Pharoahe Monch came down to the Brownswood basement ahead of his sold out show at The Garage in Highbury a couple of weeks ago. We talked Hip Hop history, digging for records, sampling and his love of playing in the UK. It was fascinating to hear his stories of the early days of Organized Konfusion and Rawkus Records as well as the plans for his ne…

I avoided the really obvious hits that you can hear everywhere and went for my personal faves, and a solid dose of the music that went on to shape the unique sound of Earth Wind and Fire from his early years working with two great mentors to him, Ramsey Lewis and Charles Stepney.I got so much pleasure recording this – I hope you enjoy as much as I …

Gilles was recently in Brazil to play at Boiler Room with the Sonzeira Reconstructed project, as well as working on the sophomore Sonzeira album. Whilst he was in Recife and Rio, Gilles found time to do some record shopping, and here are some of the highlights! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Gilles sits down with UK drum and bass pioneer Goldie, to talk about his life in music. Having been at the forefront of Drum and Bass for two decades, Goldie is back with new material. As well as the music that has helped him make his name, Goldie and Gilles discuss everything, from his breakbeat inspirations, telling the stories of his early days …

Blue Note recording artist and jazz drummer Otis Brown iii swung by the Brownswood Basement back in May, and discussed his background including fellow New School graduates Bilal and Robert Glasper, and his links to legends like the most recorded drummer in history Bernard Purdie and Donald Byrd.Plus, Otis discusses his favourite drummers of all tim…

Ahead of their live show at St Pancras Old Church, here's a chat I had with the two boys from LV, Will and Simon, discussing their beginnings, their D&B period, linking up with Keysound and Hyperdub, working with Joshua Idehen, Omkalumkoolkat, and the new project featuring Armenian pianist, Tigran Hamasyan.Ancient Mechanisms’ is the fourth album by…

As part of Worldwide Festival 2015, Wednesday was Japan Night, showcasing the best of Japanese talent and culture. Part of the program involved beat-makers Yosi Horikawa and Daisuke Tanabe exploring Sete and the surrounding areas, collecting field recordings to use as the backbone of a specially produced track, shaped by the locality.The amazing ou…

Last week Gilles had the legendary trumpet player and electronic music pioneer, Jon Hassell pass by the Brownswood Basement.Jon was a close collaborator with David Byrne and Brian Eno, famed for his 'fourth world' sound which in the 1970s and 80s was unique in merging third world tradition with first world technology.During a hour of words and musi…

Ahead of his forthcoming ‘Formats’ album, dropping May 18th on The Vinyl Factory, Trevor Jackson came by the Brownswood Basement for an in-depth chat with Gilles.A decade in the making, Trevor discusses how ‘Formats’ came about, his graphic design career, growing up as the London club scene emerged, his role in Output, releasing early Four Tet and …

California singer/songwriter/raconteur, and member of the AOR/yacht rock scene of the 70s and 80s, Ned Doheny swung by the basement during his European tour, to chat about his days on Asylum Records, his infamous grandfather, and the recent releases/reissues of his work, out on Numero and Be With Records.Tracklist:Ned Doheny - Watcha Gonna Do For M…

For all the runners out there, particularly those who are putting the final preparations in for Sunday's London Marathon, here's 2 hours of music to keep you focused and motivated!Touching all bases throughout the mix, there are cinematic strings, afro percussion workouts, a footwork section, a building house and techno period, and of course the co…

Gilles interviews Chaka Khan. Chaka's career has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970s as the front woman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. Often dubbed the Queen of Funk, Khan has won ten Grammys and has sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide. In this rare interview Gilles talks in depth to the Queen of Funk about her back cat…

Ahead of the Barbican Centre show, Gilles met the man behind the seminal Strata-East jazz record label, Charles Tolliver for an in-depth chat. They discuss Charles' beginnings, moving to NYC, the ethos behind the label, working with legendary musicians such as Jackie McLean, Max Roach and Horace Silver, as well as releasing Gil Scott Heron's 'The B…

Last summer, P Funk legend and Parliament/Funkadelic founder, George Clinton passed through the Brownswood Basement, to chat with Gilles about his phenomenal career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the end of last year, London Acid House legend Terry Farley swung by the Brownswood Basement for a chat with Gilles, discussing his 'Acid' compilation series, which dig deep into Chicago house and deep house from the mid to late 1980s.Terry also discusses his role in the seminal club night, Shoom, the Boy's Own fanzine he ran with Andrew Weather…

Last week Dan Snaith aka Caribou swung by the Brownswood Basement for a mix and a chat, discussing his 30 minute mix of 7inch records, as well as the success of the album and his upcoming tour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/joe-davis_gpww11-tn.jpg) Download HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/17-gilles_peterson-vol01-no11.mp3)1 - arthur verucai - sucari2 - antonio adolfo - bola da vez3 - zeep - super4 - binario - jazz hole5 - trouble man - have a good time6 - …

