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Every now and then I come across records in my col Every now and then I come across records in my collection that I can’t remember where on earth I got them from. That goes for this album by Chet Atkins, the great guitarist and co-founder of the Nashville Sound, too.

Two of my favourite songs, or rather interpretations by him, ‘Windy and warm’ and ‘Catch the Wind’, are unfortunately not on this record. I have them on some compilations. I’ll have to have a proper rummage through my collection…

#chetatkins 
#guitarist 
#countrymusic 
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Record of the week: Various - Horse Meat Disco (Di Record of the week: Various - Horse Meat Disco (Disco & Boogie from Brazil)

This double album is as hot as a night in Rio! (I’ve never been there, but it sounds cool…)

The four-piece DJ collective Horse Meat Disco has long been a fixture on the international dance scene, now touring worldwide but also active in their home base of London. For the Mr Bongo label, they have compiled their favourite Brazilian music, from Disco and Boogie to Funk and Samba. Fine sounds that evoke the beach, the sea and wild parties. Speaking of wild: To prevent Instagram from deleting the post for reasons of youth protection (hate speech or fake news, on the other hand, is apparently allowed), I have censored a small (or large) detail on the front cover. 😉

@horse_meat_disco 
@mrbongoworldwide 

#horsemeatdisco
#brazilianmusic 
#disco
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
And here we have another wonderful compilation fro And here we have another wonderful compilation from @hawaii.bonsaii.records: Digital Cumbia at its finest. Have a listen on Bandcamp, it’s worth it!

#digitalcumbia 
#globalbass
#dlp
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Speaking of Hawaii Bonsai Records: The label is ba Speaking of Hawaii Bonsai Records: The label is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and specialises in electronic world music: Latin bass, tropical, cumbia, dub, electronic folk and so on. Among the five releases, which are also available on vinyl, are beautiful compilations such as this one: Cumbia Amazonica. This double album was released in 2018, and I recently added it to my collection. 

@hawaii.bonsaii.records 

#digitalcumbia 
#tropicalbass 
#globalbass
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Record of the week: Cumbia Cosmonauts - Cumbia Cos Record of the week: Cumbia Cosmonauts - Cumbia Cosmonauts and the Radio Africa Band

The search for a connection between traditional world music and electronic elements led me to the Swiss label Hawaii Bonsaï Records. In 2019, they released the second album by Cumbia Cosmonauts, a project by Australian DJ and producer Moses Iten. In addition to his partner Thomas „Soup“ Campbell, African musicians Lamine Sonko, Amadou Kalissa and Olugbade Okunade also collaborated on this album.

The result is a thrilling mix of Cumbia, African music and deep bass. Whatever you call it, Digital Cumbia, Global Bass or Tropical Bass: It’s definitely hot stuff!

@hawaii.bonsaii.records 
@mosesiten 

#cumbiacosmonautsandtheradioafricaband 
#digitalcumbia 
#tropicalbass 
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Musically, the 80s were quite diverse. And much of Musically, the 80s were quite diverse. And much of what came out of that decade has perhaps already been forgotten. I keep rummaging through my memory, finding familiar and less familiar things and expanding my collection.

These 7“ records will definitely be in my record bag on Saturday. This time there will be Italo disco, a bit of Pop Rock, Synth Pop, New Wave and much more. I hope to see you there…

#80smusic
#7inchvinyl
#vinyldj
#dj
#darmstadt
Record of the week: Genesis - We can't dance Whe Record of the week: Genesis - We can't dance 

When it comes to the band Genesis, I am a big fan of their early 70s work. First with Peter Gabriel, then with Phil Collins on vocals up to „Wind & Wuthering“ or „Seconds Out“, if you count the 1977 live album.

I was less enthusiastic about their later works. Nevertheless, the last album with Phil Collins, the double LP „We Can’t Dance“ released in 1991, is still of high quality. „No Son of Mine“ and „Jesus Only Knows Me“ are great songs, „I Can’t Dance“ at least had a cool music video, and „Fading Lights“ bridges the gap between the 90s and the overlong songs of the 70s. Much of it is simply too 90s-soft for my taste, but it remains a work that is still enjoyable to listen to today. 

#genesis
#wecantdance
#90smusic
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Record of the week: Spliff - Schwarz auf weiss Th Record of the week: Spliff - Schwarz auf weiss

The last album by the band Spliff, and certainly not their strongest. But regardless, as a fan of their music, I have to have their complete discography. "Schwarz auf weiss" was released in 1984, shortly before the band split up. And "Radio", "Sirius" and "Bahnhofshotel" are definitely good tracks (in my opinion). Then it was all over for the Neue Deutsche Welle…

#spliff
#schwarzaufweiss 
#ndw
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Record of the week: Marva Whitney - It's my thing Record of the week: Marva Whitney - It's my thing 

Hot funk from the house of James Brown! Marva Whitney started out in a Gospel ensemble, then became the front woman of the R&B group Tommy Gadson & the Derbys, and joined the revue of the „Godfather of Soul“ in 1967. With her solo single „It’s My Thing“, a cover of the Isley Brothers‘ hit song, she immediately landed in the Top 20 of the R&B charts. This album was released in 1969, but failed to achieve great success. It was only through the use of samples from her songs that she became better known again and began collaborating with the Japanese Funk ensemble Osaka Monaurail in 2006. Marva died far too young in December 2012 at the age of 68 from complications of pneumonia.

#marvawhitney 
#jamesbrown 
#funkmusic 
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Pop these little treasures in my bag for tomorrow’ Pop these little treasures in my bag for tomorrow’s 70s evening @schlosskellerdarmstadt!

