Tropical Corner

Celebrating Mokomizik Records' first release, this wicked vinyl mixtape complements an interview, and intro to the label's re-issue of the phenomenal Panamanian musician Alonso Wilson's one and only LP from 1961: "the Winsor Style & Calypso Impressions".

Interview, links, and plenty more info @ https://theasymetrics.com/blog/label-story-2-mokomizik/

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Interview & Release

Asymetrics Present: Mokomizik - Dusty Latin Grooves

Forty Five Kings collective boss Mr Lob graced the Asymetrics with an exclusive 45s selection !

Read Mr Lob's interview here: https://theasymetrics.com/blog/mr-lob-mi-swing-es-tropical/

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https://soundcloud.com/mr-lob

INTERVIEW

Asymetrics Present: Mr Lob - Mi Swing Es Tropical

Panama Papers Vol. 3

Third set for "Panama Papers" : Asymetrics series dedicated to Panama-based DJs and record collectors... enter Necar !

Diego Varela, known as Necar, is a Panamanian musician and record collector who has been digging in the country and beyond for over 20 years. 
He is also one of a handful of die-hard Panamanian music collectors  and made this one special for the Asymetrics, showcasing some of the best and rarest tunes Panama had to offer in the 60s and 70s, LISTEN !

TRACKLIST:

1. Panama Esta Bueno y Ma - Los Exagerados
2. Todo Fue Un Sueño - Máximo Rodriguez y Sus Estrellas Panameñas
3. Retazo - Nacho Molino y Su Conjunto
4. Afro Mambo - Freddy y Sus Afrolatinos
5. Eso No Es Na - Quintanar y Su Clan Sonero
6. Guaguancó del Solar - Los Salvajes del Ritmo
7. Caridad - Los Flamantes
8. Sacule El Mongo - Orquesta La Ofensiva De Colaquito Cortez
9. Tumbando Caña - Conjunto Nuevo Bella Luna
10. Taolé - Chalino Nieto y Su Conjunto Primavera
11. La Murga de Panamá - Osvaldo Ayala Con Su Conjunto Ritmos Santeños
12. Piculina - Chilo Pitty y Su Conjunto Sentimiento Campesino
13. De Ti Estoy Enamorado - Papi Brandao y Su Conjunto
14. El Chaparro - Fito Espino y Su Conjunto Aires Istmeños
15. Urraca - La Crema Latina
16. Timba Timbero - Bolita y Su Tentación
17. Son Eco - Jackie Cardoze
18. Con La Mano En La Biblia - Panama Brass
19. Rio Abajo Beat - George De Leon

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Panama Papers Vol. 3 - Necar

100% Vinyl - Salsa classics with percussive descargas on a cosmic tip!

*Tracklist:

Enrique Lynch - La Quinta de Beethoven
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz - Mi Amigo Sebastian
Chihuahua All Stars - Coco de Agua
Tito Puente - Salsa y Sabor
Ray Barretto - Indestructible
Orchestra Harlow - Rumbambola
Fruko y Sus Tesos - Pobre Nací
Bush y Sus Magnificos - La Chola Calderona
The Lebron Brothers - Las Piedras Cantan

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Malong - Descargas Cósmicas

We are paying tribute to the « marvelous » multi-instrumentalist and salsa producer Larry Harlow. A real giant of New York Latin music, he has played in more than 50 albums and produced hundreds… His music is history !

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https://soundcloud.com/justlikegoodvibes

*** Tracklist ***

01 - Orchestra Harlow - La Juventud (Fania - 1965 - Larry Harlow)
02 - Frankie Dante, Orquesta Flamboyan, Larry Harlow - My Daddy's Farm (Cotique - 1972 - Frankie Dante)
03 - Orchestra Harlow - Voy Para La Luna (Fania - 1969 - Hugo Gonzalez)
04 - Orchestra Harlow - Groovin' To The Afro- Twist (Fania - 1967 - Harvey averne, Marty Sheller)
05 - Orchestra Harlow, Ismael Miranda - Mi Guajira Si (Fania - 1968 - Bobby Valentin)
06 - Orchestra Harlow, Ismael Miranda - Abran Paso (Fania - 1971 - Ismael Miranda) 
07 - Orchestra Harlow - Con Dulzura (Fania - 1970 - Charlie Palmieri)
08 - Orchestra Harlow - Tribute to arsenio (Fania - 1971 - Larry Harlow, Ismael Miranda)
09 - Jose "Cheo" Feliciano - Anacaona (Vaya - 1971 - Curet Alonso)
10 - Orchestra Harlow, Ismael Miranda - La Oportunidad (Fania - 1972 - Curet Alonso)
11 - La Conquistadora - Candela (Vaya - 1972 - Carlos Berrios, Ernie Agosto, Willie Cintron)
12 - Toro - Going To Borinquen (1975 - Coco - Felix "Pito" Tollinchi, Hilton Collazo)
13 - Wuelfo - Hechicera Tu (1974 - Inca - Ismael Miranda)
14 - Orchestra Harlow, Ismael Miranda - No Hay Chance (1976 - Fania - Ruben Blades)
15 - Orchestra Harlow - Roncona (1978 - Fania - Miguelito Valdez)
16 - Orchestra Harlow - Bobo Tu Te Quedaras (1980 - Fania - Chuito Santiago)
17 - Belmonte and His Afro Latin 7 - Wachi Wada (1977 - Philips - Chano Pozo, Dizzy Gillespie)
18 - Orchestra Harlow – Rumbambola (1979 - Fania - Noro Morales)
19 - Larry Harlow - Un Tipo Liberado (A Liberated Guy) (1981 - Coco - Rosa Soy)

