When I couldn’t envision pursuing this path as a sonic storyteller, there was Aureliana —my “fairy” godmother (ibaé). Aureliana, a devoted practitioner of Santería in Cuba, told me that one day, I would work with music in ways I could never have imagined. The early-20s, classically trained musician-in-denial me didn't believe a thing, only to see it all manifest in this present.

These sets at the Lot Radio and for Wax Poetics remind me that although our future is uncertain, our destiny, somehow, is written. They say serendipity does exist, and I certainly believe them. Thanks for listening!

Luz siempre,

Vivian

PARA AURELIANA - VIVIAN MOINELLE - ONE-TIME SPECIAL SETS

This playlist contains my heart!: “HTTPS://“ at elrecreo.fm, “WE HERE: AQUÍ” at Oroko Radio, and “MAFEREFUN” at Voices Radio —the three radio shows I manifested during 2024.

It was February, and I started sharing untold stories of love, resilience, and spirituality through the sounds that keep me alive. I aimed to honor the African diaspora across Latin America and the Caribbean —particularly Cuba, my homeland— while fostering connections with other African and Diasporic cultures. I was undeniably on a journey to self-discovery, and radio production was there to help me throughout the process.

“HTTPS://“ was imagined as my “safe space” to be whoever I wanted to be, linking my current life in New York City with all the experiences that came before it… I started it as a "mixtape of sounds and feelings," promising to do things for my audience, and then paused after only two shows because I couldn’t articulate what I wanted to express…

Then, there was “WE HERE: AQUÍ,” a show to connect with people and chat while introducing new sounds and loving [us]. Muchísimas gracias to all the friends who joined me, especially my friend Jovee Jupiter, who interviewed me for the very first episode (!), Vudufa from Perú (episode 03), and Dez Andrés —a Detroit-born legend and proud Afro-Cuban! (episode 04).

“MAFEREFUN” was the third baby —an opportunity to honor the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music; a show that brought me tons of happiness and helped me shape my purpose as a sonic storyteller.

Yet, after six months of exploring sounds and feelings and producing, on average, two shows per month, I felt a call to simplify things and pursue just ONE project that made itself very clear during the journey: [insert] “maferefun…” (with ellipses), my current endeavor at Oroko Radio; the evolution of “MAFEREFUN” and “WE HERE: AQUí,” although it also channels some of the ideas behind “HTTPS://” 

Finding this “new maferefun” has been the highlight of my year, and I owe it to these three initial projects. So, I hope this playlist becomes a testament to my choice of chasing the sounds I hear in my dreams and following my heart at each step of this journey... Thank you so much for reading and listening (of course!)

Y gracias, gracias, gracias a elrecreo.fm., Voices Radio, and Oroko Radio, for welcoming my ideas and allowing me to exist with all the freedom I need to thrive. Your support changed my life! 

Mucho amor,

Vivian

INTRO TO RADIO - VIVIAN MOINELLE

MAFEREFUN... the spiritual session ^ by Vivian Moinelle.

MAFEREFUN...

PARDON MY FLAWS - VIVIAN MOINELLE - LIVE @ PAO DETROIT

Various jams, assorted flavors.

https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle

misc. with Vivian Moinelle @ The Lot Radio 08-13-2023

During our takeover on Polaroid Radio throughout October and November, we are delivering shows, playlists and music 24/7 on the Iris channel, inspired by the pages of Wax Poetics.

We reached out to our community to share a 60 minute mix with us every week.

Week 2 theme was Ladies First: 50 years of women in hip-hop

This winning mix is by DJ Vivian Moinelle, born and raised in the vibrant tapestry of Havana, Cuba, Vivian Moinelle is a sonic storyteller crafting her way up in New York City's pulsating electronic music scene. Her sets are journeys transcending genres and borders, an amalgamation of pre-recorded beats and live productions.

Tracklist: 
1.Daymé Arocena- Eleggua (Esa & Narchbeats Kwaai Mix)
2. Malika Tirolien Feat. Meryem Sasi - SISTERS
3. Denise Chaila - I A M (Interlude)
4.Luz de Cuba - Identidad
5. Bahamadia Feat. Slum Village - One-4-Teen (Funky for You)
6.Cecé - Fresca y Sueltecita
7. Akua Naru - My Mother's Daughter
8. Arema Arega - They Never Came Back
9. Mabiland,Tonga Conga - Diablo
10.Telmary - La Mata Sin Santera
11.Mc Soffia- Realeza
12.K-efe - Agua (Yemanyá)
13. SisterNancy- Bam Bam (Mike Gip Mix)
14. Fariana, Farina- Freestyle 15
15. Danay Suárez- Viaje en Dub
16. Preta-Rara - Não desiste (Poesia Mel Duarte) “Audácia"
17. Quakers, Sampa The Great - Approach With Caution (Stalag Riddim Remix)
18. Malucci- Jugosa
19. Billie Holiday- Long Gone Blues (GXR Remix)

Wax Poetics and Polaroid Present: From The Pages | DJ Vivian Moinelle Mix

HTTPS:// is Vivian Moinelle’s ongoing mixtape of eclectic sounds and many feelings —anything imaginable! 
TUNE IN ON A RANDOM DAY OF THIS LIFE (STAY TUNED!) • elrecreo.fm

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This very first show was a short introduction. I was blessed to be in the company of my two dear friends, JoveeJupiter and Liv Larsen. The New York City I love also found a way to show up (like, nobody asked “her,” but she found her own way to be there with me). Mamá, papá y tía were also with me.

