If there's one musician who truly embodies resilience, it's Lakecia Benjamin.

Just a couple of weeks ago, at the 60th Jazzfest Berlin, I had the privilege of sitting down with powerhouse saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin for an inspiring conversation.
 
Throughout her career, she's played alongside legends like Anita Baker, the Count Basie Orchestra, Harry Belafonte, Stevie Wonder, the Roots, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, and so many more.
 
After a serious car accident in 2021, Lakecia didn't just bounce back—she wrote new music that would become her latest album, Phoenix, earning three Grammy nominations. Her journey shows just how far small steps forward can go.
 
Lakecia opened up about her roots growing up in Washington Heights, New York, a predominantly Dominican neighbourhood pulsing with Latin music.

She shared insights into her 2020 album Pursuance: The Coltranes, her triple Grammy-nominated 2023 Phoenix, the influence of Alice and John Coltrane, and the courage it takes to reveal your authentic self to an online audience as an independent artist.
 
I saw Lakecia in an incredible concert at Quasimodo.

What impressed me the most was her attitude. I had to think of what Miles Davis once said: "Anybody can play. The note is only 20 percent. The attitude of the motherfucker who plays it is 80 percent." The concert wasn't just music, it was a party with all of us - we all celebrated life and women in music.

I love her story, her truth and her drive.
 
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If you’ve ever found yourself relaxing on the couch with a warm cup of tea, lost in thought about your day, Cecily’s beautiful music is exactly what you need to enhance those moments.
 
Cecily is an amazing vocalist and songwriter based in DC, known for her soothing and rich voice. She describes her music as a blend of soul with strong influences from jazz, 90’s R&B, and a touch of folk.

She’s shared the stage with some incredible talent, opening for award-winning artists like Gregory Porter and Jose James, as well as R&B stars like Johnny Gill, Kenny Lattimore, and Elle Varner. She’s even performed alongside folk artist Becca Stevens and alternative soul pioneer Bilal. 

Just this past June, she released Awakening Pt. II, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2019 project Awakening Pt. I. I had the pleasure of chatting with her virtually on Zoom, and it was truly inspiring. 

We explored her musical influences, reminisced about her experiences at the Umbria Jazz Festival, and discussed her connection to Gil Scott-Heron. We also delved into the messages and creative process behind Awakening Pt. II.
 
We wrapped up our conversation by talking about her approach to songwriting and the challenges of releasing an album independently. It was such a delightful exchange, and I really hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed our conversation! 🎧

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Nicola Conte, a talented Italian DJ, producer, guitarist, and bandleader, has gained recognition for his distinctive contributions to the acid jazz genre. Growing up in the charming city of Bari in southern Italy, he always had a deep passion for expressing himself through music.

Inspired by his journeys to London and influenced by what was happening between jazz and clubs in the UK with people like Paul Murphy and Gilles Peterson, Nicola embarked on a mission to cultivate an alternative cultural scene by putting on parties with other forward-thinking DJs and musicians within Bari.

This led him to establish the renowned Fez Club - a vibrant space where individuals could fully immerse themselves in an entirely new world inspired by London's dynamic cultural landscape. In doing so, Nicola laid the groundwork for what would become known as the Italian acid jazz movement. Through his creativity and musical prowess, Nicola has left an indelible mark on the industry while continuing to captivate audiences worldwide with his unique soundscapes.

I'm highly grateful for having the chance to sit down with Nicola, as he also shared advice on spreading culture by studying music and great insights for aspiring DJs and musicians who want to express themselves through music. Enjoy listening! 🎧

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Alogte Oho is the number one Frafra gospel artist from within the vibrant music scene of Bolgatanga in Northern Ghana. Bolgatanga and its environs are the birthplace of most of the musicians in Frafra country and, thus, the cultural epicentre of northern Ghana.

At thirteen, Oho joined the church choir, deeply impressed by its energy and spirituality, and gained his first experience of professional studio recordings. In 2013, Oho met German producer Max Weissenfeldt, with whom he recorded the internationally acclaimed album 'Mam Yinne Wa'. (2013)

In today's episode, I Oho and Max Weissenweldt will take you on a journey to what Frafra Gospel really is, the story of their first meeting in Ghana, and the inspirations behind their latest works; above all, 'O Yinne!' (Album, 2023).

