MIMS Guest Mix: Koichi Sakai (London / Tokyo, Olindo Records)

“This is a strictly vinyl-only mix of deep afro latin house and disco that you can relax to as much as dance to. I love percussive and jazzy music and always try to mix smoothly so the blends flow like a river. Hope you feel the vibe too.”

London-based producer and DJ Koichi Sakai is a well-known head in London music circles thanks to his role in co-founding the legendary Afrobeat Vibration nights alongside Dele Sosimi. In collaboration with Ghanaian percussionist and singer Afla Sackey (Afrik Bawantu), this project sees Koichi mixing African percussion instruments and themes with synths and drum machines.

Koichi Sakai just released his debut collaborative album with singer, multi-instrumentalist and master percussionist Afla Sackey.

TRACKLIST

Koichi Sakai feat Afla Sackey – Wono (Yoruba Soul Mix)
Afrobuddha meets Kakatsitsi Drummers – Obame
Marlui Miranda feat Uakti – Tchori Tchori (Joutro Mix)
Da Lata – Pra Manha (percapella)
Suba – Felicidade (Buscemi Remix)
The Deep & Fred Melosax – Dom Dom 05
Africanism All Stars – Imbalaye
Laroye – Colombia 26A
Luisito Quintero – Music For Gong Gong
Koichi Sakai feat Afla Sackey – Jingo (12” Mix)
Bunny Mack – Supafrico
Sammy Massamba – Azari

Lexis

Montreal-based DJ and the founder MusicIsMySanctuary.com (2007) and 24 Hours of Vinyl (2011).