Happy Friday “Drivers” fam!
Welcome to this week’s episode.
This week I’ll be running through various grooves and genres to satisfy all your hungry ears.
Still sampling from the crazy amount of music that’s being released these days some both vintage and contemporary with some being in between always trying to keep things vibing.
Keeping with the usual slow start in the “unwinding from the week” first hour and taking the tempo up, slightly, to some balearic global sounds to wind you up for whatever the weekend has in store.
Happy listening, thank you all for taking the time and hope you enjoy this week’s offering.
| Little Sweetness Cousin Kula - After Sun Album - Chiverin 
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| Txaísmo Luizga & iZem feat. Tana Tuin Hunikuin and Oreia - Yemamaya Album - Elis Records
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| Eaglehurst / The Palace Maisha - There Is A Place Album - Brownswood Recordings
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| kalakuta Vito Lalinga - Mukambo presents Global Afrobeat Movement 3 v/a Album - NYP Records |
| Bèlè Gwo Siwa - Mazik Maladi: Disques Debs International Vol. 3 v/a Album - Strut
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| Remanga Los Corraleros De Malagüal - Edna Martinez Presents Picó: Sound System Culture From The Colombian Caribbean v/a Album - Strut
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| Kobe Fri Fri Mamelon - The Jazz Room compiled by Paul Murphy v/a Alubm - BBE |
| Simulation Alexander Flood - Artifactual Rhythm Album - Atjazz Record Company
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| Wave Kaidi Tatham feat. Uhmeer - Miles Away Album - First Word Records
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| Find Your Flame (Jungle Version) Nubiyan Twist - NT Soundsystem Album - Strut
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| Mpaebo Mu Asomdwee Kwashibu Area Band - Love Warrior's Anthem Album - Soundway Records
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| Memory Lane Soul Media - WaJazz Legends: Jiro Inagaki - Selected by Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds) - 180g
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| Rufus Goma Music Yared - Music Is Everything: Music In Exile’s 5th Birthday Album Album - Music In Exile
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| West Memphis Parlor Greens - Single - Colemine Records
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| Rude Movements (Phil Asher Edit) Sun Palace - Rude Movements - The Remixes Single - BBE |
| Sandalia Dela Clementine - Jazz Room Records Presents: "Covers" v/a Album - Jazz Room Records
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| The Family Flip Sly X Sibi - Special Tribute Day 1 Single - ™Shall I Bruk It
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| Baby Its U Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange - Inspire // Radicalise Album - Energy Exchange Records
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| Danse Divine Djeuh Djoah & Lieutenant Nicholson - Danses Divines Album - Hot Casa Records |
| Merchant's Hustle Ojibo Afrobeat - Global Riddims Volume 5 v/a Album - NYP Records |
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| La Piña Madura (Voilaaa Remix) Abelardo Carbono, Quantic - AfroColombia Remix Vol. 3 Album - Galletas Calientes Records
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| Redessiner Djeuh Djoah & Lieutenant Nicholson - Danses Divines Album - Hot Casa Records
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| Through Fire Sol Set - Love Revolution EP - All Good Music
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| Angel WheelUP feat. Steven Bamidele - Inner Light Album - Tru Thoughts
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| Same Me Wanda Davis - Midwest Funk Funk 45s From Tornado Alley v/a Album - Now-Again Records |
| Magnificent Moon (Live from South Channel Island) Mildlife - Live from South Channel Island Album - Heavenly Recordings |
