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  • After two months of inactivity, I am happy to present another new programme for NuDirections.

    The program under the name Rise Above aims to help people overcome the sadness and devastation caused by a world in conflict. Never underestimate the healing power of music.

    I have included some of my favourite tunes I regularly spin at Big Hands, the coolest bar in Manchester, as well as some discoveries like the talented Jon Lucien. I highly recommend listening to his song "Would You Believe in Me" - he may not be a current singer, but he is truly amazing.

    Good music is timeless and always worth discovering. Another discovery is the vibrant dancehall tune of More Justice and Truth by Virgin Island’s reggae star Pressure Busspipe.

    Another novelty I found recently, is the great tune of Say Truth by Fred Fisher Atalobhor. Inside my DJ boxes, I get my most regular artist's music played in my sets. There you will find Manu Chao, Joe Bataan, Dreadzone, Mo-Horizons, Zulu 9.30, International Velvet and Planet Hemp. Of course, Hip hop artist and producer from Dallas Oneofus with the great track and theme of the programme.

    Last but not least, Jah is forever is beautiful melody of lovers Rock by Swish Reggae producer Elijah Solomon and and Jamaican singer Glen Washington. My selection is a bunch of exciting tunes for empowering our minds and souls to Rise Above.

    Playlist

    1- Baby Shiva - International Velvet (featuring Mustafa Akbar and Roots of See-I)

    2- More Justice and truth - Pressure

    3- Say the truth - Fred Fisher Atalobhor and his Ogiza Dance Band

    4- Would you believe in me - Jon Lucien

    5- Muchacho ordinario - Joe Bataan

    6- Me provoca te ver - Manu Chao & Chalart 58

    7- Mountain - Dreadzone

    8- Frisson - Mukta

    9- Southern Fried Funky Lovesong - Mo’Horizons

    10- Era - Zulu 9.30

    11- A culpa é de Quem - Planet Hemp

    12- Rise Above - One of Us (featuring Flotation and Molecular)

    13 Jah is forever - Elijah (featuring Glen Washington)

  • Although my playlist is not strictly Brazilian, I have opened my selection with Michel Camilo In the realm of music, there are few artists as versatile and captivating as Michel Camilo. Renowned for his mastery of multiple genres including Jazz, Classical, Popular, and World music, Camilo stands out not only as a virtuosic pianist but also as a composer whose compositions are infused with the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean and the sophisticated harmonies of jazz.

    Amongst the playlist are giants and future giants of the Brazilian/Latin music world.

    For more detailed information, please go to my website a see the blog supporting this Brazilian music selection.

    My passion for Jazz encompasses a rich spectrum, spanning World Music, Fusion, NuJazz, timeless Blue Note classics, and an array of musical gems discovered on my journey.

    I invite you to join me in a monthly showcase, where I will unveil special features and thoughtfully curated selections from this expansive musical tapestry.

    Additionally, Please stay locked to my podcast platforms for supported specials and selections throughout the month enhancing the musical experience

    Also visit my website for my music player, blogs, music videos, interviews and much more not forgetting my own Linkhub for all social media links and other good stuff.

    For more information about this rich playlist and informative blogs dedicated to my Podcasts please visit -

    Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com

    Music free to stream - https://pod.co/nudirections

    Social media links and more visit my Linkhub. www.jazzmattersuk.com/linkhub

    Jazz Matters Info - www.jazzmattersuk.com/about

    Email - [email protected]

    Enjoy the music I love

    Ray

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  • Welcome to the March 2024 edition of Jazz Matters! I've curated a playlist brimming with diversity and intrigue, aiming to captivate your musical senses. One artist that’s truly a personal discovery for me is Laurie Anderson. Her work, especially "Born, Never Asked," left me spellbound upon my first listen. It's a remarkable piece that compelled me to explore more of her captivating repertoire. Be sure to visit her website (https://laurieanderson.com/about/) and delve deeper into her mesmerizing soundscapes.

    Essential Info

    Website - www.jazzmattersuk.com

    Music Player - https://pod.co/nudirections

    Blogs - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs

    Jazz Matters Info - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/about

    email - [email protected]

    Playlist

    Lucien Johnson - Ancient Relics

    Laurie Anderson - Born, Never Asked

    Olli Ahvelahti - Paint It Blue

    Kamasi Washington – Prologue

    Néstor Ålvarez - Original Gravity (Parts 1 & 2)

    Matthew Halsall - Bright Sparkling Light

    Between - Brain Wave

    Amanda Whiting ft. Peach – Intertwined

    The Lloyd McNeil Quartet – Asha

    Brian Jackson - Mami Wata

  • This is the second in a series of music selections inspired by the music from Black Jazz Records.

