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Soundtrack For Today: Nuyorican Soul

Good idea. princeklassen:

Feb 23rd

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Blessing your digital media player of choice with the newest Sol Power mix before we see you this weekend. Stream from the widget above or download from Divshare.

Feb 17th

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DJ Cortega - Miller Time

Our dude Cortega, who is in town from Nairobi, will be rockin with us Saturday night (along with the dude Joe L.). He’s been doing his Electrafrique parties throughout the African continent and we are pretty hyped he’ll be joining us. Here’s a taste of what to expect.

Feb 17th

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Jeremy Sole - Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your...

We blogged about Jeremy Sole a few weeks ago, and he blesses us again with a really tasteful cumbia reworking of Whitney’s “My Love is Your Love.” Nice one.

Feb 15th

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SAt 2/18: Sol Power All-Stars w/ DJ Cortega & Joe...

See you on the dancefloor. More info »here«

Feb 13th

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Stereo 77

DJ Stereo 77 has been steadily releasing some great material, from moombahton for the club, to salsa refixes por la playa. Here are a couple recent joints I’ve been feeling and a mix that’s sure to stay in steady rotation for me, called Ricanstructions.

Feb 9th

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Feb 9th

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We are on the Soundcloud

We have a lot more on the way, but check out our brand new soundcloud page to download the latest Sol Power remixes and edits. Here are a couple to get you started, but don’t forget to follow us. http://soundcloud.com/solpowerdc

Feb 7th

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Free Download: Kabbala - Ashewo Ara (Meistro Sol...

A little warm up for this weekend’s evening activity. Stream or download right here!

Feb 2nd

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Feb 1st

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Margaret Singana - We Are Growing (DJ Zirconium...

A bit of random googling led me to this nice, deep rework of Margaret Singana by DJ Zirconium from South Africa. One for the late night crowd.

Feb 1st

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Sat Feb 4 - Sol Power All-Stars @ ESL

back at it again! $10.

Jan 30th

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Sunny Grooves

A beautiful day deserves beautiful West African sounds (with an apt title to boot). Check out this brand spakin new mix of some not so spankin new West African records, compiled by the one and only Voodoo Funk aka Frank Gossner. He’s been digging for and reissuing lost West African heat for years now, and this latest mix reveals some of his recently found treasures. His blog is a goldmine...

Jan 27th

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Jeremy Sole

A number of years ago Meistro and I had Jeremy Sole as a guest at our monthly jaunt at Wonderland Ballroom, Dirty Bombs. He was already well respected at the time, but the last few years he’s really been blowing up. On top of being a great DJ, Jeremy is a real master of producing deep, soulful dance music across many genres- hip hop, house, cumbia, motown, the list goes on. So rather than...

Jan 26th

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Photos from Tropical Punch

Big up to Brightest Young Things for taking and posting some nice photos of Tropical Punch on Saturday. What a fantastic party. Stay tuned, we’ve got more (mad) tricks up the sleeve. More here!

Jan 25th

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TROPICAL PUNCH TICKET GIVE AWAY!

The good folks over at BYT are running a nice preview and little contest for TROPICAL PUNCH. Go HERE for details. See you on the dance floor tomorrow night!

Jan 20th

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Sol Power All-Stars w/ Boogat, Empresarios &...

A collection of local DJ crews that focus on global music announces the DC debut of Boogat— a Mexi-Paraguayan (via Montréal) MC & producer whose style spans electronic pan-Latin sounds, global hip-hop, and beyond. In addition to Boogat’s performance, “Tropical Punch” will feature sets by: EMPRESARIOS DJ set w/ Javier Miranda on Congas Fort Knox Recordings – DC THE SOL POWER ALL-STARS...

Jan 17th

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Watch

Here’s another live one from the vaults from when Lil’ Dave joined us. As always, your choice of a stream or download.

Jan 17th

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Jan 12th

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KidGusto Presents, 'REFLECTIONS'. 2012 MIXTAPE.

