Evans Pyramid

We are looking for anyone who has any contact information or connection with the performers on this record or any Evans Pyramid or Royale release. We are a record label specializing in releasing rare and unreleased funk and soul. You can contact us at info@culturesofsoul.com. We would love to see this music receive the exposure that it deserves.

Cultures of Soul Records

You may have been wondering why we haven't been posting for a long time. Well we have been quite busy. We've been working on our new record label and brand, Cultures of Soul. It's all things funk, soul, jazz, disco, afro beat, latin, and more. We've released 3 seven inches so far and are working on reissuing Stanton Davis' brilliant jazzfunk opus, Brighter Days. You can pruchase them at www.culturesofsoul.bigcartel.com.

Deano Sounds at Soulelujah!

Finally, I got my chance to DJ at Soulelujah at ZuZu's over the weekend. I got a chance to drop some of my favorite soul tracks to a full dancefloor including Peanut Duck by Marsha Gee, Say Yeah Yeah by Yvonne Fair, and I Wanna Chance for Romance by Hector Rivera. Thanks again to Sean and PJ. See you back at the Highland Kitchen for Soul Shake this Saturday.

Mayer Hawthorne - Artist Of The Week (6/15/09)

You've probably already heard about Mayer Hawthorne but this is a nice little vid that gives you some info about his backgroud. Check out his modern version of the New Holiday's Maybe So Mayve No.

Deano Sounds on Viva Radio

One of the reasons I haven't been posting as much as on this blog as I usually do is because I've been working on my new radio show on Viva Radio. Unwritten by American Apparell, Viva gives its contributors the freedom to play whatever they want. My show called Cultures of Soul, is just that. I search for the rarest soul, jazz, funk, disco from all over the world. I play Brazilian funk, latin disco, ethno jazz, and much more. Check it out on Viva Radio on Tuesdays from 4 to 5pm or check it my archived shows here.

Our New Night: Soul Shake

I've teamed up with my long time friend and DJ partner Jay Murphy for a new night of soul music specializing in deep funk, northern soul, sister funk, and everything in between. The night is starting to take off so come show off your favorite soulful dance moves. It's every Saturday night at the Highland Kitchen at 150 Highland Avenue in Somerville.

Deano's Cumbia

You can do a lot of dances to this mix and you may even be able to do the cumbia. I don't know I just liked the way Deano's Cumbia sounded. It's got some latin, salsa, brazilian, afro beat, and cumbia funk.

Fabulous Three - Answer Me Softly
Manu Dibango - New Bell
Cesar Costa Fulho - E Os Sambas Viverao
Fruko y sus Tesos - Salsa Na Ma
Ray Mantilla - Gourdo Lobo
El Cid - New York to Georgetown
WJC and Roots Trunks and Branches - Rising
Malcolm's Locks - Get Up Stand Up
Raoul Zequeira - Hey Hey
Beginning of the End - Monkey Tamarind
Marsha Gee - Peanut Duck
Som Tres - Tanga
Ralph Robles - Taking Over
Antibalas - Dirt and Blood
Daktaris - Elfuhg Ibal Lasiti

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Back in Action: Soulfulness

Once again we're back from a some time away. But we return with some gifts. I've created a new mix called Soulfulness featuring northern soul, disco funk, jazz beat, and sister funk.




Tracklisting:

The Moments - Baby I Want You
The Esquires - Ain't Gonna Give It Up
Creation - I Got the Fever
The Mirettes - In the Midnight Hour
Lou Courtney - I've Got Just the Thing
Mark Murphy - Why Don't You Do Right
Deirdre Wilson Tabac - Get Back
Ron Holden - I Need Ya
The Chevelles - The Gallop
Manu Dibango - Weya
A Different Bag - Let's Put It Together
Jo Armstead - I've Turned On
William Bell and Judy Clay - My Baby Specializes
Ella Fitzgerald - Sunshine of Your Love
Lou Rawls - Dead End Street
The Esquires - Listen to Me

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Advance Tickets for Barrence Whitfield

You can purchase advance tickets from Ticket Web. Get them while you can before the show sells out.

