Groovement!

Following the success of 'Sending My Love' by Matthew Halsall, new Manchester jaz imprint Gondwana Records releases its second album: 'Akhenatan' by saxophonist Nat Birchall.

To celebrate, Groovement hauled in Nat to the Unity Radio studio for a 2hour session of reggae and jazz vibes, music that's provided an influence for Nat from the get go.

Tracklisting to follow.

First broadcast on www.UnityRadio.fm on Sunday 21st June 2009.

Long overdue on the Groovement decks comes DK from Manchester-based WIDE AWAKE: dj'ing in Manchester for almost a decade (how time flies), DK has taken in venues across the city over the years (Tribeca, Revolution, Bedlam, Space, OneCentral, 57), as well as hosting impromptu Wide Awake events - combining djs, graf artists and breakdancing comps in a single venue.

DK takes this mixtape from vintage cuts, through new soul and hiphop to some of the main club tunes of summer09.

Dapperer than Dapper Dan, the Colonel makes the trek from the seven hills to t'other side o'Pennines for a jolly Groovement jaunt including a sneak preview of some of his own tunes.

Lock in and freak out.. check the Colonel's mixtapes over at http://www.groovement.co.uk/podcasts-2/the-colonel/

First broadcast on http://www.unityradio.fm 31st May 2009.

A special Groovement this time around, with host Agent J...

Join Tom & Stu Ferret for a tour of what awaits at the MAD FERRET festival in FALLOWFIELD, MANCHESTER this coming June 12th and 13th...

Live in the studio: THE MOUSE OUTFIT, Manchester's flamiest up-and-coming live hip hop act, and MIND ON FIRE drop a few tracks and lyrical pitter patter about their role in the madness.

Featuring tracks from festival artists including SONIC BOOM SIX, BOX KID, RIZ MC, FILTHY DUKES, TODDLA T, ROOTS MANUVA, THE STREETS and many more.

The mysterious Mr Whippy drops a mix for Groovement out of the special box under the counter.. raspberry sauce?

A true gentleman, Daedeulus' intense stage presence belies a softly spoken and polite individual whose creativity oozes out of his very pores. The big D chats to Groovement the day before his set at Futuresonic in Manchester (which was preceded by an intimate secret gig at Common bar)at the Urbis Museum.

We chat on about martial arts, UK influences, love and blips.

A big thanks to Jonny Dub and Illum Sphere who set up the interview in their flat of stars.

Playing underneath is Daedelus' set from hoya:hoya last year, downloadable here: http://www.groovement.co.uk/podcasts-2/daedelus-hoyahoya/

The mighty Stones Throw crew recently toured Europe, and the Manchester date saw Groovement catch up with Dam Funk, Mayer Hawthorne and James Pants.

Jon K and Illum Sphere were droppin’ bombs in the background of the Deaf Institute venue, so please excuse any peaks in sound…

Also check http://www.groovement.co.uk/about/stones-throw/

Absolute superstars and perfect gentlemen, that's Radio Trip for you. Groovement and the Apples hit it off good, so when Mixmonster and Schoolmaster said they were staying behind to do some DJ gigs while the rest of the band flew home, I jumped at the chance to get them on the show.

Radio Trip was around before the Apples were, and since the band has taken off so well, Radio Trip has sort of been left on the backburner - or so I thought. The boys introduced me to a thriving Tel Aviv scene bubbling around the Audio Montage Entertainment label - artists like the Koliphones, UBK and the Ramirez Brothers (have a look in the top friends at the MySpace) and associated labels like MPM (Germany's Melting Pot Music e.g. Kutiman) and Jalapeno Records (London), on which the new Radio Trip EP has been released.

What struck me most about these two was the passion oozing from their pores... more than content to endure road trips across the UK slinging their wax around for the sake of playing a gig - that's what it was all about: sharing the music.

A massive thanks to Mixmonster and Schoolmaster - enjoy this podcast, peeps, 'cos it really is extra-special.

Check out http://groovement.co.uk for photos from Groovement and Friends in Manchester where Radio Trip played with the Mouse Outfit and Danny Drive Thru later that night!

www.myspace.com/radiotrip
www.myspace.com/theapplesmusic
www.myspace.com/jalapenorecords

Darren Laws is a Manchester legend. One of the stalwarts of the Fat City scene, he's recently decided to pull up roots and move away from Manc land and back to the north east for a sensible life.

Consequently, most of his records have gone to the grammophone in the sky and he's left with only the very best: a selection of which can be heard over these two podcasts, recorded at his final gig at the Fat City Social at Cord, Manchester.

