Summer 2016 Gigs and Radio
2016-05-10

Hey Friends It is almost summer been busy and making alot of memorial Shows...Prince and David Bowie are big events in my life...Both have resulted in in depth shows that needed alot of time and love to complete ...Will be DJing Thursday, May 19 at 8 PM @ The Waldorf ...Some talented singer including Tonya Aganaba ( a killer local Singer Songwriter) Emily Chambers and Khari McClelland ( check my Jan 2016 Show a fantastic Local Gospel Soul Singer and Poet Also been DJing once again with Brazilian Band Brejera / Sambata and Caracol ( Latin Salsa band) stay tuned for more DJ Gigs and Radio Shows soon peace David

2015 Summer update
2015-06-10

Hey Family been a minute since the last update but all is well here in Van City ...going to be playing/ DJing Jazz and Soul Groove @ Prohibition Monday June 22nd 9 -12 pm ( possibly to return on a regular basis!) http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hotel-georgia-vancouver/dining/prohibition Radio Show is going strong promoting local talent K!mmortal and Dawn Pemberton ..Tonye Aganaba live instore vinyl performances forthcoming! check out recent shows All Jazz was great giving a historical mixed with modern approach ...peace David

Winter Has Arrived, Beats For Change, Alexandre Klinke, Michael-louis Ingram
2014-10-01

Hey Family it has been a great 2014 so far..a couple of great jams @ Vinyl with Amalia were epic! ( stay tuned for the next one!) ...more 1990`s shows with Michael-louis Ingram remixed ( what a legacy!)...For The All Latin Show it was very invigorating to discover more killer material .. Alexandre Klinke is getting plays on Kev Beadle`s Show in the UK Mind Fluid ..also Alexandre has made his 1st Soundtrack ( will debut at Toronto Film Fest) ( stay tuned in for David and Alexandre New All Brazill Show) Made 1st Mix for Beats for Change ( a great socially aware and conscious collective here and in Japan and Amsterdam)...and check out the latest radio show...Sep 05 2014 African Rhythms Hip Hop Latin Soul Boogie...and latest Top 10 for October...peace and love David

New Shows and Remixed Mike and David Specials..
2014-04-01

Hey Family and Friends . It is spring here in Vancouver and the sun is shining! check out the latest show with Jazz and Hip Hop featured ..including the incredible Jazz Liberatorz...Mike and David Shows from 1998 continue to be remixed and The New York Special is a great example of the incredible work from that era..Gigs for the next couple of months will be announced shortly....all the best David

Family Affair Gig and Mike is back!
2013-11-27

Hey Family and Friends Winter is here! Been DJ`ing @ ...Save On meats Pop Up Store ( Downtown Vancouver 1 W Cordova St) Friday Nov 28th 2013 https://www.facebook.com/events/205060256344826/ It is a pleasure to say that Michael Ingram is going to be phoning in for the 20th Anniversary Show! on Friday Dec 06th 2013 Mike is now a published Author and is doing Radio in the NYC area ... Soul Tree Radio https://www.facebook.com/SoulTreeRadioInTheRaw ( which Mike started @ CITR) Check out the recent vintage All Jazz Show ...it was based on a community event i DJ`ed during the summer which was very special.. All The Best For The Holidays ...David

Summer Is Here 2013
2013-07-13

Dear Family and Friends the Summer Is here! Alexander and i will be back @ Calabash Bistro Aug 20th Tuesday for another All Brazil Night . The last one was great! The All Funk Night will be back in September..details to follow.. A New Mike and David Show from April 1998 is up featuring Marvin Gaye - Vulnerable and some choice 90`s Soul ...its a really fantastic show! i hope you enjpy it ...as is the David and Peter Smedley June 07 2013 All Soul Show ..Peter is living here in Vancouver from the UK and his taste in soul is brilliant! all the best David

2013 Gigs and Shows
2013-03-01

Dear Friends and Family Hope your 2013 is going well so far ...The Anza Club has a regular Funk Night That Goes on every 2 weeksDavid Love Jones w/ DJ Smoothie http://www.facebook.com/events/494593240576683/ ......the next 2 events are Future FUNK nights : March 13 - Spring Break Edition! March 27 - Spring Break Hangover Edition! March 6th ........................ i will be spinning at a new event Phonetics....playing Northern Soul, Funk and Latin @ Save On Meats w/ Alex Waber ( playing rock and soul) 43 W Hastings St, Vancouver ................................................................................................................................African Rhythms is about to kick in for the season with shows with Local African Canadian Writer Siobhan Barker ( International Women`s Day) and and Talented Singer Rapper and Poet Kim Possible all The Best David

Jayson Hoover Vancouver Local Soul Music History Alexandre Klinke Live Bossa Brazilian 60`s Bossa Jazz History
2012-10-20

Hey Family it is finally Winter 2012 and just posted The Jayson Hoover Show! Wow! what Local Soul Music History here in Vancouver . also the Alexandre Klinke Live Bossa and Brazilian 60`s Bossa Jazz History . with Both Shows there will be pt 2`s coming .......more gig info to follow for holiday season ...peace david

Deep Seated (Local Funk Soul Group) , Ceu and Summer Gigs..
2012-06-14

Dear Family and Friends ...Having such a great summer so far!

