Edna Martinez invites Hugo Mendez — DJ, compiler, producer and co-founder of Sofrito Records — for a special session weaving the raw, rhythmic connections between Afro-Caribbean sound systems and global dancefloor culture. With a deep appreciation for vintage vinyl and street-level sonic movements, Hugo’s work resonates with the spirit of picó culture and the energy of champeta. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/edna-martinez/episodes/edna-martinez-20th-may-2025

Champeta w/ Hugo Mendez (Sofrito Special) 200525

Young Thug - With Them meets Kaysha - Good Life 2007 💥

mastered by Myles H.

WITH THEM 2007

Experiment to find a modern soukous sound

Breeze  [free download]

Continental Soukous

NYAKALAGA - extended version

Rebel Up has become a household name in the world of underground global music in Brussels, Amsterdam, allover Belgium & The Netherlands and beyond. Their sets and party nights are a global and political culture mash of global sounds spiced with contemporary urban & bass sounds with traditional ethnic reflections from all corners of the world, from African to Arabic, Latin American, Caribbean, Eurasian and far Eastern movements and scenes. The cultural diaspora does not need to be defined by borders, the Rebel Up sound is free, varied and up to date in one roundtripping global sound. Besides hosting the monthly show Nightshop on Radio Campus Bxl and Groovalizacion Radio, Rebel Up will bring monthly live sessions at Kiosk Radio!

Rebel Up w/ SebCat b2b Bob LeVoyageur @ Kiosk Radio 05.06.2025

DOS VEINTIDOS

🌍 Congo ce soir – Unbekannter Künstler

A euphoric groove house anthem where 90s piano stabs meet the soulful shimmer of Congolese soukous guitars.
This is where the club meets Kinshasa, and French vocals light up the night like neon in the tropics.

With hypnotic rhythms, a driving bassline, and anthemic hooks,
"Congo ce soir" is made for late-night rooftop sets, riverside parties, and dancefloors that don’t sleep.

Let it rise. Let it burn.
Libère-moi — juste pour ce soir…

🎹 Groove House x 90s Piano House x Soukous
💃 French vocals, dreamy pads, and tropical guitar licks
🔥 For Kinshasa sunsets, Parisian nights, and worldwide grooves

Monte avec moi…
Laisse couler… laisse partir…

Libère-moi — juste pour ce soir,
Danse avec moi — jusqu'à l’espoir.
Libère-moi — Congo m’appelle,
J’oublie le monde — au rythme sensuel.

Uuuuuuuuuh — ça monte en moi…
Aaaaaaaaah — la fièvre, la voix…

Les lumières dansent sur ma peau,
Congo chante, le beat est chaud.
Tes yeux brillent — je perds le nord,
Juste ce moment — rien d’encore.

Libère-moi — juste pour ce soir…
Congo ce soir… je veux y croire.

Congo House

No se vale aflojar

No se vale aflojar (En Vivo)

One Africa

Papa, You’re My Hero

Nitawezaje

Travel to Angola, Cape Verde, Congo, Guinée Bissau, Gabon, Ivory Coast.
Exploring how Zouk started taking over West Africa in the 80's and 90's under the influence of Kassav, from Martinique & Guadeloupe.

Vibe with Zouk, Afro-zouk, Semba, Cabo Zouk, Cabo Love, Cola-Zouk, Kizomba, Zouk Soukous'
Years: 1980’s – 1990’s…

Hosted by Kassav, Manu Lima, Bopol

Listen to Carlos Burity, Cesaria Evora, Cabo Verde Show, Bonga, , Tino Trimo, Lourdes Van-Dunem, Mendes Brothers, Tino Trimo, Monique Seka, Oliver Ngoma, Tito Paris, Tabanka Djaz, Dragoes, Paulo Flores, Bopol Mansiamina, Syran Mbenza, Eduardo Paim, Nhone Lima

Les Musicologues vol. XI- Praia session- Face B

Grey old men making politics 
while the children have to suffer everyday
The countries you see in this picture are just part of many more worldwide
By Refruja

Grey old men make children suffering

A few weeks ago, Janeck had the honor of giving a lecture on DJ culture to students of Ethnology at the University of Mainz.
His mission: to help them develop their own DJ sets based on musical traditions from various African countries — from Kenyan reggae and Malian Wassoulou to Kwaito and Nigerian Afrobeat.