Much love,

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. Los Panchos — Flor de Azalea (sung by Vivian Moinelle's mom and dad via WhatsApp audio message) 
2. DJ Joseph 87 — Ayala (Original Mix) [mixed]
3. Beny Moré, Dámaso Pérez Prado, DJ Jigüe — Anabacoa (DJ Jigüe Sal de la Cueva Remix) [mixed] 
4. Don Kamares — Flip [mixed]
5. OMAAR — Check Out [mixed] 
6. Eli Escobar — C@n U F33l It [mixed]
7. Don't Shoot Guns Down — SAULT [mixed] 
8. Cajmere Feat. Dajae — Brighter Days (WOST Culo Edit) [mixed]
9. Digital Afrika — Babalú Ayé (Zepherin Saint Tribe Mix) [mixed]
10. Vivian Moinelle’s own mixed memories of Cuba and her aunt singing at home
11. TORIBIO — Sell Ya Crews [mixed]
12. Catz 'N Dogz — Chucky73 - Bzrp 43 [mixed]
13. DJ Phino — Christy Azuma Naam Remix [mixed] 
14. Peppe Citarella Feat. Cristians Afrotronic [performing] — Eleggua [mixed] 

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you can follow elrecreo.fm on https://www.elrecreo.fm and https://www.instagram.com/elrecreo.fm/  
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

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HTTPS:// 01 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ELRECREO.FM

WE HERE: AQUÍ is a unique blend of sounds —an audio journey through untold stories from the African diaspora of Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrating the many beats that unite us.
TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

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guest mix
This was a guest mix for Oroko Radio. I had a chance to return to beautiful moments with my dearest ones: instants of love (tons of love) and resilience. 
There will be more beautiful moments, though. I am excited to announce that this guest mix was just the beginning. Starting on April 25th, 2024, WE HERE: AQUÍ will become a monthly show!

mucho amor, siempre!

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. ARIWO — El Alacrán [mixed]
2. DOGMA Feat. The Afro-Cuban Rhythms — Más Suave [mixed]
3. Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 — Vale La Pena (WOST & JOES 2020 Edit) [mixed]
4. Ghetto Kumbe Feat. Zongo Abongo — Dagbani Dance [mixed]
5. Kokoroko — We Give Thanks (KeiyaA Remix)
6. Vivian Moinelle’s own mixed memories of Cuba and somebody very dear to her
7. Alfredo Calvo y su Bata Oba Tola [performing] — Agayu 
8. Nidia Góngora, Quantic, Kxngs — Maldito Muchacho (Kxngs Remix) [mixed]
9. DJ Nervoso — Kuia [mixed]
10. SEVENBEATZ — Feeling In My Head [mixed]
11. Funk na Caixa and Xão Productions — Os Amigo - Crkono & Slesh [mixed]
12. The Diabolical Liberties Feat. Emma-Jean Thackray — Dub Protection [mixed]
13. Niño Francois — Ragga Cumbia [mixed]
14. FBC & VHOOR — Demônio Da Lata 
15. IZCO — Am In Luv [mixed]
16. La Lupe [performing] — Fever (Nilo MC CubanBass Remix) [mixed]
17. La Dame Blanche — No Tengo
18. DJ Phino — Tambozão Du Fela [mixed]
19. Mitú — Yamina [mixed]
20. NOVALIMA — Yo Voy (Seiji Remix) [mixed]
21. Arfa — Ready for ur luv [mixed]
22. Steel Pulse — Sound System [mixed]

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you can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

we here: aquí (guest mix)

WE HERE AQUI - GUEST MIX - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @OROKO RADIO

MAFEREFUN is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It’s a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! 
TUNE IN on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH • 11 PM [UK] • Voices Radio

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guest mix 
This was my first guest mix for Voices Radio. My beloved place of birth, Cuba, was especially present, which informed my curation for future episodes. I am grateful that this will now be a monthly show, and we’ll be back on April 15th, 2024!

I hope you tune in! Until then, much love!

