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Join Mariana for another sonic journey on Bars-tender, where music connects stories and emotions across genres, cultures, and continents. This week’s show dives into a mix of jazz, indie, folk, soul, and global sounds, featuring standout tracks like Hiatus Kaiyote’s “The Lung,” a lush exploration of music as a source of life and energy, and Tony Succar’s reimagining of “Cardo o Ceniza,” bridging Peruvian tradition with bold, modern experimentation. From the soulful grooves of Menahan Street Band and Rogê’s “Mis Filos” to the whimsical storytelling of La Lá’s “Selva Negra” and the ethereal melancholy of The Japanese House’s, this episode moves seamlessly through moods and styles. Listen in for fascinating sounds, with less insights this time, as music takes the centre stage. Also, count with Cymande’s groundbreaking fusion sound and the new Robohands single “Thermae”, and much more. Expect a rich, reflective hour where each track breathes life into the next. Tune in and let the vibes soothe your soul, only on Bars-tender.

Jazz outings in this weeks show include brand new releases with South African influences with pianist Kyle Shepherd, and trumpeter Claude Deppa with saxophonist Clare Hirst, plus an old cassette tape from Winstons Jive Mix-Up. Other new releases are from trio Amami, Seun Kuti with a Don Letts & Gaudi remix, Matters Unknown with Cuban musician Flavio, and imminent release of Soundway’s new Nigeria compilation. Also more from Burkino Faso’s Aboubakar Traore, Dogo du Togo, Mulatu Astatke, K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana), and the Scorpios.

Getting darker earlier now, but that doesn't mean that there can be extra sunshine in your life! Liam is back with another edition of his little show and plenty of music to go with it! Featured artists are Philip Bailey, Gustavson, and Mörk.

Aracataca's John Child selects new Latin releases from Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Josean Rivera, El Vikingo de la Salsa & Marco Puma, Malanga Swing Orquesta and The Cuban Project; a reissued cut from Coco Lagos y sus Orates; and rare and vintage grooves from Ray Barretto & La Charanga Moderna, Alegre All-Stars, The Lebron Brothers, Yolanda Duke with the Tito Puente Orchestra, Randy Carlos, Serafín Cortez y su Orquesta, Joel Uriola y su Banda and La Fantástica.

We start with a couple of new releases from The Bongo Hop and then from Patchworks via the Voilaa crew. Later we dig into the music of the musical Kuti family with an early Fela track with the shortlived Nigeria 70, Femi and his son Made, and Seun’s new album with now leading Fela’s old band Egypt 80. Also his encounter with Chilean band Newen Afrobeat and we play some classic Kenyan Benga from the band International de Nelly and more from the late Congolese artist Franco

Join Mariana for another episode of Bars-tender. Beginning with Tyler, The Creator’s reflective “Hey Jane” from his new album Chromakopia, after aja monet’s powerful spoken word, the show also explores Pedro Mizutani’s Brazilian rhythms, Valter Lobo’s Portuguese folk, and a remix by Vanyfox that perfectly reimagines Kokoroko’s afrobeat. Expect throwbacks to Mazzy Star’s 28 year album “Among My Swan”, involving melodies from Munir Hossn, Mariana’s new discovery - Yuuf - and more, in a seamless flow. Tune in every other Monday at 4PM to Slack City radio to enjoy carefully curated journey through diverse global sounds that soothe your soul.

Join Mariana for another genre-blending journey, starting with Truth & Rights by Zero 7 and a dive into Daft Punk’s existential musings on Veridis Quo. Expect ethereal jazz from Wash My Sins Away by Berlioz and The Rest of Me by Michael Kiwanuka. Featuring the legendary Movement 4, a mesmerizing collaboration between Floating Points and Pharoah Sanders, followed by indie The Smile and the house meets jazz, groove and afrobeat Okvsho. Laufey’s Fragile offers a bossa nova touch, before the show closes with Rubel’s Brazilian sound in Toda Beleza, in Mariana’s favourite album of 2024, and Tom Misch’s Tidal Wave Outro. This is Bars-tender, your intimate blend of genres, cultures and eras in a show curated to soothe your soul, only on Slack City Radio.

