A new week and a new mix. Sticking on the Miller Soul path this instalment features some Ramsey Lewis, George Duke, Cameo and EWF. A 50 minute selection of bangers from 79 - 88. SAM Z
The latest Miller Soul installation that features some Bill Wolfer, Stephanie Mills, James Ingram, Alexander O'Neal, S.O.S Band and Azealia Banks - Sam Z
Many of these tracks have been in the bank since 05 and some much more recent. A trip to the Gold Coast with the gaylord and the greatest living half back the G opened a door to the sounds of Hermeto Pascoal (a prominent sound on this mix) that has remained to be one of the most prolific artists to have influenced me musically. You will hear colours from Bashland mountains, Dakar, Cali, Joburg, New York and of course the spiritual homeland BALTIMORE - SAM Z
Here’s my latest mix. A bit of P Major, Madlib, Miles, Dilla, Gang starr. Enough said. Thanks must be given to Comedy, PYT, The G, Piglet & the Gaylord – SAM Z
This second instalment continues with more hard Mbalakh. A music that in my opinion is truly one of the most happening styles to party to. That along with Live Evil – SAM Z
I lived in Dakar in 2008 for roughly 5 months and during this time I had some really wonderful musical adventures. An Mbalakh gig can be incredibly phenomenal and these experiences will always stay with me. I had earlier been introduced to the music of Youssou N’dour and Lamine Faye by ‘the G’ and the ‘king of talking drum’ Malik Diop. Special mentions must also be made to the extended Diop family and my good friend the international SáiSái Mansour Ndour. Listen and I hope you enjoy - SAM Z
The series continues with more early pagode and samba. One of the essential necessities of the late night in Lapa. The other being white Cachaça. The second half moves into more Brasilian jazz/MPB with tracks by Clara Nunes, Elza Soares, Zimbo Trio and Tania Maria - SAM Z
In the summer of 2009 Shárika and I travelled the Brasilian coastline, from Iguazu to Salvador. Along the way we experienced a lot of good times and discovered some great music. This mix includes tracks by Beth Carvalho, Zeca Pagodinho, Elis Regina and Hermeto Pascoal. Big thanks to the pre-carnival Lapa street parties and the Vila Madalena record markets – SAM Z
This was point in my life when I had really discovered Hip Hop. Next Level had become a second home, the Limewire was running overtime and I had been living in New York. It wasn’t until Loose Change got going and I began spending a lot of time with LS , J-Rap and the one and only P (Fazza) Major that this golden era of listening was rejuvenated. Special mentions to Dr Phibes and Percee P - SAM Z
Here is the first instalment of the Miller Soul series with a somewhat similar vibe to volume II. This mix was highly influenced by Rick James, EWF, Luther, Dam-Funk and NBA Jam session – SAM Z
The blog is now up and running and I thought I’d kick it off with my latest mix Miller Soul Vol II. Divulging in several different directions this mix is heavily influenced by Marcus Miller, Zapp & Roger, Tom Browne, Chaka Khan and Madlib. It represents a selection records I’ve been blissing out to for the past several months – SAM Z