Twisted Groove Radio Show 7-20-13

Here you've got another two-hour mix of fun, funky and danceable music from around the world.  The first set features a band I've been really into recently: L.A.-based Orgone.  You can learn more about them here.

And without further ado, the tracklist:

1. Kriminal Theme - Les Maledictus Sound
2. Say Goodbye - Orgone (Feat. Fanny Franklin)
3. Seven Days in Sunny June - Jamiroquai
4. Beyond - Daft Punk
5. Silent Life - Real Ibiza
6. Love is Blindness - U2
7. The Afterlife - Paul Simon
8. Mulher Da Erva - José Afonso
9. Live Your Life - Yuna
10. Homebound - Kama
11. Hourglass - Soft Metals
12. Void Vision - Cyper People
13. Do You Want It Right Now - Seidah Garrett
14. Cos-Ber-Zam Ne Noya - Daphni
15. Holy Grail (Instrumental) - Jay-Z (Feat. Justin Timberlake)
16. Looking Back - CunninLynguists (Feat. Anna Wise)
17. Lost Souls - L'Orange (Feat. Hassaan Mackey, yU & Kelsey Lu)
18. To All My Friends - Atmosphere
19. Never the Same - DJ Design
20. Panafricano - Baron Ya Búk-lu
21. Nsokoto - The Very Best
22. Kansas City - The Movers
23. Tiga Kurira - The Rift Valley Brothers
24. Kibe Kibe - The Mombasa Kings
25. Who Is She (And What Is She To You) - Gladys Knight & The Pips
26. I Believe in Miracles - Jackson Sisters
27. The Need Superficial - Oddisee
28. Un Peu De Respect - Lady Laistee
29. Funky Butt, Part 1 - Madlib

Enjoy, and please share...Twisted Groove Radio Show 7-20-13.

Twisted Groove Radio Show 7-6-13

Hello listeners,

This episode marks my first time back in the studio post baby #2.  We start and end with some disco soul, and hit up the usual diversity of musical styles and countries of origin along the way.  I especially love the first set.

Here's the tracklist:

1. Whatever (It Takes) - Nextwon
2. I'm Back - New Birth
3. Get Lucky - Daft Punk (Feat. Pharrell Williams)
4. Keeping the Faith (Just a Touch Mix) - De La Soul
5. Funkin' Up - Eddie Craig
6. Melek - Candan Erçetin
7. Dola Maganeen (El Settat) - Abou El Leef
8. Alemen Alena - Teddy Afro
9. Lost Star - Anthony King
10. Axis - Pet Shop Boys
11. Zero - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
12. Computer Heat - CSS
13. Face This (Deep House Mix) - June
14. Could You Be Loved (RAC Remix) - Bob Marley & The Wailers
15. La Mémoire De Loco Locass - Loco Locass
16. Part of the Sky - Prāta Vētra (Brainstorm)
17. Rebel - Congo Natty (Feat. 2Nice)
18. Yigi Yigi Tech - Ryka Ali
19. Let Me Do My Thing - Los Dinámicos Exciters
20. Manwomanboggie - Q-Tip (Feat. Amanda Diva)
21. African Message - Tony Allen
22. Balcumbia - Balkan Beat Box
23. Family Rap (This is the Sound) - Breakestra, Chali 2na, Double K & Soup
24. Casa Bey - Mos Def
25. I Found Lovin' - The Fatback Band
26. African Hustle - Geraldo Pino

Enjoy and share with others...Twisted Groove Radio Show 7-6-13.

Twisted Groove Radio Show 5-25-13

Here you have yet another installment of my favorite program to sit in on.  This episode of the Twisted Groove features the usual assortment of eclectic, upbeat music.  We hit up the U.S. and the U.K., spend  time in several African countries, and finish with some good old 80s disco soul.