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. Mala (feat. Dreiser & Sexto Sentido) — Como Como 
2. JSTJR (feat. Ma-Less) — Panamania [mixed]
3. Explosion Negra — Tuky Tuky [mixed]
4. Sister Nancy — Bam Bam (KingKlavé Iyesá Remix) [mixed]
5. Buraka Som Sistema — Sente [mixed]
6. musclecars — Sol [mixed]
7. Keinemusik, Rampa, Sparrow & Barbossa — Champion [mixed]
8. Dj Mon8 — Panamá (Original Mix) [mixed]
9. River Ocean (feat. India) — Love & Happiness (Yemaya y Ochùn) [La Rumba] [mixed]
10. Groove Chronicles (Noodles) — Get Down - We Can Get Down [mixed]
11. Eduardo Romero — El Ritmo Latino (Original Mix) [mixed]
12. Busy Twist — London Luand, Pt. 1 (Zé Da Lua Ulungu Wami Remix) [mixed]
13. Bareto, Novalima — Ya Se Ha Muerto Mi Abuelo (Coba Sound System Remix) [mixed]
14. OKAN — Eshu Nigüe (Eleggua) [mixed]
15. SHY FX, UK Apache — Original Nuttah 25 (Kybba & Elexsandom Edit) [mixed]
16. Taiwan Mc (feat. Paloma Pradal) — Catalina [mixed]
17. GARO (feat. Pedrito Martinez) — Fundamento (DaLe Dowtempo Remix) [mixed]

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you can follow Voces Radio on https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/voices_radio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

maferefun (guest mix)

MAFEREFUN - GUEST MIX - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ VOICES RADIO

HTTPS:// is Vivian Moinelle’s ongoing mixtape of eclectic sounds and many feelings —anything imaginable! 
TUNE IN ON A RANDOM DAY OF THIS LIFE (STAY TUNED!) • elrecreo.fm

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March was a déjà vu of emotions (the bad ones). I lost faith in everything for a second. But then there was music. And then, there was this show.

Mucho amor, siempre,

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. Prince of Queens — Mucho Corazón [mixed]
2. Jon Mavek, Precious James — Phyre (Oscar P Rework) [mixed]
3. Deekapz — Lei Do Baile [mixed] 
4. Sterio T, Beckhiiey B, Vussvocabs — Viano (Club Remix) [mixed]
5. Brandon Markell Holmes & Toribio — Go Ahead Feat. Fat Tony (Byron the Aquarius Remix)
6. Ron Trent — Seduction [mixed]
7. DJ Nigga Fox — Weed (Original Mix) [mixed with Vivian Moinelle’s memories of one night in Detroit with friends]
8. L3Ni — I Make It Hot [mixed]
9. Capleton — Who Dem [mixed]
10. Puffy Woods — Freak In Me (Bassline Mix) 
11. Bakey — Maximum Dub
12. dj meddle — Scania Feat. Taxikick & Endongo FM 
13. BAD WITH PHONES — DennisRodman
14. Dance Kill Move — Threepeat
15. BSN — Drummer Drop (KasperPi Remix)
16. El pueblo de Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 

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you can follow elrecreo.fm on https://www.elrecreo.fm and https://www.instagram.com/elrecreo.fm/  
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

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HTTPS:// 02 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ELRECREO.FM

MAFEREFUN is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It’s a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! 
TUNE IN on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH • 11 PM [UK] • Voices Radio

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01
This is the inaugural episode of my new radio residency at Voices Radio. It is dedicated to my latest "fairy godmother," Aureliana (Ibaé), and her wisdom, love, and spiritual practices. The show evokes nostalgia and is filled with love, featuring a blend of pre-recorded sounds with unreleased beats and samples.

Much love!

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. P18 — Kid Chocolate 
2. Carlos Mena, CASAMENA, IFE — Nostalgia of Paradise (Casamena BK Boom Remix) [live edit]
3. Vivian Moinelle — 03-01-live (unreleased beat) [transition] 
4. Kamerum Cuba — Bahía _ Santería
5. Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray — Sanba Yo Pran Pale (DJ Koze Remix)
6. Sunlight Square — Celebration Of Oggun (Yoruba Soul Beats) [live edit]
7. Vivian Moinelle — 04-11-live (unreleased beat) [transition] 
8. Juan Soul, Afrosideral — Guajira Africana
9. Wiston Alexander, Angel Valero — El Ritmo De Venezuela (Original Mix) [live edit]
10. Niko Bellotto feat. Naile Sosa — Barasuayo (Afroterraneo Version)
11. noi5er feat. Daymé Arocena — Me Ileva La Habana  
12. Cesar Escobar — Africonga  
13. Sabo — Obatala (Nicola Cruz Remix) 
14. Morales, Beny Moré — La Culebra (Djoy de Cuba Remix)

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you can follow Voces Radio on https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/voices_radio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

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MAFEREFUN 01 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ VOICES RADIO

MAFEREFUN is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It’s a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! 
TUNE IN on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH • 11 PM [UK] • Voices Radio

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In this episode, I pay tribute to my late grandmother, Romelia Rafaela, who introduced me to music during my childhood --¡GRACIAS por tanto, abu, sin ti, nada!

For this episode, I also decided to embrace everything I am and curate a soundscape for Cuba —la Cuba que llevo dentro. And by doing that, I also made peace with very important and painful pieces of my past on the Island.

