Radio Saudade: Episode 22.5 – The Ataraxia Mixtape

Ataraxia: a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquility. “Mi melodía es para ti.” Click to enjoy. Download free mp3 here. Israel “Cachao” López – Descarga cubana – The Havana Sessions (1957-61), 2007. Israel “Cachao” López – Goza mi trompeta – The Havana Sessions (1957-61), 2007. Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno – Échate pa’lla – […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 16 – Ali Baba in O.B.! Reggae Vol. 2

Just arrived back in Recife after journeying to the mythical left coast land of OB, where somehow between early morning surfs, late-night noodle-slinging and copious taco shop runs the legendary Santo of Asian Noodles Sound System fame took time out to engineer this absolutely massive riddim mix loaded with tunes as heavy as the marine […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 15 – The Graduation in Zion Mixtape

Just in time for the weekend, people – Saudade Brothers Sound System bringing more fine beats and spirits for the occasion. Press play to enjoy or DOWNLOAD Radio Saudade Episode 15 (mp3) here to bring the ruckus with you! Quantic – Tell It Like You Mean It – An Announcement to Answer, 2006. Chico Science […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 14

“…At first there was nothing…then nothing turned itself inside-out and became something.” – Sun Ra. Komuso Crew digging crates for this global sonic gallimaufry. Press play to enjoy… or DOWNLOAD Radio Saudade: Episode 14 (mp3) here. Burning Spear – Travelling – Spear Burning, 2001. Prince Alla – Bosrah (Extended) – I Can Hear the Children […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 11 – Tropical Vibes

Back in the southern hemisphere and feeling the breezy, tropical geetus of my adopted homeland; from Recife to your earphones – enjoy! or DOWNLOAD Radio Saudade Episode 11 (mp3) here. Jorge Ben – Uala, Ualala – Samba Esquema Novo, 1963. Ely Camargo – Taieras – Brazilian Beats Brooklyn, 2006. Pierpoljak – Cultivateur Moderne – Kingston Karma, […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 8 – REGGAE.

Heavyweight roots vibe tonight – enjoy. My way is long, but the road is foggy, My way is long so long, but the road is foggy, foggy My head never swell, my heart never leap I never have no fear from within (x2) Even though the road is so so foggy, foggy yeah Can hardly […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 7

“So much on my mind I just can’t recline, blasted holes in the night ’til she bled sunshine…” MOS DEF, Respiration. or DOWNLOAD Radio Saudade Episode 7 (mp3) here. MC Winston “The Whip” Williams – Intro: The Sound of Young Jamaica Radio Show – Respect to Studio One, 1994. Quantic Soul Orchestra – Babarabatiri – Stampede, […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 4

“I’ve been through many times in which I thought I might lose it – the only thing that saved me has always been music…cuz life ain’t nothing but a good groove – a good mixtape to put you in the right mood.” Beastie Boys, Professor Booty. or DOWNLOAD Radio Saudade Episode 4 (mp3) here. Ambient Sounds […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 3

Radio Saudade: Episode 3. “Devoção e paciência. Mixtape é como uma procissão de um homem só.” – Rodolfo Viana. (“Devotion and patience. The Mixtape is like a procession of one man.”) Enjoy. or DOWNLOAD Radio Saudade Episode 3 (mp3) here. Ismael Quiñones – Control – Freak Off: Latin Breakbeats, Basslines and Boogaloo, 2001. Electro Côco – Quem […]

Radio Saudade: Episode 2

Radio Saudade: Episode 2 at your disposal to satisfy your sybaritic head-bobbing needs. or DOWNLOAD Radio Saudade Episode 2 (mp3) here. Eivind Groven – Tveitanvise – Nordisk Sang, 1991. Andrés Landero y Su Conjunto – La Pava Congona – Cumbias y Gaitas de Colombia Vol. 1, 1996. Juana Molina – Un Día – Un Día, 2008. Joe Harriott – Jaipur – […]