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HUMA “Moon Crab” (Forthcoming on Angis Music)

We are absolutely in love with the luscious grooves of “Moon Crab”. Falling somewhere between jazz, electronic music and modern funk, whilst evoking the futuristic soulful boogie sound pioneered by Kaidi Tatham, et al. Due for release on a limited 7″ vinyl, September 21, via Angis Music, with a special …

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Exclusive Premiere: Solqlap Budapest X Emmavie “Fairy Tale” (Forthcoming on Noord Records)

MIMS is excited to premiere this absolutely luscious soul jam from the Solqlap Budapest collective in collaboration with singer/producer Emmavie. Perfect vibes for this early Autumn. Seven piece live band/producer/DJ collective, Solqlap Budapest, teams up with one of London’s most exciting rising vocalists and producers, Emmavie, to deliver their brand …

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Forgotten Treasures

Phase 7 “Playtime” (1980)

This is one of those records that makes you dance and makes you laugh.  Recorded in 1980 at Honolulu’s Broad Recording Studio (where local heavy hitters Lemuria, Mike Lundy, and Aura tracked their albums) and live at a hotel gig on the island of Kauai, Playtime captures the band’s winning combination of …

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Exclusive Premiere: Monzanto Sound “We Are Strangers” (Forthcoming on None More Records)

Now we would love to hear this on a dancefloor right now. Brand new live floor stomper from Monzanto Sound. ’We Are Strangers’ is a deep, four on the floor focused heater that pulls on the band’s interest in both krautrock and electronic music, meeting somewhere in between Moodymann, Jon …

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Video Premiere: Dele Sosimi x Medlar “Gúdú Gúdú Kan” (Wah Wah 45s)

Following their brilliant “Full Moon” single, the UK’s very own Afrobeat Ambassador, Dele Sosimi, and London based DJ and producer, Medlar, reunite on “Gúdú Gúdú Kan”. With its irresistible groove, the song is their own take on an Afro-disco stomper. Music Is My Sanctuary is proud to premiere the vibrant …

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Exclusive Premiere: Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos “Cafunga” (Forthcoming on Olindo Records)

Something is cooking. Afro-Venezuelan rhythms meet James Brown inspired funk on “Cafunga” by Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos. Over hip-shaking bass guitar, big brass chords and the beat of the clarín drum, we hear how to make the best cafunga, a very old Afro-Venezuelan recipe made with plantain and cheese. …

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Exclusive Premiere: Pearls Among The Stars ft B. Jamelle

Ecstatic to share this soulful pearl from Baltimore singer, songwriter and producer, JSOUL, featuring the dulcet vocals of D.C. native B. Jamelle. Deep, soulful, ancient to future music that we need right now. Released August 10 digitally on Inkswel’s Inner Tribe Records, plus very limited edition vinyl in collaboration with …

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Exclusive Premier: Romano “Six”

Very happy to share an upfront dancefloor cut from a label close to our hearts, Batov Records. On this occasion, Romano’s “Six”. According to Romano himself, “Six” answers the pressing question, “What would have happened if the popcorn theme was invented in a parallel universe? A vintage-futuristic middle eastern disco …

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Nick Martinelli Tribute Mix
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Tribute to NICK MARTINELLI — Selected & Mixed by Walla P

If you’re familiar with the Boogie/Funk scene, you’ve definitely came across the name “Nick Martinelli” in the credits somewhere; whether as a producer (solo or with his acolyte David Todd), as arranger, writer, mixing board or remix duties. He has contributed some of the most notable song within the genre, …

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Touch Of LoveMIMS Shows

TOUCH OF LOVE — Show #02 (Hosted by Rissa Garcia)

I usually find solace in music but I must admit in the midst of a pandemic lockdown and the racial injustices that followed it was tough to wrap my head around things. I wish I had some powerful words to share but I just have this mix and I hope …

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Exclusive Premiere: Bumi Thomas “Soul Harmony” Ft Randolph Matthews

“Soul Harmony” is the lead song taken from Bumi Thomas’s brand new EP, ‘Broken Silence’. Due for release this Friday June 12. We are honoured to share it with you first. The multi-talented jazz-folk-soul singer-songwriter and guitarist is joined by guest and acclaimed vocalist, Randolph Matthews. Layers of acapella served …

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Exclusive Premiere: Sahra Gure “Leave Me” (Neue Grafik Rework)

Music Is My Sanctuary is very excited to premiere this fresh-out-the-box Neue Grafik rework of “Leave Me”, a beautiful song from one our absolute favourite new voices, Sahra Gure. Released this Friday, June 5th, only on Bandcamp as a special release on Bandcamp revenue waive day. “Leave Me” is a …

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