DARREN LAWS: A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS Part One

Tracklisting

John Coltrane: My Favourite Things
Lee Oscar : Haunted House
Myriam Makeba: Quit It
Minnie Ripperton: Baby This Love I Have
Merry Clayton: Emotion
Noel Pointer: All The Real Reasons Why
Bob James: Theme For Angela
Archie Whitewater: Cross Country
Betty Wright: Ain’t No Sunshine
Clarence Smith: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
Tony Esposito: L’eroe Di Plastica
Anthony King: Filligree Funk
Astro Nova Orchestra: Soul Sleeper
Dancer : Dancer (Maria 45 Edit)
Donald Byrd: Wind Parade
Bobbi Humphrey: Harlem River Drive
Kenny Rankin: In the Name of Love

http://www.fatcity.co.uk

The second part of Darren's final Manchester gig.

Tracklisting:
Freddy Cole: Brother Where Are You
John Edwards: Tin Man
Johnny Bristol: I Wouldn’t Change A Thing
Bill: Space Lady
Tolbert: I’ve got it
Donna McGhee: Mr Blind Man
Brief Encounter: Human
Lee Dorsey: Night People
Shuggie Otis: Aht Uh Mi Hed
Inner Life: Make It Last Forever
Hypnotic: Lonely
Mahogany: Ride On The Rhythm
Greg Henderson: Dreamin’
Henderson & Whitfield: Dancin’ To The Beat
Elkie Brooks: Rising Cost Of Love
Patsy Gallant: It Will All Come Around
Esther Phillips: Home Is Where The Hatred Is

Enjoy!

http://www.fatcity.co.uk

Getting props from all the right people ain't a bad start. Ryan Hunn AKA ILLUM SPHERE has the Gaslamp Killer, Ras G , Mr Scruff (not to mention Jonny Dub) on his side: his brand spanking new/first EP is out now on Fat City Recordings and is the type of forward thinking hip hop that Flying Lotus would be proud of.

Ryan is Manchester-resident DJ and promoter extraordinnaire with fingers in the pies of Manc institutions Hoya:Hoya and Sketch City.

Groovement first heard of Ryan on his Vox Pop 45s shows a couple of years ago, and now we know each other well enough to spend long periods of time in silence, just looking into each others’ eyes.

Having just returned from a trek of LA with soul mate Jonny Dub (apparently he had him at ‘hello’), Ryan’s rejuvinated and ready to launch: the Incoming EP has been fired. LA saw him hooking up with Low End Theory and Dam Funk’s Funkmosphere Monday night, as well as chillin’ round the Gaslamp Killer’s pad.

Peep the ongoing adventures of Ryan and Jonny on You Tube by searching Illum Sphere, and check the video for MURKY too...

http://myspace.com/theillumsphere

Groovement and Drive Thru met eyes then bonded over, shall we say, 'mutual interests' when they played together at Sketch City in 2008.

Danny was the turntablist in Latin-Manc Ninja Tuners RSL as well as one of the Assmatics crew: we're all currently looking forward to the release of his 'Virtua Ante Up' as part of the Fat City Producers Series (this wave containing luminaries such as Flying Lotus) and the emergence of his brand new record label later this year.

http://myspace.com/dannydrivethru

Groovement is damn well happy to welcome back nimble-fingered wunderkind DJ Risco! Two years after 'The Main Ingredient' dropped, it has been put out to pasture, or possibly killed humanely, and replaced by the all new: 'DJ Risco V Filthy Few Mixtape' chock full of summer jams, 'put the windows down I'm cruising' classics and 'whats your name mate' dance floor HEAT!

Cop it!

http://myspace.com/djriscoUK
http://constantcreation.co.uk

The Ital Duke cut his teeth on the sounds of Reggae with Ska band The Frustrations back in Oxford, where he immersed himself in the heavy sounds of Jamaica's finest Dub and Reggae producers.

The Duke moved to Sheffield in 2007 and started in radio with the 'Dub Revolution' show (SureRadio) which blasted out reggae, dub, ska and conspiracy theories as and when they were needed (frequently).

He then began DJing under the title of 'The Ital Duke' around Sheffield and started the 'Ital Sounds' show (forgeradio.com), this time as himself - Ben Webster - in 2008, which serves up a hearty portion of Reggae, Dub and Ska with extra Dubstep, Hip-Hop, Soul and anything else Ital every Thursday evening.

