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Tropical North Podcast

Tropical North 37 Episodes Oct 7, 2025

Tropical North Podcast is a mix series from a DJ and producer based in Carlisle, Northern England. It collects guest mixes, selections made for Rising Edge Radio, and some of the host's own productions. The sound is Balearic and international, with a focus on timeless rhythms and contributions from numerous selectors. New music is planned for future episodes.

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Zouk Life Oct 7, 2025 00:08:40 Cosmic Chug. International Feels.

Eastern Fruit Jul 19, 2025 00:06:58 Lo Fi Crunch. Cosmic Flutes. Chinese Guitars.

Port Carlisle May 5, 2025 00:04:50 Piano. Drums. Feelings. Fx.

Rising Edge Selections - August 21 Sep 23, 2021 00:59:55 More records pulled from the shelves for Augusts Rising Edge show. Loads of ace music and edits from the likes of Rude Movements, Moodyman, Mushrooms Project, Tony Allen, J-Kriv and Shina Wiliiams. Enjoy the music. Sam

Rising Edge Selections - July 2021 Aug 2, 2021 00:59:15 Julys mix for Rising Edge Radio features loads of ace classic Afro Funk Juju and Disco Boogie tracks from the likes of Nana Love Chrissy Essien and Marijata. As always hope you enjoy the selection. x Tracklist. 1. Soki Ohales Uzzi - Bisis Beat 2. Rob - Make it Fast Make it Slow 3. Tunde Mabudu - Viva Disco 4. Alex Konadu - Wawn Du Ho Ho 5. Assase Ase - Ohiami Sua 6. Uma Amiga - David Ze 7. Na

Rising Edge Selections - June 2021 Jul 22, 2021 01:00:04 Junes selection for Rising Edge Radio. A real journey through Ambient flavours and futuristic electronica this one. Loads of ace tracks from the likes of Penya, On The Corner Records , Dreams and the amazing Pharoahs. Hope you enjoy the selection. Much love to all. Sam

Rising Edge Selections - May 2021 Jun 7, 2021 01:00:19 Disco, Funk, House and International Boogie flavours for this months Rising Edge Selection. Tracks from Bosq, Ben Gomori, Africa 7, Auntie Flo, Guynamukat Edits and Vicky Edimo. Hope you enjoy. x Tracklist. 1.Steffano Ritterini - A7 Edits 1 2. Vicky Edimo - Thankyou Mama 3. Joe Tonga - Flowers 4. Guynamukat Edits - Dont Want to Loose My Rent 5.Yta Jourias -Adame Nyuteo (Bosq rework) 6. Tabu ley

Rising Edge Selections - April 2021 May 6, 2021 01:00:07 Aprils edition of Tropical North on Rising Edge Radio is a journey into a few of my favourite international Jazz and latin flavoured recordings. Featuring superb music from the likes of Clive Zanda, Chip Whickham, Matthew Holsall and The Bethlehem progressive Ensemble. As always, hope you enjoy the selection. www.tropicalnorthpodcast.com https://www.risingedge.uk/

Rising Edge Selections - March 2021 Apr 7, 2021 01:00:00 March's selection for Rising Edge Radio. Vibes and positivity from the likes of William Onyeabor, Shina Williams and Ambolley. Track list. 1. William Onyeabor - Everything You Sow 2. Ambolley - Cut Your Coat 3. Zeal Onyia - Zeal Anata 4. Shina Williams and his African Percussionists - Cunny Jam Wayo 5. Sonny Enang - You are the one. 6. Vicky Edimo - You 7. Hotline - Can You Do It 8. Odion Iruoj

Rising Edge Selections - February 2021 Mar 8, 2021 00:59:19 Februarys episode of Tropical North on Rising Edge Radio available to listen back to now. Hope you enjoy the selection. Sam x Tracklist. 1. Eddie La Viny - Indiano 2. Les 3615 - Zoulous (Remix) 3. Selekta - Fle Pou'w 4.The Clean Hands Group - Shake it On. 5. Sharylaine - Saudadi 6.George Nasif - Dont let the Devil. 7.The CVQ Band - Whatever You Do 8. Solaris - Space Invaders 9. Ramsey - Fly Guy a