    The founders were Gene Russell and Dick Schory who created the record label around 1969 and released albums from 1971 to 1975, promoting the talents of young African American jazz musicians and singers

    With the turn of the turn-of-the-seventies and the emergence of revolutionary developments from Electric Miles, Pharoah Sanders, Alice Coltrane and

    John Coltrane, the funky mutations of soul and jazz, Black Jazz Records took full advantage of all the possibilities that lay ahead for jazz.

    Black Jazz Records was the first black-owned jazz label in 50 years and they achieved the kind of music status that most ’70s and '80s indie record labels could barely dream of.

    Later DJs Gilles Peterson and Theo Parrish, made mixes and a compilation album focusing on the Black Jazz label. Through the music, you will hear in my first mix I hope to give you a flavour of what they brought to the jazz world, and how much the music from Black Jazz Records means to me from their short existence.

    A further note – in 1971, the first Black Jazz Record album released was Gene Russell’s New Direction, which inspired the birth of NuDirections.

    Although the label only lasted a little over five years Black Jazz Records carved its place in the history of jazz.

    Info

    For more information about this rich playlist and an informative blog dedicated to my Black Jazz Records music selection please visit: https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogs/jazz-matters-digs-black-jazz-records-selection-2Blogs - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/blogswebsite - www.raysroom.orgemail - [email protected] Player - https://pod.co/nudirectionsJazz Matters Info - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/about

    Please enjoy the music I love from different times and different places.

    Ray

    Playlist

    Artist - Track – (Album)

    The Awakening - Kera's Dance (Hear, Sense and Feel)

    Gene Russell - Get Down

    Kellee Patterson - Maiden Voyage

    Doug Carn – Moon Child

    Message From the Tribe - Space Odyssey

    Message From the Tribe - Beneficent

    Rudolph Johnson - The Highest Pleasure

    Walter Bishop Jr. - Soul Village

    Doug Carn – Acknowledgment

    Chester Thompson - Power House

    Calvin Kets - Aunt Lovey

  • Mestizo Sounds presenta el libro Les Mamarraches. Entrevistamos a su autora, Amaia Santana. El libro que recoge el relevo de La conjura de los Necios de John Kennedy Toole para entrar en el nuevo milenio. Cuando las personas explotadas laboralmente y Pobres Diablos de este mundo se rebelan contra las mamarrachadas de sus jefes, influencers y déspotas de poca monta.

    Mestizo Sounds presents the book Les Mamarraches. We interviewed its author, Amaia Santana. The book that takes up the baton of John Kennedy Toole's A Confederacy of Dunces to enter the new millennium. When the exploited people and Poor Devils of this world rebel against the nonsense of their bosses, influencers and small-time despots.

    Website – https://www.jazzmattersuk.com

    Linkhub – https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/linkhub

    Music Player - https://www.jazzmattersuk.com/music-play

    Playlist

    1- Sunny Afternoon – THE KINKS

    2- Mathilda – SCOTT WALKER

    3- I Ain’t Miracle Worker – THE BROGUES

    4- Underdog – SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE

    5- Molino al Viento – LOS MUSTANG

    6- Something Inside Me – FLEETWOOD MAC

    7- Gloria: In Excelsis Deo – PATTI SMITH

  • I would like to announce some changes to my shows and mixes starting this month. The updated aim is to enhance your listening experience and provide additional resources for those who crave deeper engagement with the music.

    Streamlined Track Information: While I'll continue to provide essential details about the tracks played, I'm introducing a new approach for in-depth information. Dedicated blog posts on my website will offer comprehensive write-ups, complete with rich descriptions, photos, and insights for each track.

    My mixes are also evolving. As my musical journey continues, I'm changing to selections that resonate with my musical taste. You'll hear a running order announcement at the beginning of each mix, with further exploration available on the blog posts.

    Shows and Selection blogs will be linked directly in the playlist for your convenience.

    I hope you embrace this fresh approach! Let's embark on this exciting new chapter together.

