funk / latin / world music

latin grooves from nyc’s m.a.k.u soundsystem.

nice price deal !!! third release of the label what.if. debut of the barcelona based producer carlo santi with an original track called “tambor” on the a side. on the b side the release includes a fresh remix from birdsmakingmachine.

with “onaida”, natascha rogers shares a liberating folk spell that draws inspirations from yoruba spirits, afro-latin rhythms and her native american ancestry.

regular black vinyl lp.

limited edition of 2000 copies on crystal clear vinyl.

third part of z records’ jazz dance fusion series, compiled by colin curtis. part 2 of 2, as the vinyl edition is split into two double vinyl releases.

the new album from the grande dame of amazonian song on limited coloured vinyl.

the new album from the grande dame of amazonian song on black vinyl.

infusing tropical vibes and electronic grooves to reflect the vivid ever evolving latin american soundscape is the fresh musical excursion “electropical” as synthesised by london based producers, juan laya and jorge montiel. “electropical” - one word, one sound that distils a melting pot of authentic latin anthems, jazzy grooves, disco infused songs and balearic sounds all processed in hd for an immersive experience which explores the colourful influences of the caribbean, vast amazonian dimensions and beyond. its heart-warming journey is a highly seductive experience that further enhances the mood with repeated play.

some crate-digging compilations are often the result of someone hand-picking their choice favourites from another country’s musical history, perhaps unaware or uninvolved with its cultural lineage in the process. on this release - a treasure trove of synth jams, pop, samba boogie, balearic and electro from 1980 & ‘90s brazil - the tracks are picked by millos kaiser, one half of the brazilian duo selvagem, who are at the helm of throwing some of the country’s best dance parties. it’s a rare compilation that offers brazilian music actually picked by a brazilian.
this collection of sixteen tracks doesn’t comprise tracks scoured from deeply in-demand records, the rare sort that sell for eye-watering sums and that collectors spend years tracking down. they are the sort you’d find for a few quid should you come across but, as kaiser says, “the problem is finding them. they aren’t rare because everyone wants a copy but because no one wants them, not even the dealers.”

direct from havana, cuba daptone records is proud to present the debut single by orquesta akokan. featuring some of havanas most formidable musicians playing with a groove, a tumbao, that hasn t been heard for decades, orquesta akokán is a classic mambo-inspired force of nature. mambo rapidito, a lively up-tempo one-chord vamp in the vein of prado or more, boasts an undeniable energy ripe for a freshly polished dancefloor! on the flip, un tabaco para elegua, describes a tambor (an afro-cuban religious ceremony) over a slow, bubbling groove a perfect compliment to sipping distilled sugar cane. the two massive sides offered up were recorded at the pre-revolutionary 1940s era areito studios in centro havana where the spirit of aragón, tata güines and elena burke still reverberate through the walls.

q-ziqs new ep is a thing of joy and hazy childhood memories. the music of the future as it felt in the early eighties, filtered through the rhythmic shapes of more modern dance music innovations

you want summer feeling? here it is!morgenklang is presenting their new release >la primera cancion e.p.< on ftw recordings. the story of creativity continues. in this package you will find three varied tracks with spanish guitars, vocals & a grooving feeling. perfect produced from our two head combo morgenklang & a great remix from zdenko grbavac. this release fits perfect for all summer open air events. make sure for yourself to be a part of this groove and take a listen into it...

third part of z recordsÕ jazz dance fusion series, compiled by colin curtis.

venezuela 70 - this is the first ever compilation of its kind to take a look at the groundbreaking experiment al rockmusic created in venezuela in the 70s, a stunning blend of usa & uk rock, european electronics, funk, jazz amd latin rhythms. feat. vytas brenner, pablo schneider, angel rada, miguel agel fuster and more. incl. 24 page booklet with extended text and artist bios ect

mixed selection by dj meme for def mix productions