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5th September 2022

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The Basic Soul Show
5th September 2022
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Antonio Carlos Jobim – Brazil [CTI Records]
Bob James – Westchester Lady [CTI Records]
Jimmy Smith – Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Live) [Music For Pleasure]
Chip Wickham – Winter [Gondwana Records]
Kham Meslien – Kar Kar Kar [Heavenly Sweetness]
Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media – Woodstock [Cinedelic Records]
Chris Barron – Funk [BBE Music]
Dangermouse & Black Thought – No Gold Teeth [BMG]
Dangermouse & Black Thought feat. MF DOOM – Belize [BMG]
Kaidi Tatham – Funky Fool [First Word Records]
Inkswel & Colonel Red – All Systems [Compost Records]
SOYUZ (COIO3) – I Knew It [Mr Bongo Records]
Paul Mac Innes – Falling By The Wayside [LRK Records]
The Ad-Libs – Don’t Need No Fortune Teller [Mr Bongo]
Searchlight feat. Tolü Makay – Breathe [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
Beringei feat. Kristian Hamilton – Adore Ya [WotNot Music]
Moods feat. Noah Slee, Meron & Lyriya – Treat U Good [Boogie Angst]
Sarah Williams White – 364 (Werkha Remix) [First Word Records]
Synkro – Cycles [R&S Records]
Luke Vibert – Android Webber [Balkan Vinyl]
James Curd & Marcellus Pittman – Corners [Pronto]
Col Lawton – Controller [Atjazz Record Company]
Mark E – Compact Object [Delusions Of Grandeur]
Zopelar – Shibuya [Tartelet Records]
George Koutalieris – Another Friday In July [NuNorthern Soul]
Rose Royce – Still In Love [Epic]
Rufus – Hollywood [ABC Records]

Divorce From New York – Sausalito [High Praise Edits]

September 1, 2022

Producer Alvaro Granda aka Divorce From New York returns with his sophomore LP “Sausalito”. You may be familiar with Granda as one half of San Sebastian based production duo Reykjavvik606. They’ve worked with the likes of Tenderlonious and Ishmael Ensemble among others. “Sausalito” is filled with rugged broken beat rhythms layered with mind bending chords and harmonies. The opening track “Sausalito” kicks off with euphoric chords before easing into a sparse, edgy hypnotic rhythm. “Paralelo66” erupts with heavy bruk rhythms and wobbly synths. “Last Day of Sunset” oozes with infectious Summertime energy and good vibes. The pulsating Disco rhythms make this a worthy highlight. “Mapacho River” is a sonic journey aligned with a rough edged drum kick and jungle rhythms. Short and sweet with only seven tracks, Granda delivers a banger with each track packing a big punch. Granda is someone to keep an eye on. With beats like these I can’t wait to hear what he does next.

https://divorcefromnewyork.bandcamp.com/album/sausalito

John Beltran presents Sol Set – Ola de Novo [All Good Music Label]

August 29, 2022

“Ola de Novo” by Sol Set evokes images from Sao Paolo. It’s one of the latest projects from Detroit native DJ/Producer John Beltran. Beltran emerged in the late nineties Detroit techno and house scene and later would release recordings on Ubiquity records. With “Ola de Novo” Beltran reunites with Guitarist/producer John Arnold and songwriter Jeremy Ellis among others. “Aztec” originally written by Beltran twenty years ago kicks the disc off. A percolating samba tune with a gorgeous piano melody. Beltran revisits this track and in turn becomes the springboard for the entire album. “Sugarloaf” simmers with infectious percussion. “Rhythm Of The Sun” is a sun drenched Samba tune oozing with hypnotic percussion and emotive vocals from New York based artist Sofa Knezevic. Sol Set is the first release from Beltran’s label All Good Music. It’s a nine track delight with grooves to dance to or simply vibe out to. This is essential listening and a welcome return by Beltran.

