Peace & Power! Welcome to another edition of Mixtape Monday. This week’s feature comes Sherwin O, a member of the People’s DJs Collective. It contains mind blowing dub tracks that truly inspired a brotha! Check it out, then check out the People’s DJs on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the great events that he and [...]
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14 May
Mixtape Monday: Trans-Atlantic Africanisms II
I am blessed to know some great DJs and producers. Among them is DJ Afroqbano of the People’s DJs Collective and the Sonic Diaspora team. He recently curated and mixed “Sonic Diaspora Vol. 8,” i can’t stop listening to it. You can check it out via Mixcloud. (click on the picture) After you’ve given this mix two-six-ten listens, check [...]
30 Apr
Mixtape Monday: Diasporic Movement
In May, Sonic Diaspora celebrates its one-year anniversary!!! In that year, We’ve laid a strong foundation for what We hope becomes a powerful force for uniting positive people around the music and struggles of African people throughout the world. Being rooted in social justice communities and ideals, We want to make sure that Sonic Diaspora [...]
23 Apr
Mixtape Monday: Afri-disiacs
Welcome to Monday… the beginning of a new work week! To help you start your week on the right foot, check out these two great mixes from two fantastic DJs! The first come from DJ Ruckus, and features some great soulful tracks that’ll soften the blow of the Monday blues. Click on the picture to [...]
2 Apr
Mixtape Monday: Philly DJs Taking Over the World!
This week you get two DJ mixes to get you going. Both mixes are by artists who will be guest DJing at Sonic Diaspora in Philly (4/5/2012)! The first is a mashup mixtape produced by DJ HydroPhonic: After that wets your appetite, enjoy another round of delectable global soundbites from Mr. Femstar of World Town: – [...]
26 Mar
Mixtape Monday: Reggae Ambassadors
Lion’s Den Radio is now streaming live on Caribbean94.com every Thursday from 10:00pm-12:00am EST! Lion’s Den host, DJ Champé, invited yours truly to spin periodically. You can check the video & mix (mistakes and all :p) from last Thursday HERE. It includes an interview with Jamaican actress and singer, Summer Angel, and much more goodness! [...]
20 Feb
Mixtape Monday: Reggae, Brighton BBQ Style
I must say, good Reggae mixes are few and far between (IMHO). Maybe my expectations are too high, but i like mixes that give me more music than DJ sound efx. I appreciate a nice combination of somewhat newish tunes, as well as classics. This mix by Robert Luis of Tru Thoughts gives me exactly [...]
13 Feb
Brotha Onaci Presents: Radiant Souls Mixtape Vol. 2
Radiant Soul Selekta, Brotha Onaci, is back with another installment of positive hip hop! This time he’s teamed up with several “underground” artists from the U.S., Kenya, Germany, South Africa, Namibia, and Nigeria to liberate your earbuds. After you’ve enjoyed a few moments of audio abolition, check the artists websites, hit them up on Twitter, [...]
30 Jan
Mixtape Monday: Fresh Sonic Produce #13
Happy Monday! This week, i have the honor of providing some “Fresh Sonic Produce” via Haveplentymusic.com, a Namibian-based website that is dedicated to African music and culture. Haveplentymusic is also a sponsor of Sonic Diaspora, which goes down in Philly every 1st Thursday of the month, and in Chicago every 2nd Friday. If you happen to be [...]
23 Jan
Mixtape Monday: Life Is Beautiful Mix
Great Monday to you! Today (as with most Monday’s), i’ve a great mix to share with you as you get your work week started. Check out this Soulful house mix by DjJarod, then hit him up on Facebook and let him know what you think of his audio embroidery! – Much Love