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EVENTS: WEDNESDAYS AT 10 PM - CLOSE lifeboogie presents: [Why Not] w/ Trevor Walker @27 Club 27 York St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Zy6cc6XWv/ No Cover | 19+ Every Wednesday @27clubottawa everyone’s welcome to pass through for my weekly jam where I stretch out and drop a diverse open format soundtrack of solid vibes for Ottawa’s music lovers. You can expect all the favourite tunes you’ve never heard before. Always trying to keep if fresh with vinyl + digital sets ranging from Funk, Soul, Boogie, dance floor Jazz, Breaks, House, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Bruk, Afro, Latin, Brazilian, Reggae and whatever moves our souls all on vinyl selected for dancers. Always trying for a taste of what I didn't know we're all missing. Trust the DJ! Also been live streaming for the global fam and couch clubbers! twitch.tv/lifeboogie You can also find archived sets on my SoundCloud page: https://soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker Vibes to get you past the midweek hump! Hope to see you out making moves. EVERY THURSDAY AT 9 PM - 2 AM CONCEPT THURSDAYS @City Gridwrks 221 Rideau St No Cover | 19+ As some of you may have seen on my Instagram, CONCEPTHURSDAYS is now moving over to City’s new venue: CITY GRIDWRKS. This decision comes from the fact that Concept had now outgrown City at Night and was having to turn people away at the door every week from not having enough space. City Gridwrks is our new venue on rideau st that can hold up to 3x more people, which will help us accommodate the growing demand for Concept. The vision for the event still remains the same. Same people, same staff, same music, same vibe and will always remain free. This is still the same concept you know and love, just at a new location! This Thursday is what we like to call GOOD THURSDAY, as it is Good Friday’s eve, the only public holiday friday of the entire year. If you haven’t been able to check out the new spot yet and you also can’t usually come to concept because of work on fridays, this is the perfect time to! EVERY FRIDAY AT 7:30 - 10:30 PM Ten Toes Trivia hosted by Floydeeee @Ten Toes Coffee Co. 837 Somerset St. W. Join host Floydeeeee at Ten Toes Somerset every Friday to put your knowledge to the test. Free to play with prizes galore. No reservations, first come first serve. EVERY SUNDAY AT 3 - 9 PM Solé Sundays w/ Mace + Easy El Dee + Kam + Messemupbeats & Friends @SKY Rooftop 73 York St. Event / Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sole-on-the-rooftop-2-06-01-25-tickets-1359093869349?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Solé Sundays is making a big move to SKY Rooftop! The view, the people, the food, the drinks and the vibe will keep you coming back. The music won’t let you leave. JULY 2025 Moov Ottawa Dance Class Schedule! @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave. Registration: Register Now Mini Programs & Single Classes - Kids 7-12 & Adults 18+ Mondays (July 7-28): 6 PM Beginners Afrobeats Choreo w/ PJ613 7 PM Ladies First Beginner Choreo w/ Zomi *women only 8 PM Beginner Hip Hop Choreo w/ Zomi Wednesdays (July 9-30) 7 PM Y2K Wednesdays Beginner Choreo Single Classes -July 9 & 16 w/ Zomi -July 23 & 30 w/ Valentina 8 PM -July 9 & 16 w/ Zomi -July 23 & 30 w/ Valentina Sundays (July 6 - August 24) 11:30 AM Kids Mixed Level Breaking “Break Dance” -7 Weeks w/ Girl Lotus FRIDAY, JULY 11 - SATURDAY JULY 12 , 2025 Felabration Canada - Shakara @SAW 67 Nicholas St. Tickets: Felabration Canada – Shakara Tickets, Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite CKCU-FM is supporting the first-ever Felabration Canada event We are thrilled to announce that CKCU FM is amplifying the event Felabration Canada as part of a music documentary series, Afrosphere, airing on Bell Fibe TV1, that was created by local film and TV production company Creatorland Inc. The event will take place on Friday, July 11 at Club SAW and marks the first officially licensed Felabration event in Canada. For those of you who are fans of Fela Kuti, this event is sure to resonate deeply. It's a fantastic opportunity to honor his legacy and enjoy some amazing music. SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025 AT 8 PM Les Mamans du Congo & Robin @NAC (Azrieli Studio) 1 Elgin St. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ERJEzP8GM/ Tickets: Ticketsarts.nac-cna.ca/en/booking/production/bestavailable/10849 Axé Worldfest and the National Arts Centre join forces for Axé Summer WorldFest 2025, uniting to celebrate global music, diversity, and culture through three unforgettable days of rhythm, connection, and world-class performances in the heart of Ottawa. Each musical act promises a one-of-a-kind experience, uniting diverse musical traditions to create a truly unforgettable experience. Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin embody and sing to the African woman of the future. The self-described educators transmit Congolese cultural heritage and traditions to international stages, with music never heard in Africa. Their debut album, EP Kikento, led to international acclaim. Their new album, Ya Mizolé (whose name means number 2 in Lari,) marks the culmination of years of struggle and sound experimentation in the Congo. It combines DIY percussive instruments, electronic beats, bass music and Afrobeats with drum machines, rap and spellbinding choruses. This charismatic, feminist group aims to raise awareness and preserve ancestral Bantu values, rhythms and melodies. Having revived centuries-old Bantu lullabies, Gladys Samba, accompanied by her musicians and Rrobin, continue the fight for the emancipation and future of African women. Through the tracks on this album, the group opens the doors to their universe and delivers powerful messages. Group leader Gladys Samba sings and raps to a funky electronic soundtrack orchestrated by producer Rrobin. This music is enriched by the percussive bass of Damon Albarn, collaborator Mel Malonga, as well as traditional rhythms from various regions of the Congo, performed with instruments created from recycled materials such as plates, forks and cans. SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2025 AT NOON - 6 PM Sunday Sober Daytime Rave w/ DJ Duchovny + Yolande Laroche (DJ set) + Blue Pâle + Jas Nasty + Seiiizi @Cloud Forest Coffee Roastery 49 Rue Saint-Étienne Tickets are PWYC (pay what you can) 50% of proceeds will be donated to @theSameerproject, an aid initiative led by Palestinians to supply emergency shelter, cash aid, medical aid, food, water, diapers and milk in Gaza Https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject Sunday sober daytime rave! We will also be taking item donations for local harm reduction organization @lelabcipto. Based in 48 Rue Frontenac, Le Lab provides a safe community space for unhoused folks and people at risk of social exclusion via visual arts, music, crafts, and any kind of creative expression. Le Lab is always in need of art supplies such as canvas, fabric, paint, paint brushes, as well as protein energy bars and soda drinks (including powdered drinks). http://www.cipto.qc.ca/le-lab -This is a family-friendly event! Come dance with us! *** Rave de jour sobre! - Le dimanche 13 juillet de midi à 18h au cœur du vieux Hull, dans un espace communautaire DIY. Contactez-nous pour avoir l’adresse. - Les billets sont à prix libre (PWYC). 50% des profits seront donnés à @theSameerproject, une initiative d’aide dirigée par des Palestinien·ne·s pour fournir des abris d’urgence, de l’aide financière, des soins médicaux, de la nourriture, de l’eau, des couches et du lait à Gaza. https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject - Nous recueillerons aussi des dons matériels pour l’organisation locale de réduction des méfaits @lelabcipto Le Lab (48 rue Frontenac) offre un espace communautaire sécuritaire pour les personnes sans logement et les personnes à risque d’exclusion sociale, par les arts visuels, la musique, l’artisanat et toute forme d’expression créative. Le Lab accepte en tout temps des dons de matériel artistique (toiles, tissus, peinture, pinceaux), ainsi que des barres protéinées et des boissons gazeuses (liquide ou en poudre). http://www.cipto.qc.ca/le-lab - Cet événement est ouvert aux familles ! Venez danser avec nous! THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 AT 8 PM - 3 AM Sans Soleil w/ Glimmerglass + Trevor Walker @Sans Soleil 1002 rue Saint-Urbain, Montreal, Quebec H2Z1K6 (In the basement) Excited to be invited to join my friend Ian Cameron aka Glimmerglass for his first set at Sans Soleil @sans_soleil_mtl , in Montreal. Ian and I go way back. We’ve collaborated many times over the years, and he shared a legendary residency at Ottawa’s dearly missed Mercury Lounge with his brother Matt Cameron @w4lnutspics , yours truly on the decks, Matt & Ian on visuals. This will be the first time we’re billed together as DJs and I’d love to share this moment with you. Hope to see you out to experience this incredible venue and sound system. FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025 AT 10 PM - 2:30 AM TIMEKODE: JULY 2025 special guest DJ Magnificent! @D'Afrique Restaurant & Bar 349 Dalhousie St. Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/memeticmedia/1717258?