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This song was born from my idea in 1991, to combine my different musical styles, Afrobeat, Funk, Jazz Funk, Latin influences. Released only in an extended 12 "version on vinyl, it became a hit in the British niche charts, thanks to the radio promotion of: Gilles Peterson, who played this song a lot, because it anticipated the Acid Jazz musical trend that grew in the early years' 90 .15 years after its first release, it was included in two prestigious compilations: Sanit Germain Des Pres Cafe 'Vol.7 and Get This Party Started! Along with prestigious artists: James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Micheal Buble etc ... Never proposed in the digital market, but only on physical support, I decided to re-release it after a careful remastering.

African Rhythms (A Touch Of Jazz Remastered)

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African Rhythms (A Touch Of Jazz Remastered) [Sample Preview] - Rhythm Factory

With pleasure I realized this new version of Marimba do Mar after 27 years from its first release, I have kept from the original song, the vocal line, the guitar solo and the magic percussions of the great George Aghedo, all other parts are completely new, then also the title. 

Feeling of the sun - Roberto Lodola

Written by: Roberto Lodola - Played and arranged by: Roberto Lodola & Francesca Costantini - Vocals: Antonia Coda - Guitar Solo: Roberto Barocelli - Percussions: George Aghedo (R. Lodola Re-Edit) - Mixed by: Roberto Lodola 
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Con molto piacere ho realizzato questa nuova versione di Marimba do Mar a 27 anni dalla sua prima uscita, della song originale ho conservato la linea vocale un solo di chitarra e le magiche percussioni del grande George Aghedo, che ho dovuto re-editare per adattarle alla nuova ritmica, tutte le altre parti sono completamente nuove, quindi anche il titolo

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Feeling of the sun

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Feeling of the sun (Marimba do mar RMX)-Roberto Lodola (Sample Preview)

With pleasure out today ! Jazzy Dance (Sunset Remix)
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Jazzy Dance (Sunset Remix)

Jazzy Dance (Sunset Remix)-Roberto Lodola [Sample Preview]

Marty's Beach is inspired by the Sound of the Balearics, but Funk and Jazz Funk influences could not be missing, seasoned with a bit of Electronics ... Great for the dance floor, but also for a sunset at the sea
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Marty's Beach

Marty's Beach-Roberto Lodola (Sample Preview)

I realized this new percussions track, extracting and re editing the George Aghedo's magical percussions from the original master of Marimba do Mar 1986. A tribute to a great artist and unforgettable friend 
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Hey George ! - Roberto Lodola

Written by: Roberto Lodola - Percussions by : George Aghedo (R. Lodola Re-Edit) - Mixed by: Roberto Lodola

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Ho realizzato questa nuova traccia di percussioni, estraendo e re editando le magiche percussioni di George Aghedo dal master originale di Marimba do Mar 1986. Un tributo ad un grande artista e indimenticabile amico !

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Hey George!

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Remastered from original extended play 12" - Accademy Records 1986
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Marimba do Mar( Fusion Version)

Marimba do mar Fusion vers. (Sample Preview) - Roberto Lodola

Remastered from original extended play 12"  1986
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Marimba do mar (Vocal version)

Marimba do mar Vocal vers. (Sample Preview) - Roberto Lodola

With great pleasure, today I release my new album https://robertolodola.bandcamp.com/album/balearic-dreams Comes in a lovely gatefold card case Cd Limit Edition 100 pcs + Full Digital Package. 
Inspired by ibiza, at the magical sunset that give way to the night born for the dancefloor...10 tracks in a progressive increase of groove and rhythm full of percussions, with Funk, Disco, Jazz Funk, Balearic, and Afrobeat influences, all seasoned with a pinch of fresh Electronic Music and analog synthesizers

Balearic Dreams

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A few nights ago, I was watching an old movie of 1987, "Bagdad Cafe' ".  I did not remember "Calling you" : the beautiful song in the soundtrack ... I could not resist to put the hands for play on it... I increased the time from 80 to 94 bpm, I made an edit on the draft, I added new rhythms, percussions and effects ... and now it is playable in a Nu Disco-Slow Motion contest. This is an un-mastered low quality preview 96kb...Work in Progress.

Jevetta Steele-Calling You (Roberto Lodola Rmx) Preview Low quality 96Kb

ORIGINAL MIX TAPE RECORDING AT MONDO BLU DISCOTEQUE ITALY YEAR 1986
D.J.ROBERTO LODOLA N°42


D.J. R.LODOLA N°42 - MONDO BLU 1986

It is a production inspired by the Italo Vintage Synth, filled with analog sequencers and synthesizers. However, being a passionate fan of Afro Funky music, percussion is not overlooked. Everything is blended together with a fresh rhythm at 123 Bpm. It's ready to make the dance floor come alive!
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Musik (Cosmic Mix)

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Musik (Cosmic Mix) [Sample Preview]-Roberto Lodola

