Hailing from Tokyo, Japan and now residing in London, Tru Thoughts wonder-kid Masaaki Yoshida aka Anchorsong provides this monthly mix. Directing his attention towards “Afro-influenced” music, Yoshida provides a warm pot of organic world music, soul infused disco, lively Afrobeat and popping Brass Band records that blend freely into an radiant, uplifting mix, perfect listening for a time of year where the sunshine grows in confidence.
“I was mostly listening to 70’s African music while In the process of making my new album ‘Ceremonial’,
The tracks I’ve included for Finest Ego include those I began to dig after the album was completed, afro-influenced music from the past and present”
Tracklist:
01. Trio Papa Kouyate – Bourou
02. The Afrolectric Orchestra – We Shall Overcome
03. Glora Ann Taylor – Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing 12’ Version
04. Orlando Julius – Disco Hi-life
05. Afriquoi – Kudaushe (Anchorsong Remix)
06. Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face?
07. Francis The Great – Look Up In The Sky (Negro Nature)
08. Aretha Franklin – Rock Steady
09. Johnnie Taylor – Love Is Better In The A.M. (Part 1 & 2)
10. Shintaro Sakamoto – Let’s Dance Raw
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