Tonight we spin some 2025 favourites alongside a couple to mark the passing of legendary guitarists Phil Upcharch and Steve Cropper. We are joined in the studio by Dusty Crates.
Welcome to our latest dig with K&J are back with another three hours of global funk, soul, and rhythm that spans four decades and about as many continents. This week's selections run from Karriem Riggins' jazz-inflected collaboration with GENA and Liv.e on "Circlesz" to the sunbaked Braziliana of Vania Bastos and Chico De Abreu, with detours through Tokyo city pop courtesy of Kaoru Akimoto's "Wagamama na high heels" and some proper Nigerian funk from Mannix Okonkwo. Whether it's the yachty sophistication of Hamish Stuart's "Midnight Rush" or the raw energy of Goat's "Ouroboros," every track here earned its spot through one criterion: prone to induce ear-worm infestations. Press play on this bcast for the full experience: from which pressing of Ramsey Lewis you need to hunt down to the scene that birthed Jimmy Salcedo's Colombian psychedelia. Forty tracks that prove the best funk has no borders, and a universal visa!
It's your funkle Campbell back again with silly season selections to soothe the sore head after too many [insert cheapest beverage work can get away with paying you] at the work Xmas party. Soul, jazz, tropical and disco nuggets to help you forget!
It's your funkle Campbell back again with silly season selections to soothe the sore head after too many [insert cheapest beverage work can get away with paying you] at the work Xmas party. Soul, jazz, tropical and disco nuggets to help you forget!
This week on the show, our guest Jonathan Bywater turns up with a crate that demonstrates he’ll follow musical inspiration wherever it happens to be hiding, genres be damned. One moment he’s floating through The Midnight Express Show Band's "Tri-Fire" boogie demo or the globe-trotting boom-bap of Chillin’ Villains, the next he’s swerving into Cash Money Millionaires like it’s still 2000 and everyone’s wearing unbelievably large denim. Then he returns to the roots: Vernon Garrett preaching, U.S. Warren doing tough-love blues, even Kahil El’Zabar’s deep-water ritualism sits comfortably next to Cooper-Moore and Hamid Drake’s shimmering “Five Angels by the Stream.” Then we're heavy loungin' with Enoch Light’s "Shaft" and some private press business courtesy of the Randon Bros, before jettin' south to break out the claves and acordion for Conjunto Miramar's Columbian Cumbia heater "Carruseles", Nuyorican swinger Ricardo Ray and other latin treats. Enjoy
This week on the show, our guest Jonathan Bywater turns up with a crate that demonstrates he’ll follow musical inspiration wherever it happens to be hiding, genres be damned. One moment he’s floating through The Midnight Express Show Band's "Tri-Fire" boogie demo or the globe-trotting boom-bap of Chillin’ Villains, the next he’s swerving into Cash Money Millionaires like it’s still 2000 and everyone’s wearing unbelievably large denim. Then he returns to the roots: Vernon Garrett preaching, U.S. Warren doing tough-love blues, even Kahil El’Zabar’s deep-water ritualism sits comfortably next to Cooper-Moore and Hamid Drake’s shimmering “Five Angels by the Stream.” Then we're heavy loungin' with Enoch Light’s "Shaft" and some private press business courtesy of the Randon Bros, before jettin' south to break out the claves and acordion for Conjunto Miramar's Columbian Cumbia heater "Carruseles", Nuyorican swinger Ricardo Ray and other latin treats. Enjoy
RIP to the great Jack @DeJohnetteMusic - we spin a couple for him including Miles electric, solo gears and sideman material. A decent swath of new material (@Antibalas, @Peyton, Salimata, Natalie Slade, @svenwundermusic, Droogie Otis @YourOldDroog @madlib, and vintage faves in the mix today. Slip slop and slap it on.
This week's showcomes to you courtesy of 1/3rd of tuneful triumverate Campbell, broadcasting from his Tairāwhiti bolt hole on the East Coast. Cambo delivers three hours of soul, funk, jazz, and assorted grooves, drawing on his well-stocked collection to put together a mix that spans decades and styles. Campbell covers plenty of ground across the episode, moving between jazz-funk, soul ballads, disco, and international sounds from Brazil, Africa, and beyond. Dig this!
This week on The Swap Meet, we’re joined by Leon D, probably the busiest DJ in town. His selections were the perfect soundtrack to a warm Auckland evening — from Theo Parrish’s rework of Jill Scott’s “Slowly Surely” to the Stepney classic “I Am the Black Gold of the Sun”, Barry White, Metro Area and ESG, tracing a line through dusty disco, boogie and proto-house. Earlier, a quiet salute to D’Angelo: deep cuts like “Really Love” (Questlove leak), RH Factor’s “I’ll Stay”, and Don-E’s “So Cold”. Leon closes with Moodymann, Recloose, and his own “Your Love” — love and lost groove intact.
Kirk's back at it again & playing some of his scores from 'The Other Crate' record fair. This week a few birthday tributes including Pharoah Sanders, Curtis Hairston, Rod Temperton & Cherrelle. Also some 40 year old records from Tania Maria, The B. B. & Q. Band, The RAH Band. Turn it up & enjoy.
