This is a very unique and exciting Rook Radio episode to announce. We've just had a vinyl shipment direct from Lagos, containing all original pressings of Nigerian afrobeat and highlife. We've compiled some of the picks into 60 minute mix for your ears. Expect everything from the funk-influenced sounds of Fela Kuti to the virtuosic guitar stylings of King Sunny Ade. These records have been well loved, so expect a dose of that warm crackle we've grown to know and love.

The best part is... All of these records are available on our Discogs Store. Make sure you're quick though, because they won't last long! Hit us up by email and tell us what you want for 10% off the Discogs price (this applies to any 2nd hand stuff on our Discogs page).

As usual, we've got the full video on our YouTube channel, so please support us and subscribe if you're feeling it!

Mixed by Juby Rook for Rook Records.

Check out the full track list here (click the tracks for the Discogs vinyl links):

Please note: These are one offs, so once they're gone, they're gone! Hit us up by email and tell us what you want for 10% off the Discogs price (this applies to any 2nd hand stuff on our Discogs page).

00:00 Fela Kuti - Upside Down
06:00 Bongos Ikue - Groovies Funk
07:54 Jide Obi - Give It Everything You’ve Got
12:58 Iyke Peters Fire Woman
15:45 Fela Kuti - Zombie
23:25 Tony Okoroji - Juliana
26:07 Sunny Ade - Eni Nbinu Wa
29:22 Fela Kuti - Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense
34:18 Fela Kuti - Yellow Fever
36:34 Sunny Ade - Mori Sisi Meji
39:03 Sonny Okosuns - We Want A Leader
41:47 Jide Obi - At The Disco
45:19 Sweet Talks - Ehurisi
48:44 Fela Kuti - Coffin For Head Of State

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Back again for another round of your new favourite station, Rook Radio! This time we're checking out the music of Brazil, from the late 50s with innovators such as Jose Prates, through to 70s latin-jazz masters like Arthur Verocai. As usual, we've got the full video on our YouTube channel, so please support us and subscribe if you're feeling it!



Mixed by Juby Rook for Rook Records.

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00:00 Osmar Milito - America Latina
01:31 Alma De Brasileira - Pra Oxala
02:48 Gal Costa - Pontos De Luz
04:35 Gilberto Gil - Toda Menina Baiana
07:45 Otto De Rojas y Los Ultra 76 - Choca Las Caderas
10:11 Pedro Santos - Dual
11:40 Burnier & Cartier - So Tem Lugar Pra Voce
13:29 Tito Puente - Hit The Bongo
16:13 Azymuth - Jazz Carnival
19:40 Tribo Massáhi - Pae João
23:17 Dalila - Canta Chorando
26:28 José Prates - Maracatú da D. Santa
28:18 Arthur Verocai - Presente Grego
30:05 Santos Colon - Siempre Por Siempre

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We've made it to the 4th episode of Rook Radio, where we check out the latest trends from the world of vinyl and beyond. We aim to compile our picks of the bunch into regular mixes, and we've now added a visual element to proceedings. This time around we're compiling some of our picks of the house and broken beat releases from the last year or so. Check it out, and please subscribe to our YouTube channel if you're liking what we're up to!

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately this mix has been removed from YouTube due to copyright issues. Please see the Mixcloud link below for the audio.

Mixed by Juby Rook for Rook Records.

You can check out the full track list here (click the tracks for the vinyl link):

00:00 Yussef Kamaal - Lowrider
04:15 Horatio Luna - Work It Out
08:10 Ewan Jansen - Twinpole
11:32 Henry Wu & Earl Jeffers - Hi-Life
14:53 AD Bourke & Rotal ‎– RAW (Ron Trent Remix)?
18:17 Glen Astro - Funky Dude 3:56
20:28 Jesse Futerman – My Favourite Merchant
24:27 Soichi Terada - Hoohai Beats
28:05 Harvey Sutherland - Bermuda
30:57 Nickodemus, Simbad - Berlimboom
33:23 Sabrinina Malfeitos - Clareia (Henry Wu Remix)
38:12 Hoffy - Makei Klap
41:39 Dark Sky - In Brackets
45:18 Rob Shields - Water
48:21 Sarathy Korwar - Dreaming (Tenderlonious Remix)

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Welcome to the 3rd episode of Rook Radio, where we check out the latest trends from the world of vinyl and beyond. We aim to compile our picks of the bunch into regular mixes, although this time we've taken to the world of filmed DJ sets. Check it out!

Mixed by Juby Rook for Rook Records.

