Tropical North Podcast

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Disco, Funk, House and International Boogie flavours for this months Rising Edge Selection. Tracks from Bosq, Ben Gomori, Africa 7, Auntie Flo, Guynamukat Edits and Vicky Edimo. Hope you enjoy. x Tracklist. 1.Steffano Ritterini - A7 Edits 1 2. Vicky Edimo - Thankyou Mama 3. Joe Tonga - Flowers 4. Guynamukat Edits - Dont Want to Loose My Rent 5.Yta Jourias -Adame Nyuteo (Bosq rework) 6. Tabu ley Rocheau - hafi Deo (Frankie Francis Edit) 7.Auntie Flo - Daabi 8. Kevin Yost - Bongo Madness 9. Segun Adewale - Atewo (Ben Gomori Juish Edit) 10.Balla Et Se Balladins -NYO (Ben Gomoro Nyo Pop edit) 11. Bosq Ft kaleta - Wake Up 12. Concept Neuf - The Path (Sofrito Edit)

Aprils edition of Tropical North on Rising Edge Radio is a journey into a few of my favourite international Jazz and latin flavoured recordings. Featuring superb music from the likes of Clive Zanda, Chip Whickham, Matthew Holsall and The Bethlehem progressive Ensemble. As always, hope you enjoy the selection. www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com https://www.risingedge.uk/

March's selection for Rising Edge Radio. Vibes and positivity from the likes of William Onyeabor, Shina Williams and Ambolley. Track list. 1. William Onyeabor - Everything You Sow 2. Ambolley - Cut Your Coat 3. Zeal Onyia - Zeal Anata 4. Shina Williams and his African Percussionists - Cunny Jam Wayo 5. Sonny Enang - You are the one. 6. Vicky Edimo - You 7. Hotline - Can You Do It 8. Odion Iruoje - Love Care 9. Focus - Moger 10. Starlight Picnicing

Februarys episode of Tropical North on Rising Edge Radio available to listen back to now. Hope you enjoy the selection. Sam x Tracklist. 1. Eddie La Viny - Indiano 2. Les 3615 - Zoulous (Remix) 3. Selekta - Fle Pou'w 4.The Clean Hands Group - Shake it On. 5. Sharylaine - Saudadi 6.George Nasif - Dont let the Devil. 7.The CVQ Band - Whatever You Do 8. Solaris - Space Invaders 9. Ramsey - Fly Guy and the Unemployed 10. Arthur Russell - Keeping Up 11. Riddims Of Culture 3 - Konga Bina (Trance Vocal) 12. Prince -So High (Jamie 326 Rework) 13. Atakak - Bomenwon 14. General Francis & Lee Flute - Late Ali Chukuma 15. Unknown Track - Highlife Edits

Tropical North is live on Rising Edge Radio throughout 2021, every last Saturday of the month. Here is the first show which went out on Jan 30th. Hope you enjoy the selections. Sam Tracklist. 1. Bartoz Kruczinski XI 2. Saine - Babel 3. Wolf mullers Nile Project - Ruoth Radido 4. Kokoroko - Adwa 5. Quieres A Mi Gente - Abelardo Carbono 6. Le Mongui - King Somalie. 7. Bro David - Feel Like Dancing 8. Ntombi Ndada - In My Mind 9. Os Abel Hudas - Contas De Escola 10. Bartoz Kruczinski - V 11. Saine - Babel (B) 12. Magic Wand - Full Dose of Love - Anton Klint Edit 13.Osmose - Por myself 14. Panama Cardoon - Olufufu (Bonfido Disques) 15. Rotate 38 - Edits - Zomindie

We are delighted to have DJ Steve Optix on the podcast. Steve has put together a superb selection which showcases the lush sounds of his Amkucha radio show on Kane FM. Lovely Balearic flavours and Exotic chuggers. Track-list. Will Rene - Blue Again Lighthouse Family - The Way You Are DJ Pippi - Make U Smile Donny Benet - Waterfall (Love Scene) Ole Theil - Beyond Leaves (Radio Edit) Maynard Ferguson - Mister Mellow (Album Version) Mike Salta & Mortale - Bells Of Burgibba Oli Silk - Out To Lunch Sixtine - L'exactitude Blair Sound Design - Bird Up! Yamp - Fuyu No Ne Persimfamns - ESP Luvless - File Save As Ielo - Karma City Cam Elle Hinds - Let It Flow (Sausalito Calling) Northerner - Dijous Gallo - Small Things (Balearic Gabba Soundsystem Social Acid Distance Remix) Roel Funcken - Participatory Anthropic Principle Jeux Floraux - Desire www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