Following an incredibly successful partnership for the Worldwide Awards Afterparty last year, Footpatrol and Gilles PetersonWorldwide are back again for the main awards event and to present the “The Footpatrol Track of the Year Award” for 2015.The Track of the Year award has previously been bestowed on Lone for “Airlow Fires”, Andrew Ashong & Theo …

In memory of the late, great Horace Silver, who sadly passed way earlier this week, it only seemed right for Gilles to do a tribute mix featuring some of his greatest works.As one of the most prestigious American jazz musicians, Horace became close with Blue Note's Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, going on to release a large body of work on the legen…

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/neneh-685-2.jpg)Swedish singer/songwriter Neneh Cherry came over to the Brownswood Basement last month to perform 'Blank Project' live at Boiler Room alongside Rocket Number Nine, and whilst she was here, we grabbed her for a quick chat.In this podcast, whilst the boys are sound-che…

With just over a month to go until the event, Gilles presents an podcast featuring a hour of music from artists performing at the Worldwide Awards 2014. The Awards are happening on January 18th 2014 at Koko, Camden, featuring The Internet, Andrew Ashong, Jonwayne, Cid Rim, Toddla T, Ady Suleiman, Jimi Tenor, Valerie June, Kyodai and many more.You c…

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/CC_brownswood_2_crop-e1380661432710.jpg)This young Norwegian producer first caught our ears last year with a clutch of killer edits and the excellent 'Mirror Maru EP' (https://soundcloud.com/cashmerecat/mirrormaru), the latter remaining firmly wedged in Gilles' record box and radio …

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Fortuna2_WEB-e1380029079747.jpg)Zack from Fortuna Records dropped in a couple of weeks ago and blessed the Brownswood Basement with an all vinyl selection of Middle Eastern gems. Mostly recorded in Israel but featuring musicians from all over the Middle Eastern region (Morocco, Turk…

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Atjazz_Karizma_Gilles_WEB-e1378380245379.jpg)Two certified dons of the Worldwide underground dropped by last week for a very special back-to-back mix in the basement and a catch-up with Gilles. Atjazz has been at the top of his game for nigh on 20 years, globally renowned and respec…

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/GP_Marcos-e1375289581341.jpg)This year Marcos Valle celebrates his 50th year in music! The perfect opportunity for Gilles to invite the legendary Brazilian singer-songwriter down to the basement for an indepth chat about his musical roots, influences and inspirations; the Bossa Nova…

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Alice_Russell-e1366724447698.jpeg)One of the finest contemporary soul voices to come out of the UK and an all round national treasure, Alice Russell dropped by Brownswood a little while back as she was preparing to release her brand new album 'To Dust'. It has to be said she mostly …

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Jamie_Lidell_GP-e1362656154341.jpg)Genius singer-songwriter and production mastermind Jamie Lidell (check his tour dates (http://www.jamielidell.com)) has been roaming around the fringes of mainstream consciousness for over a decade. A veteran of Warp's impressive artist roster, he …

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dj-day-gilles-e1360057535638.jpg)Yet another Californian don DJ / producer / musician - DJ Day - passes by Brownswood to shoot the breeze with Gilles, chat about his new album 'Land Of 1000 Chances' and get live on the turntables. His good friend J Rocc was the last DJ to bless the …

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bobby_gilles_low1-e1358957026316.jpg)Just before Xmas we were blessed to welcome the legendary singer-songwriter Bobby Womack to the Brownswood Basement for a chat with Gilles. The original interview was broadcast on Gilles' BBC Radio 6 Music show but, given the super-heavyweight st…

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/diggs_duke_WEB-e1357217789707.jpg)American singer-songwriter Diggs Duke caught our ear in 2012 with a string of awesome self-produced releases via his Bandcamp (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/99_Gilles_with_Diggs_Duke.mp3) (so much so that…

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gilles-jrocc-podcast.jpg)J Rocc... turntablist / party DJ / producer and beatmaker / record collector... but above all else a fan of music. The Beat Junkie took a little time out from his hectic touring schedule (alongside the likes of Madlib and Black Star) to bless the Brownswood …

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/IMG_86561-e1352203384471.jpg)Famed for his heavily improvised live sets and with a handful of killer releases under his belt (including production credits for the likes of Jose James and Ty) Taylor McFerrin is set for a big 2013. His debut album will drop on Flying Lotus's Brainfeed…

(http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/DJ_NATURE_ch024FRONT-e1349256144450.jpg)It's been a while since we recorded one of our podcasts and that's primarily down to our move back to Brownswood and the renovation of the basement studio. We're back in business now though and kicking off with DJ.NATURE aka Nature Boy aka Mil…

