genres that have inspired him, Kansado has carved out a musical lane all his own.

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Kansado - Limber De Coco (a La Poncho) (Instrumental) (Futuro Tumbao II LP)

Favourite Tracks April 22

Tracklist:

Zephyr Avalon - Smoke Signals (feat. J3PO, Olivia Jane, Efajemue & Jonah Levine Collective)
Gianni Brezzo - Capture this
Charlie Bereal - I need my Money
Black Star - No Fear of Time (feat Yummy Bingham)
Bas - The Others (feat Ari Lennox)
Clea Anais - Stars still dying
Hiatus Kaiyote - And we go Gentle ( Dj Khalil Remix)
The Frightnrs - Always
Divineangel - Obinrin
Carrtoons - Be There For You
Carrtoons - Groceries (feat Nigel hall)
Sir Was - When I Could stay
Otis MCDonald - Personal(feat Manni Drager)
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - Juicy
Erykah Badu - Soldier (Mark wayward remix)
Monophonics - Love you better
Monophonics - Warpaint
Reedio -Seein ya (Feat  Duckwrthm, Ambré, Jesse Boykins III, Esta  Mack Keane)
Esentrik - Last Chance 2022
Dion Decibels - People... Hold On (Dion´s Re-work)

Crates:/ 4/ 22

Rocking Time. All things Afro Latino w/ @sight-beyond-sound
Listen live - 3rd Fridays, 3-5PM ET on www.greatcircles.net.

Rocking Time

Rocking Time w/ Sight -Beyond- Sound - 15July2022

DEAN CHEW - Monday 8th August

Find more on our station and the artists involved at :

linktr.ee/sharedfrequenciesradio
https://sharedfrequencies.live/

Stephen Carmona : steve's deep feels : September 2022

Lee Tracy & Isaac Manning - Take My Hand
Eli Escobar - Dazzle 
Felix - Kween In My Eyes
tape_hiss - W 4th Street (ACE)
Spaced Out Krew - Spread Love
Jackson Ryland - Spin City
Azwon - Paradise Island
Fairuz - Indi Thika Fik
Elle Shimada featuring Nagan Server & Quartz Pistol - Why Fight l 故郷
Kasper Marott - Mere
Jesse You - Silly and Bright
Ben Hixon - Casio LK 2
M. Pittman - Cherry Lee (Down Syndrome Mix)
Forte - Dancer
The Eyes In The Heat - Amateur (Raudive Dark Dub)
Liquid Earth - Bladerunner
Kenton Slash Demon - Zstring (Urulu's Liquid Earth Mix)
LAZA - Eat That Frog
Jennifer Loveless - Muzik
DJ Deamonds - Tracking Adventures (Mix 1)
Yohei S. - Ccontac 
Sweater On Polo - Color Mixture 
Roy Davis Jr. - People From Mars (The Sun Mix) 
Michele Manzo - A Minha Vida 
Binary Operator - CMD+C_CMD+V 
No Moon - Mallet Fury 
SW. - Vfxpeakstwin

NOODS RADIO

Noods Radio - Darker Than Wax w/ Dexter Colt (20th October 2022)

Milk Talk and Aswad have discussions about sampling and how Japanese City Pop within the 80s may have been inspired by western music around that time. On the show they go through several rounds of trying to guess which music tracks influenced some of the great City Pop tracks from the 80s (which might be kind way of saying that 😅)

How good is your music knowledge? Can you guess all of the samples?

S4 EP12 - Guess The Sample ft. Milk Talk // City Pop Edition

Rocking Time. All things Afro Latino w/ @sight-beyond-sound
Listen live - 3rd Fridays, 3-5PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

Rocking Time w/ Sight -Beyond- Sound - 17Feb2023

Dark, evocative beats engulfed by bold raw vocals: this is TOTEK, the genre-defying electronic project of Allysha Joy and Max Dowling.
In their own right, Allysha and Max both lay claim to an extensive musical prowess: the former as a member of the internationally-acclaimed nu-soul outfit 30/70 and her equally revered solo project, the latter as a prolific producer, performer and collaborator (Client Liaison, NO ZU, Parvyn and countless others).

Born out of burn out and edging frustration for the pace and complication of life at times, this collaboration came together almost immediately. TOTEK found itself in the dark edges, wanting to punch a little harder and move through it all quickly, boldly, unafraid in relief. The chemistry held between Max and Allysha found songs written in mere moments that expressed something new that neither artist had been able to access alone.

On face value, the six tracks on ttk.1 could feel musically divergent: representing different idioms, different tempos and different themes. Yet they are unified on a more holistic level through their energy, ethos and character. TOTEK prefers to view music in this way: what is the overall experience of a record? Pushing boundaries and eschewing conventions has been organically at the heart of TOTEK from the beginning. The process of crafting a record was no different: The artists intended to create a work that is characterful and unpredictable yet unified by a throughline of potency and intensity.

TOTEK represents a masterful coming-together of influences: a blend of multiple electronic idioms with a unique soul sensibility; channelled through two creatively potent individuals. While their music conjures shades of Dorian Concept, Jana Rush and Flying Lotus, ultimately their sound is eclectic, elusive and unique.

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TOTEK - Touchh (ttk.1 EP)

• DTW FM #363 •

Hosted by:
Marco Weibel
@marcoweibel

Tracklist:
DTW Intro
The Singers Unlimited - We’ve Only Just Begun
Underground Resistance - Big Stone Lake
Nabihah Iqbal - Sweet Emotion (lost in devotion)
Error Subcutáneo - El Perseguidor
Latul - New Morning
Copeland Davis - Morning Spring
Facta & K-Lone - Kiss Me, Can’t Sleep
Melati ESP - INTUISI
dreamcastmoe - Much More (Tom Trago Remix)
Hanna - You & Me
Tribal House - Mainline (Roger S Ego Trip Mix) 
One Manny - Call His Name
Sun Children - The Son
Omar S, Alister Fawnwoda - I Love Your Girlfriend (Long Mix) feat. John FM
Marcellus Pittman - A Mix 
Charles Trees - MMXX
Yussef Dayes - Black Classical Music
MoMA Ready - Move For Me
Dexter Colt - Off The Brons 
JSPORT - Guillotine Drum
Mr. Ho - Bail-E (Jotel California Eclipse mix)
Kesswa - Contemplate (2Lanes Live Mind Print Remix)
Laurent Garnier - Flashback (Remaster)
Paradise Presents Afrikali - Out Of The Jungle (Dancing Flute Mix)
Deep Zone ft. Ceybil Jefferies- It's Gonna Be Alright (Help Is On The Way) (J.P.'s Vibe Mix)
B. Cool Aid - Brandy, Aaliyah (feat. Quelle Chris, Denmark Vessey, Jimetta Rose, V. C. R, MoRuf & Kamilah)

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Every Saturday
12PM - 2PM EST
Broadcasting via The Lot Radio
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Darker Than Wax FM #363 w/ Marco Weibel • 29th April 2023

Chapter II of Jay Sounds EP Universe is officially out.

Summer Daze (Sunrise EP) | OUT NOW

Studio Funk - podcast show created and hosted by Aswad. Showcasing his discoveries, music collection, and interviews the leading names in modern funk and soul.