Having the chance to meet Oho and Max was an absolute delight. It provided a valuable opportunity to gain insight into a scene I genuinely hope will flourish and make its mark globally. Enjoy listening! 🎧

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On this Club members-only Talk Series, I am excited to welcome multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, DJ, and collector Mauricio Fleury.

For over two decades, Mauricio has been a dynamic presence in the vibrant city of São Paulo.

For the last 20 years, Mauricio has been on the road and in studio with great artists from Brazil and abroad, such as Gal Costa, João Donato, Bixiga 70, Tony Allen, Quantic, and Marlena Shaw.

Mauricio discusses one of the most underrated Brazilian genius, Pedro Santos. As a first track, we listened to Desengano da Vista - a track included in Pedro dos Santos' 1968 psychedelic Brazilian masterpiece Krishnanda.

I am very grateful to Mauricio for generously giving his time, humour and insightful anecdotes.

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In today's episode, I sit down with Berlin-based jazz poet, vocalist and pianist Sean Haefeli to discuss his thinking process in jazz poetry and how Strata Records - The Sound of Detroit Reimagined by Jazzanova (Album - 2022) came to life. I hope you take something amazing from our chat! Enjoy the listening 🎧

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In today's episode, I sit down with the great London-based saxophonist and composer Camilla George to discover more about the new UK jazz scene revival and her latest release 'Ibio-Ibio' (Album - 2022). Listen in and enjoy this insightful chat! 🎧🙂

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The Paradise Garage. One of the most important and influential clubs in New York. Michele Saunders, a Parisian native turned lifelong New Yorker, knows it well. Growing up listening to her father's records, Michele found her passion in exploring the crossroads between Jazz and Rock at least. Her lifelong passion for music took shape when she moved to America, catching the world-famous Amateur night at the Apollo Theatre in Haarlem and experiencing the legendary Paradise Garage alongside Larry Levan. In today's chat, we discussed all this, starting from her childhood, the time spent in New York City in the 70s and 80s and, of course, the legendary Paradise Garage.

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02:50 Growing up listening to Jazz

06:18 James Balwin & The Cellar

08:00 The introduction at the Paradise Garage

14:02 A church on the dancefloor

15:27 The music at the Paradise Garage

16:59 New York Dance Music Culture in the early '80s

21:20 Larry Levan

23:47 The last night at the Paradise Garage

27:53 The history NYC club Better Days

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"I felt more connected to the keyboard because it just encompasses everything. You can play rhythm, bass, harmony and melody." The keyboard. That's how I met Àbáse. Such an exceptional and pure talent. Szabolcs blends rhythms and melodies from all over the world. He has been living in Berlin since 2018, growing up in Budapest and listening to jazz and hip-hop. The two biggest influences are Africa and Brazil. In all this, his love for creating creative black music. In today's episode, we started talking about his first steps into music, the importance of living in Rio de Janerio and Salvador discovering Brazilian music legends, to his latest album, "Laroyê",.

I hope you enjoy the exchange! 🙂🎙

09:36 The importance of club culture

11:46 Hip-Hop: the biggest inspiration

16:27 Exploring Brazil and its music culture

21:59 The creation process behind "Laroyê" (Album - 2021)

32:57 Salvador: the cradle of Brazil's Afro-Brazilian heritage

36:36 Marcos Valle

37:40 Àbáse's musical concept

40:00 Àbáse & Stevo Atambire (Album "Invocation" - 2019)

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Today, it's my birthday! For the occasion, I've decided to share a special interview with Tim Lawrence, one of the most profoundly passionate music historians of the New York Dance scene of the 70s and early 80s I have ever met. And what better day to honour the legacy of David Mancuso? Birthdays. David loved birthdays. In the children's home where he grew up, Sister Alicia used to hold birthday parties for all the kids under her care.

I've spoken about this with Tim Lawrence and the other issues related to the music at The loft, David Mancuso and the History Of New York City party culture. Tim is a Professor of Cultural Studies and Co-director of the Centre for Cultural Studies Research. He teaches music and is the author of seminal books. One above all, "Love saves the day". A brilliant documentation of the dance and disco scene in New York during the 1970s with interviews from key players in the era, such as Frankie Knuckles, Francis Grasso, Nicky Siano, etc. In today's interview, Tim passionately shared the details and his own experiences. Honestly, it was more than an interview. I wish I could spend more time listening to Tim, shedding light on the contribution of music legends and what New York in the 70s was all about.

