Dekmantel Podcast 464 - Stella Zekri

Dekmantel Podcast 464 - Stella Zekri

Author: dekmantel May 1, 2024 Duration: 59:07
Stella Zekri (@stella-zekri-ouiddir) is based in Berlin but her sound defies the usual expectations of those who dance in the city best known for house and techno. Her sets instead are instead led by soul and emotion and reach far and wide into the worlds of hip hop, house, new beat, trance, jazz, disco and bring rich colours and exultant vibes to the scene. She often likes to play long sets and isn't afraid of twisting and turning through diverse tempos and rhythms along the way, which is something she also does at the Body Language events she founded with Camilla Rae and Caitlin Russell in 2021. They have brought something all new to the queer scene in Berlin, while her monthly Breakfast Show on Refuge Worldwide and her studio work with 80s zouk and boogie band Stella and the Longos are further creative outlets that make Stella a new school star. All of this is reflected in the sixty-minute selection Stella has put together for us this week: it's a celebration of her eclectic collection that is powered by outgoing pianos, emotive vocals and gleeful grooves. There are old school house jams and silky soul-laced depths, happy 90s tracks and plenty of sensuous voices that all prove Stella Zekri's ability to keep the good times flowing is second to none.

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: 1:28:52
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Dekmantel Mix 488 - Oscar Mulero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:20
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Dekmantel Mix 487 - k means [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:06
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Dekmantel Mix 486 - Mattikk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:37
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Dekmantel Mix 485 - Noizar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:45
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Dekmantel Mix 484 - Eli Verveine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:55
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Dekmantel Mix 483 - Piezo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:55
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Dekmantel Podcast 482 - Sunju Hargun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:51
@sunjuhargun is based in Thailand and has been bringing all new energy to the Asian scene for more than 20 years. He has Indian heritage and Japanese roots which inform his mystic sound and the music he releases via the…
Dekmantel Podcast 481 - Laksa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:43
Laksa's (@laksauk) contribution to techno is as vital as it is hard to define. The London-based Bristolian never sits still in one stylistic niche and is as likely to ramp up the techno as he is slow then down. His metic…
Dekmantel Podcast 480 - Jennifer Loveless [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:09
Whatever Jennifer Loveless (@jenniferloveless) turns her attention to, she always looks to find real human emotion. The Berlin-based, Australian-born multidisciplinary artist works across a wide musical realm as a DJ, pr…