When it comes to blending traditional instruments from across the world with dancefloor friendly music that sounds nothing like the cliché, Hamza Rahimtula is no stranger and the repertoire that he has is a standing testament of his sonic genius. The ‘Banjara Series’ of albums documents his journey of traversing through global waveforms and after releasing ‘Turkey’ and ‘Mali’, Rahimtula brings in flavours from ‘Spain and South America’, regions and people he has had long time associations with.  

On one hand, he spent his formative college years surrounded by friends from Latin America where he had the opportunity to experience the rich and lively culture surrounding dance and music, especially traditional Latin music; and life changed for him when he first experienced Latin House more than a decade ago. Then on the other hand, he has spent considerable time travelling through Spain over the last 15 years experiencing not only the Spanish country side but also Flamenco music and musicians. Then there is his long term association with Miami based House music label, Dutchie Music, through whom he got to work on remixes that featured real instruments instead of samples. 

Over the years, Hamza has worked with the likes of Juan Mejia and J&M Brothers that has only taken his interest of Latin inspired dancefloor music further. On this release, Rahimtula’s remix of Sazon (Juan Mejia) as well as the Banjara Series Edit of J&M Brothers’ Sabrosura features sultry trumpets and guitar riffs complimented with an ethereal groove that is functional, fantastic, and effective enough to work any dancefloor. 

The compilation kicks off with ‘Los Invisibles’, which drips of summertime flavors & musical notes inspired by the Latin sunshine. The track is playful, combining vocal stabs, organic rhythms & notes of the piano for a perfect opener. ‘Latina’ is playful, energetic & extremely bouncy with a funk-driven bassline powering the track, joining familiar accompanying instruments & elements, making this a secret recipe for dance debauchery. 

With ‘Ritmo Del Amor’, Hamza delivers a soulful yet classically constructed house music tune that has moments of emotional suspension & sections of addictive rhythms. Cleverly layered percussions meet squelches of acid, uplifting vocals & gorgeous guitar strums, making for a proper dancefloor package. Juan Mejia teams up with Hamza once more on ‘Black Sugar’, a quirky track that’s fun & feisty that’s sure to transport anyone on an imaginary trip through the Spanish coastline. ‘Discotello’ brings us in to the second half of the compilation with those nu-disco feels that is intricately curated & masterfully executed.

Loopy Juice follow suit with ‘Namaste Rio’, collaborating with Hamza for and delivering a dubby, daytime destroyer that’s minimal, powerful & definitely rowdy. ‘Gitano’ once again helps one draw an aural picture, with effusive vocals & beautiful melodies. ‘Sky Song’, the final offering in this installment is an ode to the beautiful culture that has graced the world with its musical culture for centuries and is the perfect end to this series.

All in all, through ‘Spain and South America’, Rahimtula is able to offer his interpretation of Spanish and Latin American soundscapes that have made an impact on House music. In his own words, “As someone who has only had the opportunity to experience the regions, people, and culture, my view is an objective one and that of an outsider but I’ve always had an innate desire to pay homage to these amazing and rich in culture parts of the world. ”

Hamza Rahimtula’s ‘Banjara Series, Spain and South America’ releases via Wind Horse Records and will be available exclusively on Beatport and major streaming platforms on September 17th, 2021. The album can be pre-ordered on Beatport from September 10th, 2021.

Hamza Rahimtula - Banjara Series, Spain & South America LP

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Mali meets India on this joyous rework from Hamza Rahimtula's 'Banjara Series Mali' compilation on his own Wind Horse Records.  Madou Kouyate is son of Malian legend Bassekou, and his mellifluous tones glide sweetly over filtered electric piano chords, funked-up bass and deft balafon motifs in Rahimtula's rework. A great track from a great compilation.

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PREMIERE: Madou Kouyate - Souleyman Sangare (Hamza Rahimtula Banjara Remix) [Wind Horse Records]

Hamza Rahimtula - Sky Song (Banjara Edit)

Juan Mejia  - Black Sugar (Hamza Rahimtula Banjara Edit)

Hamza Rahimtula - Ritmo Del Amor (Original Mix)

Hamza Rahimtula - Latina (Original Mix)

Juan Mejia - Sazon (Hamza Rahimtula Remix)

Hamza Rahimtula - Los Invisibles (Original Mix)

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Premiere: Tidy Daps - Good Energy [Wind Horse Records]

Next in line for Dynamite Disco Club is one of the fastest growing homegrown producers from India, Venky. With an increasing repertoire of productions that has led him to remixing and collaborating with internationally acclaimed DJs such as Roger Sanchez and Vanilla Ace. Venky makes his DDC debut with "Clairvoyance", a quintessential club track with a classic piano house feel and a thumping groove. Decorated with playful vocals, Clairvoyance is a very energetic, summertime tune that is sure to be a secret recipe for dance debauchery.