I hope you will experience the same! ✨

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03:18 Tim and its first connection to music

09:14 House Music and New York City in the early 1990's

14:29 Little Louie Vega and the new epitome of NY Dance Music Culture

16:35 The meeting with David Mancuso

20:08 The Loft - A genuine underground party music

24:14 David Mancuso's philosophy: entering into a music conversation

27:50 Love Saves The Day

34:22 The music at The Loft

49:30 Paradise Garage, Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles inspired by The Loft

52:20 The Loft vs Studio 54

57:01 "Joy" -The Party in New York City (2017)

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"Electronic, African, Jazz. My real mission is to make an original mix of all these things." Jazz:Re:Found festival has been a wonderful wave of uplifting conversations, this time, I sat down with a great multi-talented and eclectic artist. Raffaele Costantino is a passionate researcher and lover of African American Music. Besides being the presenter of the Musical Box programme on Rai Radio 2 and a music producer (with the moniker Dj Khalab), his name stage tells a lot about him and shows his connection to African Rhythms. In today's interview, Raffaele talks about his route into African music, starting from his artistic career, the intersection between DJ Khalab's music and Jazz:Re:Found to M'Berra - a collaborative album with a collective of Malian musicians from the M'berra Refugee Camp in southeast Mauritania.

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"Jazz is always present in our life. It's a sensation of freedom. The possibility to express yourself, mind and heart on that precise moment." Jazz has constantly been part of Azymuth's spirit. You can hear it everywhere. Furthermore, their open-minded vision of creating music back in the '60s and 70's lead them to mix Jazz with Samba and rock uniquely. Among the many songs they made, there's one in particular that I always love to listen to. It's called "Villa Mariana". I believe a perfect way to describe their timeless music. In today's interview, Azymuth talks about the past, present and future of Jazz, its musical roots and the contribution of festivals like Jazz:Re: Found to Jazz music. You will also hear some great stories from Kiko about Villa Mariana. Enjoy the chat! I know I did 😊

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Etuk Ubong is without a doubt one of the most electrifying trumpet players in Africa.

Seun Kuti himself called him ‘one of the best things to come out of Lagos,’ and it’s easy to see why. Etuk picked up the trumpet at 14 and hasn’t looked back since.

What sets him apart is his fusion of Afrobeat, Highlife, Jazz, and the traditional drumming of the Ekombi, creating his signature sound, 'Earth Music.' It’s a captivating mix of spiritual, high-energy, and deeply moving rhythms.

I had the chance to sit down with Etuk before his set at the Dürchluften Festival 2024 and our conversation was nothing short of inspiring.

We dove into his musical influences, deep connection to Fela Kuti, jazz studies at the University of Cape Town, and how he crafted his unique genre: Earth Music.

We also touched on the importance of documenting your journey online, and Etuk had some incredible insights to share on that. Chatting with him was a spiritual experience, and I hope you'll feel the same listening to the episode. 🎧

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"My parents bought me this album called JAZZMATAZZ by Guru. It was surprising to me listening to a new concept of Jazz blended with Hip-Hop. From an early stage, I was lucky enough to be able to discover a beautiful world." Denis was 14, and that album completely changed his view and approach to music. Most importantly, it was the first piece of the puzzle to discover different sounds, from house music with Nuyorican Soul to Acid Jazz with Jamiroquai and Incognito. His trips to London in the late 90s - enjoying the legendary Bar Rumba club nights founded by Gilles Peterson - and the first festival experience at Big Chill- led him to create Jazz:Re:Found. Certainly, one of the best Boutique Jazz Festivals in Italy, with great attention to the new wave of UK jazz. In today's interview, Denis talks about his musical background, the route into the festival industry, and what to expect from the fourteenth edition of Jazz:Re:Found. Listen in to get inspired!

