Category Archives: funk

BLOG: NYC Disco Pioneer DJ NICKY SIANO (Studio 54, The Gallery) at TIVA feat. BOOGIE MONSTER, JAMES LOCKSMITH, CASSETTE & more. | Sat Feb 4 2023

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Sydney is getter a heavy dose of DISCO legends this month, we just heard that our good friends at GROOVE SCOOTER & ELECTRONIC MUSIC LIFE are hosting pioneering NYC DJ NICKY SIANO at a free gig this Saturday night at TIVA (68 King St Sydney CBD) with local support from BOOGIE MONSTER, JAMES LOCKSMITH, PARIS GROOVE SCOOTER & more.


We still have some very fond memories of seeing him at a SHE PARTY many years ago playing a very special NYE Disco set to bring in the new year over 10 years ago.

We will be down there enjoying the music, taking DJ notes & having a boogie, we highly recommend this night out for anyone who is into proper disco heat that hardly gets played here. Nicky Siano is one our main DJ influences & he is one of the reasons we are into disco.

Check out their page for info HERE | https://www.groovescooter.com/nicky-siano-sydney-feb-4/

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ABOUT:

As the founder of Manhattan’s legendary club The Gallery and an original resident DJ of the notorious Studio 54 (where he was playing when Bianca Jagger entered on a white horse), Nicky Siano is a bonafide queer disco legend. Together with David Mancuso‘s Loft and Paradise Garage, Nicky Siano’s Gallery was one of the three most influential underground disco clubs in New York during the ’70s. The Gallery is also where Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles learnt their craft watching and listening to Nicky Siano’s every move in the DJ booth. Sometimes Siano would step outside the DJ booth to put on drag-not-drag performances, channelling everyone from Diana Ross to the Statue Of Liberty. The Gallery was also an important launchpad for future stars, including Grace Jones who made her debut at the club. After The Gallery closed in 1977, Siano turned his hand to producing music, most famously forming Dinosaur – along with a young Arthur Russell – and releasing the groundbreaking Kiss Me Again on Sire Records featuring David Byrne on guitar shortly before Byrne launched the group that would make him a household name, Talking Heads. Later Siano would spend 15 years working in the queer community helping people with AIDS, before returning to his music career where he continued to produce music, DJ around the globe and direct the documentary Nicky Siano: Love Is The Message: A Night At The Gallery which Groovescooter premiered in Sydney back in 2012. Saturday Feb 4th is a rare chance for Sydneysiders to experience the disco / house pioneer for one night only.

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Mix: PHIL TOKE at SOUL OF SYDNEY REUNUION JAM [May 23 2021) [disco, funk ,breaks]

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EPISODE 386: Our resident vibe creator, DJ PHIL TOKE laying down positive party vibes at last month’s SOUL OF SYDNEY REUNION JAM covering some massive musical ground with this one, dropping everything from BEAT-HEAVY B-BOY BREAKS, FUNK, HIP HOP, DISCO & even sneaking in the rocky theme, some AFRO-LATIN HOUSE vibes & some 80’s synth goodness.

Track List /
1. Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force – Planet Rock
2. Too Short – Blow Your Whistle (Bootleg Remix)
3. Carole King – I Feel The Earth Move (Remix)
4. Q-Tip & Michael Jackson – Brethe & Stop (Remix)
5. Gq – Lies
6. Splendor – Take Me To Your Disco (Remix)
7. Sam Jam – Dance & Chant
8. A Taste Of Honey – Boogie Oogie Oogie
9. Syl Johnson – Ms Fine Brown Frame
10. The Human League – Don’t You Want Me Baby
11. Unknown – You Should Be Dancing
12. Celia Cruz & Jose Marquez – Un Bembe Pa Yemaya (Jose Marquez Remix)
13. Brian Boncher – Ritmo Celoso
14. Janet Jackson – That’s The Way Love Goes [Club Mix 12”]
15. Hankyovain – Gt (Edit)
16. Delia Renee’ – You’re Gonna Want Me Back [Remix]
17. Bill Conti – Rocky Theme / Gonna Fly Now [Edit]
18. Carl Carlton – She’s A Bad Mama Jama
19. Stargaze – You Can’t Have It

What an amazing party this was, it warmed the heart seeing people smile and dance again, THANK YOU to everyone who came down to the jam, we hope you enjoyed it and hope you enjoy this recording.

