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Strictly vinyl set from Francesco Oliva archive

A musical treatment in which an ambient pressure greater than sea level .  

  I am always involved with research-press, events, radio docs and anythning inspired by music like for example the Eddy Grant lit up of the Electric Avenue signage in Brixton, the Rankin photographer – Hunger magazine ever so acclaimed Issue12 featuring Stormzy or the Rankin’s Heidi Klum book launch, the WeAreInPuglia event in London promoting an Italian music festival while savouring proper Puglia food and wines at legendary Total Refreshment Centre on one of its last nights featuring Laura Mvula, Calibro35 and DJ broadcaster Tina Edwards including PugliaHomegrown brother Mr Faso.

  GROOVY NOODLES ☆☆☆ Collective of 4 DJs / Producers / Selecta born in 2019 in Sardinia. The show / set is a journey into the Groove and Funk universe of the past, present and future. Sounds and Vibrations that start from Africa and arrive in South America via Detroit, Chicago and New York. Soul, Funk, Afro, Breaks, House, Electro Funk, Modern Funk, Latin Funk, Disco, Boogie, Italian Grooves. • Marauders Buster • Godfather • SKNT • Zhob

Originally recorded at the room in Sassari by the legendary djs of Associazione Culturale Mossa , the group behind Discovery Sardinia . COSTANZO SOLINAS – FRANCESCO BOTTEGHI – LUCA SANNA   1998 the MOSSA group, formed as a cultural association, organized the first festival dedicated to jazz dance sounds in Alghero, which included some of the most important names on the Italian and international music scene of the moment. We remember: Paolo Achenza trio and Quintetto X, in that period leading groups of the Italian soul jazz phenomenon, and appreciated in the best European jazz clubs. The activity of the MOSSA cultural association was incessant until the end of the nineties. In September 2003 the first international event was organized in Alghero. The collective of Dj’s VIBEZONE, from Copenhagen, which includes Dj’s Tony M and Katrine Ring, are invited to participate in this event. The group’s activity is now underway and in March 2004 the first weekend dedicated to soul music and related genres takes place, Soulful Easter Weekender. The chosen period was the Easter weekend, in order to allow even the foreign public to go for a short holiday in Sardinia, the location of the event is always Alghero. On that […]

An intimate view to the Francesco Oliva vinyls records collection

Recorded live at Dal Gusto Wine & Food – Sorso one of the most important village in the Sardinian wine production map.

A journey into a sound drenched with heartfelt emotions. The perception of our fears and the innate desire to reach out and connect so to find that unspoken agreement to create a better future for all. The melancholy of ‘distancing’ and the recalling of familiar places to feel grounded and not give up.  

Music can allow our bodies to breath and feel open and joyful. This is a journey into new and not -so – new sounds. A journey that delves into the finest frequencies of our souls moving across places and spaces where it will also be easy to go back to in times of hardship #lockdown Music is a vessel to share our deepest feelings. Music is our weapon, it moves and forever it will help shifting anything unwanted making way for what’s truest and closest to our hearts. Here from Kahil El’Zabar, Zorro Five, Laraaji, Busi Mholongo, Seun Kuti, Dudu Pukwana, Etuk Ubong, Tony Allen, The George Semper Orchestra, Manfredo Fest, Dom Um Romao, Emma-Jean Thackray, Max_Marinacci, Boddhi_Satva, Black Coffee, Moodymann, Carleen Anderson, Josh Milan, Shaun Escoffery, Mark Grusane ….

Third episode of the fisherman dj saga , a journey into the deep blue house

The second episode of Alta Marea Elettronica hosted by our skilled sailor dj  

Take a dip into the disco funky house world of Frank Donaggio

Recorded live for Discovery Sardinia Radio Launch Event

GROOVY NOODLES ☆☆☆ Collective of 4 DJs / Producers / Selecta born in 2019 in Sardinia. The show / set is a journey into the Groove and Funk universe of the past, present and future. Sounds and Vibrations that start from Africa and arrive in South America via Detroit, Chicago and New York. Soul, Funk, Afro, Breaks, House, Electro Funk, Modern Funk, Latin Funk, Disco, Boogie, Italian Grooves. Marauders Buster • Godfather • SKNT • Zhob

