With a Palestinian ancestry, the US-born, London-and-Amman-raised, Brooklyn-based Felonious Funk is an embodiment of a ‘child of the world’.
Inspired by the life and times of American jazz icon Thelonious Monk, Felonious Funk is a self-described musical soul who was never very good at colouring inside the lines. Alongside her curation for radio shows and fu ... Show More
Jul 2
Select 342: Mixed by A.M.I.R.A
Taking over our Select 342 this week is A.M.I.R.A, hailing from Casablanca, Morocco. She is known for exploring a variety of techno sub-genres, weaving groovy and hypnotic beats into her sets, which she also showcases in her new podcast series Return to Groove. Her Select set is ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 25
Select 340: Mixed by Naomi
This Saturday on Select, Paris-based Apple Music host and DJ Naomi takes charge. Her sets are known for being irresistibly danceable, where Afro-Caribbean rhythms and bass music pulse through rap and R&B tunes. Naomi has been a resident of Rinse France since 2021, curating two mo ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2021
Nate Chinen, "Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century" (Vintage, 2019)
Nate Chinen's Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century (Vintage, 2019) is an essential guide to 21st century jazz. Named a best book of the year by NPR, GQ, Billboard, JazzTimes and many more, Chinen's book profiles many of the most exciting voices in jazz, from Kamasi Washingto ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2020
Bitches Brew: The Importance of Challenging Music
Jazz can often be seen as a genre that challenges listeners, but one of the greatest jazz records of all time -- Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew -- was born out a need to challenge the genre, to push back on the establishment, and to break down old conventions and notions about what ja ... Show More
36m 11s
Oct 2024
Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove" with Estelle
Get ready to share the spice of life and glide like a 747 to a classic cookout jam from one of the best selling bands of all time! On this episode of One Song, Grammy Award-winning pop star, rapper, and actress Estelle joins Diallo and LUXXURY to talk about Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1 ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 5
Feel Good Energy: Disco House & Retro Funk Vibes
Retro soul meets modern groove in this uplifting dance floor session. From Chic to Purple Disco Machine, this mix is a glittery celebration of rhythm, freedom, and funk. Let it move you. 💃🪩✨ Tracklist: Everybody's Free (To Feel Good) - DE SOFFER 9PM (Till I Come) - DE SOFFER, O ... Show More
32m 51s
Aug 2022
Lynn Adib | Exploring Arabic Music and Improvisation Through Jazz
Lynn Adib performed three musical pieces: Youmma, Taht El Ward & Autruche followed by a discussion.Born and raised in Damascus, Syria. Lynn Adib is a singer, composer who has been exploring Arabic music and improvisation through Jazz music that she discovered around the age if 19 ... Show More
57m 49s