We return to Lisbon for another selection of superb international flavours from the exceptionally talented WAMANZI. Full Track List. 1. Orchestra Baobab - Mouhamadou Bamba (Senegal) 2. Bonga - Balumukeno (Angola) 3. Melodica Teens Band - Mewkuru Muthao (Kenya) 4. Celestine Ukwu & His Philosophers National - Okwukwe Na Nchekwube (Nigeria) 5. Amabano - Nter'amajane (Burundi) 6. Iftin Band - Sirmaqabe (Somalia) 7. Mighty Sparrow - Oriental Touch (Grenada) 8. Charlie Adamson - Bangalee (Bahamas) 9. Dur-Dur Band - Dholey (Somalia) 10. Merging Traffic - Mister Magic (Jamaica) 11. S. Job Organization - My Friend (Nigeria) 12. Gregory Isaacs - Beautiful Africa (Jamaica) 13. Guy One - Estre (Ghana) 14. El Rego Et Ses Commandos - E Nan Mian Nuku (Benin) 15. ¡frica Negra - Bo Lega Caco Mode (S„o TomÈ e PrÌncipe) 16. Richard Nappy Mayers - Music Man (Trinidad & Tobago) 17. Jam Band 80 - Jammin' (Suriname) 18. Brother Valentino - Stay up Zimbabwe (Trinidad & Tobago) 19. Space Cats - For Ever and Always (South Africa) 20.…

Talented up and coming selector Naomi Carole brings her unique vibes to the podcast with a mix that sits perfectly between Deep, Afro House flavours and contemporary international Bass music. Superb global rhythms from the Cumbrian based DJ. 1. Ni'bixi Dxi Ziña - Isaac Soto 2. Dandara-Muti Muti (Dj Baru remix) 3. Musica feat. Leya - Pouvoir Magique (Paris) 4. When Thomas Sankara met Fela Kuti - Unknown (collab) 5. Shilungu (Esa and Mervin Granger 99' Mix)- Penny Penny 6. Oggun Onile - Afrosideral 7. Kawa Kawa feat. Kaleema - Chancha Via Circuito 8. Moyo Mama (Jimpsters Dub) - Saronde 9. Olwakhutando feat. Zama and Dj Fudge - Kiko Navarro 10. Como (Esa's Havana Synth Mix) - Dayme Arocena 11. Simi Rapp (Red Axes and Asaf Samuel remix) - Blay Ambolley 12. Lague Yo (Boulo edit) - Pascal Latour 13. Language of the Bass - Africaine 808 14. Yamona (Detroit Swindle remix) - Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band 15. Forgotten Tales - Anunaku 16. African Woman (radio edit) - Rosario, Inami, Jackie Queens 17. Gatluak (Gan…

Percussive, funky, and dynamic international dance music, courtesy of longtime Radio Host and selector of certified musical sunshine, TROPICAL BEATS. High. Calibre. Tropical. Funk. Yaaba Funk - Gyae me na mendwen (Renegades Of Jazz 'Moyo Wangu' Remix) Wali & The Afro Caravan - Hail The King CHICCO - UMAGUBANE The Funkees - Akula Owu Onyeara (The Busy Twist Edit) Bro. Valentino - Ah Wo (Newest Revolution) (LSD Edit) Oscar Sulley - Olufeme_Natural_Self_remix Orlando Julius - I'm Back To My Roots Gyedu Blay Ambolley and the Steneboofs - Simigwa Soca Umoja -Orere_(Lijadu_Sisters_Edit) Lafayette Afro-Rock Band - Malik Manu Dibango - African Battle Tala André Marie - Hot Koki De Frank - Do your own thing (Deni Shain remix) The Ogyatanaa Show Band - Disco Africa Konkoma - Kpanlogo Niama Makalou et African Soul Band - Kognokoura Amadou Et Mariam - Bara (Joaquin's Sacred Rhythm Dance) The Funkees - Abraka Ofege - Adieu madman jaga – hankuri www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