Clairvoyance

Venky - Clairvoyance

Venky - Clairvoyance (Radio Edit)

Welcome to ON AIR 004 the fourth instalment in my monthly series with Underground Music Thailand - UMT.radio. A 2hr soundscape of 'Underground' selections that move me - and hopefully you too. Each month featuring current favorites - both by major acts, as well as shining spotlight on producers whom I admire and who inspire. Big love to anyone pressing Play and taking the journey. 💥🙏💥

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1. Seasoul, Felix Raphael, Stephane Salerno - Foreword (Original Mix)[Poesie Musik]   	
2. Martin Roth - Have You Ever(Original Mix)[Anjunadeep]  	
3. Shield & Robytek Feat. Katia Ricciarelli - Habanera (dOP & Rothko Ensemble Remix)[Rebirth Records]
4. Rafael Moraes, Capitol A - One Shot [Yoruba Records]
5. Dele Sosimi - Turbulent Times (Armonica Remix)[MoBlack Records]
6. Ursula Rucker, Daniel Rateuke - Or Stay Alive (Richard Earnshaw ‘Inner Spirit’ Extended)[Foliage Records]
7. Mash - Style Is The Answer (A Deeper Groove Remix)[Glasgow Underground]
8. Ursula 1000 - Automatico [Insect Queen Music]
9. Hamza Rahimtula- Gitano (Banjara Edit)[Wind Horse Records]
10. Clandestin - Deus ex initium	 	
11. Duwayne Motley feat. Quiana Parler and Matt Monday - Secrets (Original Mix)[Salted Music]  	
12. V.underground, George Lesley, Earl W. Green - Mayibuye (Tom Bug Remix)[Phoenix Music]  		
13. Javi Colors - Sea Line Woman (PAUZA Rmx Javi Colors Edit)[SP Recordings] 		
14. Yas (LB), Amr.it - Her (Joseph Mancino Remix)[Ole Records]	
15. Domscott - Cold Fresh Air (Original Mix)[Good For You Records]
16. Vadim Almazov, Ernest Kalinin - Slower [No Comments Records]
17. Fugees - Ready or Not (Simkid Rework) 
18. Nina Kraviz - Pain In The Ass(Volac Bass Edit) 
19. Carmelo Carone - Groovin Connection [Good For You Records]
20. Paolo Barbato - The Groove, The Bass (Original Mix)[Stereophonic Records]
21.  Ms. Pika - Universal (MiKel & CuGGa Remix) 
22. Marco Faraone feat. Lolita Leopard - My Name (Extended Mix)[Defected] 
23. David San - Pepersonico (Original Mix)[La Pera Records]		
24. Dean Chapple, James Daniels - Gibberish (Venky Remix)[WyldCard]
25. James Silk - Here's Charlie [Good For You Records]
26. Nate Laurence - Si Cuba [Pluralistic Records]

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ON AIR 004 (OCT) - Underground Music Thailand [UMT.radio]

Special mix for @play-radio-albania Oblivion listen and enjoy

Tracklist:
00:00:00 – Andrey Gronsky - Crystal Night (Original mix)
00:07:00 – Double Touch, Luka Sambe — Eleusis (Original Mix)
00:13:52 – Ilias Katelanos & Plecta — Jumanji (Dowden Remix)
00:45:19 – Mel7em — Weyna (Sahalé Remix)
00:25:00 – Zawar K — Qazi Hazrat (Original Mix)
00:30:19 - Chris Domingo,  Mariner, Mariner + Domingo - Inertia (Original Mix)
00:36:50 - Marley Hughes - Nature's Sign (J.FIZ Remix)
00:42:06 - Dub Format - Keep (Original Mix)
00:46:41 - Gorge & Marc Lenz - Ansia (Original Mix)
00:51:45 - Hraach - Al Vent (Original Mix)

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51st episode of WHR Podcast is featuring DJ/Producer from Goa Sachin Shetty aka Luna Toke. This podcast features artist like Lake People, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Christian Loffler, Coma, DAV and many more.

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WHR Podcast 51 Ft. Luna Toke

Wind Horse records welcomes one of India’s finest electronic music producers - Calm Chor, onto our label for the very first time. This enormously gifted veteran lands a four track EP called ‘So much to Say’ that is a reflection of his more spiritual, ethereal and melodic interests. Distinctly deeper and visibly more emotive than his darker sounds, Calm Chor teams up Rohit Bhusan aka Internal Eye and with Indian Songwriter/VJ and singer Ramona Arena. The Original overlays Ramona’s uplifting and mysterious vocals over this excellent progressive composition. 

The track begins with alluring atmospheres that could immediately transport you into his sonic kingdom. Soothing pads, emotive notes and simple but surreal textures add to the tracks vibe and feel. The bassline is punchy, groovy and catchy when coupled with a simple yet effective drums and percussions. With stringed elements and stabs of Ramona’s amazing voice, the original track is sure going to find its way onto most people’s download must haves. The EP also welcomes Mumbai based DJ/Producer Farhan Rehman and Wind Horse’s very duo of Hamza and Stalvart John on remix duties. 

