The Sun

Mapai - Dont Wait Too Long (M.I.R.Os Edit)

Rokia Traore -Laidu (Nemelka remix)

A little mix of some beats I made in the recent years. 
Enjoy :-)

A little Journey

L OISEAU RARE

Ohxalá is the musical project of a Portuguese duo: Maria & Luís. Maria works as a printing technician in a photo lab and Luís works as a website programmer moreover both devote much of their non-working hours to music and photography. From this dedicated and parallel passion started the will to make it alive somehow and, consequently,it had been growing faster particularly since the recent adventure of the duo in Germany in 2016. Such a journey is the starting point of this plot. On his return to the Portuguese lands, eager for information; an effervescent and inspiring will to investigate and absorb settled in the duo. They are in need of a call to go through other times, other peoples; which have completely overwhelmed them.

The name Ohxalá comes from the Arabic expression “ 'in sha' allh ”, whose meaning is “God willing”, which is used as interjection to express the desire for something to happen. Nevertheless, it is also a reference to the father Oxalá, orixa associated with the creation of the world and of the humankind. Maria and Luís make distinguished use of African-born religions' "imaginarium" as a basis for inspiration in the elements of their music. This connection and rescue came to light their debut EP: "O Futuro do Passado EP" (“The Future of the Past”). The work alludes to the importance of the historical preservation of the rituals, songs, traditions and customs of the ancient peoples. Music that's transcendental, music for your mind, body and heart.

The EP includes four tracks. “Ossaim” is an encounter with the God of the forests and the flowers. In this piece of jungle-sound the duo invites us to embark in the woods, the ritual has begun. In the sequence appears “Sarvará”, an edit of a track of the very-very Brazilian ProjetoMujique; of this bridge Brazil-Portugal appears this second track, an electronic ode to Oxalá. “Ovoavoa” is an invitation to the liberation and celebration of life and love. An invitation to smile and dance freely. “Urubu Violeta” finishes the thematic clipping. It is a “musical illustration” of an original poem by actor Rui Queirós de Matos aka Spike that gives voice to the more futuristic composition of the EP. With an organic feel that is the result of an exciting layering, the Portuguese newcomers deliver a cosmic, fresh, unique and emotionally rich production of intentions.

“O Futuro do Passado” is a vivid introduction to the thematic clipping explored by Maria and Luís. With a down tempo ethnic's scene still embryonic Portugal seems to contribute strongly to the artistic extrapolation of the duo. An infinity of perspectives and colours, together with a powerful groove feeling make this project a unique sound experience. With the incessant search for ways of expressing themselves through popular music, Ohxalá delivers in such a different way a sound package that make us reflect on the past and look to the future without fear.

Ohxalá:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohxala/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ohxala

Credits:
Art: Helder Dias.
Master: Andreh Torres @ RD Studio, Brazil.
Voice: Track 04 - Rui Queirós de Matos.
Contains samples of the work of documentarist Ricardo Esposito.

Special Thanks:
To Vitor Aguiar our Olorum, one of the promoters of this project and creator of the beautiful Ohxalá logo. To Project Mujique, Rui Queirós de Matos aka Spike. Helder Dias by the cover art. To Casa Caos, Tropical Twista and all those who have supported and influenced our music. "Bem hajam, Axé!"

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Projeto Mujique — Sarvará (Ohxalá Edit)

Illusions es house nostálgico y soñador, que conecta contigo desde la primera nota y augura un sonido prometedor.

Illusions is dreamy and nostalgic House. It hooks you in from the first note and promises a future of bright sonic possibilities.

INFO: jai.qtzlctl.com

Tracklist:
I Dreams
II Nightmares
III usions
I̶I̶I̶ Nightmares (Gorka & Sergio García Reconstruction)

Dreams

My second version of "World Warmth" with tracks i enjoy at the moment from around the world in different genres, smashed together in a continuous mix.

Listen alone,  with a good friend or your better half. Preferably accompanied by a cold beer or another relaxed element of choice. 

Peace & Love


Tracklist:
1. Agua De Estrellas - Bachan Kaur (Lagartijeando Remix)
2. Gilberto Gil - Extra (FGON Xuru 2018 ReEdit)
3. Super Djata De Bamako - Bimoko Magnin (Pigmalião Rework)
4. Luca Musto - Parabel (Iorie black forest remix)
5. Kat - Umbra
6. Ondatrópica - 3 Reyes De La Terapia (Brynjard Edit)
7. Modd - CC One
8. Lagartijeando - Camino en Llamas (Steffen Kirchhoff Revision)
9. -
10. Ralph Myerz - The Magic Of You
11. Elfenberg - Mahè
12. Blick Basse - Ake (Brynjard edit)
13. -
14. Blindsmyth - Blind (Iorie Slowdown)

World Warmth 2 - Track selections May 2018

Some juicy summer tunes I put together for REI's Force of Nature initiative. Super happy to be part of their project getting more WOMEN outdoors + adventuring! - www.rei.com/h/force-of-nature

Heads up ~~~> I'm building an army of somatically trained, nervous system educated, highly skilled DJs who use science to restore souls and make dance floors go BOOM.

Want to join?
Learn more ➡️ www.phdj.dance

Want to experience the magic live?

Text the name of your city to 347 621 6904 + I'll send you secret invites 🔥

Me: www.tashablank.com / www.instagram.com/tashablank/
PhDJ: www.phdj.dance / www.instagram.com/powerhousedjschool/
Body Language: www.bodylanguage.dance / www.instagram.com/bodyl_nguage/

FORCE OF NATURE x REI Summer Jams

A set born in the time of covid, in my lounge.
Enjoy it as you wish.
xxx

Lockdown Landscapes

Things don't change, you change your way of looking, that's all.
Here's my intepretation about Indie Dance.

Mapai - Dont Wait Too Long (M.I.R.Os Edit)

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