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[I]t's been a while since I have published one of my own mixes, so what better time to do so than on my birthday?  Truth is, it's been a very busy year and many of the big things that have kept me from the turntables are now finally bearing fruit.   After seven years of being together and pretty much doing everything in tandem, I am now officially engaged to my partner and co-host Ines Cabarrus.  Many of you our listeners may know that we opened a Mexican restaurant called Chihuahua together last year.  We're very proud and happy to announce that this week, we launched the resto's second branch in Manila's swankiest mall Greenbelt.  And we are thrilled to once again organize the Oscars of Manila's restaurant industry for the third time, the bi-annual MBKRS Awards, scheduled for November. We also can't get over the reception you have given our radio program over the last year, and its recent vertiginous growth around the globe in cities such as Paris, London, New York, Frankfurt, Toron

[I]t's two for Tuesday on this episode of M&W. This month, we've got DJs E-man and Doc Link with an energetic two-hour back-to-back mix from their Liberate Sessions show on Cyberjamz.   I first met Eric "E-man" Clark on his first trip to Manila in 2004, when he came with Jojo Flores and was hosted by Groove Nation's Edge Pamute.  The hot Jon Cutler track "It's Yours", featuring E-man's poetic lyrics that came out a few years earlier, was still burning up the dance-floors around the globe and getting featured on numerous mixes and compilations. It was right around then that I first heard his collaboration with Markus Enochson "Musical Prayer" on Francois K's CD Deep & Sexy Vol.1 (Wave). It was then that I also learned about E-man's Bang The Party, the hugely successful event series that lasted 6 years held in various venues around Manhattan and Brooklyn: a party having the historical significance of Body & Soul, 718 Sessions, Ain't Nothing But A House Party, and other such iconic New

[T]he tireless Jojo Flores does it again. He's just recorded a tribute celebrating the life of the woman with the voice we've all grown up with.  The recently fallen Whitney Houston was the most awarded female act of all time (according to the Guiness Book of Records) and one of the world's best-selling artists.  She grew up around music surrounded by people like cousin Dionne Warwick and godmother Aretha Franklin, recorded eleven albums, sold over 170 million records and videos, and accumulated 415 career awards. For those new to our radio show, this is Jojo Flores's fifth mix on our program.  You can find more of his music at www.jojoflores.com, like his facebook page, and even download his iPhone app for music on the go. Here also are links to his previously featured mixes on M&W Radio from his 2010 Therapy event in Montreal, his 2010 Gotsoul party in Manila, his tribute titled Think Maxwell, and his 3-hour sunset session at Ku De Ta in Bali.   Here's the tracklist to this superb mi

[W]e're particularly excited about this week's guest mix by the first South African artists we’ve featured on our radio program: Timon & Pumba. We all know how vibrant South Africa's deep house music scene has been in recent years.  Not only has the country become a destination for the world's top DJs and music ambassadors, but it's become a fertile ground for homegrown talent such as Black Coffee, Mzee, and Culoe de Song, who have themselves enjoyed considerable international success.  According to DJ Joe DiPadova (One/Gotsoul), one critical reason for the explosion of deep house music in South Africa is that some of the scene's leaders co-opted the radio stations there and got them to feature the music on various shows.  In effect, this helped convert the music into "mainstream" although it is considered "underground" elsewhere in the world. "Deep house is bigger than hip-hop there, can you believe it?" says DiPadova.   Friend of the show Ndwyka Passos of Angola

[I]t's official: Julius the Mad Thinker will be performing in Manila on Saturday, January 28 at TIME.  In our opinion, this is the year's "must-see" event. Few DJs have an effect on an audience the way Julius the Mad Thinker does.  I first heard about Julius when I ran across his name in 2004 on the site UndagroundArchives.com, the authoritative guide to New York City's house music scene (today no longer operational), run by Donna Ward (a.k.a. Fotochick). The site hosted the annual Choice Awards celebrating the scene's top players, from artists, DJs, and producers, to clubs, record labels, events, and reporters. That year, Julius had been recognized as Best Emerging Talent, and Donna wrote about a great interview she had with him and described him as smart and mature. The following year, I was invited to attend the 4th Choice Awards in NYC. Everyone who was anyone was there: Danny Krivit, Quentin Harris, Jovonn, Kevin Hedge and Josh Milan (Blaze), Lisa Shaw, Anane, Stephanie Cook, Jada, and Andre Ha