    Essential info

    Music is free to stream - https://pod.co/nudirections

    A blog supporting this Show - https://www.raysroom.org/blogs/jazz-matters-february-2024

    Website - Dive into my content, Blogs, Music Videos and Interviews - https://www.raysroom.org

    For all social media links and more visit my own connect hub. https://www.raysroom.org/ndfm-connecthub

    Jazz Matters Info - https://www.raysroom.org/jazz-matters

    Email - [email protected]

    Enjoy the music I love

    Ray

    Playlist

    Artist - Track - (Album)

    Detroit Experiment - Space Odyssey

    Chip Wickham - Stratopheric

    Tall bird – cheerish

    Melodiesinfonie – Enjoy Your Life

    Lakecia Benjamin - New Mornings (Phoenix)

    Kahil El'Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Dwight Trible David Ornette Cherry – Harvest Time (Harvest Time)

    Espen Eriksen Trio and Andy Sheppard - mystery track

    Camilla George – Ukponp

    Jasmine Myra – 1000 Miles

    The Jakob Manz Project – Prospering

    Danny Keane - Afro Cello - Super Full Moon Rework

    William Eaton Ensemble - Keyenta Crossing

    Joe Chambers - Dance Kobina (Dance Kobina)

    Huw Marc Bennett – Y Gwydd

    Isobella Burnham – In Power

    Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O – Moshe

    Latrama – Sitaare

    Latrama, La Já - Sedah

    Manu Katché - Keep On Trippin' (Touchstone For Manu) ECM

    Quantic - The 5th Exotic - The 5th Exotic

    The Brecker Brothers - African Skies (Out Of The Loop)

    Ghjazz Collective - Nana fre me (Nana fre me)

  • CRAIC AGUS CEOL is an Irish expression meaning live music and having fun.

    I hope this tribute to Irish music brings you the excitement and good times that live Irish music brings about. Ireland is a medium-sized island of over 7 million people. Despite that, its worldwide cultural influence in literature and music has outweighed its size.

    Like islands such as Cuba, Jamaica and Great Britain, its musical contribution has been extraordinary. These four islands are important musical Meccas. Mestizo Sounds has already made programmes on the music of Cuba, Jamaica’s paramount record label Studio One or about the Mods youth musical movement in Great Britain.

    Now, this show wants to present some of the Irish great talents. You will listen to traditional and modern music and a blend of both.

    Craic Agus Cell is in the memory of Shane McGowan and Sinead O’Connor.

    Info

    website - www.raysroom.org

    email - [email protected]

    Music Player - https://pod.co/nudirections

    Check out our coming content platform - 2BJazz - for Blogs - Interviews - Music Videos - Images - Albums

    https://www.raysroom.org/2bjazz-1

    Playlist

    1- Spanish Lady - SHANE MACGOWAN & THE POPES

    2- Cliffs of Dooneen - CHRISTY MOORE

    3- Gloria - U2

    4- My lonely sad eyes - THEM

    5- Hidden love/Sheila Coyles - FOUR MEN & A DOG

    6- Calling card - RORY GALLAGUER

    7- Ode ti a black man - PHIL LYNNOT

    8- My perfect cousin - THE UNDERTONES

    9- Sweet thing - VAN MORRISON

    10- The sick bed of Cuchulainn - THE POGUES

    11- Alternative Ulster - STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

    12- Call me - IMELDA MAY

    13- Fire on Babylon - SINÉAD O’CONNOR

    14- Echoes in Rain - ENYA

    15- Molly Malone - THE DUBLINERS

    16- Year’s grave - THE CRANBERRIES

    17- In ár gCroithe go deo - FONTAINES DC

    18- Lord Abore and Mary Flynn - LANKUM

    19- Fisherman’s blues - WATERBOYS

    20- The boys are back in town - THIN LIZZY

    21- The man who built America - HORSLIPS

    22- Haunted - SHANE MACGOWAN & THE POPES

    23- Lullaby for the dead - THE CHIEFTAINS featuring MAYA BRENNAN

    24- Farewell to Ireland - THE DUBLINERS

  • Welcome to the Funkinsoul show with me JB on NuDirections FM. This month's show is about protest and uprising. From Billie Holiday's heart-rending Strange Fruit released in 1939 to recent tracks shouting out police brutality, this show goes deep. I hope you enjoy the music.

    Tracklist

    1. Kendrick Lamar - blood

    2. Akua Naru - The block

    3. Anderson Paak - lockdown

    4. Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder and Kamasi Washington - Freeze tag

    5. HER - I can't breathe

    6, John Legend and The Roots - hang on in there

    7. Common fest Stevie Wonder - Black America again

    8. Gil Scott Heron - the revolution will not be televised

    9. Marvin Gaye - what's going on

    10. Billy Paul - am I black enough for you

    11. Marc Mac - revolutionary action

    12. J Period feat Dead Prez, Sa-roc and Maimouna Yourself - Soldiers

    13. Kendrick Lamar - alright 1

    4. KRS One - sound of da police

    15. M.I.A - paper planes

    16. Public Enemy - fight the power

    17. Sa-roc feat David Banner - the who

    18. Tiggs da Author - enough 19. Linton Kwesi Johnson - five nights of bleeding

    20. Bob Marley and the Wailers - slave driver

    21. Max Romeo - no peace

  • Playlist:

    1- Talk about love - PIC AND BILL

    2- Both ends against the middle - JACKE MOORE

    3- I’ve just gotta tell somebody - GLORYA LYNNE

    4- What’s with this loneliness - CHUCK JACKSON

    5- Has it happened to you yet? - THE FALCONS

    6- Color him father - THE WINSTONS

    7- Pick up the pieces - THE TEMPEST (THE ROYALS)

    8- Soul captives - WAILERS

    9- Rudi’s in love - LOS BRAVOS

    10- I hate hate - RAZZY

    11- Girl from the mountain - GUETTO BROTHERS

    12- Talk to me - SUNNY AND THE SUNLINERS

    13- Kulala - MIRIAM MAKEBA

    14- Esta én canção - TIM MAIA

    15- The limit of a man - STONE FOUNDATION (featuring LAVILLE)

    16- Without a heart - SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS

    17 - I’d rather go bling - ETTA JAMES

    18- Do right woman, do right man - ARETHA FRANKLIN

    19- It’s over - COUNTRY SOUL REVIEW (featuring GEORGE SOULE)

    20- Woman’s got soul - THE IMPRESSIONS

    21- Candy - THE ASTORS

    22- You’ve been gone too long- ANNE SEXTON

    23- I am the black gold of the sun - ROTARY CONNECTION

  • Playlist

    COEO - Cabrio Mango

    Juan Mejia - Sazon (Mijangos Afroflamenco Remix)

    G. Zamora - Trajin

    Jon Mavek feat. E.L.F. - Riva Del Mare Parte Uno

    Daniel Carrasco, DJ Cocodil - La Parker

    Damir Pushkar - La Casa

    Faze Action - Zeke Manyika - Mangwana

    Joeski, Xiomara, Adrian ViaFara - A La Vida feat. Xiomara

    Inaky Garcia, Jerry Davila, Mimi Barber - Cada Vez

    Doug Gomez, Manybeat - Mar Caribe

    Dany Cohiba - Chica Colombiana

    Inaky Garcia, Manybeat - Cumbancha

    HallexM, QVLN - Periodico de Ayer

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  • Looking back at 2023 at the music that went under my radar, or I should have played and that I have played.

    I just can't believe some of the music that has been put out in 2023, there have been so many times my breath has been taken away by what I have listened to and where it has taken me.

    So this show is just not a round up of 2023, it’s what I have listened to during the year be it old or be it new.

    Info

    website - www.raysroom.org

    email - [email protected]

    Music Player - https://pod.co/nudirections

    2BJazz – Content - Blogs - Interviews - Music Videos - Images - Albums

    https://www.raysroom.org/2bjazz-1

    My Info - https://www.raysroom.org/introducing-ray

    Please enjoy the music I love from different times and different places.

    MCR

    Playlist

    Artist - Track - (Album)

    DoomCannon Lex Amor – Time feat (Lex Amor)

    Thiago Espirito Santo Bruno Cardozo Cuca Teixeira Josué Lopez - The Guardian (Open Roads)

    The Circling Sun – Jewel (The Circling Sun.1)

    Antônio Neves Marcos Esguleba – A Pegada Agora E Essa

    Kamaal Williams – Dogtown

    Joshua Moshe – Levels

    Kahil ElZahr - Ritual trio – AFRICANOS-LATINOS

    Jas Kayser, Ava Joseph, Giacomo Smith – Darness in The Light ( Darkness in The Light.1)

    Ezra Collective - Samuel L Riddim (Samuel L Riddim)

    Isobella Burnham – In Power

    Ambala, Laid Back – Walk With The Dreamers

    Danny Keane – Afro Cello – Super Full Moon Rework

    Brian Blade - Live By The Sword

    Tristan Banks, Paul Booth, John Crawford and, Davide Mantovani - Dust Devil

    Aja Monet - Why My Love

    Leon Phal - Balanced Action

    Surprise Chef - Pash Rash

    Antônio Neves Marcos Esguleba – A Pegada Agora E Essa

    Janek Gwizdala – Night Watch

    Me’shell NdegeOchllo – God Shiva

    Rymden - The Norwegian Radio Orchestra - Free as a Bird

    Matthew Halsall - An Ever Changing View ( An Ever Changing View)

    Gratts featuring Nathan Haines & Mr. Beale – Sun Circles – Original Version

    Isaiah J Thompson The Soul Messenger (The Power of the Spirit)

  • Antonio Forcione is an artist in every sense of the word, hailed as one of the most charismatic, unconventional guitarists at large in the musical world today. With a host of international awards under his belt, this eclectic composer never ceases to stun his audience on stage, leading him to be referred to as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar”. His solo performances never fail to bring the house down, let alone when he is performing in duo, as a trio, or with his quartet of international musicians. He breaks the mould of most conventional guitar sounds, be it in the field of jazz, Spanish, African, Brazilian or improvised music, with ferocious virtuosity, passion and humour. He has shared the stage and recorded with some of the world’s most accomplished musicians including Charlie Haden, Angelique Kidjo, Trilok Gurtu, Larry Coryell, Diego el Cigala and many more (see list below) as well as supporting giants such as Phil Collins, Bobby McFerrin, Zucchero and Van Morrison amongst others.