To illustrate our own approach to music from Africa and the African diaspora, we've recorded this mixtape. It reflects our deep passion for African grooves and the rich diversity of styles and genres across the continent.

Take your time, join us on this journey — and share the experience, either here on SoundCloud or live at Q-Kaff, Campus Uni Mainz, on July 10.

Tracklist:
Rokia Traoré - Koronoko
TONN3RR3 - Vie en ville
Arp Frique - Mindelo Aoje Feat. Americo Brito
Pulo NDJ - Cera Cera
Thabang Tabane - Richard
Mombasa Vikings - Kibe Kibe
Yeko feat. Khaïra Arby - Yerna Fassè
The Funkees - Akula Owu Onyeraa
Nahawa Doumbia - Blonda Yirini
King Somalie - le mongui
Sonny Okosuns Ozziddi - Dance Of The Elephants
Unsung Heroes & Ty Feat. Breis - Right Here In Front Of You
Jacob Mafuleni & Gary Gritness - Atuka Mhondoro 808
Mytron & Ofofo - 2Tac Onana
The Lijadu Sisters – Orere Elejigbo
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley - Teacher
Super Mama Djombo - Dissan Na M'Bera (LSD Edit)
Amadou & Mariam – Artistiya
Issa Bagayogo - Gnangnan
James Stewart Feat. Martha Thom Jacob Mafuleni - Mugara Ndega
Oumou Sangare - Yere Faga (Ghetto Vanessa Remix)
Alhaji (Chief) Prof. Kollington Ayinla - E Ye Ika Se

"Dancing the Archive" AMA-Party selection mixed by Oriental Tropical

Explorations in music from Ruth Tafébé a.k.a The Afrosoulmessenger. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/ruth-tafebe/episodes/ruth-tafebe-3rd-july-2025

MiNaYo w/ Ruth Tafébé 030725

Presenting music from all across the African continent and beyond, Manchester based, South African DJ SNO plays music to excite and delight your senses an hour every month.

This month SNO turns in another hour of music from Cameroonian musicians. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/sno/episodes/sno-8th-july-2025

SNO - Cameroon Special Pt. II 080725

live recording during food court Markt Centraal in Rotterdam 

Markt Centraal Food Court set

Detén el Tiempo // Rock Alternativo · city‑pop · hyper‑tronica
Para fans de alt‑rock emocional, city‑pop nocturno y texturas electrónicas.


Deten el Tiempo

British-Nigerian DJ Dare Balogun traces the journey of African rhythm across time and space, exploring how traditional genres like highlife, juju, soukous and makossa laid the foundation for modern dance music. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/dare-balogun/episodes/dare-balogun-19th-july-2025

Dare Balogun 190725

Dutch DJ and Producer Camilo S “the Sweet Soul Brother” of Soulful, Deep and Groovy Electronic Music

This is a collection of my ideas articulated by AI. Workflow: all music by Riffusion. Most lyrics ChatGPT 3o.

We are an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”.

A meeting point for music freaks from Brussels and beyond. A tiny kiosk bar serving eclectic music and drinks. Sometimes, in sunny summer days, a safe space to dance under the trees.

For general questions: info@kioskradio.com
For music submissions: music@kioskradio.com

Hi there — welcome to my corner of the web.

I’m here for one simple reason: to share my music with you.
Take a listen, explore, and I hope something here resonates with you. Enjoy the vibe!

I'm learning while my ego sits on my back

Compiling electronic productions, vintage equatorial Afro Tropical mixes, reworks, edits and remixes from original vinyl format.
For Dj gigs and info- steveisbell@hotmail.co.uk

Vybiin'...
Out now:
"BaKwa vol. 2- Shattapiano"
"BaKwa vol. 1- JohannesGroove Amapiano"
"Les Musicologues" vol I- World session, II- Creole session, III- La Dura session, IV- Diktatè Kompa session, V- Ti Canal session, VI- Akula session, VII- Mank Jak session, VIII- Los Viejos, 406 session, IX- Dodinin session, X- Callaloo session.
"The 11:12 Theory" EP
"Book of Vybes"
"2.16", "2.15", "2.14"
"LSTS" coming some day

Instagram: lesmusicologues
Spotify: Segvnd2

dj | sound discoverer 
step by step 🤍
@open.housenyc 🙂‍↕️
bookings - ubabu.sounds@gmail.com

Next: 
18.07. Café "hier & jetzt", Wiesbaden
26.07. Peng Sommerfest, Mainz
27.07. Dschungel Fieber, Kulturdschungel, Wiesbaden
02.08. Tropen Tango Festival

Over the hills of Hindukusch, through the rich Diversity of the Orient, climbing over the Balkans the treck goes through Europe over the Atlantic packed with Caribbean Sun, and the Deep sounds of the Jungle. The Musical Safari begins. Music is the Best Camel!

