Electronic Music Life with James Locksmith

Boddhi Satva is a DJ producer, songwriter from the Central African Republic who now resides in Lisbon, Portugal who has been frequently traveling the world for 20 years as a performing artist and DJ. Identified as the father of Ancestral Soul, a sound that he culminated over time, bringing together his roots and influences from various traditional African elements and pioneering modern electronic music producer, DJ’s. Boddhi is the embodiment of the spiritual and natural sounds of the traditional sense of dance, brought into the modern world of clubland and international music. This man walks the walk, talks the talk and his music says it all at the same time. His list of music production and collaborations have touched the lives of many people around the world, which have included the likes of Teedra Moses, Omar, Omou Sangare and Bilal. Immediately adapting to COVID 19 with his regular instagram and YouTube show "Quarantine Grooves" while still releasing music monthly on his own imprint Offerings Recordings. On this episode of Electronic Music Life with James Locksmith, Boddhi Satva discusses the increased necessity towards his label during the current world events, the loss of his father, his legacy and the controversy around his latest track titled after the fashion icon and DJ "Virgil Abloh".  

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Alsarah is one of strongest voices in modern international music, a singer, songwriter, an artist and ethnomusicologist, born in Khartoum, Sudan, to human rights activists parents. Now residing in New York since 2004. A pivotal moment in her story, where her journey as an artist began in the early 90’s, her family fled from Sudan to Yemen, fleeing Sudan's 1989 coup to avoid being killed at age 8, then later moving to Boston to seek asylum. At the young age of 11, learning the word “refugee” didn’t hold her back. Often identified as the princess of Nubian pop and Sudanese retro, her music, whether solo or with her band, pulls from the Middle East, East and North Africa, combining traditions and modern electronic music. Her, and her band The Nubatones have traveled the world many times over introducing Sudanese traditions to new audiences, spreading messages of empowerment, family, love and joy. On today's episode of Electronic Music Life with James Locksmith, Alsarah explains her take on the current state of Black Lives Matter, the backlash of Black Out Tuesday, the illusions of democracy, racism and colonialism in the music industry today.

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Natasha Diggs is one of the busiest and hardworking DJs on the planet, a torch bearer of DJ vinyl culture today, keeping the true spirit alive within modern clubland, combining sounds of yesteryear and of the future. Coined today as the 45 Queen, her New York residencies Soul In The Horn and Mobile Mondays are two cultural institutions that are widely known and respected. Having shared the DJ booth and stage with a list of legends. Frequently traveling the world for festivals, clubs, fashion parties, digging for records, sharing her record collection and good vibrations, embodying the rich NYC nightlife legacy. On this episode of Electronic Music Life with James Locksmith, Natasha describes her leap into music, setting intentions, looking within for answers and the importance of meaningful relationships.

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Ultraviolet virtual festival Dubai emerged after a collective of creative industry leaders based in Dubai came together to introduce a new platform for artists, creatives, instructors, coaches, DJ's, musicians with a line up that spanned across the oceans, from Australia, MENA, USA and Europe. Two full days, 12 hours each with talks, workshops, DJ sets and live performances. Electronic Music Life first LIVE Broadcast was added to the line up. On this episode with James Locksmith, he invited master peak performance coach Arsalan Al Hashimi, electronic music label and business services CEO of Ma'ana Music, Tobie Allen and DJ, promoter and owner of Infusion Magazine, Charl Chaka, for a round table discussion on free online content, live performance streaming and health and well being practices during COVID.

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Arsalan Al Hashimi 

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Tobie Allen & Ma'ana Music

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Charl Chaka & Infusion Magazine

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https://www.instagram.com/infusionmagazine/

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Aaron Schultz aka DJ DRM, founder, co-president and A&R manager for two of New York's longest running boutique labels, Bastard Jazz and label manager for Wonderwheel Recordings. Aaron has been responsible for discovering and introducing new music from the likes of Captain Planet, Lord Echo, The Goods, B. Bravo, Nick Wisdom, Alsarah & The Nubatones and so much more. On today's episode of Electronic Music Man with James Locksmith, Aaron discusses why music sales have peaked during the crisis, methods, ethos, A&R processes, managing two influential, groundbreaking labels and a next generation of VR meditation practices. 

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Jamz Supernova is one of Britain's most sought after next generation DJ’s who tours the world, a radio host for BBC 1XTRA and Selector Radio with the British Council, label owner, A&R manager and curator of her club night FUTURE BOUNCE.  Jamz has been heavily involved in youth culture since her teens and was part of a new DIY generation that emerged from the global financial crisis of 2008. Focus, self belief and daily structure have been pillars for her mission and career.  On this episode of Electronic Music Life with James Locksmith, Jamz shares about her daily rituals, the benefits of a performance coach and the rise of a new fearless DIY generation.

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From April 2020, this is episode #2 with special guest Kiko Navarro, an international and prolific DJ, producer, from the Balearic island of Maiorca, Spain. Head honcho of his own label imprint “Afroterraneo” the extension of his deep love and passion for Afro and Soulful house sounds, is the core fabric of his music journey and his roots.

Kiko is widely known also for classic, traditional vintage house sounds and of course disco, with a career spanning over 20 years, a beautiful list of timeless releases on groundbreaking, influential labels like Local Talk, Wonderwheel, Pacha, BBE, Yoruba, Large, Nite Grooves, including his own early days label imprint, Flamingo Discos.

Right at the start of the pandemic, Kiko and I spoke about some of the actions and initiatives that are emerging on Spain's Balearic Islands for the dance music industry and communities. The influx of online streaming and what he was planning for online broadcasts and other content ideas during that time. We also spoke about balancing spiritual, home, family and professional life. I loved revisiting this conversation. Kiko's strength, heart and passion for music, life and giving to the world is beautiful to witness even during that time of uncertainty.

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Daniel Berman aka Red Rack’em, is an international DJ, producer, broadcaster for over 20 years. Host of online music shows, the long time running “Smugglers Inn” and his new daily show “The Berman Sermon" on Twitch and Instagram. Now developing mentoring relationships with up and coming DJs and producers, creating new boutique club nights that focus more on a lost art of DJing, digging for music, while maintaining a holistic approach to his work and personal life.

On this episode of Electronic Music Man with James Locksmith, Daniel Berman describes some practices and rituals that help cultivate healthy relationships and environments that supports his projects and a new chapter in his legacy.

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https://m.twitch.tv/red_rackem/profile