Peace,

LIVE MIX | PHIL TOKE (Soul of Sydney) Live at Soul of Sydney Reunion Picnic 2015 | Bondi Board Riders Closing Party + Bondi Beach Radio broadcast.

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Here is a little live mix we did which literally was a grass roots movement. Last Sundays recording from PHIL TOKE closing out the BONDI BOARD RIDERS closing part as part of BONDI BEACH RADIO’S live broadcast and SOUL OF SYDNEY REUNION PICNIC.

Timless music, smiling faces and picturesque views.

60 mins of salt water inspired funk, soul and disco vibes

MIXTAPE: Honour Confers Your Crown – A Sade Australian Tour mix by DJ Trey [SOUL, JAZZ, FUNK, RNB]

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Soul of Sydney #21: Honour Confers Your Crown – A Sade Australian Tour Mixtape Tribute by DJ Trey by Soul Of Sydney on Mixcloud

Ease your way back into your work week with one of the smoothest SADE mixtapes out there put together by local legend DJ TREY.

TRACKS/

1. No Ordinary Love
2. Feel No Pain
3. Somebody Already Broke My Heart
4. Love Is Stronger Than Pride
5. Your Love Is King
6. Soldier Of Love
7. Siempre Hay Esperanza
8. The Sweetest Taboo
9. Keep Looking
10. When Am I Going To Make A Living
11. Maureen
12. Kiss Of Life
13. Tar Baby
14. Cherry Pie
15. I Couldn’t Love You More
16. Turn My Back On You
17. Paradise
18. Nothing Can Come Between Us
19. Frankie’s First Affair
20. Never As Good As The First Time
21. Hang On To Your Love
22. I Will Be Your Friend
23. Smooth Operator
24. Is It A Crime (Lover’s Live)
25. ** Killer Blow

links/
www.facebook.com/djtrey
www.twitter.com/djtrey_ash
www.djtrey.net

TOUR NEWS: Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) w/ Support from Soul of Sydney DJ’s heading to Jam Gallery – Sept 26 | [Funk, Boogie, Disco]

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TUXEDO SYDNEY disco
Good news for lovers of FUNK, one of the hottest acts around ‘Tuxedo’ will be heading to do a special DJ set at Jam Gallery in a couple of weeks with support from Soul of Sydney DJ’s & more to be announced soon.

NEW AUSTRALIAN FUNK: B.M.D.S. by Dizzy Dizcipl (Robotek Records) | [Bboy Funk Break]

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We are seriously digging the latest cut from the mighty Dizzy Dizcipl (of Universal Zulu Nation – Chapter 61)

This mature, infectious B-boy-breaks is definitely made with a dance-floor in mind & features an dope rework by Sydney’s legendary DJ & producer, Deejay Mathmatics.

Out on very limited 7” vinyl (and digital) this is certainly one for crate-diggers, DJ’s & anyone who digs the raw instrumental funk energy you might expect from the likes of The Bamboos, Greyboy, The Dap Kings or Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro.

About Dizzy Dizcipl
Dizzy Dizcipl has been into music since the age of 15 when his Mum bought him a pair of Turntables which started his journey into the world of Vinyl Digging.

“I started collecting any records I thought sounded cool, anything that had Breaks in them.”

(The “Break” is the part of the record where usually the drummer has a solo with minimal accompaniment, common in 70’s Funk Records)

From that, Diz continued to expand his knowledge and dig for rare and hard to find records. From his influence of 70’s Jazz-Funk records, Dizzy decided to take up learning and playing music, his weapon of choice: The Rhodes Piano.

“The Rhodes is such a timeless instrument, and as soon as I heard it, I was hooked.”

Dizzy has just released his first debut original Funk 7” Single titled “B.M.D.S.” Which stands for “By My Damn Self” (As he played all the instruments on the recording) an homage to groups like M.F.S.B. and the Philly Soul Movement of the 70’s.

Heavily Inspired By bands like “The Bamboos” and Brand New Heavies, Dizzy manages to capture a classic sound while still keeping a modern flavour for the ears of the new generation.