https://solset.bandcamp.com/album/ola-de-novo

29th August 2022

Basic Soul
The Basic Soul Show
29th August 2022
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Zero dB feat. Voice – Anything’s Possible (Daisuke Tanabe Remix) [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
CoN & KwAkE – One In Five [Native Rebel]
Kutiman – Fresh Haze [Siyal Music]
Shy One feat. Simeon Jones – Be As One [Eglo Records]
Natalie Duncan feat. Lauren Marshall – Found Myself (WheelUP Remix) [Fallen Tree 1Hundred]
30/70 – Without You With In Me [Energy Exchange Records]
SBTRKT – Miss The Days [Save Yourself]
Roni Size/Reprazent – Trust Me [Talkin’ Loud]
Om Unit – Melted [Om Unit Self Released]
Grady Tate – Lady Love [Diplomats Of Soul]
Tutu Amuse – Fertile [Sonar Kollektiv]
Jake Mehew – The Key [ATA Records]
Mistura Pura – Vamo Vive [Ubiquity Records]
Krajenski.- Yeah! [Agogo Records]
Adriana & Bembe – This Is Me [Da Lata Music]
Guinu – Haja Fé [Razor-N-Tape’s Reserve]
Balimaya Project – Seasons Of Baraka [Jazz Re:freshed]
Pedro Lima – Subocha [Bongo Joe Records]
Gaoulé Mizik – A Ka Titine (Dam Swindle Remix) [Heist Recordings]
Earl W. Green – Charlene (Mark Francis Remix) [Makin’ Moves]
Brian Jackson – Little Orphan Boy (Two Soul Fusion Remix) [BBE Music]
Recloose – Can’t Take It [Planet E]
Jon Dixon feat. Kenny Watson – I Keep Falling [4EVR 4WRD]
Gold Suite – Slip On [NuNorthern Soul]

22nd August 2022

Basic Soul
The Basic Soul Show
22nd August 2022
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George Koutalieris – Early Morning Ferry (Sun Fanatics Beatless Mix) [NuNorthern Soul]
Ola Szmidt – Raguel [Accidental]
Titeknots – Released In Layers [Press Something Play Something]
Deborah Jordan & K15 – Running (Marc Rapson Remix) [Futuristica Music]
JSOUL x B.Jamelle – To Flower [BSM Records]
Wordsworth – Watch Over Us [Fat Beats]
LL Cool J – I Can’t Live Without My Radio [Def Jam]
John Briggs – Sketches Of Spring [Atjazz Record Company]
Sumo feat. soffie – Rak [Sonar Kollektiv]
James Taylor Quartet – Cold War Etiquette [Audio Network]
Jazzberry Patch – Jazzberry Patch [Jazz Room Records]
Alpacas Collective – Mehal Sefari
The Lijadu Sisters – Bayi L’ense [Africa Seven]
Kaidi Tatham feat. Robert Mitchell – Sooretama [First Word Records]
Oliver Night – Bruk N Bass [CoOp Presents]
K15 – Ritual III
Luman Child feat. Robert Gee – Grateful [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Chateau – Strike A Spark [Past Due Records]
Mark E – Swimming Through A Diamond [Delusions Of Grandeur]
Ronnie Herel feat. Omar – A Night We Dream Of (Afro Soul Mix) [Quantize Recordings]
Brunch.wav – Sot Jazz [Apparel Music]
The Pretenders – Just Be Yourself [Family Groove Records]

The Cookers Quintet – The Path [Do Right Music]

August 18, 2022

“The Path” is the fourth full length release from Canadian based quintet The Cookers. The eight track lp draws inspiration from the 60s hard bop period. Right out the gate they swing hard and take no prisoners. “Undisputed” is filled with energetic flourishes from Trumpeter Tim Hamel. Pianist Bernie Senensky has worked with a number of legends from Art Blakey to Pharoah Sanders. On “Summit” Senensky displays melodic and harmonic imagination and takes the listener on a glorious ride. Drummer Joe Poole makes the cymbals dance while unleashing a delightful solo “The Path” has a soulful groove that sinks into your body and invokes instant toe tapping. The quintet delivers an album that would make the ancestors proud while hard bop fans will enjoy as well.

https://thecookersquintet.bandcamp.com/album/the-path

15th August 2022

Basic Soul
The Basic Soul Show
15th August 2022
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NTEIBINT – True [Eskimo Recordings]
Kid Fonque X Jonny Miller feat. ASAP Shembe – Owahku (Bruk Rogers & Onj Remix) [Stay True Sounds]
SofaTalk & XL Regular – AfroQuarters [Outplay]
WheelUP & Sam Interface – Copacetic [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Tommy Rawson – Vic’s Music Box [Boogie Cafe]
Big Daddy Kane – Rap Summary (Lean On Me) [WEA]
Redhead Kingpin & The FBI – We Rock The Mic Right [Ten Records]
Eric B & Rakim – Eric B. Is President [4th & Broadway]
Main Source – Snake Eyes [Wild Pitch Records/Mr Bongo Records]
Daylight Robbery! – Ersa [Melting Pot Music]
Karya – Heart Knows [Inner Tribe records]
Joyce with Mauricio Maestro – Descompassadamente [Far Out Recordings]
Nu Genea – Tienaté [NG]
The Alma Negra Live Band – Mombasa To Lagos
Madalitso Band – Mwandikumbutsa [Bongo Joe Records]
Fernando Falcao – Curimāo (Acid Mondays Temple Edit)
Recloose feat. Joe Dukie – Dust [Peacefrog Records]
Inkswel feat. Eliza Dickson & Pugz Atoms – Why Don’t You Listen (Fred Everything Remix) [Atjazz Record Company]
Luke Vibert – Surrounded By Neighbours [Hypercolour]
Michele Hendricks ‎– Lover Man [Muse]
Batavia Collective – Propulsion [R&S Records]
David Wertman & Sun Ensemble – Forest Dance [BBE Music]
Tony Lavorgna & The St. Thomas Quartet – Chameleon [Jazz Room Records]