Join Mariana for a deeply personal and reflective episode of Bars-tender, titled “Songs Unsaid.” This special edition is dedicated to her late father, blending music they shared with tracks they now wish to share with him. The episode journeys through a nostalgic and emotional soundscape, featuring the dreamy indie vibes of Men I Trust, the soulful blues of Erykah Badu, and timeless classics from Radiohead, Supertramp, and Dire Straits. As always, expect a mix of vibrant sounds from Brazilian legends Daniela Mercury (whose track they used to listen on repeat on road trips while growing up) and Sessa, as well as Portuguese rock icons Jorge Palma and Capitão Fausto. Dive into heartfelt storytelling, genre-blurring transitions, and a tribute to personal connections through music.

Me and My Friends... and My Puppet: Join Mariana for another episode of Bars-tender, where the familiar meets the new in a genre-blending journey across global sounds. The show opens with corto.alto, then paying tribute to the late Sara Tavares, whose Cape Verdean roots and Afro-Portuguese style was incomparable, before diving into Mayra Andrade, who shares Sara’s heritage and sound. Sliding to Me and My Friends, a band whose frontman is a professional puppeteer, it precedes the Portuguese artist Bruno Pernadas with his space-age tropical sounds, and a beautiful fusion of jazz and flamenco in “Take the B Train”. Then, it explores the soulful, raw beauty of Las Lloronas, and transition to a fully a cappela boygenius’ song - with the host drawing a connection between the two all-women trios. Until the end of the show, Faye Webster’s live version of “Lifetime” for the NOISE FOR NOW compilation, supporting reproductive rights in the US, is followed by Katy Kirby’s heartfelt exploration of queer identity. To wrap things up, tradition and modernity are connected by Sensible Soccers, the soulful musings of Pale Jay and his new album, and SonLitte’s emotive live performance of “neve give up” at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Tune in for a soulful and introspective hour where each track tells a story, only on Bars-tender.

Join Mariana for another captivating episode of Bars-tender, where music genres blend, clash, and harmonise in unexpected ways. This week’s episode kicks off with the ethereal tones of Laura Misch, who picked up the saxophone inspired by Lisa Simpson, the iconic animated character was her only female sax player reference. Laura’s deep connection to both jazz with electronic elements sets the stage for an hour of genre-defying exploration. In the first half, we dive into the Spanish-speaking experimental and folklore-inspired folk and pop, featuring Lucrecia Dalt’s sci-fi soundscapes, RaiNao’s innovative blend of jazz, reggaeton, and hyperpop, Guitarricadelafuente’s nostalgic Spanish guitar, and the deeply personal storytelling of Natalia Lafourcade. The mood shifts in the second half with modern hip-hop and soul, starting with the rich storytelling of Little Simz, followed by the smooth collaboration of Gotts Street Park and ENNY. The episode also includes powerful tracks addressing racism, identity and black empowerment from Masego, JAY-Z, and Tyler, The Creator. Wrapping up, we have a blend of the poignant and the soulful with tracks from The Silhouettes Project and VBND. Let Bars-tender challenge your musical boundaries and stir your soul, only on Slack City Radio.

Join Mariana for the third episode of Bars-tender. Every two weeks on Mondays at 4 PM, dive deep into a mix of genres and insightful commentary. This episode kicks off with the joyful instrumental of “god gave me feet for dancing” by Ezra Collective & Yazmin Lacey, setting the stage for the moody resonance of BADBADNOTGOOD and the expansive ethereal vibe of Helado Negro. We travel to the Brazilian roots of Brighton-based Lau Ro & Wax Machine and their new track “Lugar,” after the collaborations between Maria Gadú and Marco Rodrigues, and Milton Nascimento and Esperanza Spalding. Get lost in the ambient mysteries of Macabre Plaza, and feel the introspective groove of Bonobo. There are also some classics: Radiohead and Patti Smith covering Bob Dylan. We wrap up the episode with an Afrobeat vibe from Alfa Mist and a final poignant futurist note from Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids. I know, right, how come all this together?! Tune in and let Bars-tender soothe your soul, only on Slack City Radio.

Join Mariana for the second episode of Bars-tender, a genre-blending musical journey that soothes the soul. Every two weeks, tune in on Mondays at 4 PM for a mix of Indie rock, Folk, R&B, Jazz, Hip-hop, Alternative and more, with deep dives into the context and lyrics of featured tracks. This episode kicks off with Khruangbin’s “Pon Pón" and Hermanos Gutiérrez’ “Low Sun”. Discover when indie rock meets 80s disco with “Simply Paradise” by Mac Demarco and Ryan Paris. Dive deeper into Tash Sultana’s MTV Unplugged album with a personal story from the host who saw them perform last year in an amphitheatre in Berlin, and “The Wolves (Act I and II) by Bon Iver. Mariana also shares a collaboration between Destroyer and Fresh Pepper, and draws an original connection between a Sufjan Stevens’ track and a Rosalía’s. You can also listen a tune from the soundtrack of ACCA 13, Parcels, Lana Del Rey and SYML, and FKJ and Carlos Santana “painting a a canvas of color, texture and musicality that will bring [us] courage and a deep awareness of [our] own light and life.”. Tune in and deepen your connection to music with Bars-tender on Slack City Radio.