We return with another selection of international flavours from the four corners of planet earth courtesy of Scottish DJ collective and renowned party starters KARAWANE. Full track list. 1. Corazon- Bosq featuring Camilo Tumbao 2. Fantastic- Daniel Crawford 3. water no get no enemy- femi kuti featuring d'angelo and macy gray 4. batazo batero- los propios bateros 5. Melodia- Tibau Tavares (DJ Snatch edit) 6. No Balanco De Canoa - Maga Bo (Nova's edit) 7. Labis Toubo- Setona 8. Cumbealo- Alex Mendoza y sus poetas del ritmo 9. Jesuino Galo Doido- Afshin & Kiss my Black Jazz 10. Felicidade- Joao Selva 11. Agua Fria- The Bongo Hop Featuring Laurene P Magnani 12. Ketan- Blay Ambolley 13. Madchester woman- Heroes of Limbo 14. Guajira- Whisky Barons 15. Lluvia- Hermanos Tuiran (George T retouch) 16. Mashena- The Scorpios 17. Yallahs- Captain Planet 18. Terabu- Lord Echo 19. My president is black - Daniel Crawford Fela Kuti tribute 20. With regularity- Ajate Featuring Ny.Ko (Deheb remix) 21. solo un poco- yanga 22.…

Tony Heynen (GLOBAL RIDDIMS), is a life long music lover, radio host and music journalist based in Brussels, Belgium. We are delighted to present an exclusive selection of the distinct international sounds he plays each week on his outstanding Global Riddims show on Groovalizacion Radio. Full Track List. 1. Kokoko! – Malembe (Transgressive) 2. Benin International Musical – Allons-Danser (World Tour) 3. Ekiti Sound ft Prince G – Oba Oluwa (Crammed Discs) 4. Saronde – Cold (Dismantle Remix) (Beating Heart Music) 5. Onipa – Maadi3 (Wormfood – Mawimbi) 6. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra – Medicine (Hope Street Recordings) 7. NyKo x Ajate – With Regularity (180g) 8. Minyo Crusaders – Akita Nikata Bushi (Mais Um Discos) 9. Alogte Oho & HisSounds of Joy – Allema Timba (Global Riddims. Dubby MashUp Version) (Philophon) 10. Gili Yalo – Sew Lessew (Dead Sea Recordings) 11. El Khat – Ya Raiyat (Batov Records) 12. Kalbata ft Tigris – Safu (Fortuna Records) 13. Gaye Su Akyol – Istikrarli Hayal Hakikattir (Glitterbeat…

International rhythms and funk-fuelled gems from the African continent via Rotterdam, courtesy of esteemed selector, label owner and renowned digger AFROBOT. Great tracks from the likes of Dizzy K, The Bhundu Boys, Tala AM and Joe Mensah. Full Track-list Assa Cica - Vi Djin Vê Chris Mba - Not Too Late Joe Mensah - Karamuja Boogie Bébé Manga - Lokognolo Jimmy Hyacinthe - Bla M’be Oule Oule M’Pongo Love - Ah Mony Tala AM - Saya Bhundu Boys - Tsvimbodzemoto Miatta - Jungle Music Monwa - Aweyo Bornn - Visible Love Lexy Mella - On The Air (Airmix) Dizzy K - Bad Boy Them Mushrooms - At The Carnivore www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

Much loved Cumbrian party starters and good human beings HomeGrown provide us with a lovely blend of their signature dance floor friendly sounds. With heavy international influences from Africa, South America and the Caribbean. Play it.. Full track- list 1 Bank Of Panama - TAYLOR, Andy 2 Tribute To King Tubby - Beats International 3 The Garden - Cut Chemist 4 Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter Remastered - Nina Simone 5 Bossa For Bebo - Lack of Afro Remix Flow Dynamics 6 LA VALLA -DJ SNATCH 7 A Gira - Trio Ternura 8 Lobster - Mark Rea 9 Supa (Deep In Brooklyn Mix) - Kenny Dope 10 Grown Up - Danny Brown 11 -Canvas Cathedral -Dr Rubberfunk 12 E Go Betta (O’Flynn Edit) - Dele Sosimi 13 Cinco to the Brinco - Farid's 22 & P Remix - Fort Knox Five 14 Cuban Sigar Side Dish - Mistasweet 15 Hope De Carioca (short edit) - Ree Keen 16 Mundo Uaka - Gertrudis vs Toy Selectah 17 Silent Weapon (feat- Cutty Ranks) - The Nextmen 18 A Tribute To Afro Funk (Lego Edit dub) - LEGO EDIT 19 African Twist (Captain Planet Remix) -…

