Keep The Spirits High 4th May 2025

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Carlos René: Ta Mwen Ce Taw - Compas, Cadence and Zouk

Join us for monthly sessions with Carlos René, co-founder of Casa Calypso record shop in Mexico City. Carlos specializes in uncovering rare Latin American recordings and has a passion for a diverse range of genres, including cumbia, Latin funk, Mexican garage rock & psych, boogaloo, and other rare grooves. Let Carlos take you on a captivating musical journey through the vibrant sounds of Latin America that will keep you grooving any time of the day.

LOW LIFE LOVES YOU W/ BILL BREWSTER

Writer, historian and DJ Bill Brewster showcasing two hours of love, laughter, and music.

Bossa Nova Funk Gospel

Music is a fantastic medium to transmit joyful emotions and lift our spirits. Some tracks also carry the joy of the musicians bringing it to life, thanks to their sense of freedom & frivolity. Here are some pieces of music that brought me Joy, or that I believe were born in a joyful setting. Hope it brings YOU Joy !

Supporter Radio

This mix was made by an NTS listener like you, for Supporter Radio: Joy. Be the first to know about the next series of Supporter Radio and submit your own mix for playout by signing up as an NTS Supporter.

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Tracklist

0:00:30
Wendell HarrisonWendell Harrison
Pink Snowballs And Violet Skies
0:06:36
Smokey RobinsonSmokey Robinson
Theme From Big Time
0:09:47
Compaore IssoufCompaore Issouf
Dambakale

Silvio CesarSilvio Cesar
A Festa
SessaSessa
Vento A Favor (Instrumental)
Gil Scott-HeronGil Scott-Heron
Free Will
Mighty RyedersMighty Ryeders
Lovely
Brenda JonesBrenda Jones
Big Mistake
JoyJoy
No Need To Worry
Sonny StittSonny Stitt
Tornado
Cosmic BoogieCosmic Boogie
Dance Your Blues Away (Cosmic Boogie Edit - bonus track)
Christian GaubertChristian Gaubert (Claude SahakianClaude Sahakian mix)
Sweet Maryline
Kanda Bongo ManKanda Bongo Man
Sana