ElecSoul

This week’s show is built for the after hours dancefloor—deep, late-night heat to keep you up long past closing time. 
 ElecSoul 254 Fire delivers soulful garage and deep house grooves that burn slow and steady.
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For late night listening. ElecSoul 253 blends deep house warmth and soulful music in a liquid glass format. 
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ElecSoul 256 Hope brings an uplifting flow of deep, soulful and globally minded house. From the dreamy refix of Soul II Soul to Bosq’s percussion driven grooves and DJEFF’s urgent rhythms, this mix moves with warmth and optimism. A soundtrack for brighter days and late-night dancefloors alike. Saucy Lady, U-Key, Omar – I Can’t Shake This Feeling (Original Mix) Deep Sea Cosmonauts – I Am Somebody (Original Mix) Megatronic, Zimkitha, VenusRaps, Domenica Fossati – Nazo (Bosq Extended Remix) Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream (Ron Trent Refix) DJ Romain – Time Out (Original Mix) DJEFF, June Freedom – World Goin’ Crazy (DJEFF Remix) Voodoochild, Try-Ky – Evitar (Original Mix) Babs Present – That Nowhere Kinda Love (Original Mix) Mark Picchiotti, Marah Armenta – Satisfied (Do It Dub) Tyron Sa – Angel (Original Mix)

djrobbieduncan.com - global DJ bookings info@djrobbieduncan.com ElecSoul #251 – Prism I lost myself in this mix, totally immersed and hearing the music in a different way. Most of these tracks have been with me for more than a decade, carrying deep memories and meaning, while a couple of newer releases keep the texture fresh and flowing. Prism bends light and sound into new shapes from soulful electronics and spiritual jazz to grooves that move both heart and body. Featured tracks: Owusu And Hannibal – Delirium Up Hygh Eska – Be Known (Owusu Remix) Build An Arc – You’ve Gotta Have Freedom Taylor McFerrin – Place In My Heart (feat. Ryat) Melchior Sultana – Ghost (Original Mix) Eddy Meets Yannah – Can’t Hide Love C.A.R. Leon Albert – Debo-See (Johannes Albert Remix) Helder Russo – Revisited Demuir – New Spirit (Extended Mix) Djena – In Motion (Original Mix) Danny Snowden – Ri Thum (Original Mix)

ELECSOUL #250 – REFLECTIONS (120 - 128 House and Techno) 80s - 90s + Extras A look back at music that shaped my early years behind the decks. These aren’t obscure cuts, but tracks filled with atmosphere and personal emotion — the kind of tunes that bring joy, reflection, and timeless dance floor memories. Along the way, I’ve included one or two contemporary tracks to keep the flow shifting and interesting, just as it would be in my ideal club. I’m sure you’ll recognise the time and place you first heard many of these too. Tracklist: 
Al Dobson Jr – Live At Makeover. 
Aphrodisiac – Your Love. 
Detroit Swindle, Mayer Hawthorne – 64 Ways
A. Greenman – Discoethique
. Arnold Jarvis – Take Some Time Out
. FCL, San Soda – It’s You. 
Dionne – Come Get My Lovin
. Logic – The Warning. 
Gerome Sportelli – Some Acid. 
Joyce Muniz, Bam – Back In The Days
. LFO – LFO. 
Adonis – No Way Back. 
Deep’a & Biri, Gene, Argy – Redshift
.Alton Miller – Movin Shadow. 
Ajukaja – Stranger. Listen now on Apple Podcasts & SoundCloud DJ bookings www.djrobbieduncan.com

ElecSoul 249 – ElecSoul Perspective This week’s mix is recorded straight to tape no edits, no polishing, just a live ride through some soulful, reflective sounds. So expect a few of my usual flubs in there. Kicking off with ENNY’s Cabin Feva, then moving through a blend of deep grooves, spiritual house and conscious lyrics. There’s a mix of fresh releases and “new to me” discoveries tunes I’ve only just come across but instantly connected with. New music from Eric Roberson and more, all chosen with that ElecSoul perspective in mind. Hope it lands right where you need it. Robbie Tracklist:
 ENNY – Cabin Feva Eric Roberson – Over You / Under You (feat. Najee & Jayshawn Champion) Mr. Eclectic & Ed Ramsey – Let Me Take You (Original Mix) Krewcial – Elaboritz (Original Mix) Fizzikx – Life & Freedom (Original Mix) DJ Tomer, Ricardo, Eltonnick, Ilana Lorraine – The Truth (Original Mix) Sonson – My Blues (Original Mix) Joi Cardwell & David Morales – Plastic Feelings (Extended Mix) Johnny Malek & Juliet Mendoza – Manifestations (Vocal Mix) Mikki Afflick & Marlon D – Darien Gap (Main Mix) Louie Vega, Ben Westbeech, Rahh – Times Are Changing (Two Soul Fusion Extended Remix)

