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Event: Flowers Are Speakers — organised by Gathering Dan Bon Air Date: 05 April 2025 Location: In the Woods, Mare Longues, Mauritius Set Time: 06h – 08h (Taking over from SMILK) ⸻ For the 10-year celebration of Gathering Dan Bon Air (GDBA), the forest of Mare Longues became the stage for a night of connection, sound, and freedom. After BRAINLOVE opened the way for SMILK , AVNEESH took over as the...

Recorded in Port Louis, Mauritius, this warmup from BRAINLOVE captures the opening pulse of a night dedicated to bridging islands, rhythm, and culture. As one of the foundational artists of ë and a longtime curator within the BABANI ecosystem, BRAINLOVE opened the evening with an organic, hypnotic journey — weaving downtempo grooves, maloya textures, tribal basslines, and meditative layers into a...

EVENT: FLOWERS ARE SPEAKERS — ORGANISED BY GATHERING DAN BON AIR DATE: 05 APRIL 2025 LOCATION: IN THE WOODS, MARE LONGUES SET TIME: 02H30 – 04H (WARMUP FOR SMILK) ⸻ Recorded live in the forest of Mare Longues, this set by BRAINLOVE — part of ë since the very beginning — was a welcoming journey for SMILK at the 10-year celebration of Gathering Dan Bon Air (GDBA) . A night voyage where music became...

After nearly a year-long hiatus, Northern Groove returned with a brand-new home in the heart of Port-Louis, Mauritius — hosting DJs from the ë family alongside two international guests. This 12-hour cruise through sound featured: vãgue, BRAINLOVE, SNAVE, ANDRÉA, AYEF, JAKO MARON, WORÉKA, AVNEESH, and JOE COTCH . Dive into AYEF’s set , recorded live on 18 May 2024, and experience the pulse of the n...

After nearly a year-long hiatus, Northern Groove returned with a brand-new home in the heart of the capital city, Port-Louis, Mauritius, hosting DJs from the collective and two international guests. Dive into Woréka's set, recorded at peak time during the 12-hour cruise, and experience the vibrant energy of the night featuring: vãgue, BRAINLOVE, SNAVE, ANDRÉA, AYEF, JAKO MARON, WORÉKA, AVNEESH, an...

A seasoned DJ for 25 years, Bangkok-based Maarten Goetheer has an eclectic presence in the Asian dance industry. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Maarten began DJing on vinyl, which he claims is the starting point for any new DJ. At least that method earned him the winning title of the DMC DJ contest leading to his first residency at the acclaimed Bitterzoet. His styles and sounds range from disco, b...

electrocaïne kicks off its podcast first release of 2022, sessïons, with Nikitch & Mart One, showcasing a multi-genre mix inspired by their latest collaborative effort, Jowa. The dynamic duo have joined forces once again, after 8 years since their last release ushering in a wave of new music. Combining their experiences over their years spent apart, and their particular skills, the new EP samp...

Airing on our sessïons, electrocaïne and MAMAJAZ present the return of the Nepetalakton series with Toulouse-based DJ Gones. Acting as a figure towards the resurgence of soulful music in Europe, Gones has elevated black-inspired jazz, funk, and soul to audiences of the next generation. Hosting his award-winning GHETTOBLASTERSHOW for over a decade has marked the radio show as a space for every soun...

Host and founder of the musically-expansive show The Natural Element , and a record-spinner energetically connected to his audience; LEOPOLD comes up with a jazz-influenced blend, made up of sounds with a heart of groove, and gives you a full tour of his adoration for the genre on this latest electrocaïne session! With early exposure to soul and jazz music, and packed with love for the underground...

Airing on our sessions, the Nepetalakton series is back with the Nantes-based hip-hop, soul & funk composer and beatmaker Deheb! Mixed during the lockdown period, Deheb offers on our show a breathtaking ode to our island’s jazz festival with carefully selected pieces of the genre we’re celebrating! Deheb has worked with some of the world’s best french hip hop dancers, with the likes of Iron Mi...

With hip hop as its backbone, featuring sweet drops of oriental music, as well as mesmerisingly light-headed jazz materials + glimpses of jungle/DnB; we have the wholesome pleasure to feature on this session Singapore-based DJ, and Revision Music’s co-founder and curator, Nez Senja. Tune in to the 101st session to get your bi-weekly dose of fresh music on our exclusive mix, and catch our interview...

Described as “your favourite DJ’s favourite DJ” by Fact! Magazine and voted best DJ at the Red Bull Elektropedia awards top-hundred category, Brussels-hailed artist LeFtO curates and delivers a one-hour statement medleyed in an orbit of genres for the 100th edition of the electrocaïne sessïons! Sticking to his guns, authentic to his musical standpoint and unapologetic about it; LeFtO’s career span...