Your tracklist:

1. In the Beginning - Man Parrish
2. In the Now - Olivier Daysoul
3. The World is Changing - Femi Kuti
4. Mother in Law - Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
5. ABC's - K'naan (Feat. Chubb Rock)
6. Edith Cavell - Dead Horse Beats
7. Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee - Punjabi MC
8. Waterman - Olav Basoski (Feat. Michie One)
9. Sunflower - Lenny Kravitz (Feat. Drake)
10. Rainy Day - Coldplay
11. African Dance - Soul II Soul
12. Máma Lála - Bonga
13. Mandola - Papa Wemba
14. I'll Get You - Classixx
15. Sekebe - Amadou & Mariam
16. RMX Tantas Flores (Remix por Ramón) - Ojos de Brujo
17. Adunia - Asmara All Stars (Feat. Mahmoud Ahmed Omer, Temasgen Hip Hop & Doc Reggae)
18. Amor infinito - Dnoe
19. Breakdown - Gary Clark Jr.
20. Livin' in the Jungle - Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
21. On the Real Side - Lonnie Liston Smith
22. Sun Explosion - Manu Dibango
23. It's the Music - Leroy Hutson
24. One Lover At a Time - Atlantic Starr
25. Your Personal Touch - Evelyn Champagne King
26. 7 - Prince
27. Let's Go To the Movies - Ozomatli
28. Gidigidi - DJ Juls
29. Linda Movement - Father's Children

Get down, and remember to share...Twisted Groove Radio Show 5-25-13.

Twisted Groove Radio Show 12-29-12

This episode, which is the last in a series of programs on which I sat in as a guest DJ, features a guest of its own.  DJ Lizzie from Brooklyn was in the house, and the two of us selected all of the music that you'll hear.

We begin and end with 80s funk soul, and spend time in Africa, Spain and the realm of electronic music along the way.

PSAs are edited out, and the tracklist follows:

1. Revelation in Black Light - Bernie Worrell
2. Get Down Saturday Night - Oliver Cheatham
3. Make That Move - Shalamar
4. I'll Do Anything For You - Denroy Morgan
5. Give Me Your Love - Sylvia Striplin
6. Spanish Hustle - Fatback Band
7. Sabali - Amadou & Mariam
8. Khalima - Doreen Thobekile
9. Todos remezclados (Remix por Pankoramix) - Ojos de Brujo
10. Brooklyn Sunburn - Teen Daze
11. I Surrender - Ray Lavon
12. Let Your Heart Be Free - Jazzanova (Feat. Nicola Kramer, Clara Hill & Georg Levin)
13. Breakadawn (Instrumental) - Amerigo Gazaway of Gummy Soul
14. Sunny Ti De Ariya - King Sunny Ade & His African Beats
15. Yolele - Papa Wemba
16. Orere Elejigbo - Lijadu Sisters
17. Eltsuhg Ibal Lasiti - The Daktaris
18. First Aid - Safirio Madzikatire
19. I Wish - Charles Earland & Odyssey
20. Father's Children - Father's Children
21. Tarzan - Roy Ayers
22. Do You Love What You Feel - Rufus & Chaka Khan
23. Untitled - James Dutcher
24. Sugar Lee - Donny Hathaway
25. I Ain't Asking For Your Love - Ashford & Simpson
26. Street Life - Randy Crawford
27. Weekend Girl - S.O.S. Band

Listen, share, enjoy...Twisted Groove Radio Show 12-29-12.

Radio Show 10-12-12

Here you have the third episode of my radio show.  I'm beginning to feel more comfortable on the boards...I hope that comes through in what you hear, at least in some small way.  As always, thank you to those who tune in to listen live.  This week's tracklist follows:

1. Tagos del agujero - Radio Tarifa
2. Rumba Dub Style - Ojos de Brujo
3. Tengo - Macaco
4. La calle - Juan Luis Guerra (Feat. Juanes)
5. Take Over - Prince Jazzbo
6. Addis Ababa - Culture
7. When I'm Sixty-Four - Easy Star All-Stars (Feat. Sugar Minott)
8. Sensation (Bidi Bom Bom) - Lole-Lolay
9. Bolingo - Diblo Dibala et le Groupe Loketo
10. La Bamba - Wyclef Jean (Feat. Ro-K & Gammy)
11. My Rhythm - Nomadic Massive
12. His Girl - The Budos Band
13. If This Ain't Love - Jay Novelle
14. Adie Nu - DJ Juls
15. Turning World - Eric Bibb

Listen, subscribe and share with friends: Radio Show 10-12-12.

Enjoy!

Many Roots Podcast 7 - The Ickey Shuffle

Ever wonder what Ickey Woods was shuffling to in the end zone?  This mix represents my best guess.

For non sports fans and those born after 1990, Ickey Woods was a briefly popular running back for the Cincinnati Bengals in the late 80s and early 90s.  Sort of like a one hit wonder of American football...and he always danced when he scored a touchdown.

Listen and subscribe to Many Roots Podcast 7 - The Ickey Shuffle.

Enjoy!