Rising Edge Selections - January 2021 Feb 4, 2021 01:06:01 Tropical North is live on Rising Edge Radio throughout 2021, every last Saturday of the month. Here is the first show which went out on Jan 30th. Hope you enjoy the selections. Sam Tracklist. 1. Bartoz Kruczinski XI 2. Saine - Babel 3. Wolf mullers Nile Project - Ruoth Radido 4. Kokoroko - Adwa 5. Quieres A Mi Gente - Abelardo Carbono 6. Le Mongui - King Somalie. 7. Bro David - Feel Like Dancing

TNP.026 - STEVE OPTIX Aug 29, 2020 01:23:08 We are delighted to have DJ Steve Optix on the podcast. Steve has put together a superb selection which showcases the lush sounds of his Amkucha radio show on Kane FM. Lovely Balearic flavours and Exotic chuggers. Track-list. Will Rene - Blue Again Lighthouse Family - The Way You Are DJ Pippi - Make U Smile Donny Benet - Waterfall (Love Scene) Ole Theil - Beyond Leaves (Radio Edit) Maynard Fer

TNP.025 WAMANZI Jun 27, 2020 02:12:52 We return to Lisbon for another selection of superb international flavours from the exceptionally talented WAMANZI. Full Track List. 1. Orchestra Baobab - Mouhamadou Bamba (Senegal) 2. Bonga - Balumukeno (Angola) 3. Melodica Teens Band - Mewkuru Muthao (Kenya) 4. Celestine Ukwu & His Philosophers National - Okwukwe Na Nchekwube (Nigeria) 5. Amabano - Nter'amajane (Burundi) 6. Iftin Ba

TNP.024 NAOMI CAROLE May 13, 2020 01:02:30 Talented up and coming selector Naomi Carole brings her unique vibes to the podcast with a mix that sits perfectly between Deep, Afro House flavours and contemporary international Bass music. Superb global rhythms from the Cumbrian based DJ. 1. Ni'bixi Dxi Ziña - Isaac Soto 2. Dandara-Muti Muti (Dj Baru remix)

TNP.023 TROPICAL BEATS Apr 24, 2020 01:26:19 Percussive, funky, and dynamic international dance music, courtesy of longtime Radio Host and selector of certified musical sunshine, TROPICAL BEATS. High. Calibre. Tropical. Funk. Yaaba Funk - Gyae me na mendwen (Renegades Of Jazz 'Moyo Wangu' Remix) Wali & The Afro Caravan - Hail The King CHICCO - UMAGUBANE The Funkees - Akula Owu Onyeara (The Busy Twist Edit) Bro. Valentino - Ah Wo (Newest Re

TNP.022 KARAWANE Mar 7, 2020 01:34:38 We return with another selection of international flavours from the four corners of planet earth courtesy of Scottish DJ collective and renowned party starters KARAWANE. Full track list. 1. Corazon- Bosq featuring Camilo Tumbao 2. Fantastic- Daniel Crawford 3. water no get no enemy- femi kuti featuring d'angelo and macy gray 4. batazo batero- los propios bateros 5. Melodia- Tibau Tavares (DJ Sn

TNP.021 GLOBAL RIDDIMS Sep 17, 2019 01:56:58 Tony Heynen (GLOBAL RIDDIMS), is a life long music lover, radio host and music journalist based in Brussels, Belgium. We are delighted to present an exclusive selection of the distinct international sounds he plays each week on his outstanding Global Riddims show on Groovalizacion Radio. Full Track List. 1. Kokoko! – Malembe (Transgressive) 2. Benin International Musical – Allons-Danser (World T

TNP.020 AFROBOT Jul 3, 2019 01:09:43 International rhythms and funk-fuelled gems from the African continent via Rotterdam, courtesy of esteemed selector, label owner and renowned digger AFROBOT. Great tracks from the likes of Dizzy K, The Bhundu Boys, Tala AM and Joe Mensah. Full Track-list Assa Cica - Vi Djin Vê Chris Mba - Not Too Late Joe Mensah - Karamuja Boogie Bébé Manga - Lokognolo Jimmy Hyacinthe - Bla M’be Oule Oule M’Pon

TNP.019 HOMEGROWN Jun 13, 2019 01:02:06 Much loved Cumbrian party starters and good human beings HomeGrown provide us with a lovely blend of their signature dance floor friendly sounds. With heavy international influences from Africa, South America and the Caribbean. Play it.. Full track- list 1 Bank Of Panama - TAYLOR, Andy 2 Tribute To King Tubby - Beats International 3 The Garden - Cut Chemist 4 Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter R