#70smusic 
#disco
#7inchvinyl 
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Record of the week: Hildegard Knef - Halt mich fes Record of the week: Hildegard Knef - Halt mich fest 

Here is another beautiful album by German actress, author and singer Hildegard Knef. „Halt mich fest“ was released in 1967 and already points the way to her magnificent album „Knef“.

In addition to German chansons, the album also contains sounds that were youthful (for the time). The funky, jazzy „Von nun an ging’s bergab“ (From now on it went downhill), more Latin, Easy-Listening vibes in „Vergiss sie“ (Forget her) or the Beat-influenced title song. A beautiful piece of musical contemporary history. You can listen to it over and over again. 

#hildegardknef 
#deccarecords 
#vinylcollection 
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
This beautiful record by El Búho was also release This beautiful record by El Búho was also released in 2025 and focuses on Digital Cumbia or Nu Cumbia. In addition to four tracks on side A, side B features remixes of these songs. An integral part of my „Café Mondial“ DJ evenings!

@el_buho_music 
@earthlymeasures 

#elbúho 
#digitalcumbia 
#electronicworldmusic 
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Record of the week: ShazaLaKazoo - Karton City Boo Record of the week: ShazaLaKazoo - Karton City Boom 

Let’s start the new year with an album that’s already a bit older (2011), but still blows the dust out of your ears with its rich Balkan Beats.

Milan Djuric and Uros Petkovic come from Belgrade, but they don’t limit their music to electronic dance music with folkloric elements from their homeland; instead, they mix in all kinds of influences from around the world, from Latin America to the Orient. The result is a colourful mix that gets into your ears and makes your feet move. They call it „Folkstep“; I call it great.

@shazalakazoo 

#balkanbeat 
#worldmusic 
#vinylcollection 
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
Did I mention that I bought a Rotary Mixer? It’s a Did I mention that I bought a Rotary Mixer? It’s a nice piece of kit, but I still need some practice. In any case, it’s well made and has a nice old-school feel with some VU meters . I think I’ll get rid of the crossfader...

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@omnitronic_official 

#rotarymixer 
#vinyldj
#dj
#darmstadt
Half of January is already history, and only now a Half of January is already history, and only now am I getting around to post my traditional end-of-year message. In 2025, there were once again 25 wonderful DJ events at 7 locations with great organisers and fantastic guests. I would like to thank once again the wonderful people who helped me on site, who played records with me and who danced with me. In these difficult times, we all need positive energy and moments that lift us up. I am looking forward to the upcoming DJ evenings in 2026. Take care, everyone.

@schlosskellerdarmstadt 
@centralstationdarmstadt 
@lossantosdarmstadt 
@nines_projectz 
@cafebellevuedarmstadt 
@ankeracht 
@heinerfest 

#dj
#vinyldj
#club
#party
#darmstadt
The first vinyl release of 2026 focuses on migrati The first vinyl release of 2026 focuses on migration. And this at a time when intolerance and xenophobia are enjoying a resurgence and many die-hard fascists dream of deportations.

The fourth edition of the „A guide to the birdsong...“ series is dedicated to the theme of migration, the boundless wandering between the worlds of musicians and birds. Lido Pimienta, who divides her time between Colombia and Canada, Diana Gameros with her life story between Mexico and the USA, Valesuchi, who comes from Chile and lives in Brazil, plus other musicians from North and South America. And each piece is dedicated to a species of bird that travels long distances and knows no boundaries. An exciting album on a highly topical subject.

@shikashikacollective 

#aguidetothebirdsong
#folktronica
#worldmusic
#vinyldj
#darmstadt
One last post in the old year. The end of the year One last post in the old year. The end of the year was pretty turbulent, but things are slowly calming down and we’re starting the new year with fresh energy.

So here’s the beautiful double album „Through The Wire“ by @captain.planet.music, which contains the captain’s magnificent remixes, including ones by La Yegros and Luzmila Carpio. Great music for your next party. 🔥

Let’s hope together for a happy new year, in which many people come to their senses and some crazy, power-hungry lunatics step down. Hope dies last…

@layegros 
@luzmilacarpio 

#captainplanet 
#folktronica
#vinyldj
#dj
#darmstadt
Record of the week: Captain Planet - Dig This is Record of the week: Captain Planet - Dig

This is not the German punk band of the same name, but rather the producer and DJ from Los Angeles. Just to clarify.

"Dig" is now his sixth album and should have an immediate impact on the dance floor. As usual, the captain mixes global folk music traditions with contemporary beats to produce high-energy dance music. The album features vocalists from Brazil, Colombia, Haiti, Nigeria, Ghana and Angola; the musical influences come from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Unlike his previous albums, "Dig" is essentially very upbeat, almost House-like. In any case, it’s a super multifaceted record for dancing.

@captain.planet.music 

#captainplanet
#dig
#globalbass
#dj
#darmstadt
I consider Dendemann to be one of the best German I consider Dendemann to be one of the best German rappers. Musically, it all works for me: Fat old-school beats and exceptional samples from Hilde Knef to Su Kramer, no trashy pseudo-gangster crap. And the lyrics are powerful. The wordplay and vocabulary are unique. Period.

@dendegram 

#dendemann 
#germanhiphop 
#germanrap 
#grownuprap 
#2019
#dlp
#whitevinyl
#vinylcollection 
#vinyldj
#dj
#12inchvinyl 
#darmstadt
It was lovely at the „Heiligs Blechle“ Christmas m It was lovely at the „Heiligs Blechle“ Christmas market at the @centralstationdarmstadt. I wish us all a peaceful Christmas! 🎄

#centralstationdarmstadt 
#weihnachtsmarkt 
#rocknroll 
#rockabilly 
#blues
#jazz
#vinyldj
#dj
#darmstadt
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