With this month's mix we have come bang up to date with everything being from this year. From Children of Zeus are Manchester based like myself so I have tracked their rise to fame over the years. I first saw them in a small venue in Manchester called the Whiskey Jar and could see they were destined for big things but seeing that come to realisation recently when they played the main stage at Gilles Peterson's festival 'We out here' was amazing. Them and Sons of Kemet, who are also featured, were my highlights of the festival. Hope you enjoy this jazzy soulful mix as much as enjoyed putting it together.
Tracklist
Children of Zeus - No love song
Hiatus Kaiyote - Red Room
Robert Glasper, H.E.R, Meshell Ndegeocello - Better than I imagined
Lady Wray - Games people play
Sidewalk Chalk - Sun-filled sky
Snazzback, China Bowls - BST
Izo Fitzroy - Little birdie
Nao, Lianne le Havas - Woman
BADBADNOTGOOD, MF Doom - The Chocolate conquistadors
Terrace Martin - Can't let you go (feat Nick Grant)
Anatole Muster, Daniel Hayn, Tennyson, Kiefer, Hadrien Faraud - Vacuum lessons
STR4TA - Rhythm in your mind
Sons of Kemet - Let the circle be unbroken
Little Simz, Cleo Sol - Woman
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