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

J&M Brothers - Sabrosura (Hamza Rahimtula 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)

VIA001 - Milio - ‘Monochrome / K2’ out now.

Monochrome 

Milio - Monochrome

Release April 12 (all shops) / Beatport + streaming March 28

https://beatport.com/release/heliotrope/4473128
https://www.junodownload.com/products/6523217-02
https://open.spotify.com/album/3emlGji13ifp4CylMKeKwS
https://tidal.com/album/348344755
https://traxsource.com/title/2214621
https://youtu.be/HqQgN-a81pA

Heliotrope is a deep and groovy techno DJ tool, based on an older tune called 'Helicopter', harmonically enhanced and remastered to please the hungry crowds during the upcoming festival seasons. 

Germany based artist Isabelle Gaultiér is dealing w/ music as DJane and producer for about two decades. She has been playing at numerous occasions, venues and festivals like Bahnwärter Thiel (Munich), Beate Uwe (Berlin), CSD (Freiburg), Fusion Festival (Lärz/Müritz), Kantine (Konstanz), Maskenball (Freiburg), Sektor (Dresden), Villa Nachttanz (Heidelberg) or Wilde Möhre (Lausitz). 

Isa's music is supported by acts and institutions like AantiGen, DJ M-TRAXXX, Don Kanalie, female:pressure, Gabriel Le Mar, Harakiri Brothers, Jacki-E / Draw The Line, Judith van Waterkant, Mandibula, Mark Reeve, Michael Otis, Monolog Tonspiel, Pat de Mandragore, Robert Babicz, Sportbrigade Sparwasser and many others.

Labels: AB:STRAKT Machines, ANALOGmusiq, CANCELLED, Circuit Training, Pink Dolphin Music, TAKEAWAY, Zoned-recordings 

Links to the artist's sites: https://linktr.ee/isalabelle

All rights reserved (c) http://amsq.de 2024

Heliotrope

PREMIERE: Isabelle Gaultiér - Heliotrope [ANALOGmusiq]

Bufi & Kubebe are pleased to announce the release of "Sternana Remixes," a package of reinterpretations of their latest collaborative EP, originally released under our sister label, Fauna Reve. This new release showcases the unique visions of Balam, Tyu, Mufit, and Hermetics, who transform the original tracks through their personal styles, taking the musical experience to new and exciting dimensions.

The EP opens strongly with Balam's remix of "Sternana," an acidic and energetic track infused with trance vibes. It is followed by Tyu's remix of "El Jockey," which blends enveloping drums, resonant basslines, and psychedelic elements to create a hypnotic and captivating atmosphere.

Directly from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mufit arrives with his remix of "Cicatriz," a deep cut that combines break drums with electrifying bass. To close the release, we have the version by the Argentinean Hermetics of "Sternana," a catchy and subsonic cut that seduces with its powerful kick and captivating vocal elements.

"Bufi & Kubebe: Sternana Remixes" will be available starting from March 29th on all digital music stores and streaming services.

Sternana Remixes

Sternana (Hermetics Remix)

Bufi & Kubebe - Sternana (feat. Livia) (Hermetics Remix)

Track: It's All Lies
Artist: Kike Am Radar
Label: Lumière Noire
Format: Digital
Release Date: 3-29-24

Parisian electronic artist CHLOÉ and her Lumière Noire Records imprint explore new pastures in 2024, leaning into more club-focused sounds with an immersive new compilation series titled ‘Flash.’ Lumière Noire’s new VA collection welcomes a slew of international talent, providing a wave of experimental flavors with definitive underground gradients. 

Kike Am Radar rounds off the release with ‘It’s All Lies’, bringing subtly celestial-laced chugging, weighty house vibes full of nostalgic synthesiser layers and copious, reverberated soundscapes

Flash Vol. 1 (EP)

Premiere: Kike Am Radar - It's All Lies [Lumière Noire]

"Dub Impressions" enters it's third round! This time featuring tracks by DP-6, RHOXO, Paul Franc, Misla, Artyom Kozlov, Alexander Matchak, doradice., Alex Ranerro, Brickman, Markus Homm, Preesh and Marko Fürstenberg.

Enjoy listening! Hope you like it. :)

Tracklist:

01. DP-6 - Winter Dub
02. RHOXO - Rhx01
03. Paul Franc - Eternal Groove
04. Misla - Listen Ahead
05. Artyom Kozlov - Undertone
06. Alexander Matchak - Sky Train
07. doradice. - Moris
08. Alex Ranerro - Black Moon
09. Artyom Kozlov - En Route
10. Brickman - Pacific
11. Markus Homm - Homesick
12. Preesh - Dleight
13. DP-6 - Borderline
14. Marko Fürstenberg - AMB I

Photo: Benedict Redgrove

https://soundcloud.com/dp-6
https://soundcloud.com/rhoxo
https://soundcloud.com/paulfrancofficial
https://soundcloud.com/user-stoned_island303
https://soundcloud.com/artem-kozlov
https://soundcloud.com/alex-machete
https://soundcloud.com/doradice
https://soundcloud.com/alex-ranerro
https://soundcloud.com/brickman
https://soundcloud.com/markushomm
https://soundcloud.com/preesh-de
https://soundcloud.com/markofuerstenberg

More Info

PTTY : DUB IMPRESSIONS #3

Here are four heartfelt and evocative tracks from the maestro Johannes Klingebiel for DF004.

We are huge fans of Johannes' music, including his past releases on labels such as Traum Schallplatten and Beats in Space. It's our honor to feature some of his music on Dreaming Forever; tracks like these were the inspiration behind the label's inception.

Lots of love,
DF x

https://dreamingforever.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/klingebiel
https://soundcloud.com/dreaming-forever-1360033

PREMIERE: Johannes Klingebiel - Right Now [Dreaming Forever]

CC.038// Cintas Clandestinas 038: Specter (Mx)

out on nein
https://neinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/acid-in-wonderland

JAY-SON - BALEARIC SPIKE

An all too rare recording of co-founder and owner Richard Marshall kicking off the after party in the Boma on Sunday night. 

This is very much an exhibition of a DJ in his happy place, in his happy time (the heavy lifting is over). Seamlessly weaving between deep house, disco and white label obscurities, the set is also a clear homage to the music of the last ten years. 

All of the headliners who played this ten year celebration got a tip of the hat too -  the set features music from Frivolous, The Drifter, Charles Webster and Freudenthal - all of whom were on the dance floor. 

It was a night to remember that ended in an emotional and extended round of applause at the end. If you weren't there, then here we are.

@dj-marshall-1

Richard Marshall In The Boma - Wolfkop Weekender X

@umo_otn - Pollux
Label - @openthenext
 
All Sinchi premieres available on 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sinchicollective 
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sd3nFrzl9itGooHqItGFG

As Below So Above

♫ Info + Buy ♫

PREMIERE – UMO – Pollux (OPENTHENEXT)

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.

For Demos & Licensing: hamza@windhorserecords.com

J&M Brothers - Sabrosura (Hamza Rahimtula Banjara Edit)

WIND HORSE RECORDS

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