Kiosk Radio (Brussels 🇧🇪) with Denis Longhi:

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Guru - JAZZMATAZZ Vol. 1 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDrzQwq8dz4&t=146s

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Hey music lover! Maikol here 👋 It's finally time to share with you a new chapter. If you noticed, I changed the podcast cover - Disco, Funk, and Jazz music culture. Well, everything that is my passion for music boils down to those genres. My involvement in music has primarily been inspired by my family & my home town. I grew up listening to the sound of Hector Lavoe, thanks to my mother, who had the patience to inject me with her love for "El Rey De La Salsa". When I was a teen, I loved buying CDs in specialized stores, and one of them shaped my musical taste: a compilation of disco, funk and soul (by @djtommyvee ). So initially leaned in that direction, discovering more about the history and its influence. I got deep into it with the help of my best mate, who took me to record shops. My life experiences did the rest. The most important were the weekends at the Moxa Club listening to legends and the meeting with Jean-Paul Maunick. (my first time at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club in London). So, I'm here to tell you about a new exciting mission. Helping you discover the power of African American Music. Ready for this new chapter together?

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"I think what fascinates me the most are the people behind that scene. It's all about sound. It's inspiring." Marie's love for Detroit started at Tresor, the iconic Berlin Techno Club, meeting the biggest names in the Techno music world. In 2010 she decided to go there and experience the vibe and energy of Detroit's underground music scene. In all this, her ability to capture the essence of iconic figures in the world of music brought her to publish her first book, 313ONELOVE - with more than 180 pictures of artists from Detroit's storied electronic music scene. In today's interview, Marie talks about her beginnings in music, the lifeblood of music between Berlin and Detroit, and Hush. Brilliant documentation about Berlin Club Culture in the pandemic era. I hope you'll like it! Listen in to get inspired ✨

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"When I'm working at the store, I'm not the deejay some people know. Of course, I want to sell stuff and want people to have a nice experience." When I first met Cinthie at Elevate Berlin for the "Dj Kicks Party", I had the same feeling. 100% devoted to serving music lovers and diggers worldwide. Always up for answering questions and helping out. Cinthie is also a Berlin-based producer, label head and one of the most respected artists in contemporary house music. In today's interview, Cinthie talks about her route into music, record store life, and playing at Berghain - don't miss it! I have the feeling you will enjoy it ✨

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"For a long time, I had this idea, and I just felt like if I don't do it, someone else will" Karl's journey started in Chinatown (New York) in 2016 when issue 1 came out, and from that moment, his life took a new meaning. The desire to bring something new to the music culture and his passion for arts, and music, led him to something that didn't exist yet: Record Culture Magazine. Today it's a bi-annual publication that focuses on niche music communities worldwide and their intersection with the worlds of art, fashion and culture. Led by in-depth interviews, image portfolios and photography that gives a unique view into homes and studio spaces. In today's interview, Karl talks about Record Culture Magazine and the community behind it in Berlin - his new home. Enjoy every minute. I know I did! 

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“I think in terms of the emotions I want the audience to perceive”. Feelings and emotions are Riccardo’s music; the result is a unique approach to electronic composition. Riccardo Moretti is a professional musician who regularly performs internationally in clubs and festivals. Riccardo’s solo project TribalNeed is at the forefront of progressive musicianship, which put his performances a must-see live show. In today's interview, Riccardo talks about Berlin Music Scene, from his first steps as a musician to the relationship with Berlin and Cape Town. Curious to know more? Click play, and get inspired by TribalNeed!

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Hello music lover! After two years, I'm back here to tell you about the inspiring human beings revolving around the music scene. Yes, it's been a while since the last episode, but it's never too late to look at the meaning of music in our lives. Personally, it's part of my spirit which drove me to be here with you today. Now, what can you expect in the upcoming episodes? Find out by listening to the trailer for the brand new season!

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Hi there!

I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show.

If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.

For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.

Today is the turn of Sarah Farina.

Sarah she’s a well known Dj and Producer based in town with musical connections to the world.

With her #Rainbowbass she usually travels the world and tries not only to celebrate with her audience, but also to work musically and politically.

In todays's episode she talks about Berlin Music Scene by starting from her artistic career, Berlin as special place not only for techno lovers to some of her favourite places in town.

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Hi there!

I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show.

If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.

For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.

Today is the turn of Sabrina Jeblaoui.

Sabrina she’s a well know photographer in Berlin Club Scene.