Join Mariana for the debut episode of Bars-tender, a genre-blending musical journey that soothes the soul. Every two weeks, tune in on Mondays at 4 PM for a mix of Indie rock, Folk, R&B, Jazz, Hip-hop, Alternative and more, with deep dives into the context and lyrics of featured tracks. This episode kicks off with Yazmin Lacey's "Flylo Tweet" and introduces the soulful Indonesian band Thee Marloes with their track "Beri Cinta Waktu." Listen to the unique rendition of David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel" by Seu Jorge, created for a Wes Anderson's film, and discover new tunes from Brad Stank, KAYTRANADA and Iron & Wine. Mariana also highlights Yussef Dayes' upcoming live shows and the talents of Luís Severo, the Portuguese indie-folk singer-songwriter, mixed up with big names like Frank Ocean and Dire Straits. Tune in and deepen your connection to music with Bars-tender on Slack City Radio.

The Damping Wells 140 with Foolscap Fools Cap Dj Fiery Biscuits. Heavy feature for the Safehouse Collectives 20th Anniversary Beno up at Lewes Con Club on Sun 10th Nov, doors at noon, tickets - wegottickets.com/event/638876. Dont Miss it pop kids.

It's the month of Diwali, so this episode of Celestial Sounds brings a mix of Indian fusion music LIVE to the Slack City Airwaves. Hear a remix of the Bollywood classic Pyar Kiya To Nibhana and Aaradhna's Mango Tree. Hear new music from Sonnyjim, Karik and PATAKA Boys, plus two tunes from the ever favourite Chalo album. All sprinkled with a mix of psychedelic rock and disco classics from Nicola Conte, Rupa & Skeewiff.

Retrospective journey of the tracks personally resonating with me the most. I simply went through all the shows and cherry picked (well 55 cherries) the tracks that impacted me the most. Since there is 55 tracks on this list, tomorrow’s episode no. 29 is playing half of the list and the jubilant episode next week (30 😳!!!) will have the other half of that list! Really hope you enjoy it! 🪭☀️❤️👆 Faithfully, Bo ☀️🫡❤️ Produced by Liam Mustapha ❤️🙏

New releases this week include tracks from UKs top afrosoul collective Kokoroko, Maloya Jazz Experienz from La Reunion island in the Indian Ocean, Swiss based Professor Wouassa with Senegalese vocalist Sahad, Ethiojazz giant Mulatu Atstatke & The Hoodna Orchestra, UKs Nubiyan Twist, and Malian singer and Kamelan Ngoni master Pedro Kouyate. Plus more tracks from The Bongo Hop wiith Haitian singer Moonlight Benjamin, the ACBC Project, Annarella & Django, Nubiyan Twist, Ebo Taylor and more from Ethiopian crew Qwanqwa's live debut US tour. And a classic Halloween treat from the Hot 8 Brass Band, Ebo Taylor

Plenty of tracks have flown into Liam's music library this weekend and he would love to share them with you! So sit down, relax and take a breather with his silly little radio show! Featured artists are Superbravo, Roxy Music, and Marc Seales.

Not surprisingly - plethora of strings and voices in this one. Mellow mood and mellow music all the way. The show reflects the day; from the moody to the sunny. World all over and beauty in the face of pain. Worldly pain and sadness and worldly joy and serenity. Major and minor in the symbiotic dance. Faithfully, Bo ❤️☀️🫡 Produced by Liam Mustapha

Aracataca's John Child remembers the master Latin percussionist Johnny "Dandy" Rodríguez, featuring cuts from Tito Puente's Big Band and Latin Jazz Ensemble (a rare live track recorded in Scotland), Joe Cuba Sextet, Johnny Rodríguez & Angel René Orquesta, Ray Barretto, Típica 73, Dandy's Dandy, Johnny Rodríguez y su Orquesta ft. Raulín and Mambo Legends Orchestra. Plus a new cut from the Spanish Harlem Orchestra and a novelty track from Ray Barretto & La Charanga Moderna.