June 2011
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DJ La-Z-E mix: Afrodes pt4
Rancido ft Lex Empress - Brighter Days (Deep Journey Main Mix) Montel Jordan - Get it Tonite (Djeff Afrozila Remix) Nicco Imani - Winds Of Change (Message To Libia Mix) Tylo Parler ft Sugar - Miners Fantasy UNKNOWN Winx - Dont Laugh (Manoo Mix) Nick Holder ft Sphelele - Destination Africa Miranda Nicole - Kissing You (Ancestral Soul Mix) Charles webster ft Diviniti - Learning To...
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Body & Soul, Now Magazine's Most Promising Parties
BODY & SOUL DJS DANNY KRIVIT (LEFT), JOE CLAUSSELL AND FRANÇOIS K PLAY SOUND ACADEMY
Body & Soul
The three resident DJs who make up legendary NYC dance music party Body & Soul all have strong followings in Toronto and are considered icons in the scene, but their appearance at Sound Academy Saturday (July 2, doors 10 pm) will be the first time Joe Claussell, François K and...
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Toronto's Unofficial Music Conference (TUMC) 2011
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Joonya T Presents: Afro Vibes Volume 7 "2011... →
1. Sage Monk – Oto (Atjazz & Boddhi Satva Remix) 2. Matthew Bandy – Jealous Of You (Rancido’s Deep Journey Remix) 3. Boddhi Satva Feat. Athenai & C. Robert Walker – Who Am I (Atjazz Remix) 4. Priss – On My Way 5. Leroy Styles – Past Tense (Rancido’s Deep Journey Soul Remix) 6. Aero Manyelo Feat. Oluhle – If Only (Herbal 3 Rec Remix) 7. Problem Child – African Horn 8. Miranda Nicole –...
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Under the gun: Francois K
Via: Resident Advisor; Source: http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?845
Under the gun: Francois K RA takes a peek inside the record box of legendary New York DJ and producer Francois K. “I was supposed to have opened my account on RA by now so I could manage my own DJ page, ” says Francois K apologetically. “You know, I made the request and they told me I could do it,...
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WatchSoulistic The Black Coffee Tour is making it’s stop in Toronto today, June 29. Get yo’self ready for some serious dance down at Sunnyside Pavillion with Black Coffee, Zepherin Saint, Dirty Dale, Gruvhunter and Richard Brooks.
More info: http://lettherebehouse.tumblr.com/post/6877542397/torontos-unofficial-music-conference-tumc-2011
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Sade’s Toronto return the sweetest, The Toronto...
BY JANE STEVENSON, QMI AGENCY
Note to ‘80s soul veteran Sade: Don’t wait another decade to tour okay? The 52-year-old British-Nigerian singer touched down at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday night as part of her first road trip in ten years, not that any rustiness really showed in her stylish, sophisticated two-hour show.
She dramatically climbed up some back-lit stairs onto her...
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Francois K: Biography
Born and raised in France, FRANÇOIS KEVORKIAN’s passion for music led to playing the drums during his teen years. He moved to the United States in 1975, where he hoped to find more challenging situations than those back home. Due to the heavy competition for any gig as a drummer in those days, he instead tried his hand at becoming a DJ in underground New York City clubs, around 1976. His...
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Juju - Black Coffee feat. Zakes Bantwini
Soulistic The Black Coffee Tour is making it’s stop in Toronto on June 29. Get yo’self ready for some serious dance down at Sunnyside Pavillion with Black Coffee, Zepherin Saint, Dirty Dale, Gruvhunter and Richard Brooks.
More info: http://lettherebehouse.tumblr.com/post/6877542397/torontos-unofficial-music-conference-tumc-2011
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Sade Remixes...
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Jason B. Rmx Talks "Soldier of Love"
Jason B: (via FaceBook): “I did an interview … well a questionnaire. Reading it again makes me realize one of the best tips I got in this music thing from Tyrone Solomon (83 West) which was ‘do what you do, someone somewhere will appreciate it’.”
We appreciate you! Thank you for your wonderful remixes…Especially the Sade ones. Sade plays the ACC tonight, June...
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Joe Claussell: Biography
Joe Claussell has a passion and he wants to share it with you. A modern-day renaissance man, this New York-based re-mixer, retailer, producer, and global DJ is also a prolific business man; one who approaches all his projects with sincerity and intensity. Qualities he infuses into everything he touches. In his latest role as owner of Spiritual Life Music, he intends to guide the world to a...
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Tribe Live at Djoon with Zepherin Saint and Boddhi...