Groovement hooked up with the Duke when he was spinning at one of the Colonel's legendary gigs in Sheffield, saw the fire in his eyes and got him on here! Enjoy...

http://www.forgeradio.com
http://www.myspace.com/theitalduke

TRACKLISTING
The Upsetters – ‘Iron Wolf’ (Black Art)
Dr. Alimantado – ‘Unitone Skank’ (Greensleeves)
Augustus Pablo – ‘Baby I Love you So’ (Island)
Johnny Osbourne – ‘Truth and Rights’ (Soul Jazz)
Niney and The Soul Syndicate – ‘Smile Dub’ (Trojan)
The Heptones – ‘Cool Rasta’ (Trojan)
Steel Pulse – ‘Reggae Fever’ (Island)
Ras Zacharri – ‘Greetings Tenestelin’ (Roots Garden)
Kenny Knots – ‘Love and Glory’ extended mix (Pirates Choice)
Ras R Dee – ‘King David Greater Son’ (Sip-A-Cup)
Christine Miller – ‘One Day’ (Roots Youth)
I Witness – ‘Enjoy My Day’ (Unsigned)
Mungo’s Hi Fi – ‘Don’t Let Them Break You Heart’ feat. Kenny Knots (Scotch Bonnet)
Jackie Mittoo – ‘Killer Diller’ (Soul Jazz)
Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno – ‘Death if the Revolution’ (Tru Thoughts)
Mungo’s Hi Fi – ‘Belly Ska’ feat. Ishu (Scotch Bonnet)

With such a dazzling response to Trout's last mix, how could we not ask the lovely lady back? Andrea serves up another fine slice of sultry soul, tunes selected lovingly and placed on the plates with the touch of a goddess. Ladies and gentlemen, kick back and enjoy the return of the Trout!

Buy a Trout tee-shirt! Extre-heme-ley limited and designed by Chris Drury (Fingathing) http://www.myspace.com/andrea_trout

NIGHTCLUBBING - GRACE JONES
SOLITARY - LANDSLIDE
INFACTUATION - LAURNEA
FAST LANE - BILAL
BLACKHOUSE - AMP FIDDLER
ECSTASY - OHIO PLAYERS
BODY FUSION - STARVUE
HOLDING YOU, LOVING YOU - DON BLACKMAN
TAKE YO’ PRAISE - CAMILLE YARBROUGH
DON’T MESS WITH MISTER T - MARVIN GAYE
NOT AFRAID - MISTY OLDLAND
SEND IT ON - D’ANGELO
NO MORE BLUES - TERRY CALLIER
U CAME - MISTY OLDLAND
THAT’S THE WAY OF THE WORLD - DWELE
TELL IT LIKE IT IS - STEPHANIE MCKAY

Jamie Finlay! With his new single out on Wah Wah 45s this week and a show this Saturday at the Mint Lounge, Jamie's going from hot to scoldin'!

He's played London's Jazz Cafe a fair few times and supported Roy Ayers. Download this Groovement and let Jamie take you for a ride of funk through his influences and some of his own stuff, including a stripped-back track with just a piano and he.

Broadcast 8th March 2009 on Unity Radio.
http://www.wahwah45s.com
http://www.jamiefinlay.com

Jimmy Screech warmed up for Ugly Duckling at the Ruby Lounge in Manchester, and Groovement was on hand to grab him for a niiice interview.

Despite being flu-ridden and frankly knackered mate, Jimmy was more than happy to shoot the shit with Groovement - also along for the ride were Gordon G, who heads up the Banana Klan label with Roots Manuva. Gibbs, he of the fold-away keyboard, and DJ Mr Cosmo provided the remaining ambience. Enjoy, this Groovement is both informative and pretty funny.

Recorded February 2009.

Anticipating their first birthday with the Apples, Foreign Beggars and Broke 'n' English, Riot Jazz have gone from strength to strength in the past year. Past guests at the Riot Jazz experience have included Kidkanevil, Jenna G, Skinnyman, Belleruche and very nearly the Ghostface Killah...

Kick back and let Tom and Axel breathe the RJ magic down yer neck.

Tracklist to follow anon!

First broadcast on www.unityradio.fm
Sunday 1st March 2009

First broadcast 22nd February 2009 on Unity Radio.

Out of the Gloom are long standing friends of the show and part of Manchester's vibrant musical heart.
Resident DJs Steph Holland and Chris E take the decks for two hours and surf the hip hop, funk and disco waves. We're joined by Out of the Gloom promoter princess Sally.
Runnning time: 1hr 49mins

Will Holland is a top bloke. Not only this, he's now a Colombia-dwelling top bloke, so can be relatively hard to get hold of.
In December he visited the UK; Groovement grabbed a pre-breakfast chat with him the morning after his Friends and Family session at the Mint Lounge in Manchester.

Pod in for an insight in Will's views on latin music and breakfast.