Asymetrics Present: Mikael El Rojo - Tribute to Larry Harlow, Salsa Giant !

All 45s selection of Salsa Caliente !

A few weeks back, our resident tropicalist Malong had the pleasure to participate to the 45 Day Podcast, with a back and forth interview with Criztoz (45 Day creator) and this special all 45 Mixtape featuring some of his favorite Salsa cuts.
If you digg it, you can also check out the interviews here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/45Day/45-day-podcast-episode-022-7-questions-malong-pt1/ (Part 1)

https://www.mixcloud.com/45Day/45-day-podcast-episode-023-7-questions-malong-pt2/ (Part 2)

https://fortyfiveday.com/45-day-podcast/

*Tracklist:

Wild Colon (Enrique Lynch) - La Banda
Joe Arroyo - La Vuelta
Los Criollos - El Paquete
Coco Lagos y Sus Cocos - Lloraras
Bush y Solinka - Chico Quiere Deya
Rafael Labasta - Piculina
Los Mozambiques - El Criticón
Tito Gomez - La Jeva de la Java
Alfredito Linares - Ritmo Caliente
Los Criollos - Pa' Los Panas de San Francisco
Los Naturales - Las Golondrinas
Tito Gomez - Veneno

Malong - Salsa Na'Mas !

Daniel Tuffs aka Chief Rockas from Shaolin Sound (UK) strikes again with a 100% roots international vinyl selection !

Wheeeeeel Up ! 

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@chiefrockascollective

Artwork by Daniel Tuffs

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Asymetrics Present: Shaolin Sound - Special Roots

Another one straight for the dancefloor by Mr Walker !

DJ, Producer and Painter, Valentin operates a sound Caravan throughout France, and regularly showcases his art throughout the World under the moniker "Allias".

@valentinwalker

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www.valentinwalker.com/

www.allias-arts.com/

Asymetrics Present: Valentin Walker - Funky Florilège

The Grand Maestro from Brussels is back from a months long road trip with some mighty good Latin grooves - all vinyl mixtape !

@xogn

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Asymetrics Present: XOGN - Descarga Alegre

Electrifying Mojo

LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sDadnnHntw

Lightnin' Hopkins - Catfish Blues - 61'
Robert Johnson - Kindhearted Woman Blues - 36'
Skip James - Devil Got My Woman - 31'
Leadbelly - Where Did You Sleep Last Night? - 44'
Mississippi John Hurt - Stack O' Lee Blues - 28'
Blind Willie Johnson - John The Revelator - 30'
Charlie Patton - A Spoonful Blues - 29'
Son House - Death Letter - 65'
Junior Kimbrough - I Gotta Try You Girl - 96'
Lightnin' Hopkins - Got Me A Louisiana Woman - 61'
John Lee Hooker - Dimples - 56'
Big Mama Thornton With Muddy Waters Blues Band - I'm Feeling Alright - 67'
Big Mama Thornton - Ball And Chain - 69'
Elmore James - Dust My Broom - 51'
Canned Heat - Help Me - 67'
Sonny Boy Williamson - Dissatisfied - 57'
Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle - 65'
J.B. Lenoir - I Feel So Good - 65'
The Staples Singers - Wish I Had Answered - 63'
Koko Taylor - Voodoo Woman - 75'
Shuggie Otis - Hurricane - 70'
Canned Heat - CHange My Ways - 69'
Captain Beefheart - Sure 'Nuff 'n' Yes, I Do - 67'
R.L. Burnside - It's Bad You Know - 98'
The White Stripes - Suzy Lee - 99'
Ten Years After - I’d Love to Change the World - 71'
Tom Waits - Make It Rain - 04'
John Lee Hooker - Never Get Out Of These Blues Alive - 72'
Canned Heat - My Mistake - 68'
The Doors - Cars Hiss by My Window - 71'
Pops Staples - Jesus Is Going To Make Up (My Dying Bed) - 94'
Marion Williams - I Have a Friend Above All Others - 69'
Lightning Hopkins - Tom Moore Blues - 67'

