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SOUL OF SYDNEY SECRET JAMS | Throwing down SOUL FUNK, DISCO BOOGIE & GOSPEL goodness in secret dancefloors around Sydney, also blogging, podcasts & web. Strictly grown folks music inspired by the likes of;

Gil Scott Heron, James Brown, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Chaka Khan, Jocelyn Brown, Teddy Pendergrass, Sly & The Family Stone, George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Isley Brothers, Kool & The Gang, Rick James, Isaac Hayes, Zapp & Roger, War, Ohio Players, Prince, Jackson 5, Jacksons, Michael Jackson, Trouble Funk, Rose Royce, Teena Marie, Midnight Star, S.O.S. Band, Gwen McCrae, Mary Jane Girls, Lakeside, Neville Brothers, Lafayette Afro Rock Band, Aretha Franklin, Reverend Al Green, T -Connection, Instant Funk, Bobby Womack, Gap Band, Cameo, Fred Wesley, The JB's, Marvin Gaye, Blackbyrds, B.T. Express,Bootsy Collins, Bill Withers, Cymande, Fela Kuti, Bobby Byrd, Commodores, Fatback Band, Mandrill, Graham Central Station, Herbie Hancock, Roy Ayers, George Benson, Quincy Jones,

The Roots, Public Enemy, De La Soul, Guru, Gangstarr, A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu,Q-Tip, Notorious B.I.G, Pharoahe Monch, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg,Common, The Fugees, Ice Cube, Ice T, Lupe Fiasco, LL Cool J, Big Pun, Nas, Cypress Hill, Mos Def, Marley Marl, Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash, OutKast, Warren G, Pharcyde, Talib Kweli, Beastie Boys, Boogie Down Productions, KRS One, Pete Rock, The Sugarhill Gang, Lovebug Starski

DJ's; Spinna, Jazzy Jeff, Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, David Mancuso, Dimitri From Paris, Kerry Chandler, Norman Jay, Gilles Peterson, Danny Krivit, Theo Parrish, Grandmaster Flash, Mix Master Mike, DJ Revolution, DJ Krush, Cold Cut, Q-Bert, Funk-Master Flex, Kool Her, Grand Wizard Theodore, Red Alert, DJ Rectangle, Terminator X, Scott La Rock, King Britt, Spinbad, Spinderella, Roc Raida, Pogo,

03/08/2026

👑 DJ HAMO – Michael Jackson Memorial Mix (2009)

Dusting off a forgotten gem from the SOUL OF SYDNEY archives

Back in 2009, following the passing of the King of Pop, DJ HAMO Tevita put together this tribute mix with an hour of MJ edits, bootlegs, remixes. It was on heavy rotation back in the day, and we just rediscovered it sitting on an old hard drive.

Sharing it now as a timeless tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Rest in Peace, Michael Jackson 🕊️

🎧 Full mix + tracklist linked below
https://youtu.be/yCREkyeqYqQ?si=GwNfO7iVhp6cz9ud

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🎧 Mixed by DJ HAMO Tevita
Based in Sydney, Australia, dj hamo blends all things hot and funky into his mixes, mashup and productions. With a wide range of tastes and influences dj hamo has flavours for one and all:

Take 2 scoops of soul from Stevie and Amy Winehouse, add a good measure of funk from Prince and Parliament, top it with the breaks of Mr Scruff and Featurecast, flavour with the hip hop of Kanye and De La Soul add a dash of pop from Kylie and Michael Jackson layer with the urban of Beyonce and Timbaland,. It all makes for a recipe of funky vibes, party times and feelgood flavas.

Follow DJ HAMO:
https://www.instagram.com/dj_hamo

18/07/2026

BLOG: On Tonight, Freedom Sessions 9th Birthday with DIOLA, HEBEBON, LADY CHIKA & more.

We highly recomend getting down with one of our favourite collectives Freedom Sessions for their 9th birthday if you’re keen for a sweat, good music and a proper dancefloor session.

From their first jam in the heart of Redfern, at Hustle & Flow Freedom Sessions has grown into a beautiful community space where music lovers, dancers and creatives unite through sounds ranging from Hip Hop, House, Deep Afro-inspired rhythms and beyond.. music for movement.

A true homegrown movement that celebrates connection, culture and the joy of the dancefloor. ❤️ Be sure to get down and boogie with some of our favorite people.

Facebook Event:
www.facebook.com/share/1JQmiZfopY/

Blog 👇
www.soulofsydney.org/2026/07/18/38496/

29/06/2026

MIXTAPE: Neo Soul, R&B, Hip Hop Soul, Funk & Boogie | DJ SEB ONE at SOUL OF SYDNEY Season Opening Party 2025.