We bring you another superb selection of left field flavour courtesy of Leeds based record label and downtempo institution Balearic Social. Quality. Full Tracklist. Attilio - Menage a troi Coastlines - Sunset reflections Jah Wobble - Dub Musika (para siempre) Laroye - Espíritu Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge - Bettgeheimnis Roberto Lodola - Feeling of the sun Unknown - Don’t stop the music (Guillaume Des Bois edit) Chas Jankel - 3,000,000 synths Bob Berg - Kalimba (Calypso edit) Jana Koubková -Nijana Enzo Conoga – Tropicat (@33) www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

We return at an all together slower pace with a laid back selection of ambient vibes, sun kissed 'nu jazz' flavours and horizontal balearica courtesy of long standing chill out selector and veteran of the UK's outdoor party scene, DJ Hood. Music from Bonobo, James Bright, Field theory, Pacific State and Phil Mison. Full Track List 1.Kelela - Jupiter. 2.Bonobo - Second Sun. 3.Phaelah - Time feat Cashforgold. 4.James Bright - Roatan/Original Mix. 5.Kelela - Better. 6.Df Tram - Eagles Shield. 7.James Bright - Mo'oera/Original Mix. 8.Lemongrass feat Karen Gibson Roc - Live for Love. 9.FreshRo - Pacific State/Phil Mison Mix. 10.Audio Deluxe - 60 Seconds. 11.Billy Oceon - Nights/Discolexic Edit. 12.Field Theory - My Generation. 13.Okinawa Delays - Nariyama Ayagu/Max Essa Dub. 14.KaaN - Adab i Raki/Project Spectre Remix. www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

Tropical North returns with another forward thinking selection from London's thriving bass music scene. This time round we welcome Carthnage to the podcast, a new project from University Of Tropical Sound label chiefs Diezmo, which aims to explore and reinterpret the music of the African continent from Mahgreb to Durban. Lush. Full Track list.. 1) Baba Zula - Abdülcanbaz (Romanski Edit) 2) Takassun - Harissa (Bass Mix) 3) Sibu - Yasmin 4) Hataah - Anayesafiri 5) Chab-Rassi - Cheikha Rimitti 6) Quarteto De Olinda - Caldo de canal (Larry SKG Rmx) 7) Noura Mint Seymali - El Mougelmen (Mettabbana remix) 8) Hataah - No Shoes (Original Mix) 9) Jack Essek - Carceral 10) Jack Essek - Malan Barkir (Original Mix) 11) Kasbah Rockers - Bedaoui Door Bell 12) Ain El Karma - Timboletti Remix 13) Jack Essek – Ayawamat original-mix 14) Etienne Jaumet - Metallik Cages (Acid Arab Remix) 15) Neşe Karaböcek - YALI YALI (Oliver Ferdinand Edit) 16) Señora – Flauta 17) Hanini - Allaoui traditionnel (GAN GAH EDIT) 18) Ammar 808 -…

We return with an exclusive selection from Berlin based selector and radio host DJ Radio Hobo. His Troptopia radio show with Edna Martinez is a real focal point in Berlin's thriving tropical scene and the monthly transmission's showcase the infectious sound's of Champeta, Semba, Samba, Compas, Coladeira, Cumbia, Salsa, Highlife, Zouk, Sega, Afrobeat and much more music from across the tropical spectrum. We are delighted to have him on the podcast. Full Track List. 1. unknown 2. Uproot Andy - Mabele remix 3. Tony Allen & Jeff mills - Locked and loaded 4. Quantic & Nidia Góngora - Que Me Duele? 5. Hallex M Carlos Mena - Oggun 6. Tshetsha Boys - Nwa Pfundla 7. Unknown 8. Chalo Correia - Unknown 9. Gyedu Blay Ambolley - Simi Rapp (Multi Culti Edit) 10. La Compagnie Creole - A.I.É (The L.L. Club Mix) 11. Unknown 12. Mpese Mpese Band - Mpese Theme (Drum Talk Remix) 13. Jowaa - Banku Dade 14. Unknown www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