[Y]ou heard right. DJ Jazzy Jeff is coming to Manila(!!) He's performing Wednesday night at Seventh High in the Fort along with D Coy and an impressive line-up of local talent, thanks again to Kristian Hernandez and Miro Grgic who once again put the Philippines on the map.  (Event info here). Your favorite DJ's favorite DJ, Jazzy Jeff has been a household name ever since the mid-80's when he teamed up with Will Smith (a.k.a. The Fresh Prince) to produce hip-hop albums and star in a TV sitcom together.  Smith moved on to become one of Hollywood's top actors, and Jazzy Jeff continued on his path to musical dominance.   He set up his production house named A Touch of Jazz and went on to work with an unknown artist, Jill Scott, whose album achieved double platinum sales. By the time 2000 rolled around, Jeff had on his belt considerable work with, Musiq Soulchild, Dave Hollister, Floetry, Lil Kim & Michael Jackson. He released the albums "The Magnificent", "Hip Hop Forever II", and "Lost an

[M]anila's streak of MVP deejay appearances continues, this time with the return of Nickodemus Thursday November 17 at M Cafe, along with DRM (a.k.a. Bastard Jazz). Nickodemus is of course behind the wildly successful outdoor party Turntables on the Hudson, celebrating its 10th year on New York City's house music scene.  He is also resident DJ on the first Friday of each month at the city's most legendary--and Lebanese-owned (wink)--club Cielo.  Nickodemus also manages his own record label Wonderwheel Recordings.  His music has even been featured on the T.V. show Sex and the City and in the TV ads of brands like iTUNES, Revlon, Heineken & Michelobe.  A gifted producer, he's remixed music for the likes of Nina Simone, Bebel Gilberto, and Thievery Corporation.  This set here was recorded at theLIFT's first year anniversary earlier this year in LA.  Here's the track-list and we'll see you at M on Thursday! Opening words by Jeremy Sole. Accapella of "It's Yours" by E-ma

[M]anila's salsa headquarters turns scary this Saturday (Oct 29) as we celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with some festive latin beats and some spooky sultry dancing. We've got Prodigy Mambo, Cachimbo Dance Company, Salsa Manila, and Maria Molina & The Dominican Honeyz in the house (this last one's celebrating her bday, so you know it's gonna be dope). We've also got super-star Salsa DJ Felipe Bari all the way from El Salvador dropping it like it's hot deep into the night. Wanna taste? Check out his deadly recently recorded mix here on M&W Radio. It wouldn't be a proper Dia De Los Muertos unless we payed tribute to the late great salsa masters, like "El Cantante" Hector Lavoe, Salsa Queen Celia Cruz, and Frankie Ruiz.  This event is presented by the Salsa Fanatics and by Chihuahua.  Official invitation here.  See you on the dance-floor. Subscribe for free with iTunes

[T]wo more days till the music event of the year! DJ Spinna hits Manila at club TIME this Friday night October 21. Tickets are available at Chihuahua. Here's a fresh set Spinna recently mixed and featured on his own podcast to get you in the right state of mind.   1. Who Am I (French Twins Remix) - Boddhi Satva feat Athenai & C. Robert Walker  2. East Of The Sun (G U's Fusion Beyond Mix) - David Cote  3. Capricorn (Ralf Gum Remix) - 60 Hertz Project 4. Hey Hey (Atjazz Remix) - Dennis Ferrer  5. Envision (Ame Remix) - Osunlade  6. Lights Out (Rocco Deep Mix) - Groove Concept feat Johnny Dangerous  7. Feel Alive (Sean McCabe Remix) - The Demetrios Project  8. Anything (Mr V. and Reelsoul Remix) - Musiq Soulchild  9. Sweetness Is (Koyla Remix) - Peven Everett  10. Spinnin - Cajmere feat Russoul  11. Abyss - Manoo  12. Call Me (Kenny Dope O'Gutta Remix) - B. Original & Damir Pushkar feat J.A.M.O.N.  13. There Is A Truth - Motor City Drum Ensemble

[H]e's one of my all time favorite producers, the one and only DJ Spinna and he's coming to Manila for what may be the year's most anticipated event. Mark your calendars: Friday October 21 at TIME.  This is another one for the books people! Hats off once again to Kristian Hernandez for making it all happen. As you can imagine, a Spinna Tribute mix is in order. This was recorded at Chihuahua on Sunday, Oct 3. Here's the playlist: A Better Day (DJ Spinna Remix) - Louie Vega We Can Change This World (Yoruba) - DJ Spinna feat. Heavy Ladbroke Groove - DJ Spinna Days Like This - DJ Spinna ICU - DJ Spinna You (DJ Spinna Remix) - Soulstation Always In Heaven When I'm With You (DJ Spinna Remix) - Tortured Soul If I Have To Change (DJ Spinna Remix) - Stephanie Cooke Gotta Make A Move (Spinna Mix) - Rednose District feat. Alma Horton Closer (DJ Spinna Remix) - Goapele Fall In Love (Spinna Dub) - Tortured Soul Beautiful (DJ Spinna Main Mix) - Jada Still (DJ Spinna Club Mix) - Tamia Day By Day (DJ Spinna Re