QUANTIC LINKS
http://www.myspace.com/quanticmusic
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Quantic-Music/7809007187?ref=ts


Grab Quantic's latest:
QUANTIC PRESENTA FLOWERING INFERNO on Tru Thoughts Records
http://www.tru-thoughts.co.uk/

OMAS - Manchester beat digger, DJ and producer extraordinnaire.

Omas has played on the same bill as a load of heads (I first heard him on the same bill as Public Enemy) and spins all over the North West, representing both AT LARGE and ATRIAL PHONIKS - look out for this lot coming into the studio when Unity Radio returns with its FM licence!

Kicking off with a breaks mix, Omas then brings us a hip hop mix he put together for Groovement back in Dec 2007.

Check all Omas' new beats at his constantly-updated myspace

http://myspace.com/djomas
http://myspace.com/atrialphoniks

With the new album 'Pot of Gold' out now on Alice's own Little Poppet label, Groovement collars Alice Russell and TM Juke in their luxurious Manchester hotel room and makes them late for their stage time at Friends and Family.

Tracklisting (some run under the interview):
Let Us Be Loving (Pot of Gold - 2008)
All Over Now (My Favourite Letters - 2005)
I'm Just Here (My Favourite Letters - 2005)
Hurry On Now (Pot of Gold - 2008)

www.alicerussell.com
www.myspace.com/tmjuke

Sneaky! From 2000 Sneaky has of course been the bass backbone of Manchester's intergalactic space cadets Fingathing - currently residing in the land of the finest currywurst (Berlin!), Sneaky's about to drop his debut LP "Feel Like A King... Pluck a String" - check out tracks available as downloads from www.thisissneaky.co.uk

All this and he's a bloody lovely bloke, too.

For more ace mixes from Sneaky check www.myspace.com/sneakytunes

TRACKLIST
1. Arcade Fire – my body is a cage (sneakys über schnell re-rub)
2. Davy DMX – one for the treble (fresh)
3. Dick Hyman – give it up or turn it loose
4. Klaus Wunderlich vs Bangers n Cash (sneaky mashup)
5. Jamie Lidell – a little bit of feel good (mr oizo rmx)
6. Sneaky – a little dark joy (gluekids elmo sez I dunno rmx)
7. Daisy Daisy – michelle plays ping pong (vicarious bliss rmx)
8. Sebastian – momy
9. Justice – stress (live version)
10. Get Cape Wear Cape Fly – d.a.n.c.e
11. Voices of East Harlem – right on be free
12. Sneaky – top billig (previously unreleased)
13. Ratatat – shempi
14. Daedelus – sundown (dark party rmx)
15. Sneaky – feel like a king (robot koch rmx)
16. Johnny Harris – you´ve lost that lovin feelin
17. Noam Chomsky closes

DJ Andy Smith jets in to Unity Towers following his soundclash with Earl Gateshead (Trojan Sound System) at Friends and Family.

45s aplenty! Rockabilly to RnB to soul...

Originally broadcast 19th January 2008.

PLEASE NOTE: This episode has now been re-edited to include Andy's tunes alone, so has a shorter running time than previously.

Previewing DUB SPOT, a new night at the Music Box in Manchester every last Saturday. Dubstep heavyweights Chimpo and Joshua Black bring you a 90 minute special including world exclusives and even a competition - lines ARE now closed, however...

www.DubSpotClub.co.uk

Originally broadcast on www.unityradio.fm, Sunday 21st September 2008.

Groovement first met Risco on the Shakedown radio show (www.SheffieldLive.org, Thursdays 11pm GMT) ... One of the hottest hip hop/grime producers in the UK - part of the crew Constant Creation with Suga Dugi n Jo Kobi.

Working out of the world famous Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield making beats for and recording the likes of Ray Luv, Braintax, Reverend & The Makers, Hoodz Underground, Northern Alliance, Big Critz, Doyen D, The Elusive Jahnell, Henchmen, Critic, All Out Krew, Yezza, etc.

DJ’s as resident at Plug (Sheffield), Old Queens Head (London) all over Sheffield, London and abroad.

Recognise.....

www.myspace.com/djRiscoUK

Francis and Mark from Manchester institution That Amazing Thing!
Tracklist up very soon...

www.ThatAmazingThing.com

Originally broadcast Sunday, 7th September 2008.

Join us for the story of Crowhead - album about to drop on Atic Records (Aim's label) - a journey through one man's musical influences. By turns heartchurning and uplifting, this is one Groovement you can't afford to miss. Ya get me?

Originally broadcast on Unity Radio (www.unityradio.fm) Sunday, 31st August 2008.

Tracklisting to come.

Soulfully struttin' into the studio and laying down some sweet soul, check out this floating selection from the delectable Andrea Trout.