As the live music scene tapers to a stalemate, Scottish-born DJ and producer KUSHT released Master, his second album available on the Frente Bolivarista label, and yet another highly textured release on his extensive list of productions. The album takes inspiration from his 2019’s hypnotizing album ‘Together’, as an aurally contrasting counterpart. With a name taken from the Scottish word of ‘desc...

Presenting with the utmost pleasure on the Nepetalakton series, the unparalleled David Hanke a.k.a. Renegades of Jazz turns up with an exclusive mix on the electrocaïne sessïons in context of the MAMA JAZ Festival, the only jazz-month of the southern hemisphere! With signature moves consisting of raw and heavy produced music, Renegades of Jazz fuses the jazz genre with breakbeat elements and bring...

For the celebration of the International Jazz Day in context of the MAMA JAZ Festival, the electrocaïne sessïons have the utmost pleasure of welcoming the one & only Victor Kiswell on the Nepetalakton Series ! Known as the Samples Dealer, this artist’s services span to the reach of Madlib, François K, Q-tip, Gilles Peterson and more. He is renowned for being the intermediary in discovering rar...

Embarking on the music scene through DJing and streaming through his passions with grit,  Kengo Oshima sets up an afternoon session with diligent groove selects painting his current vibe, and taking you for an hour into his musical journey; upping the volume for our latest session. Kickstarting as part of the Cuban Brothers , Kengo expands as an artist under the monicker BLcKBLT and also co-founde...

This year’s main feature on the Nepetalakton Series in context of the only jazz month of the southern hemisphere MAMA JAZ brings on board jazz virtuoso Nicola Conte . MAMA JAZ reaches their high ending note for 2019 and the only jazz month festival of the southern hemisphere celebrates the International Jazz Day with a very special session, and our main feature of the Nepetalakton Series; an hour-...

With productions out on Jakarta Records, HHV.DE and Urban Waves Records, and along the lines of blessing the globe with an upcoming album; Producer and DJ Leon Giseke a.k.a. Bluestaeb takes up the decks for a meticulous curation with the aim of building bridges through music, aurally uniting a world of hatred and division. This time from Berlin via Paris to Mauritius, Bluestaeb takes you onboard t...

Heavy record collector from Darker Than Wax and Host of two weekly shows on The Lot Radio and Red Bull Arts New York ; Marcus Aurelius Rosario a.k.a Mawkus takes up everything at a time and joins the electrocaïne session for the special jazz series Nepetalakton ; in context of MAMAJAZ , the sole annual jazz festival of Mauritius. Mawkus lays out an energetic set crafted with spellbinding music and...

‘Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, charm and gaiety to life and everything.’ – Mo Kolours . Half-Mauritian, half-British, the music producer, percussionist and vocalist returned to the land of his father to grace us with an exclusive set that highlights his unique mastery of rhythms. Part hip-hop, part funk, part dub, part electronic...

Master mix by Massimiliano Conti aka   Jazzcat;  passionate music explorer and DJ, perfect match for the curious ode to jazz: the  Nepetalakton Series . The Italian wizard has over 500 mixcloud releases under his belt and featured in countless festivals; now delivers a sumptuous selection from his crates. Are your eardrums and pineal glands ready for the glide? Just download, hit play and work tha...

Experience the Hong Kong based trio, adept with brews especially with fusions of tribal rhythms, electro-psychedelia and afro-beat to create signature sounds. Influenced by the city’s mountains, skyscrapers and sea, the band’s sound gained global acclaim. While their hotly anticipated debut album ‘Fear and Celebration’ comes out in only a month, Blood Wine Or Honey delivers us a one of a kind ecle...

Introducing our collaboration with MAMA JAZ, the Nepetalakton series, an ode to jazz and its influence on other sounds. Artists and friends around the world have been excited to bring their own touch to this series which we are launching on this year’s International Jazz Day with a pillar of the Montreal music scene. Active for over 15 years, versatile DJ, influential tastemaker and respected reco...

Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, JonnyVicious is one of the most sought-after selectors in the SEA region at the moment, who has been gracing international parties with his highly eclectic mixes and persona. Strolling through most of KL’s underground venues on a monthly basis, Jonny also has strong ties to the Singaporean scene, where he recently played at the packed out Kilo Lounge. We were v...

Hailing from Tottenham, Kieron Ifill or K15, as you know him, has solidly shaped a journey full of impressive releases for over a decade with features on the likes of Wild Oats, WotNot Music and the latest this year on Eglo records. Whether as dj or producer his colorful music sends positive vibes and knows no genre boundaries. Like warm rays of sunshine beaming thru, this session, as eclectic as...