Oriental Tropical is a founding member of @machmallangsam project!

Past: 
2025
31.05. Peerspektivwechsel Vol. 2, Peer23, Mannheim
17.05. Dschungel Erwachen, Kulturdschungel, Wiesbaden
04.05. Waggon am Kulturgleis, Offenbach am Main
26.04. GoEast Support for DJ Vika (Pl), Altes Gericht, Wiesbaden
25.04. GoEast-Party, Schlachthof, Wiesbaden
05.04. DER FLOHMARKT, am Schlachthof, Wiesbaden
22.02.25 DJ support for Ramatou Orchestra, Netzwerk Seilerei, Frankfurt 

2024
02.11. Liquid Sound Festival, Toskana Therme, Bad Orb
21.09. Dreamscape, MTW, Offenbach am Main
21.09. Treibhaus Wiesbaden
19.09. EASYPEASY, ono2, Frankfurt
14.09. 40 Jahre Café Klatsch Straßenfest, Wiesbaden
08.09. Interkulturelles Fest, Mainz
08.09. Fragments of Urban Culture 2024, Kreativfabrik Wiesbaden
07.09. Tanzhaus West, Frankfurt
31.08. Filmsommer Mainz, Abschlussparty, Mainz
20.07. Fest für Vielfalt, Aschaffenburg 
08.06.Kabinett der Kuriositäten, Kommune2010, Offenbach
07.06. Mach Mal Langsam, Kreativfabrik, Wiesbaden
23.05. MALAKA HOSTEL/DJ Support, KESSELHAUS, Schlachthof, Wi. 
14.05. LA BRIGADE DU KIF/DJ Support, KESSELHAUS, Schlachthof, Wi.
15.05. ROLANDO BRUNO/DJ Support, Dreikönigskeller, Frankfurt am Main
19.05. Dschungel Erwachen, Kultur-Dschungel, Wiesbaden
17.05. DIE BESONDERE PLATTE, HoffART Darmstadt 
19.04.24 MML feat. MIMIK, Haus Mainusch, Mainz
02.03.24 Distant Grounds - Special, Kreativfabrik

