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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