Deep Seated are a local Soul Funk Band ...we have now done 2 gigs together @ Calabash Bistro in Vancouver ...stay tuned for more gigs every month there....also check the  interview with lead singer Destiny and Steve ( guitar) and exclusive tracks on the latest show just posted June 08 2012 

Also DJ`ing this month with CEU + Local Brazilian Percussion Group Sambata @ The Rio

Summer 2012 is almost here!! Jessica Interview and Chocolate Milk
2012-04-12

Dear Friend Spring is turning into summer and African Rhythms lives on!

Lots of plans for new shows check out my Interview with returning Guest Jessica from Nanaimo ...she met and jammed, sang with Stevie Wonder and India Arie ( both included in this show)

Dj`ing a new Night Chocolate Milk . Many of you may remember the Original night back in the 90`s that i guested at.( Clarence created it whom i DJ`ed with @ The Bottle for 3 years, also in the 90`s).  this event is organized by G-Luv and is set to be a monster new night . Indeed the spirit of the original night will live on!

Winter is here
2011-11-07

Dear Friends the Winter is here and i have been digging into the vaults since the summer and unearthed,remixed and rerecorded all the music from cassette`s  with esteemed guest Mike Ingram . Back in the 90`s his inspiration and input lead to some fantastic shows so far i have put up 11 shows from the 90`s with Mike . It has been quite a journey listening to them all again we were quite productive and informative, at times,  to a deep degree!

Also Shows with Bill Reiter segments from a 1993 show! and Features in 2011 with Greg , and Van Ark..

My 1st mix with Van Ark  called Van Ark - David Love Jones - Henry Meets Bobbi ( Aug 21 2011 )

is on U-Tube! check it out here ..

Mike Ingram Unearthed
2011-06-29

Dear Friends the summer is here and i have been digging into the vaults and unearthed the 1st remixed show from esteemed guest Mike Ingram . Back in the 90`s his inspiration and input lead to some fantastic shows ..Nov 11 1996 pt 1 is the 1st to be posted by David and Mike together..

otherwise i will be playing on the 7th of July @ the Manchester Pub on Broadway..9 till 12 pm

also more new shows to follow..

hope you are enjoying your summer

D

The Kingston , Record Store Day + New Radio Shows
2011-04-15

Hi Friends It is almost Summer! here in April much is going on!

Tonight Apr 15 th Friday  i will be playing @ The Kingston Taphouse , Richards @ W Georgia , Vancouver ( In The Basement)

Radio Show Is Back In March / Gig @ Kingston
2011-02-16

Hello Friends and Family

We are now just a month away from African Rhythms weekly Shows on CITR mid March through to September..Lots of guests are lined up including the return of Bobby Taylor! ( calling in from Hong Kong) 

Will be spinning @ Tha Kingston Saturday Feb 20th  9-30pm - 1am

New and Classic Hip Hop, Funk, Soul,  Disco all on Vinyl Only 

755 Richards Street Vancouver BC
Between West Georgia and Robson
Vancouver BC

Mixtape 5 + Dj`ing @ Tha Kingston
2011-01-15

Hey Family Welcome to 2011

You may have noticed the latest Radio Show is actually a new Mixtape and not a show! . It is the 1st Mixtape in 4 years! MIXTAPE 5 a new mix with many reedits...hope you enjoy it...drop me a line and let me know..

Will be spinning @ Tha Kingston Friday Jan 20th amd Saturday Jan 21st  9-30pm - 1am

New and Classic Hip Hop, Funk, Soul,  Disco all on Vinyl Only 

755 Richards Street Vancouver BC
Between West Georgia and Robson
Vancouver BC

NYR`s 2010 New Oxford Public House
2010-12-26

Hey Family Hope you all had a nice XMAS

The Year Is almost over and this NYR`s Eve i will be spinning all 45`s @ a new Venue in Yaletown In Downtown Vancouver

Celebrate NYE 2011 @ The New Oxford Public House 1144 Homer St...- DJ David Love Jones spinning British Invasion Rock, 60's Northern Soul, and Funk
Dinner Ticket - enjoy a delicious 3 course meal, champagne at midnight and canapés at 1:00am ( $45.00)
Dinner takes place from 6-9pm
Regular package - champagne at midnight and canapés...... at 1:00am ( $25.00)

You can buy tickets here..

Northern + Brazilian Gigs + New Show
2010-11-29

Hey Family Here we are in a cold Vancouver winter...but things have been pretty busy

on the 7th Dec Thursday... John Cougar and I will be back spinning 60`s Soul on 45`s@

Calabash Bistro | 428 Carrall Street Vancouver, BC

Calabash + The Epics .....More GIGS ... Oct / Nov 2010
2010-10-27

Hey Family It is almost WINTERTIME here in Van City .

