Jazz Matters

MESTIZO SOUNDS PRESENT MONDO SONHO DELIRANTE A selection of music around the globe. From Ecuador to New Zealand with stops in Brazil, Guatemala, US, Norway, Germany, France, Morocco, Ghana, Hungary, Reunion Island, Indonesia or India and much more. Not World music but Music from the world. The new mix is a celebration of the music I love to listen to. I call it Mondo Sonho Delirante. The name is a...

Stevland Hardaway Morris, known as Stevie Wonder, is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that includes rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz. Born: 13 May 1950, Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Stevie Wonder has given me so much pleasure over many years – this mix is my personal nod of respect to a man of fantastic talent. To give this mix a bit...

 THIS SHOW IS A SELECTION OF BRAZILIAN POPULAR MUSIC FROM 1964 TO 1973. A DECADE OF GREAT MUSIC IN A BACKGROUND OF POLITICAL TURMOIL AND WORLDWIDE FOOTBALL SUCCESS. The name for the show is taken from one of the most famous songs by Marcos Valle. This is “Paz e Futebol”. I replaced Paz (peace) for Música as this is the subject matter of the show. Peace was not a description of those years as the 1...

This is the music born of the love affair of the electric guitar blues and the Afro Cuban Rhythms played with the Congas adding sex, dance and excitement to Rock music. In the early sixties the Mission district (San Francisco), where a young Mexican teenager and future rock star, Carlos Santana, grew up, kids gathered in the park to play music. It came naturally to play the new music of rock &...

Shiro Shwarz- Exoplanet Love Ruby Running Faker- Emperor Machine  Subway ft. Wave - You Can Bet I’ll Get You  Nicola Cruz - Colibria  Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas - Jugo  LCD Soundsystem - You Wanted a Hit (Gabe Remix)  Shaun Escoffery - Days Like This (Spinna & Ticklah Club Mix)  Darius - S_ash  Steve Monite - Only You (Frankie Francis Disco Jam Edit)  Subway ft. Wave - What’s in the Dar...

Jazzanova is a German Berlin-based DJ/producer collective consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, and Axel Reinemer. They came together as a group of DJs in 1995 – Their music is characterized by nu-jazz, chill-out, as well as Latin jazz styles. Never adhering to one particular scene or sound, never pursuing one particular technique...

This month's show starts on a hip hop tip and takes us through soul, reggae and Brazilian music. I hope you enjoy it Tracklist J Rocc - don’t sell your dreams Handsome Boy Modelling School - I’ve been thinking Camp Lo - Luchini Joubert Singers - stand on the word (Larry Levan mix) Plantlife - we can get high Robert Glasper - worries feat Dwele St Germain - sure thing Coleman Brothers - El Niño Mr...

Tony Oladipo Allen (20 July 1940 – 30 April 2020) was a Nigerian drummer, composer, and songwriter who lived and worked in Paris, France towards the end of his life.  Tony Allen was the drummer and musical director of Fela Kuti's band Africa '70 from 1968 to 1979 and was one of the founders of the Afrobeat genre. Fela once stated that "without Tony Allen, there would be no Afrobeat". He was descri...

The coolest bar in Manchester, BIG HANDS, is where I feel privileged to have been part since I started to DJ in September 2002. Only one year after it opened its doors. Big Hands has attracted the numerous student population in Manchester and the local bohemian-like minded people. Now is one of the most treasured Nightlife venues in Manchester. I dedicated this Mix to Miguel, Jarek, the cool staff...

Mestizo Sounds presents Where Do You When You Dream This mix is about songs. In previous mixes, I emphasized the dancing aspect of the music. Now I focus on singing and melodies. Tunes!!! Where Do You Go When You Dream is a timeless selection of songs with an inclination toward the pop-rock genre. Songs about love, dreams, infatuations, breakups, depression, addiction, places and even on economics...

 Daevid Allen, A musical tribute to one of my musical heroes and a unique creative spirit, Daevid Allen. A founding member of Soft Machine in the mid 60's, leaving when he was refused entry to the UK after a French tour in 1967. He is best known for founding the band Gong. Throughout all his music, poetry, art and indeed his lifestyle he incorporated his philosophy of spirituality, love, psychedel...

For me John Coltrane is one of the few musicians that stands head and shoulder above all the others, ( https://www.quora.com/Why-is-John-Coltranes-Giant-steps-considered-the-most-feared-song-in-jazz ), I was lucky enough to be introduced to jazz in the early ’60s by my grandfather and for that, I’m eternally grateful – especially as I was listening to Miles Davis, John Coltrane and others from the...

This month's show starts with Tanka and the Bangas new track Black Folk. We touch on Northern Soul, 80s soul, nu-soul and some jazzy hip hop with some Fela Kuti thrown because who doesn't love Fela. Also a track from Jazzanova's new project and one of their tracks from back in the day. Enjoy. Tracklist 1. Tanka and the Bangas - Black folk 2. Adi Oasis – Stages 3. Michael Kiwanuka - I'm a black man...