    For more Info - Antonio Forcione Blog - https://www.raysroom.org/blogs/antonio-forcione

    Info

    website - www.raysroom.org

    Rays info - www.raysinfo.org

    email - [email protected]

    Music Player - https://pod.co/nudirections

    2BJazz - Content - Blogs - Interviews - Music Videos - Images - Albums https://www.raysroom.org/2bjazz-1

    Antonio Forcione Blog - https://www.raysroom.org/blogs/antonio-forcione

    Antonio Forcione Website - https://www.antonioforcione.com/

    Please enjoy the music I love from different times and different places.

    MCR

    Playlist

    Artist - Track - (Album)

    Antonio Forcione - Heartbeat (Live)

    Antonio Forcione Quartet – Attempo (Live) - (Antonio Forcione Quartet) In Concert)

    AKA Trio – Joy – (Joy)

    Antonio Forcione & Sabina Sciubba – Why can't we live together - (Meet Me In London)

    Antonio Forcione – Maurizo’s Party - (Ghetto Paradise)

    Benito Madonia Rossana Casale Antonio Forcione – Com un BamBino - (Vento Del Sud)

    Sarah Jane Morris Antonio Forcione – Take Me Home – Live (Take Me Home)

    Antonio Forcione – Song for Zimbabwa - (Sketches Of Africa)

    Antonio Forcione, Neil Stacey – Birdland - (Talking Hands)

    Sarah Jane Morris Antonio Forcione – Message in a Bottle – (Compared to What)

    Antonio Forcione – Night Passage - (Ghetto Paradise)

    Antonio Forcione - Indian Cafe - (Ghetto Paradise)

    Antonio Forcione - Tears of Joy – (Tears of Joy)

    Antonio Forcione – I heard it through the Grapevine – (Live)

    Antonio Forcione – Africa - (Sketches Of Africa)

    Antonio Forcione – Alhambra – (Touch Wood)

    Antonio Forcione – Landmark – (Tears of Joy)

  • This month's show is all about Fela Kuti. In three sections I take you through some of my favourite Fela Kuti tracks, music from his sons Seun and Femi and some tunes inspired by the great man himself.

    Essential Info

    Music free to stream - https://pod.co/nudirections

    Explore our Website - https://www.raysroom.org

    Dive into Blogs, interviews and content, Music, Videos, Images, and Albums to listen to and purchase And more: 2BJazz - https://2bjazz.com

    All social media links and more - https://www.raysroom.org/ndfm-link-tree

    Email - [email protected]

    Enjoy the Music we Love

    NDFM

    Tracklist

    1. Shakara/Lady pt 1 - Red Hot Org and Cheikh Lo

    2. Highlife time - Fela Kuti

    3. Elbe Mi O (carry me) - Fela Kuti

    4. Shuffering and Schmiling - Fela Kuti

    5. Upside Down - Fela Kuti

    6. Jeun Ko Ku (chop and quench) - Fela Kuti

    7. African Soldier - Seun Kuti

    8. Bad Man Lighter (ft Black Thought) - Seun Kuti

    9. Na Oil - Seun Kuti

    10. Gimme my not back - Seun Kuti

    11. Truth Don Die - Femi Kuti

    12. Privatisation - Femi Kuti

    13. Evil People - Femi Kuti

    14. Kalakuta Show - Fela Kuti, Mix Master Mike and Red Hot Org

    15. Water Get No Enemy - Fela Kuti

    16. Let's Start - Ty

    17. Grown Man Sport - Pete Rock and Inl

    18. Colonial Mentality - Fela Kuti

    19. Smithsonian Institute of Rhyme - Blackalicious ft Lateef

    20. Whatcha Gonna Do - Missy Elliott and Timbaland

    21. So Be It - Red Hot Org

  • Welcome to a slightly delayed November Jazz Matters! My super duper new computer hit a monster snag with a hard disk crash, all programs and loads of info disappeared. Thankfully, all of my music is stored externally, but my playlist and show notes took a dive. So, it's all about the music and less chat this time.

