Heavy Love Affair w/ Emel 9th May 2026

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Emel Ilter is a record collector, DJ and promoter based in Basel, presenting picks from her rare soul collection on Heavy Love Affair - compiling the known with the unknown and bringing into focus the underrated and obscure side of soul music and beyond. Image: Raphael Widmer

From the host: :'Back again with a selection of mid-tempo sexy slowies and genre-stretching records, straight out of my collection – hope it brings you joy and gets you ready for the weekend. Thank you for listening and caring! Much love from Basel, Emel.'

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The Mercury BandThe Mercury Band
Don't Waste Your Life
Carolyn MathisCarolyn Mathis
After A Night Like This
B.O.S.S.B.O.S.S.
Let Us (Make Love)

94 East, 94 East, PrincePrince
Lovin' Cup
HomerHomer
Rollin' Feat. Kirby
dáKRASHdáKRASH
Dance With Me
Kenneth JordanKenneth Jordan
Jesus Is The Way
BrooklinnBrooklinn
I've Got To Unwind
Marvin GayeMarvin Gaye
My Love Is Waiting
Tommy McGeeTommy McGee
Now That I Found You
El CalefónEl Calefón
Desfile Na Praia
Bob WelchBob Welch
Don't Let Me Fall
Tania MariaTania Maria
Come With Me
Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
Night Whistler
CamelCamel (Pete Henderson, Pete Henderson, Sean Milligan, Sean Milligan, Bill PriceBill Price mix)
Supertwister

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