GE-OLOGY's exclusive mix for Rainbow Disco Club 2022 podcast:

If I had to choose one word to describe the theme of the mix, it would be TRAVELING. But conceptually, it's more about traveling in ALL its various forms...physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Two years ago, the entire world came to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and traveling came to an abrupt stop across the planet in response. Nation after nation closed its borders throughout numerous continents, and soon everyone found themselves confined at home isolated from each other, and our loved ones. And that experience has forever changed us. That alone is another form of traveling...one of pain, difficulty and growth that takes us to new places inside ourselves, even when we're not physically flying across oceans, or gathering with our beloved family and friends (due to social distancing guidelines, quarantines and safety restrictions). But life is a constant journey, so traveling (in a sense) has been a recurring theme for me in all the creative forms of my visual and musical expression, as well as throughout my life's experiences. [Traveling = Movement = Growth = Evolving = Rebirth]. Our journeys continue to shape who we are.

So the mix begins with an introductory exchange between Zenigata Keibu and Mine Fujiko (excerpt from Lupin III) which brings forth the subject of traveling--as the Inspector is in constant yet futile pursuit of Lupin (who had already left on a trip just ahead of Inspector Zenigata's arrival). This Japanese manga series cult classic, inspired by Arsène Lupin (the gentleman thief and detective character created by French writer Maurice LeBlanc) felt like the perfect dialogue to use as the introduction for the deep and heavy mix of vinyl selections to follow. The mix features some special records from my collection, amassed from decades of diggin' around the world [Japan included], which in itself is a byproduct of many great opportunities to travel--for which I'm deeply grateful. The 2nd record I play in the mix, aptly titled "Everybody's On A Trip" by Garden of Eden (the brainchild of gifted Birmingham, Alabama musician Ken Talley), was originally released as a single with limited local success back in 1979. Largely unknown for 28 years, it would later become a highly sought-after 7-inch for DJs and record collectors after Kon and Amir's 'Off Track' series release in 2007 put it on the map. But the mix delves even deeper with a mixture of other rare and obscure records (that have now become quite expensive), private pressings, and even some cheap 'under-the-radar' HEAT that spans the late 70s and early 80s, right up to the present. With a focus towards music lovers, dancers, audiophiles and collectors alike, it builds up slowly and seamlessly into a full-fledged dance-floor experience, navigating through the worlds of jazz, funk, disco, soul, island-funk, post-punk, Brazilian and beyond. It's a celebration of the world reopening again, and finally getting the opportunity to appreciate music together and dance at Rainbow Disco Club. Enjoy!

日本語訳: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbuRzKJLhKm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

RDC 034 - GE-OLOGY

Nightmares On Wax On Giles Peterson's Worldwide Show 2002

Read about Nicky Siano at Wax Poetics:

http://www.waxpoetics.com/news/contests/nicky-siano-brings-back-gallery-one-night/

Part 2:

https://soundcloud.com/wax-poetics/nicky-siano-live-at-the-gallery-october-1976-part-2

Nicky Siano Live at the Gallery, October 1976

Hard to believe I started this series 12 years ago. Time moves so fast, doesn’t it?

At first, it was a project meant to celebrate the indescribable feeling of making it through another lonnnng Montreal winter. Then, it became a form of catharsis for me to grieve the memory of my mom, who passed away a few years ago now. I’ve thought a few times that this project might have run its course, but as I got a lot of very kind feedback from listeners, I think it has come to mean something for them too. Hopefully, it does to you too.

So here we are with another selection of songs to heal, uplift, cry, love and laugh.

Dedicated to all our loved ones. Dedicated to my mom.
Peace with every step.

TRACKLIST

The Roots - A Peace of Light
Wu-Lu - Young Swimmer
Asha Puthli and Sven Wunder - Spring Has Sprung
Marina Herlop - Collige Virgo Gladium
Joy Guidry - Day by Day
Loukeman - Gorgeous Stuff
Equiknoxx - Was Not Initially Called Make iT Stop
Donal Leace - Today Won't Come Again
Gil Scott-Heron - I Think I'll Call It Morning
Stevie Wonder - Bird of Beauty
Nina Simone - Cosi Ti Amo
Milton Nascimento - Catavento
Gabriel de Rosa - Cafuné
Claudete Soares - Conselho A Quem Quiser Voltar
France Gall - Pense à moi
Miss K-Jah & Gappy Ranks - Ain't That Loving You
Judy & Lynda - Heavenly Day
Dennis Bovell & Janet Kay - Games of Dubs
Goya Gumbani - Chase The Sunrise
Dreamcastmoe - Flowers
Larry June - Life is beautiful
Ra - Highway
Johnny Mathis - Spring is here
Monica Zetterlung - Spring is here
Doug Carn - Little B's Poem
Jimetta Rose - Let The Sunshine In
Ezra Collective - God Gave Me Feet For Dancing
Womack & Womack - Life's Just A Ballgame
Leon Ware - For the rainbow
Close Counters - Freedom we're needing
Dublon - Evolution
Gil sm & Reek0 - Saturday Morning
Roy Ayers - For the sun
Dee-Lite - Mind Melt
Raf Reza - Mirror of Love
Kampinos - Good Looking Pepe
Linda Williams - Elevate Our Minds
Chris Montez - The More I See You
Gabor Szabo - A Day In The Life
Broadcast - Follow The Light
Rafa Aslan - NYC ID U+I
Work Money Death - We Are The People
Ezra Collective - Everybody

SPRINGTIME SPIRITUAL 2025 🌅 Selected and Mixed by Lexis

A mix dedicated to some of my favourite jazz vocalists.