1. The Sweet Vandals – Beautiful (Unique)
2. Terry Callier – No More Blues (Verve)
3. Dexter Wansell – The Sweetest Pain (Philadelphia International)
4. Eddie Kendricks – Girl You Need A Change of Mind (Motown)
5. Hudson People – Trip To Your Mind (Hithouse)
6. Divine Edits – Higher (Creative Use)
7. Sons & Daughters of Lite – Let The Sushine In (Counterpoint)
8. Diedre Wilson Tabac – I Can’t Keep From Cryin’ Sometimes (Warner Chappell Music)
9. The Congos & Friends – Fisherman (Blood & Fire)
10. Overproof Sound System – The Model (G. Corp)
11. La Famille – All Night Long (Sanity)
12. Mr K – Is It Love (white)

ROCKERS REVOLT: THE STORY SO FAR

Rockers Revolt is a record label set up by UK dub collective Pama Intl. Pama includes in its line up Sean Flowerdew, Finny and Lynval Golding (of The Specials), all of whom can be heard talking about the tour and label in this podcast.

Inspired by the great independent labels; Stax, Studio One, Stiff Records and a deep-rooted DIY philosophy. What started out as being the outlet for Pama Intl's own material, has grown into a burgeoning home for the finest soul-fueled reggae, ska, rocksteady, dub & roots artists from the UK and abroad.

In Summer 2008 Rockers Revolt upped sticks and took to the road for the REGGAE FOR THE PEOPLE tour including PAMA INTL, THE SLACKERS, THE PIETASTERS with MUNGO'S HI FI between bands.

Agent J chased up the REGGAE FOR THE PEOPLE tour over in Sheffield, UK and sat down with members of Pama, Mungos and the Slackers. Come join us for insights into the Specials reunion, Lynval's Duffy love, Pama's TROJAN experience and the world of an independent label.

Listen out for contributions from Groovement veteran Kwasi, on the tour as MC for Mungo's!

TRACKLISTING
Pama International: Highrise ft Michie One
Intvw: Lynval Golding and Finny (Pama)
Pama International: Wonder, Wonder
Intvw: Lynval,Finny and Sean Flowerdew (Pama)
Mungo's Hi Fi: Divorce a l'Italienne ft Marina P
Intvw: Tom (Mungo's)
The Slackers: Every Day Is Sunday
Intvw: Dave Hillyard (The Slackers)
The Slackers: Eviction
The Pietasters: Keep On Lyin'
Pama International: First Impression

Running time: 1:01:53

Who is the mysterious, yet dashing, Supashen? Hip hop vibes on this FINE guest mix...


www.Supashen.com

Skinnyman – No Big Ting
Ice Cube – It Was A Good Day
The Pharcyde – Passing Me By
Ugly Duckling – Daisy
Ratatat – PLO Style (Feat Method Man)
Biz Markie – Albee Square Mall
Madlib – Chops And Thangs
A Tribe Called Quest – Jazz (We’ve Got)
Prefuse 73 – Female Demands
Gang Starr – capture(militia pt 3)
Black Milk – Lookatusnow (feat. Phat Kat)
Madvillain – Money Folder (Four Tet Remix)
De La Soul – Betta Listen
The Album Leaf – Asleep
A Tribe Called Quest – One, Two, Shit
De La Soul – The Future
Brand Nubian – Wake Up (Reprise In The Sunshine)
Buckshot Le Funk – Music Evolution (DJ Premier Mix)
Jaylib – The Red
Dr. Dre – Still D.R.E.
Glue – Belmont And Clark
Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Ghettos Of The Mind
The Cure – Lullaby
Gang Starr – Who got Gunz
A Tribe Called Quest – Oh My God
Aim – Fall Break
Prefuse 73 – Perverted Undertone
Foreign Beggars – On a Winter’s Day
Badgers & Countrymen – Mint Tea
Madlib – Ashby Road
Emperor Penguin – Superior Fabrics
Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Soul Brother #1
Ratatat – Swisha
NWA – Compton’s N The House
Run-DMC – My Adidas
Tears for Fears – Head over Heals
Outkast – Ms. Jackson
Spinners – It’s A Shame
Public Enemy – Rebel Without A Pause
The Coral – Dreaming of You

Originally broadcast Sunday 20th July, 2008 on www.UnityRadio.fm

Trio Valore consists of drummer Steve White, bassist Damon Minchella (Ocean Colour Scene) and organ player Seamus Beaghan. They just had a wicked 45 out on Record Kicks, a cover of Amy Whinehouse's 'Rehab' - check www.RecordKicks.com to get a hold of it!