GROOVY NOODLES ☆☆☆ Collective of 4 DJs / Producers / Selecta born in 2019 in Sardinia. The show / set is a journey into the Groove and Funk universe of the past, present and future. Sounds and Vibrations that start from Africa and arrive in South America via Detroit, Chicago and New York. Soul, Funk, Afro, Breaks, House, Electro Funk, Modern Funk, Latin Funk, Disco, Boogie, Italian Grooves. • Marauders Buster • Godfather • SKNT • Zhob

One word: ENERGY. It encapsulates the spirit of Filippo Tazzer. Whether it’s Soul, funky or soulful, boogie or disco, the charge it sends is always hot and engaging. Black is another custom made dress for him. Almost all that comes from “black” music ends up in its repertoire and then in its shelves. Polyphonic Dj, Filippo Tazzer is also a major catalyst for ideas. It is in fact the deus ex machina of Time to play, a party that from Vicenza’s province has become famous everywhere thanks to guests of the likes of Antal, Ge-ology, Volcov, Twice, Native, Ksoul, Luca Trevisi and Grasso brothers. Musicand passion of a man, SoulTaz, who finds energy in living in music.

IZZIO STYLE POWER STYLE Fabrizio Marchesi aka Izzio I was born in Sassari in the 1976 . I began to make myself heard in the early 90s, through a Sassari radio station, conducting a program of Underground music strictly by technics 1200 turntables. Leading my local radio live programs , i begins to appear in the world of clubs starting to play warm up dj set in the most popular discos of my home town. From that moment i began to be booked for private parties , after hours especially, as I always proposed an innovative music show. After some years of break I return to play my music, oriented to electronic sounds, melodic house and all its variants …

FRANZ DETTORI Franz Dettori Sardo DOC begins his relationship with music at the age of 9 thanks to the intervention of his cousin Antonello who teaches him to play the guitar his musical culture starts from the basics with listening to Beatles Rolling Stones Clash Doors Dire Straits and other internationally renowned excellences very soon became a solo guitarist in various groups and his passion for music led him to seek new ways to communicate with people through vibrations. during a party, he was conquered by the work of a DJ who soon became his teacher Stefano Mura from whom he learned the art and technique of mixing later refined thanks to another master Antonello Fadda. After a bit of experience as a second and assistant in various clubs, in 1990 he was selected by Armando Soro (owner) to join the Resident dj team of Ecstasy’s Disco, the Club that for the next ten years becomes his home. In the meantime, it touches the consoles of all the best clubs on the island, making thousands of people dance. He shared the console with real House Music Gurus from Little Loui Vega to kenny Carpenter to Ricky Morrison and Paul trouble […]

The sound of the UK underground Sandro Rocchigiani goes by the stage name of DJ Dras and was born in Nuoro on November 30th, 1984. He approached the world of DJing at 16 and was particularly drawn to turntablism and the art of scratching. He subsequently developed a passion for jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, breakbeats and electrodance. In the following years, DJ Dras worked on his craft and played opening DJ sets for internationally recognized artists. In 2007, DJ Dras joined Nuoro’s hip hop group Limbudos, with whom he toured Sardinia doing live performances and simultaneously playing opening DJ sets for local and national underground bands. DJ Dras played in numerous lounge and cocktail bars between Nuoro, Sassari, Alghero and Porto Ferro, bringing with him his blend of summery and downtempo atmospheres. It was through such experiences that DJ Dras discovered a new musical potential, in which he combined his technical and rhythmic knowledge with new influences that included trip hop, lounge, nu jazz and acid jazz, all the way to deep and soulful house music. DJ Dras resides in London since 2009, where once again he significantly broadened his musical repertoire. He joined a collective of DJs called […]

Ms janette Exclusive Sound Exhibitions artist, mixes Soul Funk and Nudisco. In 2016 his first ep Soul Jazz Of The Love EP, since then continues to provide us with high quality music. Sound Exhibitions was founded in 2010 as a club for lovers of alternative music. After a close collaboration with various international artists we decided to create our own label. Sound Exhibitions Records was founded in October of 2012 located in Olbia in Sardinia Italy. Our mission is to celebrate the joy of modern urban life through rhythm and sound, we are delighted to explore and combine a wide range of musical genres such as Disco, House, Electro, Downtempo, Jazz,Funk and even Salsa. This unique vision has given us a coherent story of great success We appreciate Compilation and DJ mix as the most effective way to expose our multi-colored rhythms and grooves. We are looking for sophisticated music lovers who have an appreciation for the eclectic sounds and shares a positive outlook for the future of dance music. With the desire to maintain our credibility underground, we are now ready to move forward in the global market and traditional dance culture entertainment. www.soundexhibitionsrecords.com