Tracklist
Ira Sullivan Feat. Nicole Yarling - The Kingdom Within You
Curtis Lundy Feat. Carmen Lundy - Never Gonna Let You Go
Vanessa Rubin - Simone
Lorez Alexandria - Morning
Byron Morris & Unity Feat. Jay Clayton - Sunshowers
Monica Zetterlund - Pearlie's Swine
Karin Krog - Ode to Billy Joe
Helen Merrill - Black Coffee
Dee Dee Bridgewater - Night Moves
Monika Linges - The World Was Young
The Janice Lakers Quintet - He Loves You
Leslie Lewis, Gerard Hagen Trio - Keeper Of The Flame

Image: Carmen Lundy performing with her brother Curtis in 1977

Keepers of the Flame - Female Jazz Singers

Hello friends,

This Thursday, August 14th, I’m back at my summer residency at La Milagrosa in South Williamsburg - a tiny speakeasy with just enough space for the music to wrap around us. I’ll be joined by some of my friends behind the decks, and we’ll play from 10PM until the night decides to end.
Milagrosa is one of those rooms where you feel every record. A handful of people, close enough to exchange smiles, close enough to hear the air between the notes.

I’ve been DJ-ing for over 25 years, collecting music from all corners of the world - each track carrying its own story, its own heartbeat. On Thursdays, I get to stitch these moments together: fresh discoveries, long-lost gems, and sounds that still give me goosebumps after decades. No hype, no big expectations, just a night for those who love music, connection, and the beauty of getting lost in a groove.

And here’s a little taste - I recorded my Sunday set at @Brooklynpopup at @Brooklynmuseum. Think of it as a warm-up for what’s coming this Thursday. 

PS: Friday I am back for early 2-hr set at Public Records Upstairs. 8-10PM. DM for the guest list (it’s limited)

Saturday at Soho House New York 10PM-2AM. DM for the guest list.

Sunday I will do my 6.5-hr Sunday service at @brooklyn.pop.up @brooklynmuseum 11AM-5:30PM 

Straight after this marathon I am heading for my debut 2-hr vinyl set at   @thehoneycomb_bk in #parkslope

Love, Rustam

Rustam Ospanoff - Steps Ahead

فرقة الأخوة - فاساليني عن شعوري - ألبوم كم عانيت 1993

Tracklist: http://bit.ly/roy-ayers-75

Celebrating the 75th birthday of Mr Roy Ayers with this mix, showcasing some of my favourite tracks from his slightly lesser known material… Well, I mean compared to tracks like Everybody 
Loves The Sunshine, Searching, We Live In Brooklyn, Running Away, Love Will Bring Us Back Together…

I also hear new stuff that I hadn’t noticed before when I listen to his music - the track with Jack Wilson that opens the mix up is so heavy and cosmic for its time, and I’d forgotten about the track with Wayne Henderson! There are so many great albums out there including the 2 Virgin Ubiquities BBE put out... We could devote a whole week of radio programmes to Roy, his archive is so large… 

He is the key to all things between jazz, soul, disco and hip hop…. Thank you roy for all the music...


Tracklist

Roy Ayers 75th Birthday Mix

Celebrating the release of Havana Club Rumba Sessions, Gilles has put together a blend of tracks from Cuba, with a focus on tracks from the 1970s and 80s. 

Discover more about the tracks over at Vinyl Factory:
http://www.thevinylfactory.com/vinyl-factory-releases/vf-mix-45-gilles-peterson-cuba/


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Cuban Vinyl Mix

A global band in the largest sense of the world, Khruangbin takes inspiration from Thai funk to the sounds of Spain and the Middle East, particularly Iran. The music of the dreamy Texan trio is rooted in the deepest waters of world music infused with classic soul, dub and psychedelia. They perform a DJ set in advance of the release of their new album, Con Todo El Mundo, out on 26 January 2017.

Tracklist: https://worldwidefm.net/show/brownswood-basement-gilles-peterson-5/

Khruangbin Guest Mix on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Basement // 18-01-2018

Gilles Peterson remembers great artists who have passed in the last year with his annual RIP Mix for Worldwide Awards 2020.

Gilles Peterson: Worldwide Awards 2020 RIP Mix

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