After moving to Berlin, she immediately fell in love with the most important clubs in town.

The idea of photographing people in front of clubs like Berghain came naturally, and in 2018 she decided to create Nachtclubsberlin: a social documentary photography project about people within the techno scene of Berlin.

In todays's episode she talks about her late nights and early morning into @nachtclubsberlin documenting techno people, her transfer to Berlin and the main differences between Paris and Berlin in terms of their clubculture.

02:11 Sabrina's inspiration for documenting techno people in front of Berghain

05:46 First Sabrina's club in Berlin: Kosmonaut Club

06:43 The idea behind Nachtclubsberlin

10:33 Approach a night at Berghain

12:33 Berghain's success

17:59 Berlin and Paris: two different late night concepts.

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Hi there!

I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show.

If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.

For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.

Today is the turn of Thilo Schmied.

Thilo is owner and organiser of BERLIN MUSIC TOURS and his experiences in the past 30 years brought him to know much about the music scene and also the musical history of Berlin.

In today's episode he will guide you on a journey discovering David's Bowie life in Berlin.

Berlin is one of the world’s most famous locations for music, which drew David Bowie to the city during the ’70s.

Few months ago I sat down with Thilo (right next to Hansa Studio) and he shared lots of interesting stories and fascinating anectodes about Bowie's life in town, its favorite places, the mark he left in Berlin.

Also at the end of our chat, I asked Thilo the differences between Berlin Music Scene before and after the fall of the wall.

02:39 1976-1978 Bowie's magical time in Berlin

08:12 Places and special Venues with a very strong David Bowie signature in Berlin

26:30 Berlin Music Scene: before and after the fall of the wall

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Bia Ferreira, a Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, stands out for her innovative approach to combining Afrodiasporic rhythms – like soul, R&B, reggae and rap – with Brazilian music – such as samba and repente. 

She is known for her straightforward lyrics addressing important topics like necropolitics, racial quotas, anti-racism, women's rights, LGBTQIAP+ rights, and affection. 

She's been also one of the strongest "voices" against Jair Bolsonaro inside and outside Brazil. Her shows are full of music, love and speeches.

I catch up with Bia before her show at Dürchluften Festival 2024.

In our conversation, we talked about her musical influences, why she focuses on making political music, her debut album Igreja Lesbiteriana, Um Chamado, and all things sharing powerful messages through music.

Absolutely a spiritual time chatting with her!

I hope you will enjoy the experience. 🎧

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Hi there!

I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show.

If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.

For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.

Today is the turn of Severino.

Severino is a well known international Deejay who started professionally in Mantova, but at the age of 26 he made the move to London where his career began in earnest.

In time he became quarter of Horse Meat Disco: the famous collective known in the world for its unique parties covering everything form Chicago House to Soulful but mostly Disco.

Since more than 20 years he lives and Djing in London and his travels around the world took him to discover Berlin Music Scene: that’s why I decided to interview him to talk about two of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world Berlin and London.

06:09 SEVERINO AND ITS FIRST STEPS IN LONDON MUSIC SCENE

09:12 THE IDEA BEHIND “HORSE MEAT DISCO”

11:46 SEVERINO AND BERLIN: TAPE, PRINCE CHARLES & DISCO SCENE

16:50 LONDON MUSIC SCENE IN COMPARISON TO BERLIN

23:03 PLACES AND VENUES WORTH VISITING IN LONDON

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Hi there!

I'm so happy to welcome you back to the show.

If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.

For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.

Today is the turn of Dave Thorley.

Dave is a DJ/Promoter Originally from the UK. Specialising in soul music.

In Berlin he runs a popular event called Disco 30 - a dance event that covers the evolution of Soul/Disco, over three decades - and created his own popular radio show called “Crossing The Tracks”.

4:02 DAVE AND HIS PASSION FOR MUSIC AND VINYLS

06:48 BERLIN RECORD CULTURE COMPARED TO OTHER BIG MUSIC CITIES

13:35 DAVE'S FAVORITE MUSIC VENUES IN BERLIN

15:50 DISCO 30 - A dance event that covers the evolution of Soul/Disco

23:44 "CROSSING THE TRACKS" RADIO SHOW

29:30 BERLIN, COVID-19 AND THE POSSIBLE FUTURE OF THE CREATIVE AND MUSIC SCENE

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Hi there!

