Soul Safari

This is Us (Roots Mix)- Elements of Life ft. Ursula RuckerMelody Rising- Star DishRubber Soul- Live Tropical Fish ft. OmarPassing By- Inverse CinematicsLove From the Sun- The Dangerfeel NewbiesNewness- Musiq SoulchildLifelines- Zo! ft. Dornik & PhontigalloIf I Ever Lose this Heaven- Quincy Jones ft. Minnie Riperton, Leon Ware, and Al JarreauTake Me to the Alley- Gregory PorterThe One- Esperanza SpaldingThe Truth- MoonchildLes Fleur- 4HeroSay Sumthin- Maleke O'Ney ft. Keite YoungToday- Laurnea ft. OmarDon't Let Me Dream Like That Again- P'TaahBlue Skies- Meditative Funk ft. Julie DexterOnly Peace- Imani UzuriThe Why- Mark de Clive-LoweThis selector was involved in a cycling accident around this time six years ago. The experience of going beyond the physical realm and returning to it was invigorating at the very least, and redemptive at its best. With that,love has been harvested from my innermost parts as I am now living the dream, and no longer just surviving. The songs in this mix reflect that love as ex

The participants of the ultimate embrace have the inclination to coalesce they are first enticed, intrigued and engaged.Just like a kick and a snare,a scent and/or a stare may be all that is necessary for a chemical reaction to become a spontaneous combustion. This selector has prepared an appetizer for grazing in the grass at this summer's Atlanta Jazz Festival. This blend is both cool and spicy,and subdued yet energetic:with a sprinkle of percussion, Mambo and lush chords...featuring tunes by The Foreign Exchange and Marc Cary,as well as Detroit's Dwele and Atlanta's own Justin Gilbert. Lizz Wright sways as Marvin Gaye swoons,with the opening track providing an awesome Jazz trip. Enjoy! Floating- Groove Collective Smoke & Coffee - Justin C Gilbert 7th Ave North- Marc Cary Open Your Eyes You Can Fly- Lizz Wright All The Kisses(Ahmed Sirour mix)- The Foreign Exchange Incredible - Wagon Cooking Yeah- Blue Six Yemaya- Irakere ft. Chucho Valdes Sunflower- Tito Puente I Want You(remix)- Marvin Gaye Red Clay-

Now that the retrograde is behind us,so are the things that are better off left there.A few things that have come and gone may very wellbecome relics, some fossils, and others potentially end up in museums,documenting landmarks from eras of yesteryear. The latter, after have been found intriguing and harvested by an eager curator, become exhibits and experiences for those that appreciate the preservationof precious things. If there is nothing new under the Sun,then there should be no problem accepting the fact that the songscontained in this aural elixir are anything but that. Ironically, dated… they are not. Therein lies the beauty of being ahead of one's time.Several works represented here are more than a decade beyond theiroriginal release years, yet they are light years away from many tunesheard in today's conventional establishments,thus providing the reason, and the rhyme for the alternative. This kosmik occasion includes Africans, Asians,Australians and Europeans, representing a wide spectrum for the

So, it would appear that this selector likes a certain set of sounds, rhythms, and time signatures in the 'records' that makes up the sum of a particular ' collection'. These similarities often resonate with a season or spell,such as the fall making way for winter, and during these times it's quite possible to find oneself shifting between hopeless romantic and melancholy optimist. Brown crumpled leaves and crisp clean air pair well with waltzes and suites, breaks and bonus beats like the ones you may hear here by international acts Koop & Cecelia Stalin, Kyoto Jazz Massive & Nicola Conte, or perhaps PPP,Moonchild, The Roots and Atlanta's Dangerfeel Newbies plus Justin C. Gilbert. There are also some Acid Jazzy Soulful gems in the form of Laurnea(produced by Omar from the UK), and turntablism from Jazzy Jeff appearing with Nuyorican Soul. The first Holidaze mix was recorded five years ago andwhile the apparent leitmotif in this case are the recurring artists in the episodes, the not so obvious one i