First up, Farhan gives us his rendition of Calm Chor’s original and it’s distinctly housey. From the groovy, bouncy basslines to mellow, organic soundscapes his remix demonstrates his dance music sensibilities. The track intelligently weaves together asimilar vocal samples with ease and precision and delivers a peak time- deep house bomb that’s definitely going to get fee tapping. 

Hamza’s interpretation of ‘So much to say’ is more stripped down, intimate and dubby with a unmistakable Detroit house music soul. With minimal fuss, the track transcends it’s many forms to don that of a dub-techno and house groovey that can get any club’s dance floors up and at it in an instant! 

The EP closes out with some proper 303 action as Stalvart John give the tune, a ‘full acid treatment’ with a hint of nostalgia and adds his traditional disco vibe and influence. A reprogrammed, gnarly bassline greets echoed out vocals and as much acid as you can take. You can be sure of some proper dancefloor moments with this banger.

Calm Chor, InternalEye - So Much To Say Feat. Ramona Arena (Stalvart John Remix)

52st episode of WHR Podcast is featuring DJ from London, Uk https://soundcloud.com/rcordz. He is also the one half of The London Disco Society. This podcast features artist like Benjamin Frohlich, Borrowed Identity, Voyeur, Playin’ 4 The City and many more.

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October House Mix

WHR Podcast 52 Ft. Rory Cordz

59th episode of WHR Podcast is featuring DJ from Mumbai India, Krishna Ponnada aka No RQST. This podcast features artist like Moodymann, Art Department , Armand Van Helden, DJ Seinfeld, Seth Troxler and many more.

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WHR Podcast 59 Ft. No RQST

This Edition features Hamza Rahimtula. In this episode he features music from his own catalogue. Check out the mix here

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Wind Horse Records has relaunched its monthly podcast series  on Boxout FM which focuses on pushing House and World Music. Every month we bring to our listeners a fresh mix by well-known Indian and International artists that you cannot ignore. Tune it to Wind Horse Podcast for some fresh beats!

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WHR Podcast  Ft. Hamza Rahimtula [29/06/2020]

As World Beats Mature, it is truly and indelibly becoming an international phenomenon. Born out of warehouses in Chicago and New York, then cultivated in the clubs of London and Europe, house music culture has spread around the world with a determined influence. Thus the time has come for an important World Beats music scene to spring out of India, led by a striking young talent named Hamza and his exceptional Wind Horse Records label.

Wind Horse Records was formed in New Delhi in August 2009, earning the distinction of India's first house music label. Wind Horse was devised by prominent Indian DJ and producer Hamza. He dominated the label's artist roster so far with impressive releases that seamlessly meld house music rhythms, traditional instrumentation from Indian and other world musics, and admirably high production standards.

Wind Horse Records was formed in New Delhi in August 2009, earning the distinction of India's first World Beats music label. Wind Horse was devised by prominent Indian DJ and producer Hamza. Many of Wind Horse's releases feature Hamza collaborating with important talent such as Harmonic Choir founder David Hykes, well known Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi, and Yungchen Lhamo, a Tibetan singer who has recorded for Peter Gabriel's Real World imprint. In fact, collaboration and the merging of tradition with contemporary dance music can be seen as Wind Horse's mission, and yields exciting and unique results. 

Wind Horse's future includes increased interaction with musicians from 'the west,' as the label includes renowned remixers and artists from the electronic music world. Wind Horse's next step includes remixers such as Tom Middleton, Michael Mayer, Ricky Ryan, and Kosmas Epsilon tackling its exotic sound. The label also will continue to showcase the music of its region's up-and-coming producers, including new discoveries Kartech, from New Delhi.

The label's primary focus remains to expose the pool of talent from India and 'the east' to global dance music citizens. Wind Horse has been largely successful thus far, earning accolades from fans like Riva Starr, Dubfire, Peter Kruder, Roger Sanchez, John Digweed, Lauren Garnier, and Sander Klienenberg. Wind Horse's reach looks to continue to expand as Hamza and Vipul Angirish increasingly play gigs and festivals around the world. Wind Horse is also forming a live 'sound system' act which includes Hamza, Indian percussionist Latif Khan, Latin percussionist Manu Idhra, and a promising mix of dancers, visual artists, and globally based guest musicians. Wind Horse will also be exposing its sound to the world through the WHR Podcast Series, featuring two mixes each month from Wind Horse DJs and friends of the label.

The Wind Horse style and concept has worldwide reach, blasting its international vibe out of club systems and home stereos in nearby as well as far-flung cities. With its ambitious plans the label is sure to increase its profile, delighting house music heads, world music aficionados, and lovers of exotic electronic music with an abundance of top notch releases. Keep and eye and an ear on Wind Horse Records and its tight knit family of artists ‚ exciting and surprising things are soon to come.

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Hamza Rahimtula - Sky Song (Banjara Edit)

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