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Soul Food - A Spotify Playlist
Brer Sunshine and Case Bloom curate a full meal of jazz & soul for your holiday. Press play and grab another plate.
The Stories and Sounds of Donald Byrd
On this episode of The Black Gold Historical Society, we take a look at the life of trumpeter / educator Donald Byrd. Featuring the music of Byrd, Dexter Gordon, Art Blakey, Guru, J Dilla, and more.
Snowed In - A Spotify Playlist
A playlist of ice cold heat to get you through any winter storm. Stay warm out there.
Michael The Lion x Amy Douglas “Find A Way”
Our friend Michael The Lion is back with a new release on Soul Clap Records. Find A Way is a groovy inspirational disco slab that is perfect for getting the work week jump started and keeping the dance floor bubbling on a weekend night.
Play it loud!
The Stories and Sounds of 80's Jazz (with Bowls)
Brer Sunshine and Bowls (Funky Good Time / The Boom Bap) dive into one of the most unappreciated eras of Jazz, the 1980's. Hear the stories and why some of your favorite beat makers gravitated towards this music.
Tune in every Monday night at 10p CST on 101.5 fm (streaming at www.wxnafm.org)
Live at The Dive
We played some records and pressed record on a Sunday afternoon at the Dive Motel and Swim Club. Here's an hour of Summer vibes to get you through the not always chill week.
Matthew Law: Law Tape Vol. 1
Our friend and fam DJ Matthew Law out of Philadelphia just released Volume 1 of a mix series featuring his own exclusive remixes and production. Matt has been working in clubs since he was old enough to be in them and comes from a lineage of seasoned Philly DJs. Be on the look out for some of the tracks which are supposed to get release later in the year.
North to South: 004
This weeks playlist is of 80's classics and rarities from DJs Tim Martell and Esquire. Prepare to groove as soon as you hit play.
North to South: 003
This weeks playlist is from Philadelphia DJ Froz 1. Lot's of sweet soul and rare groove including songs by Sunny and The Sunliners, The Brief Encounter and more.
North to South: 002
Hey all! We are starting a new series of Spotify playlists to share some of the music we've been jamming at the shop and we are collecting submissions from some of our favorite DJs and record collectors along the way! Tune in, subscribe, and enjoy!
Soviet Bone Records
In Soviet Russian during the 1940s (and through the 1960s) pop music, and bootlegs of forbidden music were smuggled door to door through a series of black market dealers via old X-Ray. This was because X-Rays ( and film negatives) we're available and sturdy enough to take an engraving. The spindle holes we're typically burned out with a lit cigarette. Selling these "Roentgenizdat" ( Bone or X-Ray records) or even owning them was forbidden and could result in major punishment.
Interview with Soul Supreme
The record world is deep and far flung. There are thousands of people hitting the shop bins looking for music and countless more making it. Today we bring you an interview with DJ and producer Soul Supreme out of Amsterdam, a man equally as dedicated to hitting the bins as he is the keys. Enjoy.