The spirit and/or soul of mankind throughout time has often been considered elusive, a destination of sorts only available to the mystic or perhaps an unattainable state of profundity. It would seem that enlightenment is a place where ascended masters in 'Heaven' dwell, yet this ideology is a self inflicted mental handicap. As long as being deep is not an option for the average human being then the being remains average at best. This podcaster would like to present an alternative to that school of thought, and open the gates to boldly go where no mix has gone before, into the ether via your eardrums. I profess that you are the master of your destiny. The one you've been waiting for is in the mirror, asking for your allowance to come forth. This episode could very well assist with a breakthrough, with gems from Jazzanova, Ibeyi and Atlanta's Anthony David. D'Angelo, Moonchild, and Groove Collective also add eclectic grooves as well as a haunting duet from father and son, Bobby and Taylor McFerrin. P'taah (aka

It has been said that one picture can say a thousand words, and if that is so then it is probably safe to assume that mental pictures could very well speak thousands exponentially.Such is par for the course as pictures themselves are but mere images or vibrations slowed down and captured, and are often accompanied by an audible component. Music, for me, when mixed live or in a recordingis usually a collage of days gone by as well as the possibility of those yet to come, perhaps in an alternate reality or fantasycomplete with an aroma,and an undeniable, underlying emotional texture.As my solar return is on the horizon, I reflect on the past year, with all of its triumphs and defeats,lessons and losses, as well as those from times past, including a five year marker,and what I was doing twenty years ago. All of it combined calls for a gratitudinous,regretful,happy yet melancholyarray of lush chords and basslines, creating a rollercoaster ride of feeling with several possible alternateendings. The beauty of art i

The new year is upon us. Yes,the real new year,not the plagued by cold fronts and blizzards,but the time of year when flowers are in bloom, birds harmonize in unison, and the air isbreathable. With it comes the merging of frequencies where those that were formerly in hibernation rise from their cocoons and take flight. This mix is both hot and cool, promptingone to dance, or perhaps sway while sitting still. Percussion and more is found with Yoruba Records gemsalong with UK stars 4 Hero and Omar,KJM, Ben Westbeech and an oldie but goodie for Dorian...as these passing days make up this thing called life. Shazzam the tracks, support the artists,spread liberally,and repeat.NAMASTE!

Silence is golden, as are the the nuggets in the form of spaces in between the notes while listening to or playingmusic. So much more does the unsaid do to help make phrasings understood,the telepathy of tunes, if you would. And yet there is even so much more being unsaid duringour daily comings and goings, but somehow we get it, by listening intently,with our inner parts. This abstract blend of ingredients will challengeyou to do the same, hearing without hearing certain things. The songs speak for themselvesas they float into the ethers... Georgia Anne Muldrow, Moonchild, and Louie Vega's Elements Of Life, with a sprinkle of some of the UK's finest acts,Jamiroquai, Reel People plus MDCL who takes us to his ceremonius Church of groove. Get planted, we're diggin' deeper. Namaste.

The History...Ever since there was electricity in the form of airwaves, the world has sought to communicate and project thoughts, feelings, and vibrations, with the hope of a worthy recipient on the opposite end to absorb the message. Conventional radio, originally broadcasted via towers and transmitters, became a current which could be felt and interpreted with wire antennae. This medium, often commercially driven, lucrative, and at times corrupt in practice saw its ascent, peak, and the beginning of its decline all during the 20th century.Then… the current went underground. The desire and need to be free of a federally controlled, and caste system-like monopoly gave birth to an assortment of alternative means for one to be heard. The advent of coaxial cable, fiber optics, and data flowing through phone lines revolutionized the way information, and more importantly, music… was sent and received.The Soul made a breakthrough.The Future…Satellite, cable and now Internet radio, while different in their applicati

The 'spiritual' realm is term that is perpetually elusive to most, yet is a constant dwelling place for some others. For those that reside in innerspace, it is not uncommon to convey its magnificence to destinations that are less than stellar, hoping to offer a glimpse of something...more. Those of us that are charged with this task eagerly deliver the goods, intact and unadulterated so that the recipients of the vibrations are attuned accordingly. This blend of Soul, Salsa, and (Acid)Jazz features tunes from nu skool genre benders Slakah the Beatchild and Taylor McFerrin, Soul from Dwele and D'angelo, Asian Electronica from Kyoto Jazz Massive and Yukihiro Fukutomi, and Nuyorican flavor from Elements of Life with a special remix of the classic straight ahead tune "Take five" originally recorded by Dave Brubeck. If you so happen to like it, support it, however you can. You have the power, so invoke it.