Disc jockey duo Many Hands (Berlin/UK) have made their playlist for Basement Soul show 37 available. Scientific Sound Asia, an English-language electronic music station, promoter, and DJ agency, serves both expatriates and locals across Asia.
Many Hands is the creative project of versatile DJs Jona J & Kava. Jona Jefferies, born in Barcelona and raised between Spain and the UK, is deeply rooted in the music scene.
Jona’s DJ career began in southwest England’s free party and rave scene during the early nineties. After moving to Ibiza, he became captivated by the island’s Balearic sound and hedonistic culture, returning regularly as both a raver and a DJ.
Following Ibiza, Jona moved to Bristol, where he was influenced by the city’s sound system culture, spending several years refining his skills. An open-minded artist, he later became part of Berlin’s international music community, performing across venues before returning to the UK in 2020.
One of Jona’s releases, Nocturnal, was a collaboration with Lewis Hopkin of Stardelta Mastering under the name 'Sapience' for Tom Middleton’s Sound Of The Cosmos label. The track gained radio play by Gilles Peterson, Mala, and Laurent Garnier.
Originally from New Zealand, Kava has lived in Berlin for over ten years. His journey into music began in Wellington’s vibrant music scene, deeply influenced by genres like Soul, Bashment, Hip Hop, Disco, House, Techno, and Drum and Bass.
Kava’s early years in New Zealand included selling vinyl records and hosting radio shows. Upon relocating to Berlin, he became a resident on a monthly radio show, Float Some and Jet Some, hosted alongside Rodi Kirk of Scratch 22 fame on Berlin Community Radio, which has since closed.
Through his work in Berlin, Kava gained recognition and performed across numerous venues, solidifying his reputation in the city’s music community.
Jona and Kava connected through a mutual contact near OYE Records in Berlin, instantly recognising their musical chemistry. This synergy led to the formation of Many Hands, a unique dance session, often called “Basement Soul,” held in a Berlin basement.
Jona J & Kava’s sets cover a rich spectrum, from Disco, Soul, Latin, and Afrobeat to MPCs, drum machines, and synthesised beats, drawing from New York’s Jamaican influence to West African rhythms.
This "Basement Soul" episode expertly captures Many Hands’ dedication to genre-defying selections. From House to Jazz, Hip Hop, World Music, and Dub, Episode 37 is a masterclass in blending diverse styles, designed to resonate with fans of eclectic and soulful sounds. Whether you're tuning in for smooth jazz beats or the dynamic flow of experimental hip hop, "Basement Soul" continues to bring a musical experience that is as unexpected as it is engaging.
Their style remains eclectic, sometimes quirky or bass-heavy, yet always geared for the dancefloor. This particular episode of Basement Soul originally aired on Friday, 19th March. Listen to the show on the Mixcloud player below – enjoy!
Many Hands 'Basement Soul' episode 37 19th of March 2021.
Mara Tk, Toroa - The Albatross
Dream Dolphin - Take No Michi
Man Made Mountain Feat. N’fa Jones - Hypocritical
He Waka Kōtuia - Te Mahi Tamariki - Huia Te Aroha
Taste Of Honey - World Spin
Prefuse 73 - Twin Statues
Golden Teacher - Kazimar
Olefunken - Ubuntu Tutu
Golden Bug Feat. Viktoria Whermeister - Tamba (Multi Culti Dancer Dub Remix)
3 Chairs - Muffled Memories
Megatronic & Edseven - Lnd
Duke Hugh - Nighthawks
Ty Feat. Vula - L.o.v.e. (No Matter What)
Willie Colon - Set Fire To Me (Dub)
Mr. Beatnick - Broken Fury
System Olympia Feat. Dxjx - My Lincoln
Trinidadian Deep - Natty Dread
Flava D - More Love
Mokotron - Doctrine Of Recovery
Szajna - Wriggle Shuffle
Sci Clone - Melt
Bill Riley - Future Funk
Listen on Mixcloud here.
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