The process wasn’t an easy one, but it was definitely a beautiful and spiritual one —since I also made a conscious decision to be very honest with the sound I want to share with the world from now on…

May this show be the beginning of what seems to be a new chapter for me; one in which I embrace everything I am (the “good” and the not “so good…”) sin miedo, o con miedo, pero con valentía, siempre…

Seguimos... ¡con mucho amor!

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. Carlos Sarduy — Con Guaje
2. P18 — Yemaya Asesu 
3. Gang Colours — Fancy Restaurant (Machinedrum Remix)
4. Ganjah Posse — Me Say Boom (Phatty Boom Mix)
5. Telmary — La luna manda
6. Ogguere feat. Daymé Arocena — Llegó la Manteca a Santos Suárez
7. Havana Cultura (Rukaiya Russell feat. Sexto Sentido) — Para ti 
8. Kamerum Cuba — Intro (Mojuba)
9. Benny Moré & X Alfonso — Oh Vida
10. Bob Marly & The Wailers — Waiting in Vain (Hugo Lobo Mix) 
11. Descemer Bueno & Haydée Milanés — Siempre Que Te Vas
12. Moses Boyd feat. Kevin Haynes Grupo Elegua — Rush Hour/Elegua
13. El Negro Wadpro — Nana Manana [unreleased]
14. Yissy García & Bandancha — Última noticia

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you can follow Voces Radio on https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/voices_radio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

MAFEREFUN 04

MAFEREFUN 04 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ VOICES RADIO

MAFEREFUN is a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while highlighting the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It’s a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share! 
TUNE IN on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH • 11 PM [UK] • Voices Radio

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This episode marked a turning point for me… I asked my close friend Abel Marcel to step in while I worked out the next steps for this project. While doing so, I realized that a “new maferefun” was much, much needed, and on the horizon! 

Mucho amor, 

Vivian

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tracklist:
[Abel Marcel guest mix]
1. ? — Moyuba/Accidente I 
2. Enrique Jorrín — Felicidad
3. Gabriela Oramas — Rap Chianti
4. Yoyi — El Fino
5. Ignacio Cervantes — Los muñecos
6. Miguel Matamoros — Las Ruinas de Mi Bohío 
7. Eduardo Sánchez — Arlequín
8. Jesús — Rumba incómoda
9. Elena Burque — Aburrida
10. Rodney Barreto — Moyuba
11. Abel Marcel — Tohuwa Bohu
12. Ernesto Lecuona — Danza Lucumí

[Vivian Moinelle mix]
13. Dizzy Gillespie & Chano Pozo — Manteca (Funky Lowlives Remix)
14. Rolo Gallardo & Tribilin Sound — Cocoliche (Tribilin Sound Remix)
15. Pharrell Williams — Freedom

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About Abel Marcel:
Described by The Guardian as “a phenomenal, dynamic, imaginative, and outstanding pianist,” Abel Marcel has been praised by the Music Republic Magazine as “equally at home with the European and American jazz traditions as he is with his own Cuban roots.” Abel’s musical language stands for preserving a fresh and thrilling exploration on firm foundations deeply rooted in the melodic and rhythmic traditions of the Caribbean and Latin American, the French Les Six, and the lineage of composer-pianists like Bach, Mozart, and Chopin, or Ignacio Cervantes, Tania León, and Ernesto Lecuona.

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you can follow Voces Radio on https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/voices_radio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

MAFEREFUN 05

MAFEREFUN 05 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ VOICES RADIO

MAFEREFUN was born as a deeply personal and spiritual tribute to the roots and evolution of Afro-Cuban music while also celebrating the beautiful electronic sounds originating from Latin America and the Caribbean’s African diaspora. It was meant to be a love letter to our ancestors and the many stories we share!

In this episode, I bid farewell to VOICES RADIO and to this first idea of MAFEREFUN --expressing gratitude for the opportunity and anticipation for new ventures ahead. There is a "new maferefun" coming to the airwaves, but for now, let's enjoy this last show at this welcoming radio station! 

Much love, 

Vivian

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I am not including a tracklist this time, as I allowed myself to play whatever my feelings wanted me to. Thank you so much for listening, and stay tuned for more! 

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you can follow Voces Radio at https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/voices_radio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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¡amor, paz y más amor!

MAFEREFUN 06

MAFEREFUN 06 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ VOICES RADIO

WE HERE: AQUÍ is a unique blend of sounds —an audio journey through untold stories from the African diaspora of Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrating the many beats that unite us.
TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

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we here: aquí! (yay!) 

In this episode, I joined Peruvian music producer and DJ Vudufa in celebrating Afro-Peruvian culture and its global contributions. The show starts with a mix of sounds and feelings by me, followed by a captivating conversation with Vudufa (including a soundscape inspired by it) and a guest mix filled with sounds highlighting the untold stories of the African diaspora in Perú. 