    I'm thrilled about the jazz lineup this month—it's solid from beginning to end. And speaking of special occasions, a big shout-out to the incredible Joni Mitchell, whose birthday was on November 7th. I'm tipping my hat and wrapping up the show with two fantastic pieces from Joni. Enjoy!

    Essential Info

    Music free to stream - https://pod.co/nudirections

    Explore our Website - https://www.raysroom.org

    Dive into Blogs, interviews and content, Music, Videos, Images, and Albums to listen to and purchase And more: 2BJazz - https://2bjazz.com

    More info @ blogs - https://www.raysroom.org/blogs

    Rays Info - https://www.raysinfo.org

    All social media links and more - https://www.raysroom.org/ndfm-connecthub

    Email - [email protected]

    Enjoy the Music I Love

    Playlist

    David Dufft Quartet – Pulse

    Matthew Halsall – An Ever Changing View

    Kathryn Moses - Music In My Heart

    Billy Valentine The Universal Truth – The Creator Has A Master Plan

    Espen Eriksen Trio with Andy Shepard - as good as it gets

    Cleo Sol – Reason

    Micheal Davis-Hip-Bone Big Band - Hossaland

    corto.alto – Bye – Bad With Names

    everwave Coflo Hailey Niswanger – Temporary Exposition

    Dhafer Youssef Herbie Hancock Ambrose Akinmusire Nguyên Lê Dave Holland Adriano Dos Santos Tenorio Vinnie Colaiuta – Flying Dervish

    Janek Gwizdala – Night Watch

    Greg Foat Eero Koivistoinen – The Sandpiper

    Greg Foat Gigi Masin – Viento Calido

    Kofi Flexxx Anthony Joseph – By Now (Accused of Magic)

    Nicola Conte Zara McFarlane – Life Forces – noja

    Robert Glasper – Maiden Voyage + Everything in It’s Right Place

    Nicola Conte Bridgette Amofah – Dance of Love and Peace – Part 1

    Atlantis Jazz Ensemble – Enlightenment

    Andy Sheppard - Learning to Wave

    Lezlie Harrison – Fly Like An Eagle

    Joni Mitchell How Do You Stop

    Joni Mitchell Harlem in Havana

  • Welcome to another episode of Music4takingOff. This is a special mix for NDFM recorded live @bananamamasgn

    Enjoy the music we love

    For more more Show, Specials & Mixes: https://pod.co/nudirections

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    Playlist

    Amana Melome - Caterpillar (Atjazz Remix)

    If I Had a Band - DJ Fudge

    Aldo Vanucci - Get a Hold on This (The Allergies Remix)

    De la Muerte - Our Culture

    Dj Rodriguez - Vibes & Tribes (Tito Valdez Remix)

    G Rillo - Da Force

    Nikos & Lamech - Jubilee Funk

    Sicania Soul - Starlite (Danny Krivit Re Edit)

    Papik - Staying for Good (Guido Nemola Classic)

    M2 - Peninsula (Sicaria Soul Reconstruction)

    The Sepia - Last Tango in Paris

    Felipe Acero - Vitto

    Vaneltty - Time Out

    Axwell - Nobody Else (A Trak Extended Remix)

    Drumkraft - Reflection Keys

    Reel People feat Vanessa Freeman - The Light

    Polix - Get It (Nocturnal Dub)

    Alex Molinari - Get Down Boggie

    Belladona - Black Jazz

    Enoki - Let You Know

    T.U.R.F. - Sweet Desires

    Magnus - All I Want is You

    Jorn Johansen - Afloat

    Junior Sanchez - Keep On Reaching (Dub)

    Schegg - Lives In My House

    Jerico - Follow Me

    Kohib - So Good (Reggie Gots Beats Remix)

    Caveman - Just 4 U (Joey Chicago Remix)

    Karina Nistal - Like In Paradise (Funk Dub Edit)

    K69 - Dont Stop The Music

    Tables 86 - Keep It

    Cazanacli - Jack & Rhodes

    Aspen Bizarre Disco - Love Will Fix It

    Rain People feat Marcus Begg - Trippin on Love

    The Elastic Band - Sunny

    Don Carlos - Take me Higher (Yukihiro Fukotomi Instrumental)

    Andradez - Take Toke

    Acraze - Funky Town

    Jimmy Ross - S.O.S. of Love

  • Trivial is my new monthly mix for NDFM - November 2023.

    Music cannot change the world, so they say. Sure, it can alter our way of thinking and, thus, it may improve our human existence. With a little help from my friends, I have used quotes of wisdom by celebrated writers, poets, scientists and musicians interluding with music. Something trivial means ordinary, superficial and not relevant. Our order of relative importance of matters is in many ways dictated by our way of living. But what if we got it wrong?