An extended warm-up captured straight from the open-air dancefloor, 1 hour 46 minute set of R&B, Neo Soul, Hip Hop Soul, Funk, Boogie, Rare Groove vibes.

🎧 Tracklist – DJ SEB ONE (Podcast 446)

Brandy – Baby
Horace Brown – Things We Do For Love
Unknown – Unknown Beat
Mack Wilds – Remember The Time
Aaliyah – Try Again (Remix)
Quincy Jones & James Ingram – One Hundred Ways
Minnie Riperton – Lovin’ You
Lauryn Hill – All My Time (Instrumental)
Paid & Lauryn Hill – All My Time (Remix)
Mary J. Blige – Real Love (Remix)
SWV – Right Here (Human Nature Remix)
LL Cool J – This Is For The Lover In You
Craig David – Rendezvous (Remix)
Shades – Tell Me / I’ll Be Around (Blend)
Unwrapped – Loungin’ (Who Do You Love Remix)
Elisha La’Verne – All Night Long
Gabrielle – I Wish
Erykah Badu feat. Angie Stone, Bahamadia & Queen Latifah – Love Of My Life (Worldwide)
Lalah Hathaway – Let Me Love You (Instrumental)
LSG feat. LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes & MC Lyte – Curious
Little Shawn – Dom Perignon
Adina Howard – Freak Like Me
Nuttin’ Nyce – Froggy Style
Imajin – Shorty (You Keep Playing With My Mind)
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly – Before I Let Go
Tina Moore – Never Gonna Let You Go
Bon Garçon – If You Need A Man
Charlie Wilson – Never Got Enough
Teena Marie – I Need Your Lovin’
Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots
The Whispers – Rock Steady
Kwick – You’re The Kind Of Girl I Like
Plush – Coast To Coast
Bottin – Stork
Jack & Juke – Ain’t Nobody (Remix)
Tony Touch – I Wonder Why (He’s The Greatest DJ)
Elements Of Life – Hot Music (Remix)

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▶️ Listen / Watch

YouTube Full Mix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFaqERFGdE0

Full Blog + Mix Breakdown:
https://soulofsydney.org/2026/06/29/dj-seb-ones-soulful-journey-2025-season-opening-party-mix/
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08/06/2026

Mixtape Monday: ELCHINO All Vinyl Brazilian Funk Reggae & Boogie Vibes at SOUL OF SYDNEY 14th Birthday.

From Mato's reggae reworks and Brazilian boogie classics by Marcos Valle and Tony Bizarro, through to Roy Ayers, Garfield Fleming and Skyy. El Chino delivers a masterclass in afternoon grooves from Brazilian funk, roots reggae, soul vibes.

▶️ Listen set on YOUTUBE:
https://youtu.be/gyrzDcsfsgw?si=9CuasRSgAl27hHU4
▶️ Read the blog: https://soulofsydney.org/

ELCHINO has spent decades introducing Sydney audiences to incredible music. His knowledge, taste and passion for digging make him one of the city's true musical treasures.

Check out all our mixes on

* YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/

* SOUNDCLOUD / APPLE PODCASTS:
www.soundcloud.com/soulofsydney

06/06/2026

THIS WEEKEND: Our good friends Never Mind The Balearics return for an inner west disco session with Japanese DISCO icon MR DISCO KID.

Heaps Balearic feat. Mr Disco Kid & Jeremy Spellacey

Heaps Balearic – Long Weekend Special
Never Mind The Balearics present:
MR DISCO KID (Japan) + JEREMY SPELLACEY (Soundway Records)

Alongside residents and Balearic cornerstones:
PETE DOT + INNERWEST SOUL

📍 Heaps Normal Health Club, Marrickville
📅 June Long Weekend (Saturday 6 June 2026)
🎟 Tickets from $35

Blog Post + Info:
https://soulofsydney.org/2026/05/21/never-mind-the-balearics-feat-mr-disco-kid-japan-jeremy-spellacey-soundway-rec-june-disco-session/

20/04/2026

Mixtape Monday: DJ Sarah Love live at SOUL OF SYDNEY Secret Block Party 2014

We’ve dug into the archives for a proper classic — Soul of Sydney Radio #168 featuring UK hip hop queen DJ Sarah Love, live from our Secret Block Party on Australia Day Long Weekend, 27 January 2014. Expect a dope selection of old school funk, soul, 90s hip hop and R&B, all delivered with Sarah’s signature BBC 1Xtra energy.