This month's Balance I have been a bit self-indulgent, many strong tunes with a broken beat (BRUK) feel to the show as well - also with some of my recent discoveries such as Miles Mosely & Anthony Joseph – with one of my favourite female voices (Valerie Etienne) on two tracks - Citrus Sun's (Bluey of Incognito) take on Lonnie Liston Smith's Expansions and Two Banks of Four's Queen of Crows. An...

THE BLUES AND FOLK OF ANDALUCIA Flamenco is a blend of many cultural traditions that inhabited Andalucia, the birthplace of flamenco, situated in southern Spain at Europe's closest proximity to Africa. You will hear old and modern flamenco and some of its different styles. Flamenco can be breakdown into different rhythms and styles such as bulerías, fandangos, tangos, tientos or rumbas (and many m...

In this new episode of Music4takingOff I have the pleasure to present South American Rock from very influential bands in the Latin American music scene.  Los Prisioneros - We Are Sudamerican Rockers  Las Pelotas - Que Podes Dar Sumo - Hola Frank El Mato a un Policía Motorizado - El Tesoro Sumo - Heroina  Skay Bellinson - Oda A La Sin Nombre Soda Stereo - Camaleon  Leon Greco - Solo Le Pido a Dios...

Misty's Mellow Mix - With Caoilfhionn Rose In this show, I'm joined by musician Caoilfhionn Rose, her partner Rich and her dad Rob. Recorded in her kitchen not long before going off to tour supporting Mammal Hands, she shares music, including an exclusive not yet released collaboration with the Durutti Column. We talk about her music choices and some of the influences for her. Music: 1 Vega Trails...

Stuart McCallum - Journey Home. Brian Jackson - Parallel Lean - Home is Where the Hatred Is (feat. Gil Scott-Heron Butcher Brown - Tidal Wave Bart Wirtz - Beta Blocker Black Flower - Deep Dive Down Held By Trees - In the Trees   The SN Project – Afrikanization MATTERS UNKNOWN, Mohamed Gueye – BlindSpot Sean Khan – Azawala Petter Eldh, Eric Harland - Hawk Mountain feat. Eric Harland Gaetano Partipi...

Babylon Burning is a selection of protest music with an infectious beat that will make you dance and stand up for a better world. Music from different genres that have a common link. When music looks at the world and sings ‘enough is enough’. PLAYLIST KING TUBBY - Straight to the Capitalist Head TIKEN JAH FAKOLY - On a Tuit Compris ZEBDA - La France DREADZONE - Fight the Power MANU CHAO - Politik...

Welcome to this month's Superfly mix with me JB at Nu Directions FM. This month's mix concentrates on the amazing artist Robert Glasper and coincides with the release of his new album Black Radio III on 25 Feb. He fuses hip hop, jazz and rnb beautifully and has collaborated with big hitters such as Erykah Badu, Terrace Martin, 9th Wonder and Kamasi Washington to name but a few. Hope you enjoy xx T...

Rise feat. Bahramji, Aya, Haximum, Toygun Sozen - Sabo Khumba - Glauco Di Mambro Bermud - Zuma Dionys Piragua - Amentia Syrah - Luis Kill Tiene que Bajar - SAAND Lidjeu - thds Doctor - Sabo & Billy Caso En El Valle de la Sombra - Rodrigo Gallardo Voice of the Tone - Be Svendsen Most Busride - Timboletti Alrauna - Lunaar  White Tusk (Rework) - Mark Allow Fellaheen - Nour Tribe - Heimat iziBongo...

Welcome to the Funkinsoul show with me JB on NuDirections FM. This months 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, 9t...

What Keeps You Going When All Is A Struggle? After a lengthy spell of COVID followed by complete exhaustion and fatigue, I've had lots of time to reflect. Things that have really helped me through are music, love, friends and hope. This music, all very recent, has been part of that and it has helped me find the recuperative and regenerative power to recommence my life. I'm very happy to share it w...

What started out as a Happy birthday tribute and a massive nod to Peter Gabriel – morphed into Balance Digs New World Records. The artists on the Real World Record label is astonishing and this mix barely scratches the surface of the talent there. I will put do a blog for this show and some links on our website www.nudirectionsfm.com during the next few days – also a video of Peter Gabriel’s stunn...

The new mix under the name In A Quiet Place is music that brings calm and emotions to our ears and hearts. PLAYLIST 1- Viagem - MARCOS VALLE 2- Cycle - JOAN SHELLEY 3- I guess I’m a fool - MEMPHIS SLIM & THE HOUSE ROCKERS 4- 900 Miles - DION 5- Johnny be gay if you can be - TERRY CALLIER 6- Zamba corta - JUANA MOLINA 7- Buscandonos - ELIA Y ELIZABETH 8- Take or leave it - EVIE SANDS 8- Before...