KENSAYE take's the rein for episode 14 and his mix really hit's the spot with lush tropical rhythm's, futuristic global flavour's and floor shaking afro/house from the talented DJ/producer and radio host. Full track list. 1. Kokoroko - Abusey Junction 2. Gitkin - Grand Street Feast 3. Zunido da Mata - Brilhantina (Sibu & Joe Nagall edit) 4. Sergio Mendes - Fo'-Hop (Por Tras De Bras De Pina) 5. PaloyMano Cba - BALAFON REMEZCLA 6. DJ Center - Center's Groove 7. Xique-Xique - Protetores & Orixás (JPATTERSSON Trumpet Edit) 8. Samba De Coco Raízes De Arcoverde - O Grilo (DJ Tahira Remix) 9. The Funkees • Akula Owu Onyeara (The Busy Twist edit) 10. Clem Beatz - Hymne 11. Lá Lauê - Roda Maravilhosa (Ohxalá edit) 12. Richy Pitch - Ninsuo Feat Kwesi Dankwa 13. La Estereofonica - Afrosound 14. Afrodita Vs G Flux - Ciclon del Caribe (Canalh remix) 15. Oumou Sangare - Kounkoun (Pedro Remix) 16. Poirier - Sowia feat. Samito 17. Gozar x Captain planet - Pitie 18. Novalima - Como Yo (Captain Planet Remix) 19. Thornato - El…

For our 13th episode we are incredibly lucky to bring you another fine selection of modern highlife sounds, classic afro flavour's and global bass music from a duo who are making waves in London's tropical scene right now. Village Cuts. Watch out for these two.. Full track list. 1. Nauli Ya Uda - Urafiki Jazz Band 2. Esono Adwene Na Esono Nyansa - Kumapim Royals Band 3. Mali Kélétiew - Binta Tangara 4. Maga Traz A Lenha (ft. Jahdan Blakkamoore) - Maga Bo 5. Otieno Owing Ramogi (Nik Weston & Rudyʼs Midnight Machine edit) - D.O. Misiani 6. Africa - King Ayisoba 7. Ogguere - Sunlightsquare 8. MGanga MKuu (Banda Westfalica Remix) - Makadem 9. 100% TVA - Djouna Big-One 10. Dedication Yaku - Peter Kigia 11. Ochieng DJ Komoro - Victoria Chomeka 12. Nyar Kanan (Village Cuts Edit) - Collela Mazee 13. Carnaval (Alma Negra Edit) - Cortijo & His Time Machine 14. Zelvoula - Granmoun Lélé 15. M V D " Afro - Soul Faya 16. Kawral (Umoja Edit) - Collectif Denke Denke Koy 17. Aye Ata - Danvers 18. Wine Down Low (ft. Mad Dog)…

New and classic international flavour's, psychedelic cumbia, spiritual jazz and infectious afro rhythm's from Tropical North. Music from Lancelot Layne, Jesuino Galo Doido, Napo De Mi Amor, Stella Chiweshe and The Meridian Brothers. Tasty. 1. Stella Chiwese - Inner Voice 2. Francis Bebey - Forest Nativity 3. Malika B & Dave Hucker - Injection Of Blackness 4. Lanceloy Layne - Yo Tink It Sorf 5. The Meridian Brothers - Fiesta (Con El Whiskey Del Folclore) 6. Abelardo Carbono - Quiero A Mi Gente 7. Wasamaye Rock Group - Wasamaye 8. Tradyson Ka - Kan La Line Leve 9. Napo De Mi Amor - Cacatchoule Berceuse Bassari 10. Mutable 01 - Track 2 11. Afshin/KissMyBlackJazz - Jesuino Galo Doido 12. Truby Trio - Jaleo (feat Concha Buika) 13. Cesaria Evora - Nho Antone Escarderode (Kerri Chandler album mix) 14. Alma Negra - Sueno Latino 15. Mutable 02 - Track 3