Recorded live in a private courtyard in inner-city Sydney, this set captures the golden-era party vibe from start to finish. Press play, turn it up, and relive the magic — or discover it for the first time.

▶ Watch the full set on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvhP-Utf4Ls

▶ Read the blog: https://soulofsydney.org/2026/04/20/classic-hip-hop-mix-dj-sarah-love-bbc-1-xtra-soul-of-sydney-block-party-2014-90s-hip-hop-soul-funk-mix/

23/03/2026

Podcast: DJ SOUP Acid Jazz, Funk & Old School Hip Hop Vibes.

Sydney Crate Digger, DJ & Producer doing live with with a all vinyl afternoon set of Acid Jazz, Funk & Old School Hip Hop vibes recorded at SOUL OF SYDNEY (Oct 2025).

Listen:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/soulofsydney/dj-soup-soul-of-sydney-oct

Web: https://soulofsydney.org/2026/03/21/mix-acid-jazz-funk-hip-hop-dj-soup-at-soul-of-sydney-oct-2025-season-opening-party/

Sydney’s own producer, beatmaker, and crate-digging legend DJ Soup set the tone at the Soul of Sydney 2025 season opener with a smooth, sun-soaked session of feel-good grooves. His 60-minute selection was a masterclass in laid-back rhythm and deep musical knowledge — weaving together acid jazz, funk, golden-era hip hop, and soulful instrumentals that perfectly matched the afternoon’s easy energy.

Tracklist
The Brand New Heavies – Have a Good Time (1994)
Young Disciples – Get Yourself Together (1991)
Ozomatli – Cut Chemist Suite (1998)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Brand New Funk (1988)
Maceo & The Macks – Cross the Track (We Better Go Back) (1975)
The Sequence feat. Spoonie Gee – Monster Jam (1980)
Ma$e feat. Blackstreet – Get Ready (1999)
Unknown – Dance to the Drummer’s Beat (1978)
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – Freedom (1980)
Ronnie Hudson & The Street People – West Coast Poplock (1982)
Moniquea – Casanova (2018)
Linda Lewis – Class/Style (I’ve Got It) (1979)
Sly & The Family Stone – Remember Who You Are (1979)
The Pharcyde – Soul Flower (Remix) (1992)
Funky 4 + 1 – That’s the Joint (1980)
De La Soul – Keepin’ the Faith (1991)
Patra – Pull Up to the Bumper (1995)
Coolio – It’s All the Way Live (Now) (1996)
Ice Cube – Bop Gun (One Nation) (1994)

09/03/2026

LIVE MIX: DJ MAURIZIO – All Vinyl Set | Frankie Knuckles Tribute

Soul of Sydney Podcast #440 | Recorded live 15 Feb 2026

A 2 hr journey through late 80s Garage, 90s House classics, and timeless dancefloor moments, lovingly put together by UK/Italian don DJ Maurizio, spinning a pure all-vinyl tribute set to Frankie Knuckles closing out the tribute we did in Feb with a dope extended set.

Stream:
https://soulofsydney.org/2026/03/09/mix-dj-maurizio-all-vinyl-set-frankie-knuckles-tribute/?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Track highlights include:

Alicia Myers – I Want To Thank You (Frankie Knuckles Mix)
Double Exposure – Everyman (Reflex Revision)
First Choice – Dr Love (LNTG Mix)
Cultural Vibe – Ma Foom Bey
Queen Latifah – Come Into My House
Raze – Break For Love
Womack & Womack – Love Wars (Joe Claussell Mix)
Whitney Houston – Million Dollar Bill (Frankie Knuckles Mix)
Marshall Jefferson – Move Your Body (Arethas Guest Appearance Mix)
Diana Ross – The Boss (FK Mix)
John Davis Orchestra – Bourgie Bourgie
Blaze – Breathe (Ashley Beadle Mix)
Angie Stone – Wish I Didnt Miss You (Blaze Mix)
Hecules & Love Affair – Blind (Frankie Knuckles Mix)
Ce Ce Rogers – Someday
Artful & Ridney – Missing You (Directors Cut Mix)
Sterling Void – Alright
Kerri Chandler – Atmospheric Beats
Sade – Never Thought I’d See The Day (Detroit Mix)
Frankie Knuckles & Satoshi Tomiie – Tears
Pepe Braddock – Deep Burnt
Frankie Knuckles – Your Love

✨ A heartfelt nod to the Godfather of House — Frankie Knuckles — from the Soul of Sydney family.
🎧 Listen to the mix & feel the vibe:

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