ElecSoul #248 90s GARAGE ON THE RECORD This episode I’m back on my vintage Vestax decks, playing straight from the collection. Just pure 12inch records, no fuss. It’s a 90s Garage session, full of raw drums, soulful vocals and bumping grooves that still feel fresh (apart from being worn and needing clean). Dug out a few gems featured on my Instagram series I haven’t played fully in a while, including Keith Thompson, Jomanda and 95 North. There’s a splash of Acid Trax in the mix too, plus a couple of deep Marshall Jefferson and Joey T Vanelli cuts to round it out. Hope you enjoy the sound of the session.

Kicking off this week’s ElecSoul with a classic from Galliano, one of the standout acts from the Acid Jazz era on Gilles Peterson’s Talkin’ Loud label. I’d been chatting on IG about the scene back in the day, and it reminded me how Galliano carved out a sound that went way beyond the standard Acid Jazz blueprint. From there, I’m keeping close to that early crossover energy into the world of trip hop, breaks and dusty beats, with flavours that nod to Rae & Christian and Unkle. James Lavelle’s MoWax label was huge at the time, collaborating with artists like Portishead and pushing boundaries across sound and style. You get the idea. This week’s selection leans into a bit of nostalgia, but not without moving forward. There’s even a cut from Felix Da Housecat tucked in before we shift gears into house, garage and some late-night footwork. Hope you enjoy the ride, 49 minutes of memory, motion and movement.

ElecSoul #246 – hello, olá, olá, Hola!, Todo bien & back again.
 Felt like the right time to throw a bit of a Latin curveball into the mix this week… there’s summer in the air and I’ve been in that kind of mood. My wife and I often talk about going back to Lisbon it’s a place we both love but lately I’ve also been wondering what South America would be like. That daydream definitely crept into the music this time. Also had a really nice chat with Helder Russo on Instagram about his latest release a remix album of Church Music. I shared how much I loved ME AND YOU when it first came out, but my copy had corrupted and wouldn’t play on the CDJs. He kindly sorted me out with a fresh version big up Helder!
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Have a great weekend! 

Robbie xx

ELECSOUL 245 AMALGAMATION This week’s mix drifts between energy and exhaustion, motivation and melancholy a 50 minute journey of layered emotion and beautifully complex sound. Featuring tracks from Rudi Creswick, Carlos Niño, Shunaji, Ron Trent, Mr. Fingers, and more, this is music for the in between moments: late night walks, quiet mornings, or just being still. No jingles, no chatter just pure sound. Rudi Creswick - Fight or Flight Carlos Niño & Friends - Calimayan (feat. Nate Morgan & Yaakov Levy) Shunaji - Cosmic Blues Peanut Holmes - Bado Nasaka Haki (Instrumental) James Mason - Sweet Power Your Embrace Hector Plimmer - Communication Control Ron Trent - City Beat XL Regular - Sometimes Theo Parrish - Orange Barrel Action (Long Mix) Mr. Fingers, Robert Owens Ron Trent - Deep Down (Mr. Fingers Remix)

New Mix: From the Storage Box series on instagram channel @djrobbieduncan An all-vinyl session pulled straight from the archives — random, raw selections spanning 1989 to 1996. Think: late-night journeys, low ceilings, red lights, bodies moving in sync. This one’s meant to evoke those unknown, unforgettable club moments. No tracklist. No titles. Just sound, memory, energy. Let the music tell its own story. #VinylMix #AllVinyl #UndergroundSounds #ClubEnergy #LateNightVibes #CrateDigging #Garage #djrobbieduncan #90sgarage #ukg #usg