Much love,

Vivian

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tracklist:
[Vivian Moinelle mix]
1. Mala — Calle F
2. Miguelito Leon — Mina Mina (Laroye Remix)
3. Trinidad Senolia — Sacre Sucre
4. Kokoroko — Dide O (Ash Lauryn & Stefan Ringer Remix)

[Interview to Vudufa — soundscape]
5. Vivian Moinelle — November 24 (unreleased beat)
6. Abelardo Vásquez — Chinchiví
7. Pounda & NoModico — Interestelar
8. Felix Casaverde — Aquí Estoy 
9. Arturo "Zambo" Cavero — Ña Panchita (feat. Oscar Avilés) 
10. Los Van Van — Somos Cubanos
11. Pepe Vásquez — Se Me Van Los Pies
12. Pionero Pando & El Gallo Obrero — Pa’ Las Villas
13. Vudufa — Guari Guari Riddim
14. Sister Candy — Keep Bubbling (DJ Sports Remix)

[Vudufa guest mix]
15. Susana Baca — Deja ya de pensar
16. Tribilin Sound — Malambo
17. Orieta Chrem — Fuego Violeta
18. Rolo Gallardo & Tribilin Sound — Ruperta (Lukro & Vitu Valera Remix) ESTRENO
19. Hatajo Som - Pana Som 
20. Rolo Gallardo & Tribilin Sound - El que no tiene de inga (Vudufa Remix) ESTRENO
21. Vudufa - Boanda Kambote
22. Vudufa - Boanda Kambote (Ultra K Remix)
23. Africó Sounds – Afrotripping
24. Mikongo - Komo Deke No (Los Chicos Altos Remix)

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you can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

WE HERE: AQUI 03

WE HERE AQUI 03 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @OROKO RADIO

WE HERE: AQUÍ is a unique blend of sounds —an audio journey through untold stories from the African diaspora of Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrating the many beats that unite us.
TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

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we here: aquí! (grateful)
Thanks for tuning in!! This is a very special episode as I invited Detroit legend and first-generation American of Afro-Cuban descent, Dez Andrés, also known as DJ Dez. We talked about Dez's heritage, the influence of [his] Cuban culture on his work, and how it has shaped his sound and career overall. The show also includes an exceptional guest mix highlighting the unique sound for which DJ Dez is known. This one is not to be missed! Enjoy!!

Much love,

Vivian

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tracklist:
*no tracklist this time :)

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About Dez Andrés:
World Famous DJ Dez, aka Dez Andrés, was destined for a life in music. The son of Humberto ‘Nengue’ Hernandez, a world-renowned percussionist, got his first drum set at three. While hanging out in Amp Fiddler’s home studio, he met J Dilla, who recruited him to DJ for his hip-hop group Slum Village. Parallel to revolutionizing the U.S. rap landscape with the new-found electrified smoothness of S-Villa, Dez Andrés went on to explore his hometown’s house legacy from the late ‘90s onwards and released a string of 12 inches on KDJ. He later released three acclaimed full-length albums for Mahogani Music, which put him on the map as one of the most versatile figures in dance music. In 2012, Dez Andrés inaugurated his own La Vida label with the future classic “New For You,” making it clear that he’s a vital part of the musical landscape and Detroit’s musical lineage.‍

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you can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

WE HERE: AQUI 04

WE HERE AQUI 04 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @OROKO RADIO

WE HERE: AQUÍ is a unique blend of sounds —an audio journey through untold stories from the African diaspora of Latin America and the Caribbean, celebrating the many beats that unite us.
TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

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After five months, I unexpectedly decided to make a change, marking this as my final episode of WE HERE: AQUÍ. Soon, I will embark on a fresh journey at Oroko Radio and introduce an exciting new project.

This episode expresses my deep gratitude and presents a wider range of sounds and emotions. The feeling of love is certainly present, and I’m eager for you to listen!


Always thankful,

Vivian

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tracklist:
1. Ogguere feat. Alexander Abreu — Solar 
2. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — BEMBE!
3. Chris Lorenzo — Spliff Break
4. KingKlave & Daniel Edinberg — Euphemism
5. Ibaaku — Issa Dream
6. Izy & Osunlade — They Don't Care (Yoruba Soul Extended Mix)
7. Eli Escobar — Something Inside Of Me
8. Conclave — Alati Yeye Chege (musclecars Remix)
9. IZCO — A M16
10. Phyno — Obiagu
11. Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Band — Emergency Rumba (Pépé Bradock Remix)
12. Gilberto Gil, Jorge Ben Jor & Sérgio Mendes — Emoriô (Nycho Remix)
13. Montparnasse Musique feat. Basokin — Le Serpent 
14. Mala — The Tourist
15. RSD — Pretty Bright Light

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you can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
you can follow Vivian Moinelle here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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thanks for listening!

WE HERE: AQUI 05

WE HERE AQUI 05 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @OROKO RADIO

The evolution of two previous radio shows, maferefun… is a spiritual celebration connecting Vivian Moinelle’s past in Cuba to her present in New York. It pays homage to Africa, its diaspora, and the numerous stories of love, resilience, and spirituality we collectively share. It is also a heartfelt tribute to our ancestors and Orishas (or gods, goddesses, the universe…) in gratitude and hopes for a better world. 

TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

//this is an ongoing project with so much more yet to unfold; expect the unexpected every time!//

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The bridge between my past and my present: a spiritual celebration for all of us; this episode felt like home! There are tons of sounds I love, memories of all kinds, and hopes for a better future.

The show came out on October 10th, the same day Cubans started their wars for independence many years ago, in 1868. Little did I know that the things I reflected on while recording it would resonate so deeply days after… 

Tune in, and let’s find collective radical joy and healing!

Gracias a todes por escuchar. Y por amar ¡siempre! Special thanks to Oroko Radio por tanto! y… mucho, mucho amor y fuerza para la tierra que me vio nacer.

Vivian 

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Tracklist:
1. Yerba Buena — Follow Me
2. [memorias — felicidades, abuelita]
3. The Architect — Baile De Sol 
4. [memorias — Havana Blues]
5. [¿Por qué los cubanos emigran de Cuba? — YouTube video]
6. Telmary — Pa' Que Vuelva
7. [memorias — summer in Nueva York] 
8. Grupo Abbilona — Orula, el Adivino
9. Mala — Change
10. Mansa — Sonte Saramala (SHE Spells Doom Remix)
11. MoMA Ready — I Could Kiss You
12. Juan Formell y Los Van Van — Llegada
13. [memorias — dominó en familia]
14. [canto para Oxum —Instagram audio]
15. Lee Rodriguez — African Spirits
16. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — Alina's Calypso (Soundspecies Remix)
17. Sabine Blaizin & Okai Musik — Tonight We Fly (feat. Mia Luxana & Jean Mary Brignol)
18. [Haití en Cuba documentary — La Caridad de Ramón] 
19. Church Boy Lou — The Night Is Coming
20. [Axel Tosca & Xiomara Laugart LIVE at Zinc Bar — memorias — happy birthday, Xiomara]
21. Damian Nueva — Toda la Gente
22. [memorias — music lesson — where is Salsa from?]
23. [Bembe 1 — YouTube video]

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The next show is on November 7th --catch me ON AIR at https://oroko.live ^ (2 PM GMT)

You can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
You can follow me, Vivian Moinelle, here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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maferefun… la música!

MAFEREFUN... 01

MAFEREFUN… 01 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ OROKO RADIO

The evolution of two earlier radio shows, maferefun… is a spiritual celebration connecting Vivian Moinelle’s roots in Cuba to her present life in New York. It pays homage to Africa, its diaspora, and the numerous stories of love, resilience, and spirituality we collectively share. It is also a heartfelt tribute to our ancestors and Orishas (or gods, goddesses, the universe…), expressing gratitude for our blessings and hope for a brighter future for all.

TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

//this is an ongoing project with so much more yet to unfold; expect the unexpected every time!//

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Thank you so much (muchísimas gracias) for tuning in! —your presence and support during this liberating journey inspire me to keep going, pasito a pasito… 

Agradecimiento especial para mi hermana, Beatríz, for being the light when I need it most —¡te amo!

This second episode of the “new maferefun” at Oroko Radio felt particularly special, as November holds deep significance for my family. I chose to celebrate wholeheartedly while keeping those facing challenges in my thoughts. 

The sounds transported me everywhere: from Detroit to La Habana, New York, and back to Cuba. Yet, one genre made its presence very strong: rumba. Anyone who has spoken with me for over two hours knows that rumba is among my favorite Cuban creations. There’s an indescribable, spiritual, and sensual quality to rumba that gives me chills each time. I am extremely happy with this show and the love it has been receiving. 

¡Aché! Seguimos…

Vivian

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Tracklist:
1. Gregory Porter — 1960 What (Opolopo Kick & Bass Rerub)
2. [memorias — rumba cubana on the New York MTA]
3. Sunlightsquare — Ochosi 
4. Sound Signature (Theo Parrish) — A2 – Cottage
5. Celia Cruz y La Sonora Matancera — Piel Canela
6. INTERACTIVO — ¿Quién dijo?
7. Butcher Brown — I Can Say To You (Toribio Remix)
8. Masters at Work — Voices in My Mind
9. Joe Claussell feat. Daymé Arocena — Yambú (Sacred Rhythm Mix) 
10. Elio Revé y su Charangón — Runidera
11. Luis Carbonell — La rumba
12. IAMNOBODI — You Are More 
13. Cuban Carnaval Players — Tumbando Caña

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The next show is on December 5th --catch me ON AIR at https://oroko.live ^ (2 PM GMT)

You can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
You can follow me, Vivian Moinelle, here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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maferefun… la música!

MAFEREFUN... 02

MAFEREFUN… 02 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ OROKO RADIO

The evolution of two earlier radio shows, maferefun… is a spiritual celebration connecting Vivian Moinelle’s roots in Cuba to her present life in New York. It pays homage to Africa, its diaspora, and the numerous stories of love, resilience, and spirituality we collectively share. It is also a heartfelt tribute to our ancestors and Orishas (or gods, goddesses, the universe…), expressing gratitude for our blessings and hope for a brighter future for all. 
				
TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio

//this is an ongoing project with so much more yet to unfold; expect the unexpected every time!//

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¡maferefun…!

There’s something special about this one. It felt different, as if things were finally starting to make sense for me. New energies manifested, and we went deeper: from simply hosting a celebration (although spiritual) to engaging in a very spiritual session (they’re not the same ;))

maferefun all my ancestors and Orishas for allowing me to see a clearer path for this project! I drew inspiration from those intimate parties/events I love so much, the same spaces I dream about when considering leaving my “bedroom-DJ” stage and starting to play live again… 

TUNE IN! Let’s find radical joy as a path to much-needed healing! Muchísimas gracias to all the artists whose music blessed us this time around and to you for listening! 

Love, 

Vivian

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Tracklist:
1. Tia Maria Produções — Batucada que te faz (feat. DJ Bboy, DJ Danifox, DJ Lycox & Deejay Poco)
2. Olof Dreijer — Rosa Rugosa
3. Tia Maria Produções — Ele é bom
4. Waajeed — All the Way Thru (Original Mix)
5. Joeski — In This Life
5. [Frustrated Cubans protest prolonged blackouts — YouTube clip]
6. Fellow — Flare 
7. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — Meme
8. DJ B.BOY — Moh Cota
9. Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Band — Rumba Version (Al Dobson Jr Remix)
10. DJ MACKBOOGALOO — CHAMPETA-TON (Funky Mangelepa Edits) 
11. DJ Center — 2AM inna London Dub
12. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — Traditional batá
13. Cardozo — Special (Cardozo Jersey Club Edit)
14. Bakey — Aftersun Dub
15. [memories — NYC]
16. [“Asere:” Cubano hablando — YouTube clip]
17. Modrums & Yohni Loboko — La Rumba Konpa (Dub Vocal Mix)
18. Kiko Navarro & DJ Fudge — Babalu Ayé (feat. Dono) (Moyuba Dub)

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The next show is on January 30th --catch me ON AIR at https://oroko.live ^ (2 PM GMT)

You can follow Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
You can follow me, Vivian Moinelle, here :) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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¡maferefun… la música!

MAFEREFUN... 03

MAFEREFUN… 03 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ OROKO RADIO

maferefun… the spiritual session by Vivian Moinelle —l o a d i n g*

TUNE IN EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio ^ https://oroko.live/  

//this is an ongoing project with so much more yet to unfold; expect the unexpected every time!//

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Welcome to maferefun... on Oroko Radio (blessed!). This is episode 04, and it’s the first one where I feel I have finally found my purpose in this project. It’s all about embracing the beautiful spiritual traditions that have shaped my identity as an Afro-Cuban, along with the uplifting sounds that ground and inspire me. Imagine a soulful blend of Afro-Cuban heritage infused with broader African and diasporic sounds, all rooted in the electronic waves that have changed and continue to change my life for good. 

This was a show for our souls and hearts, my offering to help you find much-needed healing through radical joy. Thank you for joining us. We here!

Amor y más amor. Siempre,

Vivian

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Tracklist:
1. Gilles Peterson Presents: Sonzeira — Nana (Sunlight Square Remix)
2. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — Egrem Bata Jam (Hello Skinny Remix)
3. Daniel Maunick — Dirty Trix
4. Sacred H3ART — If I Talk About It 
5. Celia Cruz —Quimbara (Kamerum Cuba Remix)
6. The BAANGBROTHERS (Coflo & Tomahawk Bang) — Actin Up Feat. OVEOUS 
7. Gilles Peterson Presents: Sonzeira — Samba de Retorno
8. RAH & The Ruffcats — Ide Osun (Mantra)
9. Barbaro el Urbano Vargas, Daymé Arocena & Irya — Amarillo
10. RAH & The Ruffcats — Wake Up (they are the people of the myths) feat. King Khan 
11. Gardy Girault — Toto Bissainthe Rasanbleman
12. Kokoroko — Ewà Inú (Vanyfox Remix)
13. Lamsi — Gogo Mie Na Riddim (La Caz Edit) Feat. Uncle Bendt
14. Clive Zanda — Ogun 
15. Lázaro Ros — Oggun

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The next show is on February 27th --catch us ON AIR at https://oroko.live ^ 2 PM (GMT)

You can listen to Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and follow on https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
You can follow me, Vivian Moinelle, HERE and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@vivianmoinelle 
To engage in/with my community of music lovers, follow my *private* Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  

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¡maferefun… la música!

MAFEREFUN... 04

MAFEREFUN… 04 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ OROKO RADIO

Inspired by the Afro-Cuban traditions I grew up with, “maferefun…” blends my sonic heritage with broader African and diasporic electronic sounds to create the spiritual session of my heart—an intimate space where we can experience collective radical joy and essential healing. It bridges my nostalgia for La Habana with my excitement for the future, all while staying grounded in the present to celebrate the stories of love, resilience, and spirituality that unite us. “maferefun…” is my love letter to my ancestors, the Orishas, and to you. Enjoy!