..A couple of events are coming in  Oct + November

John Cougar  and i will be playing 60`s Soul Sounds at NEW VENUE in Downtown Vancouver

THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2010
CALABASH BISTRO (Downstairs Lounge) 428 CARRALL ST
CLASSIX DANCE PARTY presents
SOUL POWER - the Best in Sixties Soul all Night Long
With DJs JOHN COUGAR ( Hey Soul Classics) & DAVID LOVE JONES ( africanrhythmsradio.com )

Calabash Bistro | 428 Carrall Street Vancouver, BC

Calabash + The Olio Festival w/Sambata + Brejera
2010-09-16

Hey Family It is the end of the summer  here in Van City ...got some more shows up and gigs are forthcoming

A couple of events are coming in  September..

Sep 23rd John Cougar, Jarrod Odell ( from the Mighty Astoria Soul Club) and i will be playing 60`s Soul Sounds at NEW VENUE in Downtown Vancouver

Calabash Bistro | 428 Carrall Street Vancouver, BC

Van Ark - Cinematic - Olio Festival, Calabash Bistro
2010-07-27

Hey Family It is the middle of the summer and pretty hot here in Van City

A couple of events are coming in Aug + September

Northern Soul and Brazilian + Van Ark
2010-06-08

Hey Family June is Here

My Friend  Van Ark ( Producer from Virginia)

was back on the show June 04th he brought a bunch of new Neo Soul and Thinking Hip Hop

And Gigs are coming up soon

Saturday June 11th @ Goldies ( Downtown Vancouver Pender@ Seymour) Northern Soul - DLJ w/ Jarrod Odell ( Slim Roy)

and John Cougar  

Northern Soul + Radio
2010-03-19

Gigs March 2010 - Northern Soul and Cosmic Disco
2010-02-27

Hey Friends

Well pretty much got through the Olympics . Ended Up playing 4 Gigs in different settings

Last Friday at the W2 Media Centre with Sambata ( Brazilian Batucada Band ) Played Hard Latin + Brazilan and Afro Funk

Also played a great Northern Soul Event @ tha Biltmore . This scene has been building and building so in March we are going to bring to you a new night of ALL NORTHERN SOUL !

Sat March 06 th 2010 @ Goldies West Pender ( Downstairs)

Feb DJ Gigs and Radio Schedule
2010-02-10

Hello Friends... Here were are in February in Vancouver and the Winter Olympics is about to start..

Check back for my schedule @ Tha Kingston ( Feb 16-27 every two nights playing Funk Soul + Hip Hop)

Coming up once again this month is the monthly Classix Dance Party with John Cougar @ Tha Biltmore

This Month we have Guest DJ Ian Westminster from Wigan!

We will be dropping Northern Soul All night ..

Tainted Love a Northern Soul Tribute Night Thursday Feb 18th 2010 - 10 pm - 1 am - Dj`s Ian Westminster, John Cougar, David Love Jones - Biltmore - Kingsway Ave, Vancouver

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - ( presented by classix dance party) Featuring Legendary Vancouver Soul Band - The Epics - DJ DLJ - + John Cougar
2010-01-07

Well my friends here we are in the NYR 2010 how time flies and the gigs are starting to pour in!

If you are in the Vancouver area and care to come out on the 21st

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - ( presented by classix dance party) Featuring Legendary Vancouver Soul Band - The Epics- Thursday Jan 21 @ Tha Biltmore Vancouver, BC, Canada

 DJ`s David Love Jones + John Cougar - 10 pm - 1am

E-mail me for guest list!

DJ`ing NYR`s @ Goldies Restaurant with John Cougar
2009-12-27

Hello Friends

Busy Busy Holiday season is in full swing..

If you are in the Vancouver area and care to come out on NYR`s

i will be bringing in the NYR in style earlier till 11 pm @ tha Kingston +  @ Goldies Restaurant with John Cougar  -  Pender St , Vancouver - 11 pm - 4 am

Only $ 10.00

New Shows .... Biltmore Northern Soul Gig..
2009-10-26

Hello Friends Here we are almost into November ...3 new shows are up !!

Bob was a great guest from Hailey Records . We traded turnes playing the finest Modern and Northern Soul..

Just posted the All Deep and Modern Soul Grooves Show, also . Think you will enjoy this selection

Coming up @ the Biltmore Nov 19 2009 -  i will be spinning Northern Soul!! ...more details to follow..

Hope you are all enjoying these new shows More coming in the following weeks . Including Dubstep Remixes of Soul Tracks Sampled from African Rhythms Radio! courtesy of Self Evident ( Vancouver Dubstep Producer)

Peace to you David

Summer is here!
2009-07-29

Hello Family It is a very hot summer here in Vancouver .

Been riding my bike and enjoying it..

Anna, my friend who lives in Italy, and i did a Radio Show in June..

Just finished reediting + uploading it. It is a special show and Anna was a wonderfull guest.

Will be playing an All Brazilian Set later in August ( Last Saturday @ The Waldorf E Hastings St Vancouver) and @ Summer Breaks also.

