The DJ and Musical Duo Many Hands (Berlin) presented their 'Basement Soul' 04 show, which was broadcast on Friday, October 25th. You can tune in using the Mixcloud player provided below. Scientific Sound Asia serves as an electronic music station, DJ agency, and event promoter catering to expatriates and locals in Asia and worldwide.
Many Hands is a mesmerizing musical project born from the collaborative efforts of two dedicated and diverse DJs, Jona Jefferies and Kava. Their mutual adoration for music knows no bounds, allowing them to venture into a vast spectrum of sounds and genres. Fueled by an unwavering passion for music, they have set out on a mission to curate extraordinary and immersive experiences for their listeners.
Jona Jefferies was born in Barcelona and grew up between Spain and the UK. He began his career as a DJ in the vibrant DIY 90's free party/rave scene in the Southwest of the UK. Subsequently, he moved to Ibiza where he was influenced by its Balearic sound and hedonistic lifestyle, becoming a frequent visitor. Following his time in Ibiza, Jona settled in Bristol, known for its bass scene, where he resided for several years, immersing himself in its urban mentality and passion for sound system culture.
Jona is currently based in Berlin, where he actively participates in the thriving international music scene. He can be found performing at various venues across the city. One of Jona's notable releases is 'Nocturnal', a collaborative project with his longtime friend Lewis Hopkin from Stardelta Mastering.
They released it under the alias 'Sapience' for Tom Middleton's 'Sound Of The Cosmos' label. This project gained recognition and airplay from renowned figures such as Gilles Peterson, Mala, and Laurent Garnier. While Jona has primarily showcased his talent in Europe, he has recently broadened his horizons by performing at multiple venues in Asia.
Kava, originally from New Zealand, has been living in Berlin for the past ten years. He developed his DJ skills in the vibrant Wellington music scene, where he was influenced by a variety of genres such as Soul, Bashment, Hip Hop, Disco, House, Techno, and Drum n Bass. During his time in New Zealand, Kava distributed vinyl records across the country and hosted several radio shows on local stations.
His ongoing activity in the music scene has seen him perform as a DJ worldwide, beginning with small local events and underground venues, progressing to major national music festivals, the RBMA in Sao Paulo, and various venues across the Asia-Pacific region. His profound musical knowledge, distinctive mixing style, and eclectic music selection have enthralled audiences and earned acclaim, often paving the way for esteemed artists like Fat Freddy's Drop, Dave Clarke, and DJ Marky.
Upon moving to Berlin, Kava collaborated with Rodi Kirk, known for his work with Scratch 22, on a monthly radio program for several years. The show, titled Float Some and Jet Some, was broadcast on the now-defunct Berlin Community Radio. Additionally, Kava had performances at different locations throughout the city during this period.
After meeting through a mutual friend near OYE Records in Berlin, Jona & Kava discovered they had a similar musical vision and quickly started collaborating. This collaboration eventually evolved into Many Hands, a diverse music event blending dance, defragmentation, and soothing sounds, held in a basement (hence the name Basement Soul) in central Berlin.
Jona J & Kava explore a wide range of rhythmic and harmonic cultural influences. Disco, Soul, Latin, and Afrobeat blend with MPCs and Drum Machines, Jamaicans in New York, West Africans with Synthesizers, and funky Euro-freaks. Their music is sometimes eccentric, sometimes energetic, but always aimed at getting people on the dance floor. This week's show features Funk, Disco, House, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, MPB, and Samba Rock.
Many Hands 'Basement Soul' Show 04.
DWART - Mate
Seu Jorge - The Model
Mushroom Band - Do the Mushdance
Wildest Dreams - Pleasure Swell
Nebraska - Usin' Me (DJ Nature Refix)
Unlimited Touch - Searching To Find The One
A Band Called Flash - Phantom
Mystic Jungle - Night Of Cheetah
Gangs Of Rome - Sol Invictus
Okinawa Delays - Lotta Love (Phil Mison's Balearic House Remix)
Lars Behrenroth - Infection
Tony Allen - Kilode (A Remix By Carl Craig)
Neue Grafik - Why You
Gonzi - Bawss
Andres - D-Town Connection
Lord Echo - The Sweetest Meditation Feat. Mara TK (Julien Dyne Remix)
Jill Scott - Gotta Get Up (Another Day) Feat. 4 Hero
Hazards Of Prophecy - Percussion Concussion
Sergio Mendes - Viramundo (Mr K Edit)
Cottam - Horns
The Belle All Stars - Iko Iko
These Eyes - Soca Hustle
Flora Purim - Angels (Ashley Beedle's Heavy Disco Edit)
Don Blackman - Just Can't Stay Away
Hotline - Fella's Doing It In Lagos
Listen on Mixcloud here.
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