WE ARE ON AIR EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio ^ https://oroko.live/  

Mucho amor, siempre,

Vivian

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March spiritual session is here! I'm building that intimate space of my dreams, one episode at a time! My music, the music I grew up with, is always present, along with all the sounds I have learned to love over the years, including music by TORIBIO, Waajeed, Nigga Fox, Daniel Maunick, Tribilin Sound and more! 

Thank you so much for tuning in! S E G U I M O S !!

Vivian

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Tracklist:
1. DJ Nigga Fox — Talanzele
2. Lagartijeando — Copando La Calle
3. Daniel Maunick —Macumba Quebrada
4. Rolo Gallardo & Tribilin Sound — Chinchivi (feat. Dengue Dengue Dengue)
5. Kerkstra — Elegguá (feat. Sexto Sentido)
6. Dicristino — Check Out The Hook (Original Bklyn Mix)
7. Waajeed — Jungle 
8. Thank TORIBIO — Brown Cocoa Skin
9. Gil sm — Didn't I 
10. Mala — Tribal
11. Gilles Peterson Presents: Sonzeira — Nós precisamos de você (feat. Moses Boyd)
12. The Bongo Hop — Sonora (feat. Nidia Góngora)
13. Dino D'Santiago — Pensa Na Oji (Boddhi Satva Ancestral Soul Remix)
14. Eli Escobar — Manhattan
15. Roberto Fonseca — Cadenas (feat. Danay Suárez)

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The next show is on MARCH 27TH --catch us ON AIR at https://oroko.live ^ 2 PM (GMT)

You can listen to Oroko Radio on https://oroko.live/ and follow on https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
You can follow me, Vivian Moinelle, HERE and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@vivianmoinelle 
To engage in/with my community of music lovers, follow my *private* Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/  
 
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¡maferefun… la música!

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**this is an ongoing project with so much more yet to unfold; expect the unexpected every time!**

MAFEREFUN... 05

MAFEREFUN… 05 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ OROKO RADIO

Inspired by the Afro-Cuban traditions I grew up with, “maferefun…” blends my sonic heritage with broader African and diasporic electronic sounds to create the spiritual session of my heart—an intimate space where we can experience collective radical joy and essential healing. It bridges my nostalgia for La Habana with my excitement for the future, all while staying grounded in the present to celebrate the stories of love, resilience, and spirituality that unite us. “maferefun…” is my love letter to my ancestors, the Orishas, and to you. Enjoy!

WE ARE ON AIR EVERY FOUR WEEKS ON THURSDAY • 2 PM [GMT] • Oroko Radio ^ https://oroko.live/  

Mucho amor, siempre! 

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Just the feelings, tons of feelings... maferefun la vida y ustedes. This is a spiritual session for all of us. Gracias por escuchar...

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Tracklist:
1. D’Angelo — How Does It Feel (Casamena Basement Remix)
2. Maw — Ekabo (Afro Beat Mix feat. Wunmi)
3. Vivian Moinelle — transitions (unreleased)
4. Halima — Ways (JADALAREIGN Remix)
5. Daniel Maunick — Archangel
6. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — Alina's Calypso (Ron Trent Remix)
7. [memorias — el amor en mi cumpleaños]
8. Umoja — Mo Fiya!
9. SEEKERSINTERNATIONAL — BubblersInter-rude (feat. Sipreano)
10. Auntie Flo — Die Bailando (feat. Eric Alejandro)
11. A1 NINA & How Du - Vudu [Chord Marauders]
12. Sexteto Tabalá — Ofelia (feat. El "León" Pardo) (Cerrero Dub Mix)
13. Raz & Afla — Shikor Shikor
14. Digable Planets — Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) (DONSURF Remix)
15. Soundspecies & Ache Meyi — IKIRI ADA
16. Africa Show — Massanga (Yeahman Remix)

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The next show is on April 24th --catch us ON AIR at https://oroko.live ^ 2 PM (GMT)

You can listen to Oroko Radio at https://oroko.live/ and follow on https://www.instagram.com/orokoradio/ 
You can follow me, Vivian Moinelle, HERE and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@vivianmoinelle 
To engage in/with my community of music lovers, follow my *private* Instagram account: www.instagram.com/vivianmoinelle/
 
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¡maferefun… la música!

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**this is an ongoing project with so much more yet to unfold; expect the unexpected every time!**

MAFEREFUN… 06 - VIVIAN MOINELLE - @ OROKO RADIO

Seamlessly blending her Afro-Cuban heritage with broader African and diasporic electronic sounds, Vivian Moinelle grew up in the heart of La Habana, Cuba, and describes herself as a “sonic storyteller.” Her music tells stories of love, resilience, and spirituality. Whether DJing, crafting beats, curating music compilations, or helping friends bring their albums to life, she focuses on creating evocative musical experiences that inspire collective radical joy and, when needed, healing. Now based in New York, she’s developing her MAFEREFUN... project and is excited to share new music soon.

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contact: groovesandlove@gmail.com 
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