2023
15.12. Schlachthof, Wiesbaden feat. Absinto Orkestra & DJ Irinski
09.12. HfMDK, Frankfurt
25.11. Mach Mal Langsam, Haus Mainusch, Mainz
24.11. 20 Jahre Tanzhaus West Pt.1, Frankfurt
04.11. Kabinett der Kuriositäten, Altes Postlager, Mainz
07.10. Kreativfabrik, Wiesbaden
14.01.23. Mach Mal Langsam@Haus Mainusch, Mainz, Germany
2022
24.09. LORE IM GARTEN, Schloss Freundenberg, Wiesbaden
17.09. Der Weinländer's Open Air feat. BABA ÇAY, Wiesbaden
5.07. Tropentango@Wollmerschied, Taunus
15.07. ATELIERFRANKFURT
16.07. AMA@UNI_Mainz
2021
Sa.06.11.21 Toskana Therme, Bad Orb, Germany feat. Baba Çay  
11.06.2021 SCHLACHTHOF BACKYARD, Wiesbaden
2020
07.03. MML zum Weltfrauentag, Krea, Wi.
28.02.Salon - Zur wilden Renate
22.02.HAFENFESTIVAL, Hafen 2, Offenbach
18.01.MML, Haus Mainusch, Mz.
04.01.Liquid Sound Club, Bad Orb
2019
28.12.585qm Klub: Einklang(806qm, Darmstadt)
10.11.DJ Support for Minyo Crusaders, Schlachthof, Wi.
09.11.Mach Mal Langsam, Kreativfabrik, Wi.
23.10.DJ Support for BABA ZULA, Schlachthof, Wi.
21.10.DJ Support for ALSARAH & THE NUBATONES, Schlachthof, Wi.
12.10.Kabinett der Kuriositäten, ATELIERFRANKFURT
05.10.5 Jahre Horst, Frankfurt
07.09.Klatsch-Fest, 35 Jahre Café Klatsch, Wi.
08.09.Playgarden Festival 2019, FFM
24.08.Cassiopeia, Darmstadt
16.08.Circle of Leaves Festival, Marbachstausee im Odenwald
10.08.3000° Festival
02.08.Tropen-Tango Festival, Taunus-Highlands
27.07.Haus der Kulturen, Mainz
15.06.Meeresrausch Festival, Peenemünde
04.05. 3 Jahre Mach Mal Lagsam/Wiesbaden
27.04. KABINETT DER KURIOSITÄTEN, FFM
23.02. MML/Kreativfabrik
2018
11.11 Jüdisches Museum/Frankfurt
10.11 MML am Main/Hafen2/Offenbach
07.10. Erntedankfest, Pengland, MZ
29.09. Kuddelmuddel Markt, FFM/Mach Mal Langsam, Kreativfabrik, Wi.
28.09. Treibholz IX  "Optical Eclipse"
14.09. Faultierdiskö, Rostock
24.08. Playgarden Festival, Frankfurt
03.-05.08.Tropen Tango Festival, Taunus 
18.08. CASSIOPEIA FESTIVAL/Ostahnag/Darmstadt/
28.07. Beats N Suites Vol. l, Suite Neustadt
21.07.  Kuddelmuddel Festival, Offenbach
06.07 MML/Kreativfabrik/Wiesbaden
09.06. Mach Mal Langsam/Voodoohop, Mainz
18.05. Hoppla Festival, Kassel
17.03. MML im Heaven/Wiesbaden
10.03. SOS U.Ground /Kulturkosmos Lärz
03.03. Kabinett der Kuriositäten /ATELIER FRANKFURT
10.02. Mach Mal Langsam in Wiesbaden/Kreativfabrik
20.01. Oriental Radical,Loftus Hall,Berlin
19.01. 3000Grad der Wanderzirkus,Ritter Butzke,Berlin
2017
08.12.Treibholz VI - Draconic Daydreamz, Wiesbaden
17.11. Die Exground Party@Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, Germany
10.11. Gladbacher Worldmusic Carnival, Mönchengladbach, Germany
07.10. Mach Mal Langsam@Haus Mainusch, Mainz, Germany
09.09. Laut & Luise UntenAir, Suite/Neustadt, Germany
02.09. Club Cumbia en el barrio at documenta 14, Kassel
12.08. 3000°FESTIVAL, Feldberg
04.08. Tropen Tango, Wollmerschied
29.08. RADIO BOTTEGA, Gaeta, Italy
14.07. Katzensprung Festival, Kierspe, Germany
24.06. Mach Mal Langsam@KUPA/KREA, Wiesbaden, Germany
17.06. Fuchbau, Rheinland Pfalz
04.06. MML-Showcase for Kabinett der Kuriositäten, FFM, Germany
03.06. Mach Mal Langsam in Frankfurt, Horst, FFM, Germany
06.05. Mach Mal Langsam@Haus Mainusch, Mainz, Germany
28.04. Sounds in the SUn@Kulturpark,Wiesbaden,Germany
08.04. O.T.@ KUZ-Unterwegs, Halle 45, Mainz, Germany 
14.01. 3000Grad der Wanderzirkus,Ritter Butzke,Berlin
07.01. The Suite in Neustadt an der Weinstraße,Germany
2016
25.12.KOMMDISCO № 27 XMAS-BASH@The BOX/Schlachthof Wiesbaden
17.12.Inernationaler Lama und Alpacatag, Bœheim Bar, Nürnberg
26.08. Wiesbaden/Westend Garden
05.08.Tropen-Tango-Festival
22.07.Schlachthof/Wiesbaden, DJ-Support for BABA ZULA
08.07. Feel Festival
11.06. Sommerfest am Bauwagen@Planke Nord, Mainz, Germany
10.06.Schlachthof Wiesbaden(DJ-Support for IMAM BAILDI)
2015
07.08. Tropen Tango Festival, Wollmerschied
26.-28.06. Fusion Festival

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