I caught up with Steve White for a brief chat - he's played with Paul Weller for almost 20 years and is one of the most respected drummers in the country. Check out www.whiteydrums.com!

Recorded July 16th at Blue Cat, Heaton Moor, Stockport UK.
www.bluecatcafe.co.uk
www.RecordKicks.com

Jazzy hip hop to jazzy jazz from the head honcho of Gondwana Records, Matt Halsall. Matt's album is released worldwide in October.
TRACKLISTING
Intro...
Simon S: J-Dillalude
J Rawls: Capricorn's Reprise

And from Matt Halsall...
DJ Cam: Hip Hop Pioneers
GangStarr: 2 Deep
DJ Cam: Mad Blunted Jazz
Jazz Liberatorz: Take a Time (Instrumental)
Guru: Respect the Architects
The Mighty Bop ft La Funk Mob - Sans Remission
Jazz Liberatorz: The Process (Instrumental)
Flying Lotus: Tea Leaf Dancers
Harmonic 313: Problem 3
Dwight Trible: Waves of Infinite Harmony
Jazzanova: Boom Clicky Boom Klack (Mr Scruff Vocal Mix)
Quantic: Tell It Like You Mean It
Gerardo Frisina: Tokyo's Dream (07 Version)
Jorge Graf: Dis-ka-Ndombe
Sleepwalker: Wind ft Yukimi Nagano
Quantic: Mishaps Happening
Combo Moderna: Ghetto Stomp
Charles Lloyd and Billy Higgins: What Is Man
Dorothy Ashby: The Moving Finger
Alice Coltrane: Blue Nile
The Cinematic Orchestra: All That You Give ft Fontella Bass
Yusef Lateef: Like It Is
Bamboo Soul: Winterland
Matthew Halsall: Reflections
St Germain: Montego Bay Spleen


Originally broadcast on www.UnityRadio.fm Sunday, 6th July 2008.

myspace.com/matthewhalsall
www.gondwanarecords.com

Recorded live at Hoya:Hoya, May 31st 2008.

Originally broadcast on www.UnityRadio.fm on Sunday, 29th June 2008.

A whole heap of mix up & blend.....some funk,hippy,soul & reggae kick back relax & enjoy...

Kwasi hosts Fat City's Friends and Family club night every month at the Mint Lounge, Manchester, and has worked with everyone from Mungo's HiFi to the Chameleons to the Nextmen to Crowhead and more... listen an' discover.

Originally broadcasts Sunday 22nd June 2008 on www.UnityRadio.fm

TRACKLISTING
Sa-Ra: Space is the Place
Yam-Yam: Bahama Mama
Paddy Rasta: Molly Malone
Richie Havens: Freedom
Suns of Aroa: One Blood
Noise Shaper: Jah Dub
Beat Phreak: Ska Dub
John Lennon: Working Class Hero
Michael Franti: Bomb the World
Canned Heat: On The Road Again
Alabama 3: Ain't Goin' to Goa
Bootsy Collins and Axiom: If 6 Was 9
Kendra: Possession Fire Philosophy
Sativa: I Do, Do This
UK Players: Take Heed More Dub
The Chameleons: Miracles and Wonders
Kwasi Asante: Responsibilities
Burning Spear: Never
GT: There is a Land
Sword of Jah Mouth: Reason
Kwasi and Mungo's HiFi: Big Stack Dub
Blendaholics and Kwasi: When It AGo End
Mark Rae: Clip My Wings
Parliament: Deep
Gyedu Blay Ambolley: Simibwado

Currently deep in production work with Zed Bias, Jonny Miller takes time out to record an extra-special, extra-exclusive mix for Groovement. If you like yer dubstep get onto this - exloosive tunage!

Check out Jonny's page for new work over at www.myspace.com/jonnymiller

Originally broadcast on www.unityradio.fm Sunday 15th June 2008.

Running time: 54:24

Nimble fingered primate Shaolin Monkey steps up to the Groovement decks and cooks you up a healthy diet of finger-lickin' funk 'n' heavenly hiphop all blended using aqua-blend technology..

The sands of time reveal the Monkey as the originator of Rocksteady in the lakes of Kendal, together with doodler Joe Snow - check the Rocksteady sound coming to Groovement soon!


Non-transmission exclusive mix!
"About Time You Did A Mix" mix.
http://www.myspace.com/internationamonkeyfighter - yes, with no 'l'.

BREAK!

Friends and Family Manchester's resident tunesmith KWINZOLA (of NO FAKIN fame) drops into the studio for a blissed-out strings and drums journey - spot that sample, crate diggers! Sunday vibes...