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLdHh1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpyf4m9AbjxKxZv0M0h2GuZTQayIo8rXrnD9mClDr1-mQPf_iiOwycv69vHFg_aem_vAlGsEv0LcvPWUFARNvlfw Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZh1WRiZF/ It's the last session of the official summer calendar! Rumours of special guests and new remixes are swirling. Send the TK crew into the summer break in style and on the good foot. See you on the dancefloor! Memetic x Trevor Walker x Seiiizi $15 Early Bird | $20 General Admission (Online) | $25 At The Door SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025 AT NOON - 4 PM APRÈS-MIDI ÉLECTRO #2 w/ Jas Nasty & Trevor Walker @Casino Lac Leamy 1bd du Casino, Gatineau, Qc. J8Y 6X4 Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AbZ11L2FM/ Tickets: https://app.eventnroll.com/.../achat-de-billet/1040/11217 FESTIVAL PARASOL / 26 JUILLET 2025 12h à 16h Hôtel-Casino du Lac Leamy, 1 Bd du Casino. Hull Rien à l'horaire sauf du soleil, du son électro et du bon temps. Les après-midis à Parasol, c'est les vacances qu'on mérite. • Sur la scène principale : - Trevor Walker - Jas Nasty INFO PARASOL: https://www.festivalparasol.ca/sy-rendre#faq MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025 AT 9 PM Atlantis Jazz Ensemble @Minotaure 3 Rue Kent, Gatineau, QC Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1G8GHCnSZF/ This is a Jazz Monday you won't soon forget. The Atlantis Jazz Ensemble invades Minotaure and premieres several new modal, spiritual and esoteric jazz compositions from their next album - and it's free to boot (although your donations are always appreciated...) Don't sleep on this one. Personnel: Ed Lister: trompette et flugelhorn Zakari Frantz: sax alto Pierre Chrétien: piano électrique Fender Rhodes Chris Pond: contrebasse Mike Essoudry: batterie AUGUST 2025 @Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave. Mondays (August 11-25): 6 PM Beginners Afrobeats Choreo w/ PJ613 7 PM Beginner Waacking w/ Didi 8 PM Beginner House Dance w/ Didi Wednesdays (July 9-30) 7 PM Y2K Wednesdays Beginner Choreo Single Classes -August 6 & 13 w/ Alicia -August 20 & 27 w/ Paige 8 PM Intermediate Choreo -August 6 & 13 w/ Alicia -August 20 & 27 w/ Paige Sundays (July 6 - August 24) 11:30 AM Kids Mixed Level Breaking “Break Dance” -7 Weeks w/ Girl Lotus August Moov Kids Summer Camp! Hip Hop | Street Dance | Breaking Intensive | DJ Lessons | Graffiti Art | Team Building & More Link: Learn More EVERY 1st FRIDAY of the month, 2025 7:30 - 10:30 *August 1st The Ed Lister Group @The Night Oat 750 Gladstone Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19U5Ym6w6g/ Tonight you can join us the The Ed Lister Group, a quintet featuring a revolving cast of the finest jazz messengers in Ottawa, Montreal and sometimes Toronto sets at 7:30pm and 9:30pm $15 cover SUNDAY, AUGUST 10th, 2025 AT 2 PM ’til you say when! DiscoLab: [August Heat: Disco Day] PATIO PARTY!!! @Beyond The Pale 250 City Centre Avenue, Unit 106 More details to come! We’re back in August after a little summer break and so excited to get down with you all for our first outdoor + day party! DiscoLab is a 100% vinyl throw down ’75 - ’83 + Funky Disco Boogie Soul vibes all night. There will be some incentive to dress to impress with the offering of a prize for best Disco gear & make sure to sharpen up those boogie moves! DiscoLab is people coming together and feeling free to the funk in the spirit of the mid 1970’s - 1980’s. We encourage everyone to take it to the next level by dressing up in your finest disco gear and get ready to GET DOWN to some of the best music and vibes Ottawa has to offer. Combined, Alex & Trevor have been rocking dancefloors and collecting music for more than 65 years! We have been and will continue to bring that experience and understanding of the era to enhance the DiscoLab experience trying to introduce and play lesser known underground classics coupled with a dash of your favourite anthems. We hope to see you out on the dance floor dressed to the hilt & sweating like bullets. AUGUST 11 - 15, 2025 HEY KIDS! WANT TO TAKE OVER THE AIRWAVES AND EXPLORE THE WORLD OF RADIO?!? Have you ever wondered about the world of radio and what goes on behind the scenes during live broadcasts? Do you think it would be cool to interview guests, create a radio ad, learn about audio recording and use special effects, or host a live radio show? Kids, ages 10 – 14, can spend a week at CKCU Radio Camp this summer and get to do all these things! You can learn the skills and secrets of the world of radio using professional broadcast equipment to record and create your very own content. But that’s not all! In addition