Episode 11 lands with an exclusive selection of eminently danceable international gem's from the relentless tropical fun machine that is Edinburgh's Samedia Shebeen. Featuring tracks from Penya, Zazou Bikaye, Kasin and Kokolo. Positive. Track-list. La Mecánica Popular - Móntame En La Tormenta Malphino - Molienda Dur-Dur Band - Jaceyl Mirahiis Erlon Chaves - O Anjo E O Diabo Ricardo Marrero & The Group - Babalonia Kassin - Relax Da Lata - Ronco Da Cuica ft. Jandira Silva & Pedro Martins Kokolo - How We Gonna Work It Out (Bosq remix) DJ Jose Marquez & Celia Cruz - Herencia Africana (Jose Marquez Salsafrican Mix) Penya - Iyesa (Daisho Remix) Ola Jagun & His Ancestral Rhythms - Odo Oya (Boyd's vocal mix) Red Axes feat. Insaac Students - Musica Electronique Zazou Bikaye - Na Kenda (Afro-Acid Mix) Strut - Las Palé Ali Baba - Tcha! Tcha! Merengue. www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

For our tenth episode we bring you a uniquely uplifting selection of classic boogie flavours, international vibes, and on point tropical edits from south London party starters Tropical Traffic. Featuring tracks from Maya, Nu Guinea, Denroy Morgan and Marcel Vogel. Disco for the common good. Track list. Deep Joy - JC Salinas edit Andy Narell - Natty Stick Sunset -Cruise Andre Tanker - Basement Party Mirage - Nous Deux Maya - Lait De Coco edit Montana Orchestra - South Soul Party Rhodes mix Amazon Club - Forest Jam Barbara Hernandez ‎– All Nite Tonight - Vakula edit Denroy Morgan - Happy Feeling Ray Mang version Marcel Vogel feat. Tim Jules - If You Like Raf Reza - Pineapple Island Nu Guinea - Je Vulesse Oyama - Edit 13 Demdir Dem Bu Dem - FOC edit Jules Etienne - Don't Wanna Talk About It (Feat. Dysco D.) Pat And Pats ‎– Tobago Loris Baker - Tropicale www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

Episode nine lands ever so smoothly with a superb selection of laid back exotic delights and balearic gems from Newcastle's crate digging party starters Seek Magic. Bliss. Track list. Odeon - Fauna Ziad Rabhani - Houdou Nisbi Fabrizio de Andre - Sinan Capudan Lascia Saraba - Sate Muso Merva Grier - Feeling Like a Million Cedric Brooks - Songbird Nova Casper - Turned On To You The One O Ones - Radio Cosmo 101 Pink Rhythm - India Max Essa - Han Zon Roc Daboa - Mi Pais Yasunori Soryo & Jim Rocks - So Long America Hidemi Ishikawa - Love Comes Quickly www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

We are back with a distinctly Brazilian flavoured selection from Craig Kirkby. Craig is an integral part and resident DJ at the always excellent 'Cavort' and 'Liaison' club night's based in Ulverston and his home town of Barrow In Furness. Craig brings the ethos of these club nights to his 'Liaison' radio show on Manchesters online radio community MCR LIVE. Definitely one for lovers of Brazilian vibes and fans of the house, nu-disco and re-edits scene alike. Craig's selection features no nonsense dance-floor grooves from the likes of Fatnotronic, Aroop Roy, Sartorial and Joutro Mundo. Perfect. Tracklist. 1. Fatnotronic / In Flagranti - Botoque 2. YSE Saint laur'ant - The Optimistic Voyeur​ 3. Painel De Controle - Relax​ 4. Joutro Mundro - Tropical Affair​ 5. Satorial - Music Power​ 6. Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra - Vendetta (Al Kent Re-Mix)​ 7. Joutro Mundro - Olhos De Sa​ 8. Hotmood - Superstar​ 9. Aroop Roy - Quem Vai Querer​ 10. Pete Herbert & Dicky Trisco - Coconuts For Breakfast…

Tropical North is on selection duties for episode six with an hour of uplifting Caribbean disco and calypso Funk flavours. Features tracks from Shadow, Wild Fire, Nadie La Fond, Kalyan, Nappy Mayers and Embryo. Summer. Vibes. Tracklist. 1. Mavis John - Use My Body 2. Wild Fire - The Rebels 3. Ronnie Butler and the Ramblers - Peace Without Love 4. Nappy Mayers - Music Man 5. Shadow - Way Way Out 6. Embryo - Light The Light 7. Umoja i-Nity - Foxy Sourcy Lady 8. Nadie La Fond - Hot For Your Love 9. Don and Oli - Superman 10. Tru Tones - Dancing (Vedit02) 11. Naddie La Fond - Wanna Believe in Love (Al Kent Edit) 12. Smile Street People - Lypso Disco 13. Kalyan - Trini Vibes (Charles Maurice Edit) 14. Orlando Julius - Disco Highlife (Percussion Tool) 15. Charles Maurice - Bio Rhythms