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If you’re new here I’m happy to welcome you to the show, Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover Berlin Music Scene.

For the second season every fortnight I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories and experiences.

Today is the turn of Sebastian Studnitzky - I had the pleasure of meeting Sebastian a few months ago.

Sebastian is a Piano & trumpet player, composer based in Berlin and Founder and artist director of XJAZZ festival.

4:03 SEBASTIAN, BERLIN AND ITS MINIMALISTIC SOUND

09:47 SEBASTIAN'S THOUGHTS ABOUT LIVESTREAMS AND VIRTUAL CONCERTS

17:46 XJAZZ FESTIVAL AS THE BIGGEST JAZZ FESTIVAL IN BERLIN

20:20 CLUB VISIONÄRE'S MEMORIES

27:24 COVID-19 AND THE IMPACT ON LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE

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Hey I’m your host Maikol Piardi - I'm a disco, funk, jazz and house music lover who likes to combine the value of travelling with people's stories.

After more than 10 years spent working in the music scene I decided to tell it starting from the city where I’m living Berlin.

Music Travel Guide is my way of inspiring you to discover exciting music experiences and unique venues.

On each episodes I host music lovers, artists and musicians who brings their inspirational stories to explore the scene with a unique point of view.

The second season of the show is coming, every fortnight starting tomorrow at 6pm.

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Hi everyone! I'm Maikol Piardi the host of Music Travel Guide Podcast. The first show of brings people to explore the music scene starting from Berlin.

My mission is to inspiring you to experience exciting places and transmit you the importance and value of a thriving music scene in every city.

Today I'll talk about Berlin Music Scene with Melissa Perales.

EPISODE #21 BERLIN MUSIC SCENE with MELISSA PERALES

2:14 MELISSA'S PATH FROM CHICAGO TO BERLIN

10:09 SCHOKOLADEN: A SPECIAL LOCATION

13:07 M:SOUNDTRACK AS A MEETING POINT WITHIN THE BERLIN INDEPENDENT MUSIC SCENE

18:00 KEY ELEMENTS ON HOW TO START BUILDING A MUSIC COMMUNITY AROUND YOUR NIGHT OR ORGANIZATION

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In this episode I take you to discover a list of things to do that in my opinion every music lovers from all around the world should do here in Berlin when it comes to discover the music side of the city.

02:18 GET INSPIRED BY DAVID BOWIE'S LIFE

03:54 VISIT BERLIN'S MOST LEGENDARY CLUB BERGHAIN | PANORAMA BAR

06:02 ENJOY OPEN AIR BERLIN PARTY LOCATIONS

07:10 DISCOVER BERLIN'S BUSKING SCENE AT MAUERPARK

08:42 STOP INTO SCHOKOLADEN

10:00 GET LOST IN THE MUSIC INTO A RECORD SHOP

11:24 HAVE A UNIQUE MUSIC EXEPERINCE AT FUNKHAUS BERLIN

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In this episode I take you to discover the jazz side of Berlin with Avi Albers Ben Chamo: founder of Jazzy Berlin.

EPISODE #19 BERLIN JAZZ COMMUNITY with AVI BEN CHAMO (Jazzy Berlin)

03:55 AVI AND HIS PASSION FOR MUSIC SINCE AN EARLY AGE

05:34 WHY BERLIN

07:42 JAZZY BERLIN: FROM AN IDEA TO A COMMUNITY

09:08 HOW DID JAZZY BERLIN COME ABOUT

12:32 THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING ALIVE THE JAZZ SCENE IN BERLIN

14:39 JAZZY BERLIN JAM SESSIONS AT KLUNKERKRANICH

17:43 HOW TO START CREATING A MUSIC COMMUNITY IN BERLIN

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I had the pleasure to talk about Berlin Club Scene with Lutz Leichsenring a central figure in this field: he supports music and nightlife in Berlin and Europe as well.

04:15 Lutz's path in Berlin Music Scene

10:06 The role as Executive Board Member in Berlin Club Commission

11:39 The relationship with professional in this field

13:03 Three-quarters of Berlin's visitors say that the club scene is a reason to visit the city: how does it changed Berlin Club Scene in the last years and its future.