Hope you are enjoying this Summer of 2009 wherever you are

A tribute to Michael Jackson will be up very soon. It was sad to see him leave us like this . But it was enjoyable to recall tracks and discover alot of slept on ones..( By Michael and The Jackson 5 )

peace to you David

DJ GIGS + NEW SHOW IS UP - Apr 2009
2009-04-21

Hey Family

Life is going pretty well this Spring

DJ`ing @ Goldies on 23 may 2009

Update 2009 Jan
2009-01-27

David Love Jones DJ schedule and News Dec 2008
2008-12-30

Hello Family and friends

still getting better from a Disc Injury .

African Rhythms must continue!!

Been playing around Vancouver quite a bit.

Got a regular weekly gig @ Goldie Whole Wheat Pizza + Bar .

Basement Soul w/
David Love Jones (African Rhythms Radio, Vinyl Records)
Nina Mendoza (Soul Sister #1)
DJ Steve (UK)

Music + Beer + Cocktails + Thin Crust Whole Wheat Pizza served

If your in Vancouver Come and show your support for truly quality Music, People and Vibe!

The next Gig will be NYR`s 20.00 @ the Door

605 W Pender St , Vancouver BC Canada

This Saturday will be  our 5rd Week



If you have been looking for a small intimate night that plays cutting edge Jazz, Dance, Latin, Nu Jazz, Brazil, Funk + Soul mixed with Hip Hop,
...This is the night for you!
in the Basement there are Couches , Chairs and a Hardwood Dancefloor

Also will have some new radio shows up here very soon

peace and love in the new year ...david Love Jones

Check out this New Years Eve

David Love Jones (African Rhythms Radio, Vinyl Records)
Nina Mendoza (Soul Sister)
DJ Steve (UK)

+ Just Added
Reese's Peace



2 Rooms, 6 hours of Jazz, Soul, Funk, Breaks, Nu Jazz, Hip Hop + Latin in da Basement!
Full on Party Favor's and champagne at midnight!

African Rhythms Still Going Strong..
2008-05-25

Hello family and Friends

It`s been so long!!

Had a bit of a tough time with a lower back disc injury..

Slowly it is getting better . It has meant that postings shows here has been limited.

still African Rhythms will live on and i have some new shows soon to be posted

Last Week  in May, Sofia a friend living in Amsterdam came on the Show ...we played great Soul Music...very inspiring..Sofia was a great addition to the Show

Coming up in June   Pikahsso from Dallas Texas and S-1 from Strange Fruit Project talking bout recent remixes ffor Erykah Badu + Yolanda Johnson + his Debut CD!

 Also 1st week in June, Dennis, leader from the Jazzmanian Devils, will be guesting...he is putting on a benifit for Scott Harding

Will  DJ @  

 Holy Hardstock!!!
An Evening of Music and Inspiration for Scott Harding
at Christ Church Cathedral
corner of Burrard and Georgia tickets are 25 Dollars with all money donated to Scott Harding our friend from NYC

New Shows + Spartacus Books Gig
2008-01-10

Hello Friends and Family

Welcome to 2008

. Getting the rest of the Summer 2007 shows up..

coming very soon! 

Keep in mind that they get alot of post production before being posted. Trying to create  the best possible mixes . Quality counts here!  

If you are in Vancouver check out my event...Will be  DJing  at the Spartacus Books ( 319 W Hastings St 2nd floor )  Art Event.  february 22 (friday) from 5 .30 - 7.30 pm. 

the CAPYI program at VCN;

 the art show is an "end-of-program" celebration that will display the art work of our interns and will exhibit what they've done at their communitiy workplaces called "CAP sites". 

Appetizers and drinks will also be provided along with a Projector Screening of the CAPYI book which contains each intern's quote page along with photos

interview with Kenny Wesley from Washington DC - Aug 10 2007 + Gig @ The Reef Vancouver
2007-11-14

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Hey Family  Here it is the incredible interview with Kenny Wesley from Washington DC.. Kenny dropped his - Serenity track as well as the Eric Campbell socially conscious led track  - Sisters and brothers also we chatted to Kenny about his love of the incredible Rachelle Ferrell ( whom we dropped the new track - wound in the way) + Kenny appreciation of the talent of Ledisi ( we played her great new track Alright ) http://www.africanrhythmsradio.com/Playlists.php#d2007-11-06 Many more new shows about to drop such as the "Summer of inspiration show" ..coming soon!! ...will be playing at  the REEF Vancouver Restaurant Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 8:00pm End Time: Friday, November 30, 2007 at 12:00am Location: Reef Street: 4472 Main st City/Town: Vancouver, BC Jazz, Soul, Latin Grooves ,Brasil ,Funk, Nu Jazz, Broken Beat, Future Soul...etc Please reserve your seats ahead of time ..Come and eat or just come and drink .. Phone the Reef @ 604 874 5375  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=6187033261 ' thanx Family for you support it makes all the difference Peace David http://www.myspace.com/africanrhythms http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535311787 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535311787 by Don Miguel Ruiz)  Always Do Your Best This agreement makes the other three possible. When we simply do our best -- not more and not less -- we avoid self-condemnation and we have no regrets. Although our best is always changing, we continually strive to do our best

Summer Breeze
2007-09-10

Dear Family

Snoop was quite the experiance playing for so many people.it was cool seeing him live from being onstage ha ha

I got a good chance to play some Funk and Soul for i guess 3500 people

it was cool had to get into a groove for real..

