REMIXD

Fantastic Brazilian-themed remixes and covers that'll take you back to Carnival in Rio, or Bahia where you'll be drinking strong caipirinhas and cheering on the local football side.

Even though the 'Covid Experience' is behind many of us, the memory of it will linger forever. These soothing, funky, chill, relaxing and danceable grooves will inspire us all to remain forever diligent.

Starting with a new groove from DJ Jazzy Jeff, this set includes soulful house, Brazilian and Nu Jazz grooves.

Welcome to my annual 'Best of' podcast. As the Covid-19 pandemic eases here in Ontario, life is almost back to normal. For those of us who are double-vaxxed, everything is open to us, but many others stubbornly refuse to get the jab, which means the disease retains a foothold in many cities worldwide. And now that clubs and restaurants here are open to 100% capacity, DJs are returning back to work and producers are creating quality grooves. Toronto's Sarah Daye (who now lives in LA) begins...

Part one of my June 6, 2021 DJ set that first aired on The Goods radio show, CKUT-FM, Montreal. Love one another - Sunburst Band Let your hair down - Dwele Mutual Attraction - Change Water Baby - Tom Misch Hurts so bad - Nancy Holloway 1974 - Jutte Eskola Para Lennon E McCartney - Zimbo Trio Nossa ainda e a vossa beleza - Donati Vai Minha Tristesa (Mr. Bob S remix) - Tom y Joyce Os Esravos Do Jo - Friends from Rio Love and you & I - Jazzanova The Zodiac - Down to the Bone

Well, it's been more than a year and COVID-19 is still raging across many global cities, including here in Toronto, Canada, but more and more people are getting the COVID-19 vaccination so soon (fingers crossed!) things will be back to normal and we can resume our normal routines - dining out, hugging family/friends, going to concerts, theatre, sporting events, playing recreation sports etc. I expect this summer will be better than last summer as we slowly reach herd immunity. But until we...

Season's greetings and Merry Christmas to all. Here's my annual Holiday Grooves mix for you to enjoy. Download. Stream. Share.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its steely grip everywhere on the planet, we're left to ponder what was essentially a lost year for many of us. Those of us fortunate to still have a job and earn a paycheck, are left wondering what might have been. Lost dreams, shattered hopes, delayed opportunities combined with severe limitations on our personal freedoms will leave 2020 as the 'year that got away.' Musically, I was not inspired to do much as DJ gigs evaporated, along with house parties...

This mix is dedicated to everyone as we battle the greatest threat our generation has ever faced - the coronavirus aka Covid-19. As the virus gains strength and afflicts millions of people worldwide, who would've thought that a few short weeks ago (from a North American perspective) we'd all be living through an actual Hollywood-type horror experience? You know the plot: bad guy/terrorist group/incompetent employee releases a virus that kills or mutates local residents and then deliberately...

It's Family Day here in Ontario, which is a statutory holiday for those who work in the public service - like me. And what better way to celebrate family than to create a music mix?! This set celebrates families and the sun - two powerful forces that all of us enjoy, endure, suffer or praise most days. Spend time with your family. I love mine. Love yours too. Respect the sun. As always, share, stream & download this mix widely. Your tax dollars are being used wisely. 1. Shine 2. Morning Sun...

Happy New Year and I trust that 2019 ended favorably and that 2020 is off to a great start for everyone. As is my custom, here's my favourite songs of 2019. You'll find the usual suspects here - nu soul, Brazilian and old school remixes - but a couple new friends have joined them. For the first time, I've included a soca track and a song from a new genre that I'm loving more every day - Lo-Fi - which is a type of short, mainly instrumental groove with influences from jazz & hip-hop. Most...

I’ve always been impressed with the jazzy sounds coming from Scandinavia and Finland. The countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland have produced some outstanding jazz in recent years, and in the last decade or so, some great soul, too. This set pays homage to some of my favourite Nordic artists, while giving a tip of the hat to a new generation of musicians/singers who are moving the soul yardsticks forward. Represent! To learn more about this vibrant scene, go to...