to learning audio recording and editing skills, and developing your radio skills, CKCU Radio Camp attendees host a live two hour radio show on the final day of camp! Check out all the details and register here! WHAT KIND OF FUN CAN CAMPERS EXPECT? Create a radio advertisement Campers will create their very own radio ad. From preparing a script, to putting in sound effects and music, they will take part in the whole process while learning audio recording and editing skills along the way. Be part of the cast and write a radio play Have a love for writing and acting? Each radio camper will help write and be a voice actor in an original radio play. The radio plays are recorded to professional standards and include using music and sound effects made by the radio campers themselves! Interview a special guest Campers will put their writing and interview skills to work by preparing and hosting an interview with a special guest. Host and produce a LIVE 2-hour radio show Campers host a live 2-hour broadcast showcasing their talents and new skills on the last day of camp! The radio show will feature everything the campers have done over the week – interviews, content segments, ads, radio plays; as well as music selections. It will be heard over the airwaves of 93.1 FM and around the world at ckcufm.com! CAMP REGISTRATION CKCU Radio Camp is great for anyone interested in music and the creative arts. There is a limited number of spots available. To register, complete and submit the form for the week you would like to attend. Camp is a cost of $325 + tax per camper. Extra week added August 11 - 15 We look forward to sharing the world of radio! SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 AT 5 - 9 PM Pride Night Market @Parkdale Market 366 Parkdale Ave Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18djT98hFr/ Pride Night Market Over 40 2SLGBTQIA+ small business vendors making snacks, non alcoholic drinks, art, self care products, home goods and more! at The Parkdale Market! -Free Entrance! -On leash dogs welcomed! -Live music in the park all night from local Queer and Trans performers. -Accessible washroom at the venue. -Limited accessible parking at the venue! -This venue has curb cuts at main entrances. -Bring your reusable cooler bags, containers and tote bags! Email littlejoberrys@icloud.com for venue info! Emergency storm date Sunday August 17th 5pm-9pm FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025 5 PM Black Rabbit Campout 2025 @Paradise Leisure Park 785 Chemin Wilson, Bryson, QC Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FtShyk3Pc/ Tickets: Ticketssairyo.live/event/2236 WHITE RABBIT EVENTS, in association with THE CAMO SESSIONS, SPACECAMP, BOBBY B PRODUCTIONS, & SAIRYŌ presents: BLACK RABBIT CAMPOUT 2025 August 29-31, 2025 (Gates open noon Friday) 3 DAYS & 2 NIGHTS | MUSIC + CAMPING 3 STAGES w/ DJs IN MULTIPLE GENRES LOCATION: BRYSON, QUEBEC (90km from Ottawa | 400km from Toronto | 300km from Montreal) This is an intimate, no frills, music and camping event hosted by Ottawa's underground dance community, but open to all. Black Rabbit Campout is not a corporate money grab. The organizers and volunteers who are personally funding, creating, and managing the event are all long-time members of our grassroots community. We've shared many a dancefloor together, and we can't wait to do it again with you in the great outdoors, among the trees, and under the stars. We promise good vibes, great music, and amazing people in a beautiful natural setting . For those wanting to facilitate workshops and/or volunteer to enhance their weekend experience by contributing, please send an email to: info@whiterabbitevents.ca DJS: Anastasiia Anthony Cole BassMati Brink Chimo Daku Dani DASA Disko Dave DJ LX Dungeon Crew Ephemera Future Jungle Takeover He-Menace IDE Projekt Joe Rowe Koop Laura Mah Lone Wolf Meebreezy Melo-T Mew Mew Num3ric Pithra Plush Quake Return of the Jaded Seiiizi Setou & Senyo Sokotta Tone A Tyler Hill Ur Phrends Wañuy Weeurd Streaming & stuff! Catch me on twitch.tv/lifeboogie *when possible -Wednesday | 22h | “Why Wednesday” Remote Stream @27 Club Open format 100% vinyl or digital for dancing -open format pop ups & the occasional raid trains Socials / Archive: Instagram / Twitch: @lifeboogie Fecesbook: https://www.facebook.com/djtrevorwalker MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/trevor-walker4/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trevorlifeboogiewalker |
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