It was in a big Farm Field in Chillawack . summer breaks with several other stages

Met some nice people..thanx to Damian

back here in Van City ..... some new Radio shows coming very soon..

....from the last three months including an interview with up and coming soul singer Kenny Wesley . Kenny called in live from Washington D.C.

In the mean time i hope you are all well peace to you.

David

Summer Breaks - August 2007
2007-06-21

Hi Family

doing my 1st festival in August with Snoop and Lil Jon....+ Xecutioners on the main stage . Will be playing on that stage so will be armed with funk bombs!!!
its called Summer Breaks . The other stages have House, Trance, Breaks , Dubstep(its getting big)
Never played for such a big crowd before it must be harder in some ways...
Will drop some tastefull stuff like Fat Freddy`s Drop..
My reedit of The Brother`s - Under the skin that i had Tyler Lewis remix (Its the last track on my latest show) may be getting pressed to Vinyl by a new label!!!
Infinate beats - Ease my troubled mind is a local mix relooping remixing Archie Bell.. also made here in Vancouver by a friend of mine (check the latest Apr 12 2007 show ....I liked it so much i brought them to the Red Bull seminar to encourage there talent.
What can i say pay attention to Van City its starting to become a very creative enviroment..
..David

time passes
2007-06-04

Dear family ...things have been very busy with my Record Shop..keeping vinyl alive..

Its all good . loving some nice cycling weather also..

THe Radio Shows keep coming with the very special Jesse . she is a talent for now and ....

the future.

 Dropping the infinate beats track on the new Apr 14th show..

a great cut up of the Archie Bell - don`t let love get you down

mot to mention the exclusive reedit of the Brothers track Under the skin Tyler Lewis did the remix and i did a nice tight reedit . two people in a  growing Vancouver scene..

hope you enjoy

peace David

Spring is here
2007-04-19

Dear African Rhythms Friends..

DJ`ing George Clinton was alot of fun. Brought out the heavy funk tracks. It was good to see the P Funk show. Lots of tracks bring back memories for sure.

Please check the Black History Special for 2007 . Cornerstone are a interesting blend of Folk , Blues and Gospel . They perfomed 7 tracks live in the studio which were all quite good... the final track . " Sometimes i feel like a motherless child " It is going to be my #1  track on my playlist this month .

It features the voice of Aura . It is quite amazing.

Also up this week will be the March 14th show featuring some material from the excellent Strange Fruit Project LP -The Healing , Robert Glasper and Joe Bataan

Please check my Record Shop ( if you have not done so)

George Clinton, JB RIP, Literary Mixes , MIXTAPE 4
2007-01-19

Dear African Rhythms Friends and Family.

Things have been pretty cold here in Vancouver.

Did my first DJ GIg /Track Race at Burnaby Velodrome last week. W/ DJ Claire. It went really well. Stay posted for more Cycling events.

Since the death of the great James Brown i am moved to do a tribute Show . indeed JB has had a profound effect on  the musical direction in my life..Although i am going to wait to really put a great show together..

Coming up in Early March will be DJ`ing, opening up, for George Clinton here in Vancouver @ Plush on Sunday Evening.

New Literary Mixes are up here

Holidays are here
2006-12-13

Dear Family

Thank you for all the great feedback on the ALL LATIN SPECIAL.

Here is the latest Radio show including a real talent that deserves more exposure; Lizz Wright.

Somewhere between Jazz and Soul i discovered Lizz live on Public TV and soon realized the depth of her talent.

Will try to get one more Show up before XMAS . Have a wonderfull holidays

Peace David Love Jones

the ALL LATIN SHOW
2006-11-18

Dear family and Friends it  has finally been realized the ALL LATIN SHOW .
Including amazing documentary footage and co-hosted in Spanish from my friend Ivan De-Leon  .The Show has some in depth commentary from Felipe Luciano ,from a documentary on Salsa music.  This is a very special Radio show for me and i hope for all of you . After 35 hrs post production it is here to share with you

peace David

no new shows till November 12th
2006-10-12

Dear Family as we prepare for the Winter season . you may have noticed the lack of new shows posted .

My Web master Rob ( the creator of this site) is on his honey moon until Nov 03 2006 .

Had alot of fun DJ`ing his Wedding party on Hornby Island.B.C.

I wish Rob and his new wife Lisa  all the best ( Wedding mixtape to be posted in November)

Also coming up is the Latin/Hard Latin Special cohosted by my Friend Ivan in Spanish!