Kirk's back at it again & playing some of his scores from 'The Other Crate' record fair. This week a few birthday tributes including Pharoah Sanders, Curtis Hairston, Rod Temperton & Cherrelle. Also some 40 year old records from Tania Maria, The B. B. & Q. Band, The RAH Band. Turn it up & enjoy.
It’s the Tarāwhiti takeover from @campbellngata and spesh guest and audio explorer @cassawarrior with 2 x C90’s worth of essential sounds from Guadeloupe, Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Peru, Jamaica, Nicaragua, ‘Straya, US, and France. Press the button! Cassawarrior mix Zepiss – Pa dekourage (1983) Luis Gasca – Spanish gypsy (1972) Aura – African fever (1978) Geraldo Pino – Boogie fever (1978) Kosmik 3 – I don’t mind (1979) Professeur Bylledey – N’Gbe kinho (70s) Fred Fisher – Sasa (1979) Berkely Ike Jones – Tears in the ghetto (1979) Cambux mix Stevie Wonder – Thank you love (1966) Ishola Muhammad – Open up your heart (1976) Jae Mason – Let it out (1975) Vitamin E – Kiss away (1977) Marcia Maria – Amigo branco (1978) Clifford Coulter – Dont wanna see you cry (1980) Candy Bowman – Since I found you (1981) Tammy Payne – Take me now (Young Disciples remix, 1991) Henry Jackson – At the altar (1982) L.C.G.C. – Overflow (Special mix, 1984) Five Special – Had you a lover (1980) Nate Calhoun – Funktown (1979) The Stone City Band – Party girls (1980) Curtis Mayfield – We come in peace (1985) Cassawarrior vs... Exile House – L’Argent (80s) Kassav’ – Kassav’ (1979) Gaby Moy – Ene alengue (1992) Enrique Lynch Y Su Conjuto – A la memoria del muerto (1972) Captain Afriyie – Manni mbre obinade (80s) Alan Cosmos – Soca for your pleasure (1985) ... Cambux King Sporty – Safari (1976) Enrique Lynch Y Su Orquesta – African bump (1975) Jose ‘Chepito’ Areas – Cerro negro (1974) Azteca – Azteca (1972) George Golla – The Dancers (1975) Donald Byrd – Miss kane (1973)
Kia ora koutou whanāu, we welcome the crew Matene and Zara thru on the assist to share some beautiful waiata, and collectvely show our aroha and support for the tāonga of Te Reo Māori. Nau mai, haere mai!
Kirk's back older & wiser, for another solo session. Starting off slower, picking up the tempo as we went. Finishing off with a few Te Reo Māori waiata in honour of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). Turn it up & enjoy folks.
Kia ora koutou whanāu, we welcome the crew Matene and Zara thru on the assist to share some beautiful waiata, and collectvely show our aroha and support for the tāonga of Te Reo Māori. Nau mai, haere mai!
Tonight it's all about the breaks - we have special guest P-Money coming thru to tell us about his new website opendrumsonly.com - the place to go to find a catalogue of all the world's breakbeats in one place. We are treated to P's first vinyl set in around twenty years, mashing it up. He will be lugging a couple of boxes of records to The Other Crate record fair 20th September 2025 - along with some serious heavyweight collectors and DJs. Pop thru!
Tonight it's all about the breaks - we have special guest P-Money coming thru to tell us about his new website opendrumsonly.com - the place to go to find a catalogue of all the world's breakbeats in one place. We are treated to P's first vinyl set in around twenty years, mashing it up. He will be lugging a couple of boxes of records to The Other Crate record fair 20th September 2025 - along with some serious heavyweight collectors and DJs. Pop thru!
On this week’s Swap Meet @95bfm, Jubt was joined in the booth by the two Chrises: DJ Kurisu shared a handful of fine funky favourites, while Chris Leskovsek took us on a trip through South American cumbias, with stops at @LosMirlos, Ranil, and Juanaeco y su Combo among others. Alongside those sets, we heard new material from artists like @dawuna_world @yayabeybay and Silas Short, plus @pinopalladino__ & @_blakemills and Berlioz. Classic moments came courtesy of @CymandeOfficial @OficialTimMaia and @JorgeBenJor We also marked the birthday of @ChuckBrownDC the Godfather of Go-Go, with his track “Bustin’ Loose.” Press ze button.
On this week’s Swap Meet we marked the passing of @EddiePalmieri, a giant of Latin jazz and salsa. We played a few of his tunes to celebrate his life and music. We also tipped our hats to a couple of funk milestones – 50 years since @KoolntheGngLIVE’s Spirit of the Boogie and the Ohio Players’ Honey. There were newies from @FreddieGibbs, @Evidence @KuNaMaze and many others. Ra whanāu Kirk James!
Kirky's back for another solo endeavor. Lots of old stuff, some new bits. Also a little tribute to the late great Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Starting off slower, ending off faster, you know the story. Turn it up.