Me like-a de mix. We will share him with LA as long as he keeps churning out joints like this. kidgusto: ‘REFLECTIONS’ 2012 Mixtape. by KidGusto Hosted on Mixcloud

Jan 9th

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Jan 9th

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Jan 5th

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Mr. Fish "My African Caravan Mix"

Just came across this great mix from Mr. Fish, who hails from Melbourne, Australia. He released this one half a year ago or so, when it was winter on his side of the globe and I have to say that it’s sounding really nice on this chilly winter morning while I ease into the work week. Starts off very chill with some African dancehall and balkan beats and builds into some afro house for the...

Jan 3rd

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Sabo & Nappy G live at Cielo Jan 1 2010

Here is a nice, deep NYE set to get you ready for the weekend. Fire! DJ Sabo & Nappy G on percussion Live at Cielo Jan 1st, 2010 by Turntables On The Hudson

Dec 29th

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Que Bárbaro! Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro on Tour...

Quantic and his many many projects probably wins the award for “most played” in Sol Power sets. I wish wish wish he would come to the states with his Combo Bárbaro sometime…Check this fresh little video of them in action. Que Bárbaro! Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro on Tour in ‘11 from Quantic on Vimeo.

Dec 22nd

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Cheick Hamala video

Cheick Hamala and his band rockin shit at Rock and Roll Hotel last week.

Dec 21st

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Nice review of last weeks show at...

We got some nice e-props over at thevinyldistrict.com…. Oral history isn’t just a reflection of social movement, it’s a science. And that set the tone for an evening highlighted by the many rhythms of Cheick Hamala Diabate. Last Friday night, at the Rock and Roll Hotel, we got a dose of traditional West African music with a funk chaser. Before the griot entered the stage, Eighteenth Street...

Dec 20th

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African Selector Vol. 1

Just in time for this Friday’s show with Cheick Hamala and the Empresarios, I came across this new comp on Atal Music. African Selector Vol. 1 is a top notch collection of new tunes running the gamut from traditional highlife-style to coupe-decale. I’m looking forward to dropping a couple of these jams at Rock and Roll Hotel this Friday. You can scoop it at Juno and Traxsource.

Dec 14th

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(another) Cheick Hamala Diabate track for download

Cheick Hamala’s management was kind enough to offer both sides of his new 45 release. Last week I posted Tagamba. Here is the flip, Sigi Diya. Grab the track and see you on Friday!

Dec 13th

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Cheick Hamala Diabate track for download

In anticipation of the show next week, here is a great track off of Cheick Hamala Diabate’s new release. Grab it here for free! I’ll be sharing another track next week so keep it locked.

Dec 9th

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Bersas Discos #7

Bersas Discos have been making noise for a few years now. The record label essentially popularized the new cumbia sound that’s getting play all across the country in all types of clubs. The Bersas Discos sound has also been a primary influence on moombahton, which has now eclipsed cumbia in popularity in the States. But that’s all subtext to the point at hand… the awesome new...

Dec 7th

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DJ Smash live at BRAZA! SF

Stumbled across this tasty mix pon di Soundcloud. Some Brazilian (vinyl) treats for your ears. DJ Smash at Braza! pt.1 / Nov. 2010 by DJ Smash

Dec 5th

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Special Guest Lil Dave (Philly) this Saturday at...

Meistro’s gonna be away so we got Philly’s great Lil Dave of the Illvibe Collective to sit in with the Sol Power All Stars this weekend. Check his new remix of Captain Planet. I’m gonna add it to my Sol Power crate while you listen… Captain Planet feat. Brit Lauren - Get You Some (lil’dave remix) by lil’dave Oh yeah. And Farid is laying it down in the...

Dec 1st

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Here’s another one from the stash to add to your collection and get you amped for our return to ESL. Stream from Mixcloud above or download from Divshare at the following link: http://www.divshare.com/download/16291557-83e

Dec 1st

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Cheick Hamala Diabate "Tagamba"

Check the new(ish) Cheick Hamala Diabate 7” on Electric Cowbell Records. Stream it below and cop the 45 at the Electric Cowbell store. Oh yeah. We’ll be rocking with him, his band, and the Empresarios on December 16. Cheick Hamala Diabate 7” 45rpm by Electric Cowbell

Nov 29th

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Brand New Wayo

There’s a great new comp out on Comb & Razor call <b>Brand New Wayo</b> full of that afrobeat, disco, and funk we love at Sol Power. Tunes are all from 1979-1983 and encapsulate so much of what was great about Nigerian funk at the time- strong influences from American artists, combined with African musical traditions. Check the clips below! You can pick it up at Juno.