Check it out in early November . also new MIXTAPE ( #4) coming up in November..

Peace to you David

Afro gig over once again/ Bobby Taylor interview
2006-08-23

Dear Family as the summer comes to a close it certainly was a fruitfull one..

Earlier in July i got to DJ for the UN Youth conference in Vancouver. Socially conscious HIP HOP and Soul , Latin was the order of the day. Met some great Film makers and Artists.

The Bobby Taylor interview was a real challenge and was alot of work! ( post production)

But worth all the effort...hope you enjoy it..

The Coldcut Documentary is going ahead in October ( check my may 15th audio version). Will help Robin ( the Director)  direct and with the sound.

Indeed the Afro Canadian DJ gig has ended ..thanx to all of you that made it down.

Upcoming guest Gig @ Shine Nightclub ! ( more later)

Upcoming large collection of Jazz, World and Rare Canadian LP`s coming to my Shop vinyl ..send your want lists!

Peace David

Afro Canadian DJ Gig back Friday 21ST July 2006 Bobby Taylor Interview.
2006-07-11

Hello Friends . Well the Friday Gig is back Friday July 21sT

Hope to see you all back . Three dollar cover . Downstairs of the Afro Canadian Restaurant ( Between Cordova and Hastings on Cambie St, Downtown Vancouver)

Coldcut Interview . AFRO GIG cancelled,Mark De Clive Lowe Canada Day @ Vinyl Records
2006-06-30

Dear African Rhythms Radio Listeners.. 

 
firstly please check the Coldcut interview now online..

It was so great to have Matt and Jon over from the UK and thankyou to them.

If you have been in Van city then you hopefully have checked my weekly gig @ The
Afro Canadian Restaurant ( downstairs)...with DJ`s Guy, Kolie, Ben.

our Canada DAY PARTY @ Vinyl Records 2-6.00pm Mark De Clive Lowe LIVE DJ SET!!drinks....free Marc De Clive Lowe CD`s while supplies last...( thanx to Beni @ ABB)

Also there is another new Show up ( tracklistings to follow)  June 02nd 2006
some fresh new tracks Ge-oligy, Sean. j .Period...the usual classics from
the past such as Cameo and DJ Vadim + some newly acquired Brazilian Rare
grooves that i reedited..

You can check me @ myspace here..

COLDCUT Interview and Film
2006-05-17

Dear Family

Things have been very busy at my shop Vinyl Records .

May 08th we did the the COLDCUT interview . Thanx to Robin and Ally, from Vancouver film school, who filmed the interview with them.

The audio version,with some rare early COLDCUT cut up, collage, material, will be online soon.

You can check me @ myspace here..

Black History Month, with Riley Inge, a success.
2006-03-27

Dear Family the Black History Month special is up for your enjoyment.

Feb 24 th pt one and two . ( in part two Riley and Andre help overlook important soul music)

What a great honor it was to be in the studio with the local Vancouver legend Riley Inge and two members of his band Ryze. Andre Benjamin ( back up vocals) and Nick Apivor ( keyboards)

Singing unique covers of Tempatation`s and other soul classics, was incredible ..

What a version of "whats goin` on"!

Riley`s own material was special thinking man`s music.

hope you all enjoy

peace to you

David

New Year of Music and Love
2006-01-18

Dear Family

Greetings in the New Year.

Crush Lounge was the new Year Gig this year

What a great night! .Funk, soul and Disco blended in an endless groove.

For three Hours..

Another killer Quay Restaurant gig
2005-11-27

Dear African Rhythms Radio Family..

Thanx to all of you for attending the Quay Restaurant Party on Nov 9th 2005.

Yet again it was sold out !

It was alot of fun. Met some very cool people. Played tons of killer Latin Salsa classics .Some Brazilian grooves and a touch of Nu Jazz, House and Disco.

Stayed tuned for a special New Years Eve gig...more details later ..

New Radio Show ( Nov 18th 2005 )will be posted this week.

Friday Dec 09th 2005 will be the next Radio Show live @ CITR 7.30pm till 9.00pm

peace to you ..during the holidays

 David

LIVE @ The Quay / PINEAPPLE HALLOWEEN
2005-10-23

Hello Family and Friends

finally getting my shop VINYL RECORDS back in order

our new location is @ 319 W Hastings St Vancouver .

I will be spinning two upcoming gigs..

 Sat Oct 29th PINEAPPLE HALLOWEEN ! Dj`s Clarence, Jono Howard,  David`Love`Jones & PokeintheEye ..Crystal Adair @ Panama Jack`s 1180 Howe St @ Davie Cover $ 4- 9pm - 1.30 am - all treats all night

MAYA AZUCENA INTERVIEW/ Music Police Interview
2005-09-15

Dear Friends and Family

Nice to be back with you, so to speak.

Please check my interview @ Music Police Web Site in Greece .

LIVE AT THE QUAY, Yaletown , VANCOUVER AUG 25th
2005-08-15

hello African Rhythms Radio Friends .

Nice to be getting back to Normal .