ElecSoul 243 A Conversation with Ronnie McGrath Final episode before NGOMA launches — Thurs 18 July In this deeply personal closing chapter of the Ngoma preview series, I sit down with Ronnie McGrath. Poet, percussionist, educator, and long-time force in the UK’s Black creative arts landscape. Ronnie takes us on a vivid journey through his early years as a young, impressionable Black man in London, immersed in the capital’s thriving underground music scene encountering emerging icons like Gilles Peterson, Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson, and witnessing the rare groove movement firsthand at seminal clubs like Crackers, The Wag, and more. We also dive into: His days studying at Pyramid Arts Development alongside fellow future legends Being mentored by Clifford Jarvis (Sun Ra Arkestra) Playing with members of Cuban jazz legends Irakere Touring Europe with the Afro-Brazilian collective Afro Block And his near-miss of joining none other than the Brand New Heavies Ronnie’s lived it, felt it, moved with it. This episode is full of deep insights and spiritual groove. MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE: Dingwalls – Audio Bullys Rock Creek Park – The Blackbyrds Eh U What You Say – Roy Ayers Southern Freeze – Freeze Juana 1600 - Irakere Cathedrals - D.C. LaRue ––– Don’t miss Ronnie McGrath LIVE ++ improvising with Dr. Keys & DJ Robbie Duncan at the launch of NGOMA → Thurs 18 July · Stroud Brewery · £6 adv https://www.skiddle.com/e/40878734 Further reading & viewing: British Hustle documentary: 
https://youtu.be/bOhLMyjXbko?si=Bwey27KjRN2m6hY3 Chris Hill hooked up with Stan Barratt circa 72/73 at the Goldmine on Canvey Island, Essex and effectively launched the identifiable Southern Soul scene - from which eventually came the Caister Weekender and everything else that followed. The Goldmine undeniably was where it all started. Those with longish memories will recall the brief swing revival of the mid 1970s, when Hilly briefly ceded the venue's dancefloor to the orchestras of Count Basie, Jimmie Lunceford, Chick Webb and Benny Goodman. Goldminers adopted swing fever for a few months until it attracted the attentions of Britain's national press (The Sun) then immediately dumped the fad and returned to a solid offering of Soul, Funk, and Jazz. Hilly departed for pastures new for a stint at the Lacey lady in Ilford before returning "home" once more a few years later. (In the mid-80's I promoted a "Goldmine Revival" with Hilly headlining which ran for about six weeks, after which Gary Dennis did likewise with a return to the "Lacey Lady" - follow all that)? "British Hustle", directed by Curtis Clark, admirably illustrates what the underground soul scene was truly like back in the late 70’s. A film of two distinct parts, the first twenty minutes of BH was filmed at Clouds in Brixton with Greg Edwards (Froggy was also spinning that night but isn't featured in the film for some inexplicable reason). Our buck-eyed buddy and refugee from across the sea is pure US slickness, playing to a predominantly Black floor whilst Hilly, at the Goldmine, for the film's second half rabble-rouses a mainly white crowd and is the ultimate showman. Had he directed the thronged floor to eat each other they'd have done so without question! Check out the (admittedly primarily alcohol-primed, with maybe a few ludes thrown in) euphoria of the Goldmine floor and it's not hard to see how this was replicated a decade later when the rave scene roared in, underscored by the arrival of E in comparison. Whatever, this is as accurate reflection of the southern Soul scene of the late 70's as there could possibly be, the roots, a magical time. Those that were there can take a trip down Memory Lane, all others can get just a little taste of what they missed.... ElecSoul243 #RonnieMcGrath #NgomaStroud #StroudMusicScene #DJRobbieDuncan #RareGroove #CulturalConversations #PoeticPercussionist #AfroBlock #Irakere #BlackBritishCreativeHistory

NEW ELECSOUL DROP: The Dr. Keys Story (Also available on Apple Podcasts & Mixcloud). This week’s episode is a journey through sound, soul, and Gloucester & Stroud’s musical heartbeat — with Phil Campbell AKA Dr. Keys, the maestro joining us LIVE at NGOMA (18 July) at Stroud Brewery. Listen as Phil shares: The church incident that shaped his childhood piano journey… Flashbacks to Stroud’s 80s/90s band scene 
Behind Audio Proxemics — his keys work on Situation’s stunning new album…
 Why playing live at NGOMA (DJs + live improv) reignited his creative fire. Key tracks in this episode: Uhuru & Wanderin’ Rose – Ramsey Lewis Quartet Just Groovin’ – Patsy Gamble Rodborough Groove – Situation (feat. Phil’s keys ) 
Catch Dr. Keys LIVE:
 Fri 18 JULY | NGOMA at Stroud Brewery £6 adv SKIDDLE.COM ( https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gloucester/The-Stroud-Brewery-And-Taproom/Ngoma/40878734/) | More on the door