Blues Anthology: Early Blues Masters to Electric Blues - Vinyls Only

45 Day celebrates the 7” vinyl record and its culture, happening annually on 04 May.

Learn more at www.fortyfiveday.com

Tracklist:

- Trio Madjesi: Photo Madjesi (Part 1)
- Ikenga Super Stars: Ikenga in Africa
- Joãozinho Morgado: Morgadinho
- Colorado: Colorado
- Black Soul: Mangous Ye
- Traffic Sound: La Camita (Jacques Renault edit)
- The Kitchen Allstars: Bongo Grove
- Midnight Runners: I Like Funky
- Altin Gün: Kalk Gidelim (Chris Bruining remix)
- Nomade Orchestra: Casa Da Árvore (Jo Bissa remix)
- Morton & the Uptights: Montego
- Noor Jehan: Danka Pyar Waa

Malong - Mix For 45 Day 2024

100% Brazil vinyl selection by the great El Grillo Sonidos !

A native of Recife, El Grillo has spent years digging in Rio and Sao Paulo and throughout Brazil, before landing in Panama where he became an essential reference for Luso Grooves among diggers and DJs.

This exclusive mixtape for the Asymetrics was recorded live during a radio show on Electromagnetic Radio, and was carefuly crafted to showcase the diversity of tropical sound in Brazil in the 70s and 80s - play it loud !

https://www.instagram.com/el_grillo_sonidos/

Asymetrics Present: El Grillo - Estrelas Mecânicas

Entering Summer with a special lovers' selection by Bristol-based Radio DJ Whyisounds.

Play it loud, and find someone to cuddle !

Catch Whyisounds on UJIMA98FM (www.ujimaradio.com)
Tuesday 4pm-6pm Thursday 6pm-8pm

linktr.ee/whyisounds

@whyisounds

Tracklist :

SHY FX (feat. Kojey Radical & Nile Rodgers) Good Morning

Ed Solo Remix No Diggity

Gentleman's Dub Club - Sugar Rush (Bish and Gray Remix)

Collie Buddz - Love & Reggae

Stickybuds - Feat. Bridgehill + Sacha Vee Lovin' Easy (Kursiva Remix)

Benny Page - Turn Down The Lights (Benny Page VIP Mix)

Chopstick Dubplate Ft. Nanci Correia And MR Williamz Tonight (Isaac Maya remix)

Run Tingz Recordings ft. Solo Banton & Lady Fyah - Took My Breath

Jungle Cakes - Your Love (Original Mix)

Aries, Gold Dubs & Jinx ft. Eva Lazarus - Fall In Love (Mr Benn remix)

Da Real Storm meets Dub Terminator Live For Your Love

Tai_One_Mc Ft. Anouk Aiata - Your Lovin'

Sara Lugo (Feat. Protoje) - Really Like you

Mungo's Hi Fi ft Kenny Knots - She Got Love for Me

Dawa Hifi - King General - Love we want

Protoje ft Toi - Shot by Love

Gentleman's Dub Club ft Kiko Bun - Use Me

Mungo's Hi Fi X Marina P - Nice To Meet You

Christopher Martin - Under The Influence

Dreadsquad & Tom Spirals - She Shook Me Up

Dubmatix - Love

Antennae Ft. High Tara Grinding

Jah9 - Feel Good

Mellow Mood feat. Tanya Stephens - Extra Love

Mr Bongo Ft. Hollie Cook & Horseman - For Me You Are

Koffee - Run Away

Vybz Kartel yuh love

Sara Lugo & Cali P - Wine Now

 Busy Signal Perfect Spot

Tanya Stephens Its a Pity

Ancient Astronauts Break My Heart In 2( Switchstance Recordings)

Asymetrics Present: Whyisounds - Heartbeats

Mix Zé Mateo

How to relax my feet (Mix/selection 2013)

ken boothe - you're no good (eldoko edit)

Exclusively for The Asymetrics, Trim goes back to his original hip-hop roots & foundations with this dope mixtape : Back 2 Basics…

Full Tracklist & Article: https://theasymetrics.com

Trim: https://soundcloud.com/trim

Asymetrics Mixtape #6: Trim - Back 2 Basics

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