mikecons brings his schmoov neo soul sounds to Chip & Dale Tuesdays at Chihuahua starting at 8pm.Mike Constantino/mikecons heads BBC (Big Ben Collective) Manila. Known for its high-end, style-with-substance productions, BBC was responsible for the proliferation of quality Downtempo/Lounge music in the local scene, bringing in fresh concepts and artists like Hotel Costes, Buddha Bar, Nirvana Lounge, jojoflores' Therapy, Heavy Boogie, Treva Whateva (Ninja Tune), DJ Andy Smith (Dynamo Productions), Nostalgia77 (Ubiquity Records), DJ Kero One (Plug Label), among many others.As the main face and sound of BBC, mikecons shares his tastes and soul to open-eared listeners this side of the world and beyond. A proud herald of the Digital front of music, he was one of the early proponents Digital DJing and is currently one of the Philippine endorsers of M-Audio's Torq/Conectiv DJ Software.mikecons just wrapped up his stint as one of the residents of the sorely-missed and now legendary underground Funk &

[I]t's the aftermath of Jazzanova's visit to Manila. Founder DJ Juergen Von Knoblauch tore the roof off of club TIME with a rare eclectic set that had us dancing to everything from electro and house to salsa.  But right before that happened, Kristian Hernandez--the man with the hook-up that made it all possible--recorded a Jazzanova tribute at the listening party held a few days earlier at Chihuahua. We knew we would probably not get to hear Jazzanova's more downtempo material at the Friday night big room event, and hoped to share with fans the sounds that define Germany's foremost nu-jazz talent. It wasn't the original plan, but we decided to turn the recorder on, and we are so glad we did... the outcome is a proper Jazzanova set that belongs in the library of the most avid collector. Join us this Tuesday at Chihuahua for another listening party as Kristian Hernandez releases another Deeper Rhythms mix in anticipation of the Saturday monthly event dubbed Deeper Rhythms at TIME this Saturday August 27. C

Subscribe for free with iTunes   [A]rguably Germany's top NuJazz, Broken Beat, and Modern Electronic Soul music talent, Jazzanova's finally coming to Manila, with a special guest DJ set by Juergen Von Knoblauch (GER) this Friday August 12 at club TIME. Limited tickets are available at Chihuahua.  For more info, check out the invite. See you on the dancefloor! Elian & Ines

[A]s promised, this second hour of the mix recorded live last March 5 at MUSIC & WINE's got music by Tortured Soul, Jihad Muhammad, Mary J. Blige, Kenphonik, Quentin Harris, Roland Clark, Brazilian Soul Crew, Black Coffee, Culoe de Song, Kenny Bobien, DunnEASY, and many more. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: For those in Manila next Saturday April 16, don't miss Ines' mega-birthday bash at Martinis.  Also catch Montreal's jojoflores at TIME (7840 Makati Ave) on April 30. Subscribe for free with iTunes and get future episodes in your iPhone

[W]e've had some amazing guest mixes over the last few weeks, and now it's back to a dose of the sound you hear regularly at MUSIC & WINE.  This week's episode is the opening hour at the March 5th Gentlemen's Night--an M&W tradition of cigars, fast cars, and masculine cocktails dating back almost 3 years--and the deep organic jazzified mood of the mix says it all. There's quite a bit of raiding the crates in this set.  Hear music by Ron Trent, Sun Orchestra, Robert Owens, Jazzanova, Roy Ayers, DJ Spinna, Lady Alma, and many others. Catch the full 3-hour set this Saturday night from 9-12mn on 106.7 Dream FM. P.S.  For those in Manila this weekend, we'll be taking the night off (Sat Mar 12) to catch some rays in Boracay! Subscribe for free with iTunes to listen to the show on your iPhone

[O]ne of Manila's most iconic house DJs Benjo Marquez graces our show with an exclusive music mix inspired by his last performance at MUSIC & WINE at Martinis in the Mandarin Oriental.   Benjo has opened for some of the industry's most followed artists as they have made their way through Manila, including Louie Vega, Tortured Soul, and most recently Bob Sinclair.  As the organizer of the monthly gospel house music party series SPIRIT held on Sundays at Warehouse 135 last year, Benjo brought together a unique group of family and friends that danced united by their love of the Spirit behind the music.   Today, Benjo is busy as the Director of Marketing of Picasso Serviced Residences, a sophisticated boutique hotel in the heart of Makati known for its elegant art exhibits.  He's not too busy, however, to put together a superb mix. P.S. For M&W fans, we'll be taking the night off the weekend at Martinis. Subscribe for free with iTunes and get this and future episodes of our podca

[T]his week's guest mix is by Mothership, a team of usual suspect artists now based in Tacloban, Philippines.  This set is mixed by M&W Radio favorite Kevin Ruiz (NYC).  Find out more about this alien phenomenon by visiting Mothership. "We come in peace."   THIS SATURDAY AT MUSIC & WINE