The Musical Duo Many Hands aired their second Basement Soul show on Friday, October 11, 2019, from 8 to 10 PM Indochina Time (ICT). You can tune in using the Mixcloud player below. Scientific Sound Asia serves as the underground DJ agency, promoter, and radio station catering to Expatriates and locals in Southeast Asia and worldwide.
Many Hands was created by the music enthusiasts and diverse DJs Jona J & Kava. Jona Jefferies, who was born in Barcelona and grew up in Spain and the UK, began his DJ career in the vibrant DIY Free Party/Rave scene of the 90s in the Southwest of the UK.
Jona subsequently relocated to Ibiza, where he was captivated by its Balearic music and carefree lifestyle, prompting him to make regular visits. Following his time in Ibiza, Jona settled in Bristol, known as Bass City, where he resided for an extended period and was influenced by its urban vibe and passion for Sound System Culture.
Currently, Jona is situated in the thriving music scene of Berlin, where he is actively involved in an international music collective and has been showcasing his talent at various venues across the city. One of Jona's notable releases, 'Nocturnal', a collaborative project with his longtime friend Lewis Hopkin from Stardelta Mastering under the alias 'Sapience', was well-received and received airplay from respected figures like Gilles Peterson, Mala, and Laurent Garnier. While Jona has primarily performed in Europe, he has also recently expanded his reach to include several venues in Asia.
Kava, a DJ originally from New Zealand, has been living in Berlin for the past decade. He started his DJ career in the vibrant Wellington music scene, where he was immersed in various music genres such as Soul, Bashment, Hip Hop, Disco, House, Techno, and Drum and Bass. During his time in New Zealand, Kava was involved in distributing records nationwide and hosting radio shows on several local stations.
His long-standing dedication to music led him to perform as a DJ worldwide, starting from local raves and basement clubs, to national music festivals and RBMA in Sao Paulo, as well as across the Asia-Pacific region. With a deep understanding of music, his unique selection and skilful mixing style captivate audiences, setting the stage for renowned acts such as Fat Freddys Drop, Dave Clark, and DJ Marky.
Upon relocating to Berlin, Kava hosted a monthly radio program named Float Some, Jet Some alongside Rodi Kirk from Scratch 22 for several years on the now closed Berlin Community Radio. Additionally, Kava performed as a DJ at various locations throughout the city.
After meeting through a mutual friend outside OYE Records in Berlin, Jona & Kava quickly discovered their shared musical journey and began DJing together. This collaboration evolved into Many Hands, a diverse music event blending dance, relaxation, and healing, held in a basement in Berlin.
Jona J & Kava explore a diverse range of rhythmic and harmonic cultures, blending Disco, Soul, Latin, and Afrobeat with modern music technology like MPCs and Drum Machines. Their music reflects a fusion of influences from Jamaican sounds in New York, West African rhythms with Synthesizers, and funky European styles. Their sound can be described as occasionally eccentric, sometimes bold, but consistently aimed at keeping the dance floor moving.
Many Hands Basement Soul 2.
Mark De Clive-Lowe - Memories Of Nanzenji
12 Senses - Movement
Fourth Kind - The Star Of The Story
Tenderlonious - Freaky (Interlude)
Swing Ting - Can't Wait
Sugar Minot & Dennis Brown - Brothers Together
Outra - Emergencia
Junior Brown - Trying To Hold On
Ed Longo & The Applied Arts Ensemble - A Palm In The Closet
Simone - Mebsouta
Benedek & Noble - Profesora
Nebraska - Usin' Me (DJ Nature Remix)
Nebraska - A. T. T .a. T. C. O 03
Hot Chocolate - Heavens On The Back Seat Of My Cadilac (The Revenge Edit)
Dea - Canine Carnival Feat Ric Picollo
Sampology, Megan Chritensen & Sam Stosuur - Ricardo
Tony Allen & Jeff Mills - Locked & Loaded
DJ Sotofet & Maimouna Haugen Feat Gilb'r, Haugen Inna & Stietti-ana - Cest L'aventure
The Astral Walkers - Don't Fear The Sound (Full Expansion)
Waajeed - Things About You Feat Asante & Zo
Neue Grafik - Bed Stuy's Mood
K15 & Smbd - Thursday
The Colours That Rise - Brain
Celso Rubestein - Encuanto Houver
Listen on Mixcloud here.
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