The musical ensemble Many Hands (Berlin) has released the tracklist for their Basement Soul 10 show, originally aired on Friday, 17th January. Please listen to the recording on the Mixcloud player below. Scientific Sound Asia is an English-language electronic music station, DJ agency, and promoter, reaching both expatriates and locals in Asia and beyond.
Many Hands is the joint creation of DJs Jona J and Kava. Jona Jefferies, born in Barcelona and raised between Spain and the UK, began his DJ career in the DIY 90s free party and rave scene in southwest England.
Later, he moved to Ibiza, captivated by its Balearic sound and hedonistic atmosphere, a pull that has kept him returning. After his time in Ibiza, Jona settled in Bristol, where he was influenced by the city’s urban spirit and sound system culture.
Jona has been a regular fixture in Berlin’s international music community, performing across a range of venues in the city. Recently, he returned to the UK with family in mind. His release Nocturnal, a collaboration with Lewis Hopkin of Stardelta Mastering under the name 'Sapience,' was issued on Tom Middleton’s Sound Of The Cosmos label and earned airplay from notable DJs like Gilles Peterson, Mala, and Laurent Garnier.
Kava, originally from New Zealand, has made Berlin his home for the past decade. His DJ journey started in Wellington, New Zealand, where he was immersed in Soul, Bashment, Hip Hop, Disco, House, Techno, and Drum and Bass. In New Zealand, Kava helped spread vinyl culture and hosted numerous radio shows.
Kava’s DJ career has taken him globally, performing in raves, basement clubs, and festivals from Brazil to Asia. Known for his extensive musical knowledge and deft mixing style, he has opened for major acts like Fat Freddy’s Drop, Dave Clark, and DJ Marky.
In Berlin, Kava co-hosted Float Some and Jet Some, a monthly radio show with Rodi Kirk of Scratch 22 fame on the now-closed Berlin Community Radio, while honing his skills across the city’s music scene.
The two DJs met through a mutual friend near Berlin’s OYE Records, recognising a shared musical chemistry that led to the formation of Many Hands, an eclectic music session in Berlin’s Basement Soul scene.
Jona J and Kava’s sets span a broad spectrum of styles, blending Disco, Soul, Latin, and Afrobeat with MPCs, drum machines, New York Jamaican influences, and West African synth rhythms. Their performances are sometimes quirky, sometimes intense, but always aimed at the dancers.
In Many Hands 'Basement Soul' Show 10, we dive into a vibrant mix of genres from around the globe. The set moves through the iconic Trip Hop vibes of Massive Attack, to soulful Jazz and Jazz-Funk by legends like Roy Ayers and The Gondwana Orchestra.
Afrobeat from François N’Gwa and Afrodesia offers a rhythmic pulse, while Disco grooves by Andromeda Orchestra and Trujillo add an infectious energy. House beats by Norm Talley and Balearic melodies by Apiento bring a modern edge, balanced by classic Samba from The Deal. This episode is a celebration of eclectic, soulful sounds that transport listeners on a musical journey.
Many Hands 'Basement Soul' Show 10 17th of January 2020.
Massive Attack - Lately (Mark Pritchard Remix)
IWABO - Reggae Down
Mr K - Stuff
MMYYKK - Better (For the Love)
The Gondwana Orchestra Feat Dwight Trible - Love Is Everywhere
Roy Ayers – The Boogie Back
Afrodesia - Meet In Tunis
Basa Basa - Homowo
Andromeda Orchestra - Don't Stop (Ray Mang Special Extended Mix)
Bon Voyage - High Power (North Street Funkay Vocal)
Rapscallion - A Dis Yah Secret Friend
The Deal - Obrigado (Live at Meco Beach Festival Liboa)
Azymuth - Fênix (Ron Trent Remix)
François N’Gwa - N'Kene
Apiento - Things You Do For Love
Norm Talley - Foundation
Fantastic Man - Solar Surfing
Trujillo - Panague
D Ivan - Fire (Extended Dub Edit)
Micky Milan - Quando Tu Dancas
Listen On Mixcloud Here.
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