(You can catch Dizzy & Deejay Mathmatics spinning “The Get Down”

“529 Hunter Street NEWCASTLE @ The Terrace Bar on the 25th September 2015)

For More Information or to Purchase a copy of this limited 7” Release. Head on over to:

https://dizzydizcipl.bandcamp.com

HOT MUSIC: Erykah Badu Healing Soul, Jazz & Funk Mixtape |

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Erykah Badu dropped this dope Soul, Jazz inspired healing mix a few days ago which features a stack of gems from the likes of James Brown, RAMP, Sun Ra, Roy Ayers.

  1. THE BLESSING SONG BY GARY BARTZ
  2. COME IN TO KNOWLEDGE BY RAMP
  3. AFRICANO BY EARTH WIND & FIRE
  4. MY PEOPLE BY EDDIE KENDRICKS
  5. KING HEROIN BY JAMES BROWN
  6. LORD HELP ME BY DONNY HATHAWAY
  7. BLESSED BY THE EMOTIONS
  8. SEE THE LIGHT BY EARTH WIND & FIRE
  9. WHEN THERE IS NO SUN BY SUN RA
  10. VISIONS (INNER VISIONS LIVE) BY STEVIE WONDER
  11. SACK FULL OF DREAMS BY DONNY HATHAWAY
  12. THE BLESSING SONG BY MICHAEL WHITE
  13. WORLD KEEPS TURNIN BY E.BADU
  14. THE THIRD EYE BY ROY AYERS
  15. WATCHING OVER BY THE EMOTIONS
  16. BRAZILLIAN RHYME BY EAERTH WIND & FIRE
  17. LOVES IN NEED OF LOVE BY STEVIE WONDER
  18. SOME DAY WE’LL ALL BE FREE BY DONNY HATHAWAY

ALL OVER THE GLOBE…KEEP WALKING TALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS. SOMEDAY WE WILL ALL BE FREE. THE WORLD IS IN NEED OF HEALING…. I CAREFULLY AND LOVINGLY SELECTED HIGH FREQUENCY TONES FOR THE SOUL…. PLEASE LISTEN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

LOVE,

ms. badu.

FEEL BETTER, WORLD! … LOVE, MS.BADU by Erykah She Ill Badu on Mixcloud

CLASSIC MIX: LARRY LEVAN LIVE AT SOUND FACTORY | MAR 1991

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Larry Levan Sound Factory

Larry Levan Sound Factory

SOUL OF SYDNEY #230: LARRY LEVAN LIVE AT SOUND FACTORY | MAR 1991

Here is a little recorded treat to help you through your work week. The legendary Larry Levan doing his thing live in he mix at Sound Factory NY. Recorded back in March 1991. T

Mix: Larry Levan live at Sound Factory | 1991
Recorded- March 22nd 1991
Run Time; 75mins approx
Style: Garage, Disco, Hip-House & more.

1. Summer Madness by Kool & Gang
2. Jazz Thing by Rick Clarke
3. Jeffrey Osborne – If My Brother’s In Trouble (Dub Mix)
4. ?
5. C & C Music Factory Feat. Freedom Williams – Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)
6. Grandmas Party by Monie Love
7. You Don’t Know by Serious Intention
8. Ping Pong by Espresso
9. Groove Me by Seduction
10. Black Betty by Ram Jam (Rough ‘N Ready Remix)
11. Can’t Get Enough by Liz Torres (Spanish)
12. Face It (12” Dub Mix) by Master C&J feat. Liz Torres
13. Gipsy Woman by Chrystal Waters
14. Michael McDonald – All We Got (Never Enough) (Shep Pettibone Remix)

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If you are digging the vibe be sure to check out our next jam on Sunday July 19 |

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SOUL OF SYDNEY LARRY LEVAN BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE – JULY 19 2015.

An afternoon of New York DISCO, Roller BOOGIE & beyond from the PARADISE GARAGE era.

Feat. Sydney Disco Godfather
STEPHEN ALLKINS [love tattoo]

Plus DJ Support from
SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’s & Friends.
PHIL TOKE (Soul of Sydney, Spirit of House)
BOOGIE MONSTER (Alex Dimitriades)
JIM POE (Bondi Beach Radio)
DANNY DE SOUSA
+ more tba.

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