TNP.018 BALEARIC SOCIAL May 28, 2019 01:04:33 We bring you another superb selection of left field flavour courtesy of Leeds based record label and downtempo institution Balearic Social. Quality. Full Tracklist. Attilio - Menage a troi Coastlines - Sunset reflections Jah Wobble - Dub Musika (para siempre) Laroye - Espíritu Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge - Bettgeheimnis Roberto Lodola - Feeling of the sun Unknown - Don’t stop the music (Guillaume D

TNP.017 DJ HOOD May 13, 2019 01:13:15 We return at an all together slower pace with a laid back selection of ambient vibes, sun kissed 'nu jazz' flavours and horizontal balearica courtesy of long standing chill out selector and veteran of the UK's outdoor party scene, DJ Hood. Music from Bonobo, James Bright, Field theory, Pacific State and Phil Mison. Full Track List 1.Kelela - Jupiter. 2.Bonobo - Second Sun. 3.Phaelah - Time fea

TNP.016 CARTHNAGE Apr 30, 2019 00:45:52 Tropical North returns with another forward thinking selection from London's thriving bass music scene. This time round we welcome Carthnage to the podcast, a new project from University Of Tropical Sound label chiefs Diezmo, which aims to explore and reinterpret the music of the African continent from Mahgreb to Durban. Lush. Full Track list.. 1) Baba Zula - Abdülcanbaz (Romanski Edit) 2) Tak

TNP.015 DJ RADIO HOBO Apr 6, 2019 01:02:33 We return with an exclusive selection from Berlin based selector and radio host DJ Radio Hobo. His Troptopia radio show with Edna Martinez is a real focal point in Berlin's thriving tropical scene and the monthly transmission's showcase the infectious sound's of Champeta, Semba, Samba, Compas, Coladeira, Cumbia, Salsa, Highlife, Zouk, Sega, Afrobeat and much more music from across the tropical s

TNP.014 KENSAYE Feb 26, 2019 01:22:57 KENSAYE take's the rein for episode 14 and his mix really hit's the spot with lush tropical rhythm's, futuristic global flavour's and floor shaking afro/house from the talented DJ/producer and radio host. Full track list. 1. Kokoroko - Abusey Junction 2. Gitkin - Grand Street Feast 3. Zunido da Mata - Brilhantina (Sibu & Joe Nagall edit) 4. Sergio Mendes - Fo'-Hop (Por Tras De Bras De Pina) 5.

TNP.013 VILLAGE CUTS Feb 6, 2019 01:01:41 For our 13th episode we are incredibly lucky to bring you another fine selection of modern highlife sounds, classic afro flavour's and global bass music from a duo who are making waves in London's tropical scene right now. Village Cuts. Watch out for these two.. Full track list. 1. Nauli Ya Uda - Urafiki Jazz Band 2. Esono Adwene Na Esono Nyansa - Kumapim Royals Band 3. Mali Kélétiew - Binta Ta

TNP.012 TROPICAL NORTH Jan 22, 2019 01:05:04 New and classic international flavour's, psychedelic cumbia, spiritual jazz and infectious afro rhythm's from Tropical North. Music from Lancelot Layne, Jesuino Galo Doido, Napo De Mi Amor, Stella Chiweshe and The Meridian Brothers. Tasty. 1. Stella Chiwese - Inner Voice 2. Francis Bebey - Forest Nativity 3. Malika B & Dave Hucker - Injection Of Blackness 4. Lanceloy Layne - Yo Tink It Sorf 5.

TNP.011 SAMEDIA SHEBEEN Nov 29, 2018 01:03:26 Episode 11 lands with an exclusive selection of eminently danceable international gem's from the relentless tropical fun machine that is Edinburgh's Samedia Shebeen. Featuring tracks from Penya, Zazou Bikaye, Kasin and Kokolo. Positive. Track-list. La Mecánica Popular - Móntame En La Tormenta Malphino - Molienda Dur-Dur Band - Jaceyl Mirahiis Erlon Chaves - O Anjo E O Diabo Ricardo Marrero & T

TNP.010 TROPICAL TRAFFIC Nov 6, 2018 01:28:22 For our tenth episode we bring you a uniquely uplifting selection of classic boogie flavours, international vibes, and on point tropical edits from south London party starters Tropical Traffic. Featuring tracks from Maya, Nu Guinea, Denroy Morgan and Marcel Vogel. Disco for the common good. Track list. Deep Joy - JC Salinas edit Andy Narell - Natty Stick Sunset -Cruise Andre Tanker - Basemen

