Dekmantel Podcast 429 - Gabrielle Kwarteng

Dekmantel Podcast 429 - Gabrielle Kwarteng

Author: dekmantel May 3, 2023 Duration: 1:08:43
Born and raised in New York but now transplanted to Berlin, @gabriellekwarteng has quickly become a Panorama Bar regular known for her eclectic radio shows. The move to Europe widened the scope of her DJ sets which tend to be high energy and punchy with plenty of techno, while on the airwaves she is likely to serve up a mix of boogie, Afro-disco, and neo-soul. That broad approach no doubt stems from growing up in the musical melting pot that is the Bronx, but also from childhood summers - and later a year studying abroad - in London. Add in a desire to champion the classic Black American genres and you have the foundations of the Kwarteng sound. All this is reflected in this week's mix which traverses global genres with effortless enthusiasm. Hefty bass cuts and weighty rhythms build into acid-tinged workouts, sounds of the diaspora spread across the course of 70 minutes and energy levels drop even when the mood changes. It's a great snapshot of a DJ at ease with worldly sounds and the ability to thread them all together into a communal dance floor experience.

For years, the Dekmantel Mix Series Archive 1-500 has served as a deep, curated well of sonic exploration, directly from the heart of the renowned Dutch festival and label. This isn't just a collection of DJ sets; it's a living archive of electronic music's evolving narrative, capturing moments from both legendary figures and vital new voices. Each episode functions as a standalone journey, where genres like techno, house, electro, and ambient blur and converse. You'll hear meticulously crafted mixes that range from hypnotic and atmospheric to rhythmically driving, all united by a distinct sense of curation and mood. Tuning into this podcast is like having access to a privileged vault of musical continuity, released regularly for dedicated listeners. The archive format means there's always a previous chapter to discover, a hidden gem from a past installment that feels newly relevant. It's a long-form dedication to the art of the mix, offering a consistent and rich source of inspiration whether you're at home or on the move. The bi-weekly schedule ensures a steady flow of these immersive sessions, making this series a foundational listen for anyone invested in the deeper currents of electronic music culture.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Dekmantel Mix Series Archive 1-500
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 57:05
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Dekmantel Mix 498 - DJ Frog [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:20
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Dekmantel Mix 497 - Lakuti & Tama Sumo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:01
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Dekmantel Mix 496 - DJ LAG [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:23
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Dekmantel Mix 495 - Michelle (live) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:21
Michelle emerged from the Uruguayan underground back in 2018. Since then, she's explored the sort of sounds that have made her homeland such a creative hotbed: stripped-back techno, electro and early tech house all colli…
Dekmantel Mix 494 - Oblig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:21
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Dekmantel Mix 493 - Philippa Pacho [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:13
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Dekmantel Mix 492 - evilgiane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:44
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Dekmantel Mix 491 - Fadi Mohem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:52
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Dekmantel Mix 490 - NIKS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:40
NIKS (@niksbad) is as dedicated as anyone to furthering dance music culture. Hailing from south-east London via Bath, NIKS has long proven her curatorial skills with radio shows on BBC Radio 1, Rinse, and NTS. Her idiosy…