No Fakin: www.myspace.com/nofakin
The Mouse Outfit: www.myspace.com/themouseoutfit

Running time: 02:27:40

Originally broadcast on www.unityradio.fm, Sunday 18th May 2008.

Cosmic disco ghetto funk slop with a touch of afro beat - the past couple of months have seen the likes of KID 606 and LINKWOOD guest as part of Detroit Public Radio's broadcasts in Manchester, with more to come later in the year.

Since the boys first came on the show in October 2007, they've seen column inches, invaded both the Music Box and Ruby Lounge - they've had triumphs and disappointments (especially when Jamal Moss was turned back at customs and sent back to Chicago...) but continue to drive forward the underground sound of Manchester via Detroit.

You can catch the boys in Croatia for the Electric Elephant festival in Summer... www.electriks.co.uk

This episode also includes Roots Manuva interview at the hour mark (ish), which you can download hansolo below.

www.myspace.com/detroitpublicradio

Catch weekly broadcasts at Odd, Thomas Street, Manchester (Northern Quarter).

Running time: 3h 7m 6s

Originally broadcast May the 4th be with you, 2008.

0. Gripper - The Interpreter /
1. Propaganda – The Murder of Love
2. Unknown
3. Theo Parrish – Carpet People Don’t Drink Steak Soda
4. Nightlife Unlimited – Tell Me
5. Marta Acuna – Done, Done, Done
6. My Muma (white)
7. Sound 5 – Ala Kaboo (Idjut Boys version)
8. Tony Allen – Uhura Pujama (Wareika Hill Songs Rework)
9. Horace Andy – Bob Lives On
10. Andres – “El Ritmo de mi Gente!”
11. Stanley Clarke – School Dayz
12. ROOTS MANUVA interview
13. Robert Owens – I’m Strong
14. Sneaky Tim – Ever Body
15. Like This Houz Man – X-Men
16. Members Only Vol 7 – Side B, Track 2
17. Ron Hardy – Baby, Baby, Baby, Aw, Shucks
18. Carl Craig – Sandstorm (under interview)
19. Moxie – Can’t Get It Anywhere (Edit no7)
20. Loleata Holloway – We’re Getting Stronger
21. Members Only Vol 6 – Side A
22. Juan Atkins – Jazz is the Teacher
23. Arthur Russell (Dinosaur L) - #7
24. Africa Calling – Raindance
25. Africa Calling – Morning Song
26. Johnny Hammond – Los Conquistadores Chocolates
27. Tamiko Jones – Can’t Live Without Your Love
28. Mr Fingers – Distant Planet
29. Dan Hartman – Re-light My Fire
30. Heirogliphic Being (Jamal Moss/Members Only) – Linux
31. Horace Andy – Stop the Fuss
32. Moxie – Me on Girl
33. Rhythm and Sound – Let We Go (VillaLobos)
34. Linkwood Family – Miles Away
35. Rick Wade – Night Track
36. Drexcia – Welcome to Drexcia

This was a seriously bizarre night... after watching the RZA MC with his DJ Kevvy Kev to launch Futuresonic, with around 25 people present, Rich Reason and Jonny Dub led the way for us all to catch the one and only Roots Manuva at the Mint Lounge.

RZA and crew enjoyed the Mint Lounge veggie patties while the New Bohemia boys, who presented the night, sorted Groovement an interview with the man Rodney. Short but sweet, here'yare...

Thanks to New Bohemia for sorting the interview, and having the passion to put on events in the first place - www.myspace.com/newbohemia

Originally broadcast 4th May 2008.

Runnning time: 18:59

Unity Radio supported Futuresonic 2008.

Hoya:Hoya played host to Marc Mac this month... this man is a legend, a pioneer and bloody nice.

We find a quiet corner in Manchester's music box and chat sci fi, Visioneers, legacies and podomatic.

PS to those that asked... he hasn't got started on Battlestar Galactica yet but has definitely heard good things.

Big shout to Decoy, Ryan Hunn and Jonny Dub for sorting the interview!

Originally broadcast Sunday 27th April 2008.

A week before the final excecution when Electric Chair opened its doors for the very last time, Kelvin joined us on Groovement with this jaw-dropping 2 hour monster of a set.

Big shout to the Northern Comfort boys for hosting this show originally and actually getting hold of a better copy than my own... check out the Proper Manchester music blog plus a ton of mixes at www.northerncomfort.co.uk

Originally broadcast Sunday 13th January 2008.

