Soul Searching - Me' Shell NdegeOcello

Zagubiona w Nostalgii - Mikołaj Hertel

Lady Science (NYC Sunrise) - Soul Capsule

Speak No Evil - Dadisi Komolafe

Dolores Street - Kenny Barron

$14.84 - ymana

Had an awesome time recording this mix as its mostly filled with classic disco vocal cuts that I adore, the emphasis is very much on soul and groove in equal measure. Hope you enjoy it.

Via Brasil - Rush Hour Store Broadcast

6 selectors with an hour each from the depths of their Brazilian collections. I've yet to listen to the whole thing through yet, however looking at the selectors on offer you'd be hard pressed to not be satisfied with what they have to offer. And you better believe I posted this on a Sunday for a reason - day sorted!

1st hr - Antal (Cofounder of Rush Hour in Amsterdam) 2nd hr - Mr. Mendel 3rd hr - Jorn Konijn 4th hr - Ismael Ibrahim 5th hr - Palo Santo 6th hr - Alex Barck (Jazzanova)

Douceur Tropicale - Michel Lorin et Son Ensemble

Drums of Passion - Babatunde Olatunji

Immaculate. That is the only word I can use to describe this album. Outstanding album from one of the greatest percussionists to have ever been recorded.

One of the most important musical lessons I ever learnt was given by close friend of mine who explained art as an act of the building and release of tension. Baba belongs to a long line of musicians like Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Pharaoh Sanders, Abdullah Ibrahim and Chico Hamilton to name a few, who are able to build these trance like rhythms that to the uninitiated can sound a bit simple in its endless repetition. However Olatunji is perhaps unique in that his music often dwells entirely in a state of tension, or rather, he is able to find the release within tension itself. Where others will build up to a state of tension, Olatunji will use it as a starting point.

And that's only for the songs that are predominantly percussive. His vocal melodies and harmonies are quintessentially African and one could argue that he has played a huge role in creating the African musical identity despite, like many other African music heroes, relying heavily on the diaspora to spread, and keep alive, his native traditions.

Essential listening.

PS. Just had one of them moments when you realise that a song/a couple of songs you liked by one dude was actually ripped off another dood. Don't worry Serge, I'll still always love you.

Deer Forest - Pierre Dutour

You're going to want to close your eyes for this one. A magical gondola ride through the stars awaits. I absolutely adore how the track gently moves through emotions, introducing elements and tension in a seemingly organic fashion. If meditation were offered in the form of a pill, this is probably the sound that would come out of the bottle when opening a bottle of those babies.