Zepherin Saint will be playing alongside Black Coffee for the Soulistic Tour at Sunnyside Pavilion in Toronto, Thursday June 30th.
Live Set from the Tribe party below, from Paris, France.
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South African Music Conference (SAMC) To Focus On...
DJs United (DJU), National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) along with South African broadcast sponsors SABC1 and SABC Radio has brought together this year’s SAMC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium’s Conference Centre from July 28 - June 2.
The event is slated to feature some of House Music’s heavy hitters such as Culoe De song, Rocco (France), Franck Roger (France), Ralf Gum...
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Jojoflores: Think Sade Pt2 →
Think Sade Pt1: http://jojoflores.com/archives/562
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Kings of Late Nite - June 2011 Mix
KOLN JUNE 2011 MIXDOWN PART II MIXED BY ALVARO GONZALEZ by KOLN MUSIC
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Danny Krivit - Biography
Growing up in Greenwich Village, New York City, in the 1960s, Danny was surrounded by music. His mother was an accomplished jazz singer and his father was the manager of legendary jazz trumpeter Chet Baker before going on to open up “The Ninth Circle”, a Village hot spot, where Danny worked as a boy. It was here that Danny met some of the most influential people in the music scene; Janis...
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Guerilla Science Mix 06.11
06.11 Guerilla Science Mix by Guerilla Science
06.11 Guerilla Science Mix
Brighter Days (Deep Journey Main Mix)…..Rancido feat. Lex Empress Maybe We Could Be Free (Vick Lavender’s Sophisticado Vocal Mix)…..Jonny Montana feat. Pete Simpson Call Me (V. Underground Ultra Tone Mix)…..Cei Bei Learning To Love Me (P’s Deep Soul Mix)…..Charles Webster feat....
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DJ LaZe - "In honor of the great legend MJ. You...
2 years ago today we lost a legend. R.I.P. Michael Jackson.
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Body & Soul Tribute Mix (BY Alex & Chris)
soundcloud.com/alexchris/body-soul-nyc-tribute”>BODY & SOUL NYC TRIBUTE by Alex & Chris dj’s
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Black Coffee Interview on Late Night With Kgomotso
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Event Listings: Thursday June 23rd - Sunday 26th
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Hey! Hey!
We just can’t wait for those S.A sounds in the warm open air!!!
Check out this clip from the first WMC 2010 South African Invasion Party and Black Coffee’s remix of Dennis Ferrer’s ‘Hey Hey’.
Black Coffee returns to the TDOT next week, Thursday June 30th, 2011 at Sunnyside Pavillion. What a way to kick-off the summer!
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Top 10 Ladies of House
Jack’s Top 10 Ladies of House (plus one Bonus!) have been revealed. In case you may have missed our count down, here is a review of our selections summarized below.
#11: Aya
http://lettherebehouse.tumblr.com/post/4397263042/top-10-ladies-of-house
#10: Bucie
http://lettherebehouse.tumblr.com/post/4397388116/introducing-10-top-10-ladies-of-house
#9: Monique Bingham
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Coffee Break!! (DJ Black Coffee Mix)
How do you like your coffee…?
Have a taste of this mix & enjoy!
2nd May Mix by DJ Black Coffee
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An Untitled Documentary About House Music
“Transplant, cross-pollination and bastard children come together and created something that… is what it is.” -Derrick Carter
House is a way of life, a culture unparalleled to any other. It embraces all without prejudice but with love to fuel the freedom to celebrate who you are.
“An Untitled Documentary about House Music” was conceived under this notion by...
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Nite Beat Radio - Hosts and DJ’s Ali Black and...
TONITE 9-11 PM (EST) Nite Beat Radio http://www.dubplate.fm
Hosts and DJ’s Ali Black and Paul Revered welcome special guests:
Albert Assoon & Beats United Radio (Johnny Lopez & Jeff Graham)
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More Beats United Radio Mixes! Special Guests...
TONITE 9-11 PM (EST) Nite Beat Radio http://www.dubplate.fm Hosts and DJ’s Ali Black and Paul Revered welcome guests Beats United Radio & Albert Assoon (Twilight Zone)
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The Ten Commandments of Body & Soul
The Ten Commandments of Body & Soul
I. Respect Thy Soul - Aholics
II. Respect Thy Soul - Mates
III. Thou Shall Come In Peace
IV. Honor Thy DJs
V. Check Ye Attitude At Thy Door! The Lord J. Wyze has Spoken!
VI. Thou Shall Release Thy Mind From All Thy Troubles
VII. Thou Shall Jack Your Body
VIII. Thou Shall Not Enter The Soul With Bias In Thy Heart
IX. Thou Shall Marinade Thy...
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Body & Soul "Toronto T-Shirt" Giveaway!