19:04 Griessmuehle's closure

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HERE’S MY FIVE MUST-SEE EVENT SERIES IN BERLIN

03:49 HEIDEGLÜHEN

05:48 SOFAR SOUND BERLIN

08:00 JAZZY JAM SESSION by JAZZY BERLIN

09:51 TOO SLOW TO DISCO

11:18 AMBIENT by MONOM

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HERE’S MY LIST OF BEST BERLIN MUSIC FESTIVALS 2020

03:27 X JAZZ FESTIVAL

06:00 ATONAL

08:00 FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE

09:57 A'LARM FESTIVAL

11:53 STROM - BERLINER PHILARMONIKER

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Natalie Greffel is a versatile Mozambican-Danish singer, bassist, composer, and passionate advocate for the arts.

In addition to his work as a musician, she serves as a curator for XJAZZ! FESTIVAL, curating an eclectic lineup of performances, workshops, and special events showcasing contemporary jazz while honouring its rich cultural heritage.

In our conversation, we talked about her multicultural background influencing her musical journey, the music and the politics and the culture behind Jazz addressing social and political issues and her role at XJAZZ! sharing useful advice and personal reflections about getting booked at Festivals.

Getting the chance to meet Natalie was a fantastic opportunity for me to delve into the importance of understanding more about the true nature of jazz. Specifically, I learned about its African roots that continue to shape its music in the present day.

Natalie, being a passionate individual dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, shared her passion for all things Jazz music with great enthusiasm.

I hope you will enjoy it the same way I did! 🎧

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EPISODE #15 TOP FIVE PLACES FOR MUSIC IN BERLIN'S PRENZLAUER BERG

03:48 ZU MIR ODER ZU DIR

06:30 OYE RECORDS

08:35 AN EINEM SONNTAG IN AUGUST

10:09 KULTURBRAUREI

12:00 THE RECORD STORE

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EPISODE #14 RHINOÇÉROS JAZZ BAR with BÉNÉDICT BERNA

03:50 Bénédict and his passion for music starting from a very early age

07:50 The idea of a Bar with a concept driven by Japanese Jazz Kissa culture

16:23 Rhinoçéros as a point of reference for djs, musicians and insiders

20:00 Astra Travelling: a series of listening sessions highlighting special Spiritual Jazz records and the history, heritage and ongoing relevance of the genre

25:38 The Future of Berlin Music Scene

27:40 Upcoming events and the future of Rhinoçéros

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Episode #13 FIVE ESSENTIAL PLACES TO DISCOVER IN BERLIN'S FRIEDRICHSHAIN DISTRICT

05:53 MICHELBERGER HOTEL

05:38 CRACK BELLMER

07:28 HHV STORE

09:20 HOUSE OF MUSIC

10:53 SALON ZU WILDE RENATE

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EPISODE #12 FIVE ESSENTIAL PLACES TO DISCOVER IN BERLIN'S NEUKÖLLN DISTRICT

03:45 VILLA NEUKÖLLN

05:57 PRATCHWERK

08:15 DONAU 115

10:17 GRIESSMUEHLE

12:37 MOTIF WEIN

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EPISODE #11 Five special party to celebrate New Year's Eve in Berlin

03:34 HYTE at FUNKHAUS

05:46 BAR TAUSEND NEW YEAR'S EVE 2020's | CUP OF JAZZ + DJ JON + LIVE SAXOPHONE

07:05 PANKE NEW YEAR'S EVE w/ CUTROCK, LUCKY LOOP & SOULIX (Beat Kollektiv)

08:21 ZIG ZAG JAZZ CLUB | NEW YEAR CELEBRATION WOTH INGRID ARTUR & THE PLAYER'S CLUB

10:05 MICHELBERGER HOTEL | IN THE LOBBY WINE BAR SPARKLES & COMPANIONS
Line up: Amir Abdullah | Flaaviø | Ian Blevins

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EPISODE #10 BERLIN OPEN AIR WITH HALLO MONTAG (Chopstick and Johnjon)

04:42 THE IDEA AND WHEN WAS BORN THE PROJECT

06:30 HALLO MONTAG AT IPSE BERLIN: WHY

09:47 THE COLLABORATION WITH ARTE CONCERT

15:18 OPEN AIRS SCENE IN BERLIN

24:37 TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO CREATE A PARTY SERIES IN BERLIN