Hey there! Excited to drop my first track of 2024—it's a vibe that blends a bunch of my go-to music styles: Electronic, Afro, Funk, Balearic Sound... all mixed up at 120 Bpm. I've tested the Promo version in different settings, and I can assure you it hits the dance floor hard! Hope you all dig it too! 🎶

Watamu

Watamu-Roberto Lodola (Sample Preview)

I'm stoked to share with you my second release of 2024, drawing inspiration from my Afro and World Music Culture, but with electronic beats and rhythms, just how the modern dance floor likes it. Hope you dig it too!
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Malindi

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Long Way To Acapulco

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Manda Toto

Manda Toto-Roberto Lodola (Sample Preview))

Live Recording Part 1 DJ Set by Roberto Lodola. Friday, July 9, 2021 - Homies Party at the iconic Pikes Ibiza

D.J.Roberto Lodola-Pikes Ibiza 09-07-2021 Pt.1

ROBERTO LODOLA INSTRUMENTAL SLOW MOTION RE-EDIT OF THIS CLASSIC SALSOUL EXTENDED PLAY 45g/min 1978   mp3 128k

Cellophane-Dance With Me (ROBERTO LODOLA Instr.Slow Re-Edit)

MARIMBA DO MAR 1986… UN BRANO A CUI TENGO MOLTO PERCHE’ E’ REALIZZATO CON STRUMENTI “VERI”. PEZZO SCRITTO DA ME E ALESSANDRO BERTOZZI, E REALIZZATO CON LA COLLABORAZIONE DI GRANDI SESSION MAN TRA CUI L’AMATO ED INDIMENTICABILE PERCUSSIONISTA AFRICANO GEORGE AGHEDO. Ora disponibile in alta qualita' Wave Master qui:
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Feeling Of The Sun

Marimba Do Mar

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Marimba Do Mar-Roberto Lodola (Fusion version) 1986 Sample Preview

REALIZZATO NEL 1986, PER L'ETICHETTA DISCOMAGIC QUESTO MIX 12" HA ANCORA OGGI UNA SONORITA' MOLTO ATTUALE, AFRO VERSION MIX BY ROBERTO LODOLA E PERCUSSIONI BY GEORGE AGHEDO.

Tom Tom Beat (Afro Version By Roberto Lodola) 1986

LA PRIMA ESPERIENZA DISCOGRAFICA, DI ROBERTO LODOLA, UNA VERSIONE “AFRO” DI UN PEZZO DANCE, IL BRANO IN ORIGINE AVEVA SUONI E STESURE MOLTO DIVERSE DA QUELLE ATTUALI, VENNE CAMBIATO QUASI TUTTO PER DARE AL BRANO UN SAPORE PIU’ ESOTICO E PARTICOLARE.. ALLE PERCUSSIONI GEORGE AGHEDO. I RISULTATI ARRIVARONO SUBITO CON GRANDE SUCCESSO DI VENDITE. ZANZIBAR AFRO MIX DIVENTO’ ANCHE SIGLA DEL TELEFILM SAMURAI DELL’ EMITTENTE TELEVISIVA CANALE 5

Zanzibar-Helen (Afro mix by Roberto Lodola) 1985

DOPO ZANZIBAR IL SECONDO SINGOLO DI HELEN, VERSIONE AFRO MIX BY ROBERTO LODOLA, ALLE PERCUSSIONI GEORGE AGHEDO. EXTENDED PLAY 12" EDITO DALLA DISCOMAGIC (LOMBARDONI) nel 1985

Tunis Tunis-Helen (Afro mix by Roberto Lodola)

E’ IL PRIMO PROGETTO REALIZZATO DA ROBERTO LODOLA CON LO PSEUDONIMO RHYTHM FACTORY NEL 1990, SONO PRESENTI 4 VERSIONI MA QUELLA CHE SI ADDICE DI PU’ AL NOSTRO FILONE E’ LA HIGH FLY. QUESTO DISCO E’ STATO 5° IN CLASSIFICA DANCE IN INGHILTERRA !

Gotta have your own style-Rhythm Factory by R.Lodola 1990

Ciao Rudy ! C'eravamo sempre promessi che al termine delle nostre carriere, avremmo passato un po' di tempo seduti su una panchina, magari in riva al lago della tua Desenzano, per parlare e ricordare tutte le belle cose che abbiamo realizzato e di quanto il mondo della nostra meravigliosa musica ci ha regalato, gioie e dolori compresi...invece purtroppo sono gia' tre anni che non sento la tua voce...e anche se sei sempre nei miei pensieri, oggi avevo proprio voglia di parlarti...

