soul hunters: soul hunters
Francisco Espregueira
In eight tracks Soul Hunters is a smooth and suggestive invitation to neo-soul and soul-jazz textures, connecting other related genres in a consistent tracklist.
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december '20: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Forty tracks to end the strange 2020. Without live music being played, other than the occasional stream, this year was particularly hard for all cultural workers. Yet they were more important than ever in our lives. Through their work it was actually fine to stay at home. So let’s celebrate it.
Read Morejitwam: sun after rain ep
Francisco Espregueira
With the release date set for tomorrow, Sun After Rain is a three-track EP from the sage and globetrotter Jitwam, coming out via his own The Jazz Diaries and Studio 54 Music. Composed by two original tracks in collaboration with Folamour and Mike Bloom, plus a remix by Kaidi Tatham, this one goes directly to the imaginary dancefloors we’re craving.
Read Moresaint ezekiel: everything is under alarm
Francisco Espregueira
After being spotted by the legendary multi-instrumentalist and The Roots’ member James Poyser during an open-mic session, Ezekiel was quickly placed in the “right rooms” to record this amazing project - blending melodies of the western world with the sounds of Africa.
Read Morenovember '20: recap
Francisco Espregueira
Looking back, our trace is visible. We came a long way and through that road we kept 60 tracks, ten more than usual. November 2020 was rich in signature tracks, although the second confinement, although the impact this strange year has been having in all of us. But the artists didn’t stop, specially those who produce from dungeons to rooftops.
Read Morefluid bounce: chapter 1
Francisco Espregueira
Colonel Red and Lord Byron have been collaborating for some time, delivering their own brand of bouncy broken beat anthems and energetic live sets. Fluid Bounce is their collaborative project, now introducing the entirely self-produced Chapter 1 via Inner Tribe Records.
Read Moresamii: figuring it out
Francisco Espregueira
Via the mighty and revered 2000Black label Samii debuts with her 4-track EP entitled Figuring It Out. Produced by the stars that run 2000Black - Dego, Mr Mensah, Matt Lord and Kaidi Tatham - Samii expresses inspirations from her own experiences of love, loss and personal growth.
Read Moreinside a.ma volume 1 compiled by bob hill
Francisco Espregueira
The first chapter of this exciting series of compilations, Inside A.MA Volume 1, reflects how Hill playlists his choices for the show or a DJ set, this time pointing the light to the treasures held within the A.MA vaults of releases over the past decade.
Read Moreallysha joy: light it again
Francisco Espregueira
Light It Again is the awaited debut of Allysha Joy in the reputable First Word Records imprint. Produced and engineered by the vision of Clever Austin, Light It Again is a 4-track EP that explores a variety of grooves and deep lyricism that marks a defiant statement of intimacy and hope.
Read Morefuture bubblers 4.0
Francisco Espregueira
Every year Gilles Peterson, with the support from the Arts Council England, compiles a record introducing new up and coming artists. This talent discovery and artist development project named Future Bubblers focuses on developing unsigned talent and building audiences for new approaches to music.
Read Moresons of the james: everlasting
Francisco Espregueira
Everlasting sounds fresh and contemporary and at the same time connected to the African-American musical tradition. It is a powerful slice of rich, world-weary soul music, now available in Bandcamp via Fresh Selects.
Read Morescrimshire: believers vol. 1
Francisco Espregueira
Drawing inspiration from jazz, soul and electronic music of all styles, Believers Vol. 1 takes us through a variety of approaches that have been a trademark in Scrimshire’s work: from energetic Afro-disco through lushly orchestrated neo-soul to harmonious jazz experiments.
Read Moreruru.432: moon loops
Francisco Espregueira
We bring the sound a notch down to present Ruru.432 and her first of three upcoming tapes released via Inner Tribe Records. Moon Loops is the first installment of a short compilation of soulful, sensitive music documenting love, light and healing.
Read Moreaugust wahh: vivid
Francisco Espregueira
Born out of lockdown and remote collaboration, Vivid expresses Wahh’s internal dialogue - speaking to herself and the world at large -, and its talented expansion in melodies. From inspired action to bittersweet realizations, from London to New York, from jazz to house, to back home in Manila.
Read Morethe silhouettes project
Francisco Espregueira
Curated by Melting Pot Music label, The Silhouettes Project is an exciting community project that serves as a platform for up and coming hip hop, soul and jazz artists from the UK. The full LP comes with 15 brand new tracks that are the perfect portrait of Great Britain’s new generation of hip hop artists.
Read Moreandrew ashong & kaidi tatham: sankofa season
Francisco Espregueira
Sankofa Season takes both artists to new heights as they seamlessly complement each other’s musical language. In six tracks, Ashong and Tatham criss-cross jazzy broken beats, neo soul and funky moments, crossing as well time, moving into their own distinct lane.
Read Morepotatohead people: mellow fantasy
Francisco Espregueira
Mellow Fantasy is the fantastic third album from Vancouver-based duo Potatohead People - widening the frame of Nick Wisdom and AstroLogical progressive musical vision and delivering a far-reaching yet approachable set of moods and grooves.
Read Moreoctober '20: recap
Francisco Espregueira
The navigation through o sótão’s October is easier through the month’s playlist, summarizing a high-karat-gold selection of the artists and projects we’ve showcased. The usual 50 tracks explore a variety of approaches to music, showcasing young promise’s magic and well-established virtuosity.
Read Moregeorgie sweet: misundertood
Francisco Espregueira
Misunderstood is Georgie Sweet’s fantastic debut, curated by the UK's pioneering future soul label, Futuristica Music. Counting with productions from Marc Rapson, Simon S, K15 and Mecca:83, the 20 year old natural talent from the UK has the perfect canvas to present herself as one of the most exciting acts to explore right now.
Read Moreseptember '20: recap
Francisco Espregueira
New names, some of our all-time favorites and late night discoveries compose September’s playlist. Comprised of the usual 50 tracks, this selection is eclectic, profound and result of hours and hours of music listening and pleasure.
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