Tropical North Podcast returns with another selection of positive music from around the world. This month we are pleased to bring you 90 minutes of tropical flavours and on point balearic action from highly regarded Leed's selector Andy Hickford (Downtown Science). Tracks from the likes of Makadem, Lord Shorty, Dan Shake, Tom Blip and Giles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band. Vibes. Tracklist. 1. Makadem - Myako (Jimku Remix) 2. Mala - Calle F 3. Manu Dibango - Les Cavaliers (Plaid Edit Over Dub) 4. Gilles Petersons Havana Cultura Band - La Rumba Experimental (MCDE Remix) 5. Toby Tobias - Aouta Gabon 6. Esnard Boisdur - Soufwans (3am Mix) 7. Tom Blip - Wrong Guanco 8. Adaye - Turn It Up (Frankie Francis 3am Edit) 9. Tirago - We Like To Party 10. Eno Louis - Hot Love 11. Bayo Damaio - Listen To The Music 12. Afro National - Jokenge (IG Culture Edit) 13. Mutable - Unknown 14. Dan Shake - De I Comahlee Ha 15. Coco/Fabert - Dan DI Fwan 16. Lord Shorty - Vibrations Groove 17. Mighty Shadow - Dat Soca Boat…

Tropical North Podcast returns with a two hour selection of global grooves and sonic gems supplied by highly regarded northern selector Graham Newby. Graham, more commonly known as DJ Gripper(Sonic Zoo Radio/Barrow Underground Music Society)effortlessly blends Latin-Jazz, Brazilian and Afro flavours, Psych and Afro-Synth oddities to create a heady sonic excursion full of rhythm and soul. Impressive. Tracklist. 1. Sunburst - Simba Angunuma 2. Odion Iruoje - Love Care 3. Onom Agemo & The Disco Jumpers - Kurifuna 4. Sunburst Band - Enzi Za Utumwani 5. Dikalo - Equality 6. Afrodita - Africa My Dear 7. JariBu Afrobeat Arkestra -BOMB 8. Karl Hector & The Malcouns - Dege Dub 9. Count Ossie & The Rasta Family - Chanting Higher Heights 10. Francis Bebey - Savanah Georgia 11. Professor Wouassa - We Thit 12. The Mauskovic Dance Band - Down In The Basement 13. Fawda Trio - I Got The Blues 14. Sonido Gallo Negro - Cumbia De Sanación 15. Sofiane Saidi - El Ndjoum 16. Onom Agemo & The Disco Jumpers - Aljahalat 17.…

For our fourth episode we are delighted to welcome Secret Life Music's fox bothering balearic badman Mike Boorman to the podcast. Mike delivers an exclusive selection of sunset psychedelia and blissed out electronica recorded live at Hostel La Torre in Ibiza. Mikes own productions sit nicely alongside tracks from David August, Nightmares on Wax, T- Coy, James Brown and The Rolling Stones. Vibes. 1. Afterlife - Spanish Fly 2. Reverso 68 - Baa Boo 3. Nightmares on Wax - Ethnic Majority 4. Sothy - Lam Sueng Bang Fai (Shelter’s Edit) 5. Jams Brown - Givin’ up food for funk 6. Endgames - Ecstasy 7. Rolling Stones - Dance 8. Memoryman - Somebody 9. T-Coy - Da Me Mas 10. Mike Boorman - Consequences 11. Radar - Nothing is real 12. David August - Instant Harmony 13. Mike Boorman - The land where the pharaoh died 14. Ananda Project - Moment before dreaming (Idjut Boys dub) 15. Silicone Soul - Room 666 at the deadly hotel www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com