29:03 THE FUTURE OF HALLO MONTAG

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EPISODE #9 FIVE ESSENTIAL PLACES TO DISCOVER IN BERLIN'S KREUZBERG DISTRICT

03:32 PRINCE CHARLES

06:09 IT'S A BAR

08:06 YORKSCHLÖSSCHEN

10:40 SPACE HALL

12:54 JUST MUSIC

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EPISODE #8 Berlin's Disco Party Scene with Disco Spektrum (Zaren Courtenay)

04:32 ZAREN'S MUSIC: DISCO, HOUSE & BOOGIE 

06:53 DISCO SPEKTRUM'S PATH TILL TODAY  

15:54 CLUB NIGHTS: TECHNO PARTIES vs DISCO PARTIES

19:31 THE FUTURE OF BERLIN'S DISCO PARTY SCENE

25:39 ZAREN'S FAVORITE VENUES 

27:16 THE FUTURE OF DISCO SPEKTRUM 

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HERE’S MY 5 MUST-SEE PLACES FOR MUSIC & ART IN BERLIN

03:31 ACUD MEU

05:39 PANKE CULTURE

07:52 URBAN SPREE

09:44 FESTAAL KREUZBERG

11:10 STUDIO 8

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GORDON it is a chef restaurant - record store: a very interesting melting pot of food, music, coffee, and art, combining the history of Tel-Aviv with modernity and vision of Berlin.

Today I share with you my conversation with the founder Nir:

05:24 WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME GORDON

06:37 WHEN WAS BORN THE IDEA OF COMING TO BERLIN

08:37 TEL AVIV MUSIC SCENE VS BERLIN MUSIC SCENE

10:11 THE IDEA OF COMBINE MUSIC & FOOD

13:20 GORDON’S COMMUNITY

15:42 NIR’S FAVORITE VENUES AND RECORD STORES

19:07 NIR’S TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS ON HOW ASPIRE TO CREATE A CAREER AS A DJ IN BERLIN

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EXCERPT - I've made public a snippet of our recent live Q&A session within our Club Membership with Berlin-based Hungarian musician and producer Szabolcs Bognar aka Àbáse.

In this excerpt, Àbáse discussed the behind-the-scenes process and inspirations of his new album 'Awakening', as well as his personal views and experience in promoting the album release.

I am grateful for this lively and deep exchange we had with Szabolcs as he shared such important topics including cultivating a growth mindset in the age of social media and clearing your mind of worries before performing live.

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Here's my five of the best record shops to discover in Berlin:

04:00 OYE KREUZKÖELLN

06:28 HARD WAX

08:24 MUTING THE NOISE

11:00 MELTING POINT

12:21 SOUL TRADE

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Today we're going to deepen our conversation about Berlin Jazz Scene with Andrea Benini, better known by his stage name Mop Mop.

04:28 Run Around: the collaboration with Fed Wesley

07:28 Mop Mop - What does it mean?

10:59 The importance of being in Berlin as a musician during the years

15:45 How does it changed Berlin Club Scene in the last 5 years

18:19 XJAZZ Festival and where music lovers can find Andrea perform in Berlin

21:08 Tips and suggestion to people who wants to become a professional in the music scene

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Here’s my 5 Must Visit places to breathe the spirit of Jazz in Berlin

02:36 Zig Zag JAzz Club

04:31 The Hat Bar

06:04 Toms Rudzinskis

-The differences between perform in Berlin and in other European countries
-The relationship with Berlin’s audience

10:29 A-Trane Jazz Club

12:45 B-Flat Jazz Club

14:56 Gretchen Club

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n my today's interview I talked about all of this and many other things with two of the RBL's founders: Giacomo, Marco and Giulia (one the first members of the community).

03:29 - THE MOMENT WHEN RBL BERLIN REALIZED THAT EVERYTHING COULD TURN INTO A BIG COMMUNITY

07:17 THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY FOR RBL BERLIN

15:00 THE IDEA OF A CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN

20:20 THE IMPORTANCE TO BE IN BERLIN

24:12 PLACES WHO INSPIRED GIACOMO, MARCO & GIULIA'S PATH IN BERLIN

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