TNP.09 SEEK MAGIC Oct 3, 2018 01:12:24 Episode nine lands ever so smoothly with a superb selection of laid back exotic delights and balearic gems from Newcastle's crate digging party starters Seek Magic. Bliss. Track list. Odeon - Fauna Ziad Rabhani - Houdou Nisbi Fabrizio de Andre - Sinan Capudan Lascia Saraba - Sate Muso Merva Grier - Feeling Like a Million Cedric Brooks - Songbird Nova Casper - Turned On To You The One O Ones -

TNP.08 CRAIG KIRKBY - (MCR Live/ Liaison) Sep 20, 2018 00:59:55 We are back with a distinctly Brazilian flavoured selection from Craig Kirkby. Craig is an integral part and resident DJ at the always excellent 'Cavort' and 'Liaison' club night's based in Ulverston and his home town of Barrow In Furness. Craig brings the ethos of these club nights to his 'Liaison' radio show on Manchesters online radio community MCR LIVE. Definitely one for lovers of Brazil

TNP.07 - TROPICAL NORTH Aug 16, 2018 01:02:37 Tropical North is on selection duties for episode six with an hour of uplifting Caribbean disco and calypso Funk flavours. Features tracks from Shadow, Wild Fire, Nadie La Fond, Kalyan, Nappy Mayers and Embryo. Summer. Vibes. Tracklist. 1. Mavis John - Use My Body 2. Wild Fire - The Rebels 3. Ronnie Butler and the Ramblers - Peace Without Love 4. Nappy Mayers - Music Man 5. Shadow - Way Way

TNP.06 - ANDY HICKFORD (Downtown Science) Jul 12, 2018 01:30:14 Tropical North Podcast returns with another selection of positive music from around the world. This month we are pleased to bring you 90 minutes of tropical flavours and on point balearic action from highly regarded Leed's selector Andy Hickford (Downtown Science). Tracks from the likes of Makadem, Lord Shorty, Dan Shake, Tom Blip and Giles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band. Vibes. Tracklist. 1.

TNP.05 - DJ GRIPPER (Sonic Zoo Radio/ Kashmir Lounge Amsterdam) Jun 9, 2018 02:09:59 Tropical North Podcast returns with a two hour selection of global grooves and sonic gems supplied by highly regarded northern selector Graham Newby. Graham, more commonly known as DJ Gripper(Sonic Zoo Radio/Barrow Underground Music Society)effortlessly blends Latin-Jazz, Brazilian and Afro flavours, Psych and Afro-Synth oddities to create a heady sonic excursion full of rhythm and soul. Impre

TNP.04 - MIKE BOORMAN - Live At Hostal La Torre - Ibiza May 3, 2018 01:16:11 For our fourth episode we are delighted to welcome Secret Life Music's fox bothering balearic badman Mike Boorman to the podcast. Mike delivers an exclusive selection of sunset psychedelia and blissed out electronica recorded live at Hostel La Torre in Ibiza. Mikes own productions sit nicely alongside tracks from David August, Nightmares on Wax, T- Coy, James Brown and The Rolling Stones. Vibe

TNP.03 - DJ TURTLEWAX Apr 12, 2018 02:01:53 We continue the series with a two hour selection of worldly electronic gems and left of centre dance music supplied by northern party starter and all round top bloke DJ Turtlewax (Lost N Found). His mix has a distinctly psychedelic feel to it bringing together old school balearic vibes, dub, percussive workouts, afro-latin grooves and tribal house and techno from stalwarts such as Flying Lotus, F

TNP.02 - PARADISE BOX Mar 9, 2018 01:20:54 For episode two we are delighted to bring you a selection of retro flavoured sunshine grooves from mysterious Melbourne based producer PARADISE BOX. (Echovolt /Crimes Of The Future) As expected the mix seamlessly brings together tropical vibes, Japanese boogie, dusty deep house, techno, international proto-house flavours, electro funk, and uplifting vocal jams from the likes of Ruff Dug & Glowi

TNP.01 - TROPICAL NORTH Jan 31, 2018 01:06:53 Tropical North starts things off with an hour of his favourite high energy Afro-Disco, Boogie and Electrofunk floor fillers, on institutions such as Soundway, Soul jazz, Mukatsuku, Cultures Of Soul, Crown Ruler and Rush Hour! Essential. 1. Ofege - Burning Jungle (Guynamukat Edit) 2. Ondeno - Mayolye (Afro Disco Monster Edit) 3. The Sivertone Steel Band - Steel Band Disco (Caribbean Feeing Edit)

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