Check out this youtube link for an amazing performance from Barrence and an interview.

Barrence Whitfield at Afro Juice

We've just confirmed it! On June 29th Afro Juice will be host to Barrence Whitfield and the Savages. Barrence Whitfield's performance is a howling explosion of vocal energy that funnels the true grit and style of R&B, soul, blues, and roots rhythm. Barrence has played with or opened for such stars as: Bo Diddley, Tina Turner, George Thorogood, Robert Cray, The Reverend Solomon Burke, Los Lobos, Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson and many more.
For more information on Barrence go to his website at http://www.barrencewhitfield.com/.

Last Night at the Mambo Beat Club

I had a blast last night DJing at the Mambo Beat Club at ZuZu's in Central Square. The crowd was great going to the dancefloor for all the 60s beat, soul, and boogaloo Ari and I could serve them up. I'd like to thank for Ari for a great time. The Mambo Beat Club has unofficially released a compilation album featuring tracks selected by many of the nights luminary guest DJs including: Brother Cleve, DJ Vinny, Ty Jesso, Professor Z, and Ari himself, the Beat Train. For more info check out http://www.myspace.com/cheapthrillsagogo . You may be able to snag a copy for yourself if you ask nicely.

TAKE ME AWAY FAST

Here is a trailer for a new documentary coming out about digging for rare records in Africa, Ghana specifically. Filmed by Leigh Iacobucci, who followed DJ Frank of Soul Explosion around on his travels in Ghana. Highlights that are making us salivate with anticipation are: Gilles Gnonnas performing his fathers' Afrobeat bomb "okpo videa bassouo" as well as interviews with El Rego, Gustave Bentho (Poly Rythmo) and Danialouh Sagbohan. You can beat we'll be the first to post when this film wil released.

IF THIS AIN'T LOVE (DON'T KNOW WHAT IS)

I know this song and video has been out for a while now but I just thought I'd share it with everyone since it is so great. I love the subtly in performance and in the video. The song was recently remixed by Mr. Scruff for the dancefloor as well.

New Night: Afro Juice

As we promosed we are back with a new night of live music and DJs. The premiere will be on May 25th at Church (formerly the Linwood) at 69 Kilmarnock St. in the Fenway. I'm be spinning Jazz/Funk/Soul/Afrobeat and there will be a special live performance by Jen Kearney and the Lost Onion. Jen Kearney is a great band with a soulful vocalist and driven by latin percussion. Check out there website for audio samples.

We're Back!

Sorry for being away so long. We've been in middle of finding a new home since we got booted from our venue in March. We're back and we're turning Mood Mosaic into live/DJ night with the best local and national afro / jazz / funk / soul / latin bands and DJs performing. Our new venue will be Church (the former Linwood Grill) located in the Fenway. It's a great venue with a capcity over 200 and a great soundsystem and a stage. We'll let you know when Mood Mosaic is up and running but it won't be too long now. If you have a band interested in performing please send us their info and an mp3 of their work to info@moodmosaicsound.com.

Going Away Party for Professor Z-Jan. 23

Our good friend Zeph is leaving to go to NYC soon. We are all so jealous. Come stop by and wish him well.

Things Got To Get Better

If you haven't heard about the group Keb Darge is raving about check out this clip of Osaka Monorail now!

James Brown gives you dancing lessons

I just thought I would share this with everyone. It's the legendary godfather of soul teaching you how to dance.

Charles Earland - Leaving This Planet

This is the title track from Charles Earland's Leaving This Planet and features such great jazz musicians as Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard. The track an interesting mix of jazz, funk, and psychedelica.

Charles Earland - Leaving This Planet

Mix from VampiSoul Party

I know I've been neglecting my blog but I'm back and I have a special treat for you. The complete 4 part session from our VampiSoul Party back in August, featuring myself and Professor Z. Check out our podcast to download all 4 parts.



Deano Sounds Podcast