VINYL RECORDS is back now @ 319 W Hastings St (Downtown Vancouver)

Stay tuned for the official opening Party coming soon (Still renovating)

In the meantime , once again this Summer,

will be spinning Brazil, Latin, House, Funky Grooves

@ the QUAY Restaurant 1137 Marinaside Cres ( Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver)

VINYL RECORDS REOPENS
2005-07-11

Dear African Rhythms Family

Well Friday  July 15th 2005 Vinyl Records, my Used/ New Shop reopens .

Look foward to the new larger location 2700 Sq Ft @ 319 W Hastings St.

Looking foward to hanging, once again, with those who love the music.

New Show and MIXTAPE to be posted next week.

It has been a wonderfull Summer. Cycling/bike Racing is still all consuming .

Yet the Music is always in my heart.

Thanx again to all those around the world who share this common vision.

Please check the quotes section for some more inspiration/new additions.

Summer brings change
2005-06-15

Dear African Rhythms Family .

This month has been quite hectic. Even though my shop will be  closed until the end of June . So i have been on my bike and making more Radio Shows. Also, trying to get lots of rest.

Just finished my first MIXTAPE. MIXTAPE # ! will be with you all shortly. 56 minutes. All over the map.

 Should have everything back to normal before the end of June.

Thankyou for all the wonderfull feedback to the ALL JAZZ SHOW and BRAZIL Spotlight.

Get set for more phone in interviews coming soon!

. i will be live on friday 7.30pm Pacific.til 9.00 pm

VINYL RECORDS CLOSED IN JUNE/ MR SUPREME MAY 27th
2005-05-27

Hello African Rhythms Radio Family .

VINYL RECORDS will be closed on May 30th 2005.

The new location will be in the 300 Block of W Hastings St and will be almost three times the size.

The Grand Opening Party date will be in late June.

VINYL RECORDS IS MOVING
2005-05-13

Dear African Rhythms Family .

Things have been very busy .

My Shop VINYL RECORDS is moving one block away . Are new location is in the 300 block of W Hastings. We will be closed after this month ( May ) Stay tuned for the GRAND OPENING PARTY late JUNE 2005 DJ`s, Food, Drinks, prizes ..

I will be DJ`ing with MR SUPREME ( From Seattle USA ) May 27th 2005 ( more details to follow ) 

The Epic ALL JAZZ SHOW from Apr 29th 2005 will be up this week . Also the May 6th 2005 show which worked out rather well.

So i will get a short well deserved holiday in June . Probably will be riding my Bike or racing as per usual Peace David

the Rachelle Ferrell Interview
2005-04-10

Dear African Rhythms Community

Smooth Sailing through till late Summer
2005-03-21

Dear Family we are back to a full weekly schedule.Smooth sailing .

The new shows for March will be up by March 24th .

The March 04th and 11th Shows were a lot of fun .I hope you all enjoy them .

Welcome Back
2005-03-08

Dear Family
We did not have too many shows last month with all the Sports on CITR Radio.
But we are back this month with a full schedule.
Tonight i am hosting a Three Hr Special "Women of Soul, Jazz and Latin.
..on citr.ca 7.00pm -10.00 pm Tuesday March 08th
March 11 th is the next African Rhythms this Friday.
Last Friday`s Show went over very well. It will be posted within 7 Days.
Peace to all of you listening all over the World .
We are currently revising the links section. It will be on the main page so i can help link all of the kind people, Artists, DJ`s who are supporting what i am doing.
A big THANKYOU.
Peace and Love David

No Radio till March
2005-02-15

Pikahsso`s Hot joint "VERB"
2005-02-05

Dear African Rhythms Radio Community.. Another wondefull Radio Show last night Feb 04th 2005 Special Guest from Dallas ,Texas- Pikahsso Jones. What a cool Person !!..he is a clever and on point in his own eclectic way. Dropped Pikahsso`s Hot joint "VERB" Check out is in depth "Community" Site. www.pikahsso.com Which we played along with other left field jams like Sa-Ra All in all a great time was had. The next Show will be Feb 11th 2005 Will get this Show up in ten days Peace and love David

Find Your Rhythm
2005-01-25

African Rhythms Community is growing
2005-01-21

Dear African Rhythms Community It has been a quite trying times for our friends in ASIA.. i am glad we are becoming more aware of the THIRD WORLD through this great tragedy, more giving. Just finished a wonderfull new Show w/ Special guest Rod Deloach an upcoming Hip Hop Talent .. We played His New track " Writers Block".I know all of you not already familiar with this Artist ,will be impressed with His smooth flow.I will be posting this Jan 21 st Show very soon. Check out the Jan 09 th 2005 Show. It will be posted to listen to this week. Peace and love David

2005 a NEW YEAR
2005-01-14

Family and Friends It has been a quite trying times for our friends in ASIA.. i am glad we are becoming more aware of the THIRD WORLD through this great tragedy, more giving. I had a fantastic Live DJing Gig NEW YEARS EVE .2 .5 Hr Set @ 12.45 AM till 3.00 AM .Lots of Obscure Funk,Disco Classics.So many wonderfull People .Thanx to Shinya and Friends for making it.. The Dec 31 st Show NYRS EVE is up to stream ..It was a busy Night doing Radio and DJing.. Peace and Love David