For your chance to win a Limited Edition “Toronto” Body & Soul T, all you have to do is “LIKE” the Body & Soul Canadian Debut page: http://www.facebook.com/the.architects.of.house.music
Easy enough?
Let There Be House!!!
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Beats United Radio Mixes! Special Guests Tonight...
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BODY & SOUL Toronto - Ticket and T-Shirt Giveaway!
Have you ever been to Body & Soul? Tell us about it.
Never Been? Tell us what you’ve heard and why you deserve to win!
OR
Tell us about your favorite track that appears on any of the Body & Soul compilations or that you’ve heard at the party and share with us what it means to you.
The winner will win tickets to Body & Soul in Toronto on July 2nd, 2011 or a SPECIAL EDITION...
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Toronto Weekend Listings (June 17th -19th)
http://lettherebehouse.tumblr.com/post/6531128286/tribute-studio-powered-by-let-there-be-house
INFO for S2 SERIES here: http://lettherebehouse.tumblr.com/post/6624641813/skills-and-soul-house-dance-edition
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Skills and Soul | House Dance Edition
Without it’s dancers, House would just be an empty soul. DJ’s feed off the energy on the dance floors, and dancers pay it back by feeling the music deep under the skin. The vein that fuels the vibration, expressing the emotions of the beats with every turn and twist, every movement and emotion.
Ofilio Sinbadinho and Apolonia Velasquez may be among the most talented dancers of our...
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Dino & Terry Mixes - Warm up for tonight's...
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Body & Soul Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the Winners!
Contest is still open! Click here for entry rules: http://lettherebehouse.tumblr.com/post/6153669926/body-soul-toronto-ticket-and-t-shirt-giveawa
WINNER: Christina Toms
“My first Body & Soul party was at Webster Hall in NYC when they started it up again in 2008. I had to work (bartending in Brooklyn) until about 1am, then hightailed it to the venue...
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Tribute: Dino & Terry
:: Dino & Terry on the beginnings…
We started playing collecting records and getting in to DJ’ing just as we were hitting our early teen years. At the time, we hung out with DJs who were part of some legendary Toronto sound crews (like Sunshine), and got the DJ bug. For the first few years, we were heavily in to hip-hop, and would listen religiously to CKLN every Saturday...
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Celebrating Our #1 Lady of House - India
For some it was one of those WMC nights where they wish they could be in a few places at once. For me there was no doubt. One of my favorite parties, Feel The Spirit, with a live performance by India was the place to be. Growing up listening to that familiar voice and having the chance to hear her live after all those years was a no brainer. With such a strong, powerful voice and stage presence,...
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Numero Uno: Top 10 Ladies of House
#1 Ladies of House: India
Before we finally get to number 1, I’d like to thank a few other house divas that didn’t quite make my list. Again, it was a list of personal faves and I can’t disagree with the exclusion of a lot of these incredible singers.
Dajae, Inaya Day, Julie McKnight, Jocelyn Brown, Nkemdi, Kim English, Corinna Joseph and especially 3 ladies who I argue are more...
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Tribute at Studio+ | Dino & Terry
Artist Toby Hilwan was commissioned to create a piece for Tribute at Studio+ honouring Toronto DJ’s Dino & Terry.
11x17 poster $20. Limited prints will be available for sale all
proceeds going to the charity of Dino & Terry’s choice:
http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/home/ To purchase one, hit us up at jack@lettherebehouse.ca
For more information on this event:
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Tribute @ Studio+ | Powered by Let There Be House
Introducing Tribute, this monthly installment at Studio+ is a collaborative effort between Studio+ and Let There Be House.
To recognize and document the contributions made by those who were instrumental to the origins of Toronto’s deep house community, the parties and venues that has helped shape our house community to what it is today.
Now more than ever, Toronto has established itself as a...
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Body & Soul's Statement of Intent
OUR STATEMENT OF INTENT
Music brings us together. Body & SOUL is here because of Music; Music we love, Music we share. …..Music that can touch us in the most intimate way.
Following on the footsteps
Since the early 70’s, there have always been parties in the city where people got together and danced in a safe and congenial atmosphere. Where friends were made and where our...
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Body & Soul Tune of the Day - Gary's Gang - Let's...