Nov 28th

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Soundway's Colombian music treasure map

Soundway just posted this really dope infographic of some of the semi-lost Colombian obscurities they have unearthed over the years. I strongly encourage you to check out all the interactive features on this bad boy — live footage, video interviews, and sound clips.

Nov 23rd

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The Most remote music festival in the world?

Maybe so. How bout a campaign to get Sol Power on the lineup in 2013? Shout to okayafrica.com More info here. Festival au Desert: Playing for Peace in the Sahara from Cultures of Resistance on Vimeo.

Nov 17th

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Fania x Whiskey Barons mix

The Whiskey Barons homies straight outta Boston just dropped this rock-solid mix of Fania classics. Tons of unreleased edits on here, perfect for the dance floor (I *need* these joints!). If you’ve been to our parties or listened to our live mixes, you know these dudes well. Their joints are Sol Power staples…we’ll get them down DC to rock with us soon. fania x whiskey...

Nov 16th

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12/16: SOL POWER w/ EMPRESARIOS & CHEICK HAMALA...

Yes indeedy. Tickets / more info HERE.

Nov 10th

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Nigerian funk rock BOMBS

Soundway Records just unleashed a one-two-three combination reissue bomb onto the masses. First up is MonoMono’s debut LP, Give the Beggar a Chance from 1972. The title track is the lead track on this here mix and, in my opinion, is the strongest of the set. I scored a copy in Nigeria, and out of about 50 LPs I brought home, it probably gets the most play. A lot of Nigerian LPs have a lot...

Oct 21st

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Empresarios & Kid Gusto

This post is dedicated to two killer new releases from DC-bred musical powerhouses, the Empresarios and Kid Gusto. The Empresarios have been releasing some memorable latin jams for a few years now, but their latest EP, Bestia, is probably their best effort yet. Packed with heat including two latin house bombs and a cumbia cut aimed straight at the dancefloor, this could be the one that really puts...

Oct 17th

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The Best of Quantic / J-Rocc mix

What if I released an instant classic soulful / jazzy dance LP when I was just old enough to drink? And then I followed it up with another the very next year? And then I got a little bored, so the year after that I started a full funk / soul ensemble and unleashed another instant classic? And then I realized I could do it all at once, and got back to producing and remixing. I’m gonna...

Oct 10th

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Oct 9th

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Sol Power featured on the Illvibe Collective...

Lil Dave of the Illvibe Collective asked us for a mix to feature on their weekly podcast, The Difference. Check it out HERE (recorded live @ Outside in August):

Oct 7th

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Yosaku and Braza SF

I would say better late than never on this mix that Yosaku dropped in March but there’s no expiration date on dopeness. I knew Yosaku first as a great broken beat producer with a taste for updating classic Brazilian records, but he’s also pretty flawless on the decks. Check out this live set from BRAZA! in San Fran. Yosaku - Braza (March 2011) 320kbps download by yosaku If...

Oct 6th

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Part 2 from August. Stream above with the tracklisting or download it from DivShare.

Oct 1st

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Another funky set from the archives to get you ready for Saturday. Stream it in the widget above and follow along with the tracklisting or download it from Divshare.

Sep 27th

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Sol Power All-Stars at ESL this Saturday

We’re back at it this Saturday at Eighteenth Street Lounge with the inimitable Boogie on percussion and we’ve got some hot new Sol Power exclusive remixes to drop on the dance floor! As always, we’ll be rocking all night from 9:30 to 3:00 AM.

Sep 26th

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Fela Soul

This won’t knock the earth off it’s axis, but it’s pretty fresh — 8 De La Soul songs over beats constructed with Fela Kuti samples. This trend of mashing up artists is getting a little tired, but this is worth a few listens. Download the joints here: http://gummysoul.bandcamp.com/album/fela-soul Here is a preview:

Sep 16th

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