You can check out the full track list here (click the tracks for the vinyl link):

1. Mike Umoh - Shake Your Body
2. Charlie Kingson - Nimele Bolo
3. Steve Watson - Born To Boogie
4. Christy Essien - You Can’t Change A Man
5. Steve Monite - Only You
6. Mr Bird - Dance Away
7. Esnard Boisdour - Soufwans (3am Mix)
8. Oumou Sangare - Fadjamou (St. Germain Remix)
9. Jimi Tenor - Quantum Connection
10. XOA - Mon École
11. Joni Haastrup - Do The Functro
12. Basa Basa- African Soul Power
13. Romare - The Blues (It Began In Africa)
14. Soothsayers - Blinded Souls (Titeknots Remix)
15. Stephen Colebrooke - Shake Your Chic Behind
16. Joni Hasstrup - Greetings
17. Ronald Snijders - Kaseko Attack
18. Arp-Frique - Nos Magia
19. Explosion - Waka Mang
20. Oluko Imo - Praise Jah
21. Sony Enang - Don’t Stop That Music
22. Oumou Sangare - Yere Faga (Natureboy Flako Remix)

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Welcome to the 2nd edition of Rook Radio, where we check out the latest trends from the world of vinyl and beyond. We aim to compile our picks of the bunch into regular 60 minute mixes for you guys!

This time I'm taking a look at some killer soul and funk 45 reissues from the last year or so. The mix journeys through smooth soul cuts, dusty rare groove and heavy funk, with some dope hip hop samples chucked in for good measure.

We want to give a special shout out to all of the independent reissue labels that make this stuff possible. Keep doing what you're doing!

Mixed by Juby Rook for Rook Records.

You can check out the full track list here (click the tracks for the vinyl link):

1 The Fugitives - Love Come Down
2 Bobby Jones - Welcome Back A Foolish Man
3 Jimmy Jones - Do What Comes Natural
4 R.D.M. Band - Give Up
5 Michael Henderson - Let Love Enter
6 Wille Hutch - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher
7 Johnny Stark - Who Do You Love
8 Delia Gartrell - I Must Be Doing Something Right
9 Little Mary Staten - Steppin' Stone
10 Jackie Dee - Who
11 Johnny Hammond Smith - Tell Me What To Do
12 Nathan Bartell - Top Going Down, Bottom Going Up
13 Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
14 Aretha Franklin - I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
15 Sir Guy - Let Home Cross Your Mind
16 John Heartsman & The Circles - Mr. Magic
17 Marvelle Hampton - I Truly Believe (In Love)
18 O. C. Tolbert - Love Bandit
19 Willie Hutch - A Love That's Worth Having
20 Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead 

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Welcome to Rook Radio, where we explore the latest vinyl trends representing music from across the world, past and present. There is a wealth of new music coming out on vinyl, whether that be fresh electronic bangers or rare 70's African reissues. We aim to compile our picks of the bunch into regular 60 minute mixes to keep you guys in the loop, and to keep us on our toes!

The first episode is one I've been planning for some time now. As our regulars will know, we take pride in stocking all the latest afro-influenced reissues. This mix is a compilation of my favourite African-inspired funk tracks. The journey starts in the 1970's with the likes of Fela Kuti and Tony Allen, and continues through to the present day. There was way too much music to fit on this one mix, so watch this space for volume 2 soon.

We want to thank all of the record labels that consistently dig this stuff out for reissue (you know who you are). None of this would have been possible without you!

You can check out the full track list here (click the tracks for the vinyl link):

1 Rob - Make It Fast, Make It Slow
2 Bro. Valentino - Stay Up Zimbabwe
3 Wild Fire - The Dealer
4 Ebo Taylor - Love And Death
5 Fela Kuti - Upside Down
6 4 Mars - Na Daadihi (Guide Us)
7 Rolph Marcial & Esquires Now - Black People
8 Biosis Now - Independent Bahamas (Nik Weston Edit)
9 Ebo Taylor - Atwer Abroba
10 Friends - Mystery Music
11 Bro. Valentino - Ah Wo (Brand New Revolution)
12 Tony Allen - Afrodiscobeat
13 Afro Train -Tumba Safari (Nik Weston Edit)
14 De Frank Jr. - Chicken
15 De Frank Jr. - Dankasa
16 Toite Sandja - Mais Dis-Donc
17 Vaudou Game - La Vie C'est Bon
18 African Brothers Band - Woma Yenno Yen Ho
19 Mulatu Astatqe - Metshe Dershe
20 Osibisa - Kotoka
21 Tony Allen - Progress
22 Sharaf Band - Kadeed Badanaa Naftaydani

Mixed by Juby Rook for Rook Records.

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