    Mestizo Sounds is Music Without Frontiers.

    You will find information on the quotes included in the mix at https://mestizosounds.wordpress.com/2023/11/04/trivial/

    PLAYLIST

    1- Wow and Flutter - STEREOLAB

    2- Adiza Claire - LE SUPER BORGOU DE PARAKOU

    3- Manhattan - ENRIQUE MORENTE & LAGARTIJA NICK (featuring ESTRELLA MORENTE)

    4- Delirium - EUPHORIA

    5- Moondog Monologue - MOONDOG

    6- Bindi - MUKTA (MATTHIEU BALLET Remix)

    7- Between the Past - WOODS

    8- Shifting tides - 2TALL

    9- Shelter from the Ash - SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE

    10-Satt Att Se - DUNGEN

    11- I Wonder - SCOTT SESKIND

    12- Your Love is Mine - HOLLY GOLIGHTLY

    13- Confidence - TOM LEACH

    14- Elionora - MIGUEL DURAN

    15- Dalena - ANTONIO CARLOS E JUCAFI

    16- The World Needs Changin’ - HANK JACOBS & DON MALONE

  • I first discovered Trilok Gurtu's music around 25 to 30 years ago when it was playing in a record store. It was like my soul instantly connected with his music, and I've been following his work ever since.

    About a decade later, I had the incredible opportunity to back up Trilok in a performance. Let me tell you, he left me completely awestruck. During the sound check, he did something mind-blowing – he used his left hand and left foot on a standard drum set while simultaneously using his right hand and foot to create a completely different rhythm on an Indian percussion setup. "Wow" is the only word that can capture what I witnessed and heard; it was truly breathtaking, and it left my brain and heart wanting more. Later, I had the pleasure of meeting Trilok in person. I can confidently say that he's not only an extraordinary musician but also a genuinely nice person to chat with.

    Trilok Gurtu's musical journey began in Bombay, India, where he was born into a musical family. He started playing at a very young age and later travelled to Europe, where he joined the Don Cherry quartet and went on to tour worldwide with groups like Oregon, collaborating with jazz and world music greats. Over the years, he evolved as a musician and performer, blending modern jazz and rock with elements of Indian rhythms and singing into his compositions. His stage presence and humorous presentations added a unique aspect to his performances.

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    Trilok Gutu – Shobharock

    Trilok Gutu - Have We Lost Our Dream

    Trilok Gutu – Believe

    Trilok Gutu - Seven Notes to Heaven

    Trilok Gutu – Vak

    Trilok Gurtu Maya

    Trilok Gutu - African Fantasy

    Trilok Gurtu Jhulelal

    Trilok Gurtu – 21 Spices

    Trilok Gutu - Big Brother

    Trilok Gutu - Crazy Saints

    Trilok Gutu - Josef Erich

    Trilok Gutu - The Other Tune

    Trilok Gurtu Simon Phillips NDR Big band - Beaucoup

    Useful links

    Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilok_Gurtu

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    Trilok’s Biography - https://www.trilokgurtu.com/biography.html

    Recommended Album - Twenty Years Of Talking Tabla – Excellent definitive album of Trilok’s music

    https://www.discogs.com/release/5189868-Trilok-Gurtu-Twenty-Years-Of-Talking-Tabla-The-Definitive-

    YouTube

    Trilok Gutu & Joe Zawinul (2 Masters) live recorded at the North Sea Jazz Festival 1994 – Highly recommended - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQWKbUC57_8

  • This month's show is all about the live music that I have seen over the summer. From local gigs, festivals and gigs in New York, This is the sounds of my summer.

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    1. Magic in Threes - Rancho Relaxo

    2. Jimetta Rose and the Voices of Creation - Let the Sunshine in

    3. Children of Zeus - Still Standing

    4. Children of Zeus - No love song

    5. Erykah Badu – Appietree

    6. Erykah Badu - Didn't cha know

    7. Carrtoons - Be there for you

    8. Gabriels - Love and hate in a different time

    9. Gabriels - One and only

    10. Brian Jackson - Little Orphan Boy

    11. Brian Jackson and Gil Scott Heron - It's your world

    12. Fred Wesley - Pass the peas

    13. Fred Wesley - Blow your head

    14. Black Star – Definition

    15. Black Star – Respiration

    16. KRS One - Can't wake up

    17. KRS One - Sound of da police

    18. The Jungle Brothers - Straight out the jungle

    19. The Jungle Brothers - Doing are own dang

    20. Heroes of Limb – T.R.O.Y

    21. Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada

    22. Sergio Mendes – Magalenha

    23. Ezra Collective - Victory dance

    24. Ezra Collective - Chapter 7 feat Ty

    25. Jazz Spastics - Cognitive Fusion

  • This programme is a small sample of the great music from North Africa. My selection includes traditional and modern music. The exotic sounds of North African music and its hypnotic rhythms have attracted some famous Western rock musicians.

    Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones in 1968 found trance music in Morocco with The Master Musicians of Jajouka so powerful that he recorded a live album presented to the world as Brian Jones Presents the Pipes of Pan at Joujouka.

    In my selection, there is a piece of the Master Musicians of Jajouka. This time was recorded by the British producer Talvin Singh in 2000. Their style of music is of Sufi tradition and it has a trance quality. Same with the Gnawa music from Sahara. Mahmoud Guinia was a celebrated star of this genre. From the desert too is Tinariwen (Algeria/Mali),

    the Tuareg band with extraordinary links to the blues music. From Argel is the superstar of Rai music Khaled. France is a country that has an important music community of the Algerian diaspora such as Gnawa Diffusion and the recently deceased Rachid Taha.

    Another extraordinary band from Morocco that you can listen to is Aisha Kandisha’s Jarring Effects, one of the most avant-garde North African bands. They used technology and modern Western sounds for the purpose of their indigenous music, not the other way around to adapt to Western music by smothering their productions. Underher is AKA for Khaled Bess, a Tunisian/Canadian successful electronic producer. His productions are very representative of electronic music with melancholic tone.

    I don’t usually repeat music I have played in previous shows or mixes. One of the exceptions is the very catchy and feeling-good song Ayonha by Libyan (and resident in Egypt) songwriter of Arabic Pop Hamid El Shaeri. Natacha Atlas is part of the North African diaspora (British/Egyptian). She is a prominent figure in the British World music scene. Amine Bouhafa is also part of the North African music diaspora. He is Tunisian but residing in France. Bouhafa is one of the most successful young film music composers who won a prestigious international award with the soundtrack of Timbuktu.

    I hope this selection whets your appetite to learn about this fascinating music.

    Playlist Introduction music Castles made of sand by JIMI HENDRIX

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    1- Salam - YOUCEF

    2- El Mouka - AISHA KANDISHA’S JARRING EFFECTS

    3- Njoom al level - AHMED FAKROUN

    4- Zabou - AMINE BOUHAFA 5- Imidiwanim - TINARIWEN

    6- Glibi - BAB L’BLUZ

    7- Shaba kouria - MAHMOUD GUINIA

    8- Sidi Habibi - ABDELKADER SANDOUM

    9- Diaspora - NATACHA ATLAS

    10- Strained are we - UNDERHER (KOA Remix)

    11- Ayonha - HAMID EL SHAERI

    12- Aicha - KHALED

    13- Raï Derli - DJAM & FAM

    14- Ida - RACHID TAHA

    15- Baba El Gnawi - GNAWA DIFFUSION

    16- Trance Dance - HAMI BAROUDI (DJ KRUSH Mix) 1

    17- Searching for the passion - THE MASTER MUSICIANS OF JAJOUKA (featuring BACHIT ATTAR)

  • Welcome along to my African extended mix, my first after our long summer break, in this mix, you will hear a spread of Jazz from the continent of Africa.

    As I was carried away preparing for this mix, what started as around a one-hour mix grew into a two-hour mix.

    The music I select for you will be unlike anything else you’ll hardly hear elsewhere, my playlists are always uncompromising, bold and sometimes challenging, often changing in tempo and style to avoid getting stuck into the same groove. Bringing together music I think the world needs to hear and mainstream music channels so often overlook.

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    Playlist

    The Brother Moves On – Umthandazo – Wamagenge

    Yonela Mnana – Leagan

    Ayanda Sikade – Mdantsane

    Amadou & Mariam – Magossa

    Zoe Modiga – Inganekwane

    Thandiswa – Ndiyahamba

    AfroCubism – Al Vaiven da Mi Carreta

    Dollar Brand. Archie Shepp – Barefoot Boy From Queens Town

    Issa Bagayogo – Timbuktu

    Kyle Shepherd Claude Cozens - A1

    Leagan Starchild JustHlo - Ill Be There

    The Brother Moves On – Ta Tom

    Les Freres Coulibaly – Boroto

    Manu Dibango – Wakafrika

    Moses Taiwa Molelekwa – Dance to Africa

    Ndabo Zulu. Umgidi Ensemble – Abansundu Nabamhlophe

    Philip Tabane and Malombo – NgwanaO Ya Lela

    Shane Cooper. MABUTA – Joburg Poem

    Sibongile Khumalo – Umhome

    Siya Makuzeni Sextet – Brazen Dream

    Baaba Maal – African Woman