Intervista a Roberto Lodola anno 1989 Pt. 1 by: Rudy Franceschi

ORIGINAL MIX TAPE pt.1 AND pt.2 RECORDING AT MONDO BLU DISCOTEQUE ITALY YEAR 1982

D.J. R.LODOLA-FUNKY & DISCO-MONDO BLU 1982

With pleasure I remixed my 2011 song, I added a little spring freshness...
Written, Composed, Arranged, Played and Mixed by: Roberto Lodola
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Jazzy Dance remix

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Jazzy Dance Remix - Roberto Lodola [Sample Preview]

Original Mixtape Side A + Sibe B From Futura Disco Colorno (Parma) Italy 1985. 
Mixed with Three Turntables and Played Synthesizer Roland SH101

D.J. Roberto Lodola N° 35 - Futura 1985

After 35 years from his first release Zanzibar-Helen 1985. I decided to put a new suit on my first record experience. New all the sounds, the rhythm and a progressive melodic development, enhanced by the percussions of the unforgettable George Aghedo. Now it is good for the Dance Floor in a Downtempo and Balearic context, but also for the beach at sunset. Happy listening !
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Zanizibar (Kendwa Beach Version)

Zanizibar (Kendwa Beach Version)-Roberto Lodola [Sample Preview]

Today a new version of a classic Italo Afro Cosmic Style 80's: Electric Fling - Steave Bread, I have completely revised this song written by: Richard Hewson: (Rah Band) in 1979. An extended mix of electronic and exotic sounds with percussion groove. Enjoy !
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Electric Fling (Roberto Lodola Extended Balearic Version)

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Electric Fling (Roberto Lodola Extended Balearic Version)-Steve Bread. [Sample Preview]

Re-edit and Remastered of my 1992 Vinyl Production
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African Rhythms (Ragga Funk Re​-​Edit​)

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Roberto Lodola is an Italian DJ, composer, and record producer. His career began at the Mondo Blu disco in Busseto (Parma) in 1982. He is certainly one of the leading famous DJ’s and promoters of a music genre called "Afro-Funky-Cosmic," a blend of various musical styles such as Electronic, Afrobeat, Funky, Disco, Brazilian, Balearic Sound, Jazz Fusion, Rare Groove, Oriental, Reggae, etc. His search for records is continuous and ever-evolving, always staying attuned to new trends and releases that align with his style. 

Since the early '80s, he has been involved in and later organized major events called "Afroraduni," DJ meetings that attracted up to 4000/5000 people to dance to this alternative music, foreshadowing the Rave Party scene but with different musical genres. These experiences led him in the ‘90s to the full management of several dance clubs and the artistic direction of various events and clubs, which he continues to do to this day.

In 1983, he began a collaboration with African percussionist George Aghedo, who played his magical percussion instruments in DJ sets at the Futura disco in Parma. This collaboration resulted in several successful record productions, such as "Zanzibar Helen" in 1985, which became the theme song for a TV program on Canale 5, and "Marimba do Mar" in 1986, a classic hit of Balearic Sound.

Starting in 1983, he introduced synthesizers and electronic drums into his sessions, and from 1987, he also incorporated a sampler to create live arrangements and remixes for the dance floor. It was with these technologies that "African Rhythms" was born, released under the pseudonym "Rhythm Factory" in 1991. This production achieved great success in the UK, with the version "A Touch of Jazz" catching the attention of Gilles Peterson and climbing high on the Acid Jazz charts. In 2005, the track was featured on two prestigious international compilations: the French "Saint Germain des Prés Cafe' vol.7" on the Wagram label (Buddha Bar) and the London-based "Get this party started!" on "Expansion," alongside names like James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Michael Bublé, and Fatback Band.

In the early '90s, his relentless musical exploration led him to innovate across the "Afro Funky-Alternative Sound" spectrum. Consequently, he began presenting tracks with more modern sounds, always in line with his style. As a devoted fan of Brazilian music, he introduced the emerging "Samba Reggae/Axe," creating a distinct trend that influenced the new wave of alternative Italian clubs with a "New Afro Style-Ethno Beat-World Music" sound.

Since 2008, he has embarked on the "One-Night 70 No Limit" project dedicated to Funky, Obscure Disco, Nu Disco, and Rare Groove music, which continues to enjoy tremendous success at Le Ruote Disco Club.

Since 2016, he has shared the "Trittico" One-Night with Daniele Baldelli, dedicated to three legendary '80s venues: Cosmic, Futura, and Baia Degli Angeli.

Since 2021, he relocated his summer residence to Ibiza, bringing his eclectic and modern DJ sets to venues such as Pikes, Kumharas, Space, Malanga, EsXiringuito, Nagai Ibiza, Pacha (Funky Room), Sunset Ashram, The Standard, Raco Verd, Mesa Ibiza, Chirincana, Homies party at Pikes Ibiza, Casa Bonay Barcelona, Playasol Ibiza Radio, Ibiza Sonica and Ibiza Global Radio. His Balearic residency has also inspired numerous new productions, with over 25 new songs in the last two years. Today, he boasts a presence in over 300 clubs across Italy and Europe.

Roberto Lodola's career exemplifies his dedication to music exploration and innovation, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the world of electronic music and DJ culture.

✪ Dj Bookings & Remix: robertolodola@alice.it

D.J.Roberto Lodola

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