  Roberta Cutolo 1985 working with Dizzie Gillespie at L’altro Sottano in Bari (Italy) then onwards on many other occasions with Art Ensemble of Chicago, Amina Claudine Myers, Don Moye, Jack de Johnette, Andy Sheppard, Roy Hargrove, Chico Freeman, James Taylor Quartet, Galliano, Brand New Heavies, Urban Species…   1990-1991 FEZ Club Bari (ITALY): collaborations with Nicola Conte, Quintetto X, Paolo Achenza Trio – testing the grounds   1992 to present (30 years later  !!!) After many significant trips to London and experiencing Dingwalls, The Fez, Subterrania then later That’s How It Is at Bar Rumba, The Fridge moved permanently to London working as researcher for MTV Europe and as a correspondent for Acid Jazz magazine and Radio Italia Network in London.   Attended hundreds of gigs and interviewed legendary people like Manu Dibango, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, epic producer Tommy Lipuma, Guru Jazzmatazz, Salif Keita, DJ Krush, Tony Allen …   Later on started promoting the artists I was writing about so this meant that I was able to push what was coming out fresh from the London scene and in particular via Straight no Chaser magazine – big shouts go out to the whole Chaser fam which […]

Passionate about music in all its forms and expressions, I start playing the first records in the late 90’s. Today, I am also a promoter of musical events and beyond. My philosophy is to intrigue and propose new sounds far from the mass stereotypes. My DJ sets have their roots in house music, with the influences of jazz, funky and afro, soul and new disco music. https://www.facebook.com/djpaoloventura/

  Andrea Murgia, a.k.a. STEREODROME, was born in Carbonia, Sardinia. After graduating in Musicology and Music Business he begin to write about music on magazine and sites. He loves Soul, Jazz and VIdeogames. https://sentireascoltare.com/autore/andreamurgia/ https://www.allaboutjazz.com/member-andrea-murgia

BRUNO BOLLA is considered one of the most versatile Italian DJs and a point of reference for the new generations of dj -producer. Active since the early 80’s, it is highlighted by playing Afro-Funky-Electro – industrial – New Wave in alternative underground clubs like Viridis and Primo Piano in Milan. Since 1988 becomes one of the leading promoters of the Acid Jazz / Rare Grooves scene with evenings like JAZID and TUTTI I FRUTTI , where it redesigns the golden age of genres such as jazz and funk with a new aesthetic. The natural curiosity leads him to explore the world of the nascent House scene with the one Night MATMOS, which will bring him into the gothic Italian DJs distinguishing himself for his eclectic and innovative selections, always looking for new solutions, without forgetting a few touches of old school sounds , from Soul – funk – jazz “Rare Groove” at Techno Detroit to Deep House made in Chicago and Nyc. In 1995 he produced the album INDEFINITA ATMOSFERA for Schema Records and leads DANCEFLOOR JAZZ on Rai stereo 2, a program dedicated to jazz and funk. From 1998 to 2003 he mixes COOL DANCE on RMC, a program […]

IZZIO POWER STYLE Izzio born in Sassari in the 1976 . I began to make myself heard in the early 90s, through a Sassari radio station, conducting a program of Underground music strictly by technics 1200 turntables. Leading my local radio live programs , i begins to appear in the world of clubs starting to play warm up dj set in the most popular discos of my home town. From that moment i began to be booked for private parties , after hours especially, as I always proposed an innovative music show. After some years of break I return to play my music, oriented to electronic sounds, melodic house and all its variants …

ENNE Munich, Germany   If you see him perform either in studios or on stages you’ll always get a flair of his higher level artist skills. And yes, you find ENNE’s name on an incredible amount of tracks and remixes. Besides, he produced five albums so far. Record labels and publishing companies like Compost, Universal, Karmaloft and Sujet Musique signed this marvelous musician who started his musical movement more than 30 ago. Being an outstanding dj and producer ENNE is a multiple instrumentalist, too. From drumming in a band through his club debut as a dj in ’83 to his first steps in music production there is no missing link in his career. Whether Propaganda Moscow or Amnesia Ibiza he rocked venues all over Europe. His remarkable experience leads him to this one of a kind house music live performances. more enne music and info: www.enne-music.com https://www.facebook.com/ENNEoriginal/