DJ, music

Music Is My Sanctuary DJ Mix

During this lock down, all you can do is stay at home and listen to music. Enjoy my new DJ mix I did it exclusively for Music Is My Sanctuary.

“This is a strictly vinyl-only mix of deep afro latin house and disco that you can relax to as much as dance to. I love percussive and jazzy music and always try to mix smoothly so the blends flow like a river. Hope you feel the vibe too.”

http://www.musicismysanctuary.com/mims-guest-mix-koichi-sakai-london-tokyo-olindo-records

music, release

Wono LP vinyl out now

Every cut is beautifully produced and the journey is wonderful, just wonderful.
by Dr Bob Jones 

Wono vinyl LP is out now! During this lockdown moment, all you can do is stay at home and listen to music. Grab your vinyl copy and enjoy the musical journey!

UK: https://soundsoftheuniverse.com/product/wono

Japan: https://diskunion.net/latin/ct/detail/1008090421

Germany: https://www.hhv.de/shop/en/item/koichi-sakai-and-afla-sackey-wono-lp-721319

Bandcamp: https://olindorecords.bandcamp.com

 

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WONO album out on digital

Koichi Sakai & Afla Sackey WONO Cover

My debut album “WONO” is out on digital today!

Listen to the album on Spotify, iTunes etc. https://backl.ink/122948844

Pre-order the vinyl LP from: https://olindorecords.bandcamp.com

Following a successful EP in 2019, featuring remixes from ​Osunlade ​& ​Pocz​, ​Olindo Records​ are proud to present “​Wono​”, the debut collaborative album from ​Koichi Sakai​ &​ Afla Sackey​. The album is a deep exploration of ​Koichi’s ​love of both electronic and West African music, in close collaboration with Ghana-born master percussionist, singer, band leader, teacher and songwriter, Afla Sackey​.

The album features 7 tracks ranging from the meditative “​Yamb​”, which features master kora player Kadialy Kouyate​, to the acid infused, slow house workout of “​Niege​”. Passing through a contemporary highlife take on advance single “​Suolo​” and a shorter version of the previously released “​Jingo​”.

“​Wono​” means “​It’s Ours​” in Ga. As in that which you desire, ​will be yours in time, even if you do not possess it now. So don’t rush brother, patience is a virtue.

DJ, music, radio

NTS Radio

It was fun show with Mr. Pedro on the London’s finest independent radio station NTS last Saturday . It was really nice flow from the beginning to the end of the show. For those who missed, you can listen back on mixcloud.

NTS Radio: https://www.nts.live/shows/the-extended-play-sessions/episodes/the-extended-play-sessions-w-mr-pedro-and-koichi-sakai-29th-february-2020

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Suolo Out Today!

Taken out from the forthcoming album “Wono”  with Afla Sackey, the digital single Suolo is out on all the digital music store today! It’s an unique style of Ghanaian Highlife tune featuring Mao Yamada on guitar and Juba Wetzler on drums.

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Listen on Spotufy: https://open.spotify.com/album/0fMK9aBTgbYxyl84wkapAp

Pre-order the album is available now from the bandcamp. https://olindorecords.bandcamp.com