Gilles set up the Steve Reid Foundation last year in memory of his close friend who sadly passed away after suffering from throat Cancer in April 2010 without the money for treatment that could have saved his life.Last years efforts to raise money were spearheaded by Gilles's marathon run, which he completed in 4 hours 43 minutes and 9 seconds. Rum…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture-47.png)A year on from the devastating tsunami that hit Japan, our good friend Toshio Matsuura shares this mix, following on from Gilles' 'Ganbare Nippon' mix (http://www.gillespetersonworldwide.com/2011/03/gilles-ganbare-nippon-mix/) a year ago. Much love to all crew in Japan!…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/gilles_havana-e1328113116296.jpg)Gilles takes a look back at his journey of discovery with the Havana Cultura project which has so far thrown up multiple trips to record in Cuba alongside the likes of Roberto Fonseca, Mayra Caridad Valdes, Los Aldeanos, Danay Suarez, Edgaro, Francis d…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/gp-xmas-e1323796633716.jpg)GP in the mix ahead of his "All Night Long" party on Friday...You can download the podcast HERE (http://media.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/content.blubrry.com/gillespeterson/92_All_Night_Long_Christmas_Party_2011.mp3) [right-click-and-save on a PC // ctrl+clic…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/gilles_idris.jpg)Earlier this year Gilles met up with Idris Ackamoor - multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of afrocentric spiritual jazz collective The Pyramids - to chat about his early influences; his time studying at the artistic hotbed that was Antioch College (Ohio); his spiritu…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/gilles_P_masterpiece.jpg)A few weeks back, Gilles was a guest on Ross Allen's Ministry of Sound radio show, coinciding with the release of Gilles' brand new Masterpiece compilation. Typically, as the two are firm friends and kindred spirits, what was supposed to be a short interview s…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/P9030020.jpg)(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/P90300201.jpg)Born in West Africa, currently residing in Germany, DJ, producer and record label owner Raoul K, drops by to record a mix for Gilles and have a quick chat (in French!!).You can download the pod…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/rodigan.jpg)Given that Notting Hill Carnival is fast approaching and also the overwhelming response to Gilles' extended interview (it was supposed to be 20 mins!) with the legendary DJ/broadcaster David Rodigan when it was first broadcast a couple of months ago, we decided to make it …

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Obenewa-e1306424661144.jpg)Obenewa (http://www.obenewa.com) has been a recent discovery for us. Blown away by the tracks on her debut EP, we invited the West London based singer songwriter to make the trek out East (well... Old Street) to perform at our Record Store Day shindig in Apr…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/800px-Richard_Spaven_photo-508x340.jpg)Gilles is joined by highly respected and highly praised drummer, Richard Spaven (http://www.myspace.com/richardspaven). Having drummed for the likes of the late Guru, the Robert Mitchell 3io, 4Hero, Jose James, Cinematic Orchestra and Mark De Cli…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Badu1-255x340.jpg)Gilles is joined by the legendary Erykah Badu, who throws together an impressive mix which she breaks down track by track as well as chatting with Gilles about all things from what she's up to at the moment, working with Roy Ayers and why Questlove is afraid of her!Y…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2526-e1301572156828.jpg)Gilles P meets up with Homeboy Sandman (http://newpro.homeboysandman.com/) in the wake of his triumphant performance at the Worldwide Awards. The freaky flowing NY MC's 'Parallel Perpendicular' jam stubbornly refused to budge from GP's radio playlists last …

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Loleatta+Holloway-e1300793057958.jpg) (http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Loleatta_1.jpg) (http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Loleatta_1.jpg)(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Loleatta_11.jpg)RIP L…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Nuts_GP-e1300704591883.jpg)Recorded in the Brownswood Basement one freezing, grey day in the bleak mid winter - Nuts brings the sunshine vibes via a very special - pure vinyl - DJ mix crammed with rare, sought after Brazilian gems from the 60s and 70s, interspersed with much talk of c…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/candle-light-wallpapers_5408_1024x7681-425x340.jpg)The shocking events this last week in Japan will affect us all. Many of my closest friends, family and work colleagues are there. It is my second home. As a DJ I have spent some of my most inspired nights in Japan. I always come back …

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/ghostpoet_live-e1298981532535.jpg)Rapper/producer and all round gent Ghostpoet is riding high right now, having just dropped his debut album 'Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam' to universal acclaim. Currently supporting Jamie Woon on tour, he took a little time out to chat to Gille…

(http://brownswoodrecordings.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/201-e1297076765481.jpg)Gilles looks back on an AMAZING evening of music at this year's Worldwide Awards in London and we enjoy some of the live highlights from Brandt Brauer Frick, United Vibrations feat. Homeboy Sandman, Rocketnumbernine & Four Tet, James Blake, Flying Lotus and Moun…