We continue the series with a two hour selection of worldly electronic gems and left of centre dance music supplied by northern party starter and all round top bloke DJ Turtlewax (Lost N Found). His mix has a distinctly psychedelic feel to it bringing together old school balearic vibes, dub, percussive workouts, afro-latin grooves and tribal house and techno from stalwarts such as Flying Lotus, Faze Action, Giles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band, Dub Colossus and Henrik Schwarz. Bang on! 1. KLF - Chill Out (ODC1 Remixes) DJT'S 241 Edit 2. DJQ* - Glasgow's Jazz *intro* from (D's 'Ring Your Thing To Get Past Fast' Re-Dub) - 3. Elmore Judd - Bass Bully 4. Flying Lotus - Melt! 5. Wareika Hill Sounds - Coconut Head Special 6. The Sunshot Band - Stinger 7. Salsoul Invention - Salsoul Machine 8. Palov & Mishkin - Et De Clarinete 9. Tape Five - Tequila (Garden of Delight Extended mix) 10. Obafunke - Bush Workout (Attica Blues Nocturnal mix) 11. Cultural Mambo - Docking in Outer-space 12.Bruno E - Dado (Bruno E remix)…

For episode two we are delighted to bring you a selection of retro flavoured sunshine grooves from mysterious Melbourne based producer PARADISE BOX. (Echovolt /Crimes Of The Future) As expected the mix seamlessly brings together tropical vibes, Japanese boogie, dusty deep house, techno, international proto-house flavours, electro funk, and uplifting vocal jams from the likes of Ruff Dug & Glowing Palms, Model 500, Colonel Abrahams, Brother Resistance, John Rosa and Rick James. Cooler than the other side of the pillow and absolutely essential! 1.Ken Muramatsu – Ocean Breeze 2.Masahiko Kondō - 風のドライブイン 3.JT Taylor – Long Hot Summer [Dub] 4.Total Contrast – Sunshine 5.Glowing Palms x Ruf Dug – Rachael’s Team 6.Judy Mowatt – So Many Eyes 7.Tony McKenzie – Ha Chica [inst] 8.Brother Resistance – Can I Get a Witness 9.Massive Sounds – I Want You 10.Paul Rutherford – Seduction 11.Colonel Abrams – You Don’t Know 12.Blaze – If You Should Need a Friend 13.Annette - Dream 17 14.Robert Palmer – The Silver Gun 15.Model…

Tropical North starts things off with an hour of his favourite high energy Afro-Disco, Boogie and Electrofunk floor fillers, on institutions such as Soundway, Soul jazz, Mukatsuku, Cultures Of Soul, Crown Ruler and Rush Hour! Essential. 1. Ofege - Burning Jungle (Guynamukat Edit) 2. Ondeno - Mayolye (Afro Disco Monster Edit) 3. The Sivertone Steel Band - Steel Band Disco (Caribbean Feeing Edit) 4. Peter Abdul - Dont You Know 5. Danny Offia and The Friks - Funk With Me 6. Benis Cletin - Soul Fever 7.Christy Essien - You Cant Change a Man 8. Houn Pierre - Mansoun Djouwi (Guynamukat Re-Edit) 9. Mukat Edits 1 - We Like De Disco (Dirty Diggers re-edit) 10. Mukat Edits 5 - Funk Is what You Want 11. Hotline - Stay Close 12. Focus - Zulu EP ( HAY! HaY!) 13. The Hardworkers - Ayoba Yo 14. Christy Ogbah - advice 15. Harrari - Party

More records pulled from the shelves for Augusts Rising Edge show. Loads of ace music and edits from the likes of Rude Movements, Moodyman, Mushrooms Project, Tony Allen, J-Kriv and Shina Wiliiams. Enjoy the music. Sam

Julys mix for Rising Edge Radio features loads of ace classic Afro Funk Juju and Disco Boogie tracks from the likes of Nana Love Chrissy Essien and Marijata. As always hope you enjoy the selection. x Tracklist. 1. Soki Ohales Uzzi - Bisis Beat 2. Rob - Make it Fast Make it Slow 3. Tunde Mabudu - Viva Disco 4. Alex Konadu - Wawn Du Ho Ho 5. Assase Ase - Ohiami Sua 6. Uma Amiga - David Ze 7. Nana Love - When the Beat Decides 8. Chrissy Essien - You cant change a man. 9. Chrissy Essien - True Love 10.Nana Love - Talk about music. 11. Marijata - Mother Africa 12. Mixed Grill - Brand New Wayo 13. Livy Ekemizie - Holiday Action

Junes selection for Rising Edge Radio. A real journey through Ambient flavours and futuristic electronica this one. Loads of ace tracks from the likes of Penya, On The Corner Records , Dreams and the amazing Pharoahs. Hope you enjoy the selection. Much love to all. Sam