Best Wishes for the Holidays
2004-12-24

Dear Friends once again a big thankyou for a very productive first 12 Months for the Web Site... The Soul:Id interview from Dec 10th Show is posted. The Full Show will be posted when Rob ,the Web Man ,gets back from His Holidays..thanx Rob!! I will be playing New Years Eve .Special Guest W/Mark,Eden, @ The Alibi Room . Gastown,Vancouver. 11.00pm till ??? ...i will be playing from 1 AM till at least 3.00 am??2005 -Tickets @ Vinyl Records ,Vancouver ....only 10.00 Dollars advance!!! Get them fast! Vinyl phone #(Open 12.00pm to 6.00pm) 604 488 1234. Peace and Blessings Stay tuned in 2005 for some of the many Literary,Spiritual Jazz mixes i have made in the last 8 yrs.. Peace and Love David

"Soul:Id" interviewed on Dec 10th Show
2004-12-11

Dear Friends ...What a Show Dec 10 2004.." New Group from the UK/Belgium "Soul:Id" phoned in to talk about there debut CD. Producer Chris and Singer Tchai (Watch out for Tchai who is touring the world with Zap Mama) were very cool to interview..we played the fantastic new Single "Believe" (Released Feb. 2005) Check their web site for pics,music.. http://www.soul-id.com We managed to play some rather special music tonight. The Show will be posted soon.. In the meantime please check the latest posted Show The Tenth Year Special Show. I will be playing New Years Eve .Special Guest W/Mark,Eden, @ The Alibi Room . Gastown,Vancouver. 11.00pm till ??? Tickets @ Vinyl Records ,Vancouver ....only 10.00 Dollars advance!!! Get them fast! 604 488 1234 A big thankyou to all the support i am getting from Europe,Japan,Italy,France.,U.K.US,Canada etc. I really appreciate that you all ,in your own way, identify with this wonderfull music that inspires.. Peace David

Tenth Yr Special a SUCCESS
2004-11-24

Thanx for all of you for listening to the BIG TENTH YR SPECIAL.(it was on.Nov 19th 7.30 pm till 9.00pm pacific) Thanx to my outstanding Vocalist friend, Valeria, for doing a tribute to ,Brasilian Diva, Elis Regina, live in the studio @ CITR. Check the playlist which is posted. It was fun relecting with some mostly older heavy tracks.. The Show will be posted by Dec 05th /2004 Next Show will be Dec 10 th www.citr.ca ..so expect some newer stuff to be featured.. peace david

Tenth Year Special.
2004-11-15

Hello Listeners from around the World Thankyou for visiting . The latest RADIOSHOW just posted is OCT 29th 2004 The next LIVE Radio Show is the big Tenth Year Special. live Friday 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm pacific http://www.citr.ca/ Nov 19th 2004 Free Stuff and Guests!!! New Years i will be DJ`ing live Confirmation and details to follow.. peace David

African Rhythms Radio Nov 12
2004-11-08

Hello friends African Rhythms Radio will actually be live this Friday Nov 12 th http://www.citr.ca/ 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm then stay tuned .. The next Radio Show is the big Tenth Year Special. live Friday 7.30 pm pacific to 9.00 pm Nov 19th 2004 more details to follow.. New Years i will be DJ`ing live Confirmation and details to follow.. peace David

TENTH YEAR SPECIAL
2004-11-05

Hi Friends The next Radio Show is the big Tenth Year Special. live Friday 7.30 pm pacific to 9.00 pm Nov 19th 2004 http://www.citr.ca/ You can have some impact on the tracks selected by filling out the contact form. Please let me know who are you favorite Artists Afro Jazz,Soul,Disco,Brasilian or Latin. and the spoken word. Indeed ,they are all the special ,spiritual, music that i love. Peace David

AFRICAN RHYTHMS TENTH YEAR SPECIAL
2004-10-23

Hi everyone just a note about the AFRICAN RHYTHMS RADIO TENTH YEAR SPECIAL. This special Show will be the FRIDAY NOV 19th Show. In the meantime please use the contact form and send me your requests. After all, it is about moving you with my love of this music.So lets reflect on ten wonderfull years In the meantime, Oct 29th is the next LIVE African Rhythms Show Fri 7.30 pm Pacific till 9.00 pm . .peace David

New Website Launched
2004-08-01

Today marks a global milestone for African Rhythms radio, as we reach the tenth year of our weekly broadcast. To commemorate this event, the African Rhythms Radio show has enhanced it's existing website to match the growing interest and needs of it's listeners. Thank you all, for 1000 hours gone by and there will be , hopefully,thousands more to come. Stay tuned for the AFRICAN RHYTHMS TENTH YEAR SPECIAL coming soon!!!! Peace and Love, DLJ