Tracklisting:
1. Linda Lewis: It’s The Frame
2. Pink Floyd: Careful With That Axe, Eugene
3. Rufus ft Chaka Khan: Sweet Thing
4. Bilal: You’re All I Need (Feels Like Heaven)
5. Gonda Sextet: Gonda J–nos
6. Hi Tek ft Talib Kweli: Time
7. Mark Pritchard: Harmonic 313 demo
8. Freestyle Professor ft Lil Sha: Pioneers of Rap
9. Wornell Jones: Fall In Love Again
10. Steve Spacek: Slow Baby Dubb
11. Renee Gayer: Be There in the Morning
12. Simone: Tudo Que Voc– Podia Ser
13. Sara Hamilton: He’s Coming Home
14. Be: Nocturnal Jam
15. Tony Allen: Hustler
16. Dabrye ‘Prospects’
17. Steve Standard: Set It Off
18. Moodymann: Sunday Morning remix
19. Ac Lewis: unknown track title -Domu mix
20. J Rawls & Aloe Blacc: Bailar instrumental
21. Theo Parrish: Soul Control
22. Isaac Hayes: I Cant Turn Around (Ron Hardy edit)
23. Gary’s Gang: Spirits
24. Unknown
25. Ralfi Pagan: Didn’t Want Have To Do It (4 Hero Bossa Reprise)
26. Rednose Distrikt: Best DJ Domu mix dub
27. Marc Mac: Takes Over Me
28. Rhythm & Sound: See Me (Version)
29. Rhythm & Sound w/Sugar Minott: Let Jah Love Come
30. Phase One All Stars: Daily News version
31. Anthony Red Rose: Tempo
32. Tonto’s Expanding Head Band: Jetsex
33. Leon Thomas: Balance of Life (Peace of Mind)
34. Sebastiao Tapajos, Pedro dos Santos: Solo de Bambu
35. Kansas City Stompers: Shagrat
36. Herbert: Going Round- dub
37. Herbie Hancock: Magic Number
38. Unknown
39. Unknown

Flying in on their diamond-fuelled helicopter, the Shakedown boys venture out of their native Sheffield, through the Time Tunnel and land funk intact on Unity Towers - two hours of hiphopfunk power ensue!

Check the Shakedown each Thursday, 11pm - 1am, on SheffieldLive.org

Originally broadcast Sunday April 20th 2008.

**PLEASE NOTE this is the COMPLETE reposted version INCLUDING Sharon - 42 mins approx**

Daptone is Soul Excitement!

Agent J shoots the 45 ish with Neil Sugarman, Binky Griptite, Tommy TNT Brenneck and Gabe Roth aka Daptone producer supremo Bosco Mann - chattin about vinyl, Jay Z and Rocawear watches... then Ms Sharon Jones herself drops in. Feel the funk.

Recorded at the Mint Lounge, Manchester at Friends and Family, 11 April 2008.

Originally broadcast 13 April 2008 on Unity Radio (www.unityradio.fm)

Jonny Dub and Ryan Hunn take over (literally) to induct the inaugural hoya:hoya.

Get yer browser to www.sketchcity.co.uk

Originally broadcast February 17th 2008 on www.UnityRadio.fm

THIS PODCAST HAS BEEN ARCHIVED AT GROOVEMENT.CO.UK

Timber joins Agent J in the studio! He's off to Barcelona to live this month and in honor of the breaker's DJ we're posting his Groovement set. Check it!

Originally broadcast January 20th 2008 on www.UnityRadio.fm

Groovement with Agent J - Every Sunday - www.UnityRadio.fm - 2-4PM GMT

As the Nextmen float into Manchester to rip the Mint Lounge a new one at Friends and Family, Agent J swoops in and grabs an interview with the fellas Next.

Also includes Annie Mac MiniMix the boys done did for Radio 1 - find this and more on their myspace at myspace.com/thenextmen

Originally broadcast 24th March 2008.

Gripper joins Agent J for some world exclusive niceness - preview of the new album 'A Life of Consumate Ease' plus loads of Atic and Gripper background chatter - also featuring Craig Nelson!

Originally broadcast on WWW.UNITYRADIO.FM Sunday 24th February 2008.

Having slaughtered Friends and Family at Mint Lounge, Manchester the night previous, Format drops into the studio for some chinwag action wiv AgentJ and a few choice reccids. Check it!

Originally broadcast February 16th, 2008.

PS - Check this beautiful DJ Format mix up of 60s and 70s rock n roll on Jazzman's site!

Jon Kennedy drops us in an exclusive set for the show, while live in the studio are Mocambo!

An independent 45s label based in Hamburg, Mocambo continue to bring the raw funk ethics of times gone by into the 21st century. Bjorn Mocambo drops us some rare German (and even Korean) funk while Gizelle Smith provides the vocals for not one, but two funktastic tracks performed live in the studio. Exclusive-ive-ive!

Originally broadcast 30th December, 2007.