In this episode, I sit down with RayJuss — a seasoned digger, DJ, and former pirate radio regular who now calls Cheltenham home. We talk about his journey through London’s underground music scenes, his time running the vinyl-only night Off The Record, and how his relationship with music continues to evolve. Ray reflects on the unique rhythms that inspire him — from deep house and broken beat to UKG and beyond — and shares some powerful stories about the search for lost tracks, the thrill of finding long-forgotten gems, and the ongoing drive to keep the culture alive. Topics we cover include: - Growing up with pirate radio and cassette culture - Rebuilding his music memory using old tapes and Shazam - The joys and challenges of promoting your own night - Making the leap from bedroom DJ to community builder - The importance of reaching out, connecting, and sharing Listen to the full conversation now on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and Mixcloud This episode is part of a series of artist interviews in the lead-up to Ngoma, happening 18 July at Stroud Brewery. General entry tickets are available via Skiddle.com https://www.skiddle.com/e/40878734 and the Stroud Brewery website https://stroudbrewery.com/pages/events

Episode 240 is live! 
I’m joined by the brilliant Katie Novo ahead of her Ngoma debut at Stroud Brewery on 18 July. Bristol-based DJ and radio host, Katie’s sets blend jazz, broken beat, soul, house, Afrobeat, and more — always with a focus on connection, joy, and the dancefloor. As the founder of Counting Blessings, she’s created an open and welcoming space where people can let go and truly enjoy the dancefloor. Whether behind the decks at clubs and festivals or hosting shows on 1BTN and Noods Radio, Katie is all about celebrating music’s power to bring people together. Katie is a wonderful soul. She speaks openly about her journey and experiences along the way and gives plenty of sage advice for new & experienced DJs. In this episode, she shares her musical journey, the discoveries that shaped her sound, her thoughts on DJ culture — and three incredible tunes she’s loving right now. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and Mixcloud, as part of a series of artist profile interviews running over the next month in the lead-up to Ngoma. 
Tickets for Ngoma are on sale now! Early-bird tickets are sold out, but general entry tickets are available via Skiddle.com and the Stroud Brewery website. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gloucester/The-Stroud-Brewery-And-Taproom/Ngoma/40878734/ Cover photography by Claire Waddell Photographer

ElecSoul 239 – Everywhere This week we move through jazz, edits, and deep house grooves. Starting with Carlos Niño & Friends featuring Nate Morgan, then into AceMo with Yunie Mojica. Fink keeps it raw with Biscuits, followed by a rework of Rio from Alkalino. House business from Ed Ramsey & Demarkus Lewis, Roland Clark (Sabah Edit), and Keinemusik x Black Coffee. We close with a remix from Byron The Aquarius, plus heaters from Squirell and Last Nubian & Goldbar. Full tracklist www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul

Show #238

Full tracklist www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul ElecSoul is hosted by Robbie Duncan This week's Plastic Jazz journey travels through Afro-futurism, Brazilian rhythms, deep house soul, and broken beat swagger. Expect dusty grooves, cosmic textures, and unmistakable jazz DNA running through every track.

This episode is inspired by the sound I’ll be taking to NGOMA at Stroud Brewery on 18th July. It’s a deep, soulful mix blending house, broken beat, and jazzy grooves — perfect for balancing movement and mood. I’ll be joining DJs Katie Novo and Rayjuss, plus the amazing Ronnie McGrath on live percussion for an unforgettable night. Trackless available at www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul and look for show 236

New ElecSoul is here it’s called Observing Amber. Bit of a reflective one this week. Jazz, soul, deep house and broken beats all blended in. Artists like James Blake, Alex Isley, Moses Yoofee Trio, Hallex M. A warm, thoughtful selection that still has movement. Full tracklisting available at www.djrobbieduncan/elecsoul look for show #235