Daniel Villarreal – Panama 77 [International Anthem]

August 12, 2022

“Panama 77” is the debut of Panamanian born and Chicago based drummer Daniel Villarreal. The twelve track disc is layered with psychedelic Latin rhythms aligned with jazz fusion and folkloric sensibilities. Villarreal has been a fixture in the Chicago music scene, recently as a member of the group Dos Santos. The disc kicks off with “Bella Vista” where Villarreal demonstrates a keen sense of polyrhythms. Villarreal’s spirited percussion creates an enchanting groove for Elliot Bergman’s howling baritone. “In/On features labelmate guitarist Jeff Parker. Villarreal’s hypnotic percussion simmers over a samba beat alongside organist Dave Vettraino. With Parker’s glorious electric guitar rhythms layered on top you have an irresistible groove worthy of repeated listens. “Parque En Seis” opens with Villareal on congas and cow bells, paving the way for Bardo Martinez’s bass guitar grooves and synths. Chicago based International Anthem is known for their roster of genre bending jazz artists. Villarreal’s debut is left of center brilliance that stacks up well with their catalog.

https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/panam-77

8th August 2022

Basic Soul
The Basic Soul Show
8th August 2022
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Nala Sinephro – Space 4 [Warp Records]
Chico Freeman ‎– Illas [India Navigation]
Sefi Zisling – Welcome Sunset [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
Daniel Villarreal – 18th & Morgan [International Anthem]
Brunno – Bossa [Notes On A Journey]
Joyce – Moreno [EMI]
Wanda Sá – Adriana [Vampi Soul]
Toró Instrumental – Dunas [Musica Macondo]
Bridge – No Where Love Affair [High Jazz Records]
Dave & Omar – Starlight [Z Records]
Panna Cotta – Sweet [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Hall & Oates – I Can’t Go For That (Bent Remix) [Mint Source Recordings]
Richie Weeks – Find That Disco Rhythm (Version 2) [Past Due Records]
Lehto & Tristan De Liege – Ahead Of Us [Bathurst]
Mark de Clive-Lowe – Orbits [Mashibeats]
Nikitch & Kuna Maze – Bus de Nuit [Tru Thoughts Recordings]
John Beltran – A Dança Da Manhã [Oath]
Osunlade – Black Woman Cry [Yoruba Records]
Joseph Junior & MAQman – Let It Go [Makin’ Moves]
Eddy Ramich & Roman Rauch feat. Pete Josef – Dayglow (Shuya Okino Remix) [Sonar Kollektiv]
B-ahwe – Circles (Tommy Villiers Remix) [Bridge The Gap]
SBTRKT – Miss The Days [Save Yourself]
Suv ‎– Do You Remember Me? [Full Cycle Records]

VA – Luke Una Presents E Soul Cultura [Mr Bongo Records]

August 1, 2022

Brighton based independent label Mr Bongo records has been an essential home for global tunes and compilations from South London to West Africa and beyond for over thirty years. “Luke Una Presents E Soul Cultura” is one of their latest to hit the shelves. DJ Luke Una, ogirinally from Sheffield moved to Manchester and has become a sought after DJ whose musical taste covers a myriad of styles. The fifteen track compilation showcases Una’s musical palette with hard to find treats as well as familiar crowd pleasers. “Space Queen” from King Erisson is an Afro Carribean mid-tempo gem from the consumate percussionist. “Robot Man” displays a funkier side to the Legendary reedist Yusef Lateef. “La Cyclope” is intoxicating jazz fusion from Swiss drummer Daniel Humair, bassist Henri Texier and Saxophonist Francois Jeanneau. Jeanneau unleashes a flurry of glorious melodies on soprano while Humair and Texier create an infectious groove on this incredibly hard to find heater. There’s plenty here that will draw a smile and inject instant toe tapping due to the familiarity. The others you may not recognize but you’ll enjoy them nonetheless.

https://mrbongo.bandcamp.com/album/luke-una-presents-soul-cultura

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