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16.01.2022

Sunday Mix: DJ Harrison

Sunday Jazz Soul Funk

Devonne Harris is something of a musical polymath.

Born in Virginia to music-obsessed parents (Harris’ father was a local radio DJ), his formative years were spent surrounded by records. It’s then that he first turned his attention to music-making, with Harris dabbling in everything from singing and songwriting through to production and live instruments. These days, he shares and releases music under his DJ Harrison moniker, or as part of jazz-funk band Butcher Brown. The group, who you may have spotted on Pink Siifu’s 2021 album Gumbo’!, bring their ideas to life at Harris’ house-turned-recording-studio, Jellowstone Studios. 

Harris also recorded his latest solo record, Tales from the Old Dominion, at Jellowstone. Released in December via Stones Throw, the record is a funk-filled and psychedelic treasure trove of ideas, sounds and stories. Harris keeps things loose and lo-fi throughout, as he glides from covers of Jimi Hendrix and Roy Ayers tracks to essential collabs with the likes of Siifu and Stimulator Jones.

For his Sunday Mix, the artist takes us on a trip through the songs he listened to while recording the album. “The genres have an eclectic range,” says Harris, “pulling different elements from each tune to spark new creative ideas. For the full experience, enjoy with candles and nag champa incense.”

 


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Natalie Cole – La Costa
Joyce – Ela
Jamiroquai – Falling
Shuggie Otis – Not Available
Marvin Gaye – I Wanna Be Where You Are
George Benson – Dinorah Dinorah
Gal Costa – Pontos De Luz
Marcos Valle – Tapa No Real
Toots Thielsmans & Elis Regina – Bluesette
Marvin Gaye – Pride and Joy
James Brown – Talkin Loud and Saying Nothin
Jimi Hendrix – Still Raining, Still Dreaming
Bob Marley and the Wailers – Burnin and Lootin
Rodney Franklin – The Watcher
Metal Fingers – Arrow Root
Mos Def – May-December
Earth, Wind and Fire – Spasmodic Movements
Miles Davis – Nothing Like You

Sunday Mix: DJ Harrison

Sunday Mix: DJ Harrison

Devonne Harris is something of a musical polymath.

Born in Virginia to music-obsessed parents (Harris’ father was a local radio DJ), his formative years were spent surrounded by records. It’s then that he first turned his attention to music-making, with Harris dabbling in everything from singing and songwriting through to production and live instruments. These days, he shares and releases music under his DJ Harrison moniker, or as part of jazz-funk band Butcher Brown. The group, who you may have spotted on Pink Siifu’s 2021 album Gumbo’!, bring their ideas to life at Harris’ house-turned-recording-studio, Jellowstone Studios. 

Harris also recorded his latest solo record, Tales from the Old Dominion, at Jellowstone. Released in December via Stones Throw, the record is a funk-filled and psychedelic treasure trove of ideas, sounds and stories. Harris keeps things loose and lo-fi throughout, as he glides from covers of Jimi Hendrix and Roy Ayers tracks to essential collabs with the likes of Siifu and Stimulator Jones.

For his Sunday Mix, the artist takes us on a trip through the songs he listened to while recording the album. “The genres have an eclectic range,” says Harris, “pulling different elements from each tune to spark new creative ideas. For the full experience, enjoy with candles and nag champa incense.”

 

See Tracklist
Natalie Cole – La Costa
Joyce – Ela
Jamiroquai – Falling
Shuggie Otis – Not Available
Marvin Gaye – I Wanna Be Where You Are
George Benson – Dinorah Dinorah
Gal Costa – Pontos De Luz
Marcos Valle – Tapa No Real
Toots Thielsmans & Elis Regina – Bluesette
Marvin Gaye – Pride and Joy
James Brown – Talkin Loud and Saying Nothin
Jimi Hendrix – Still Raining, Still Dreaming
Bob Marley and the Wailers – Burnin and Lootin
Rodney Franklin – The Watcher
Metal Fingers – Arrow Root
Mos Def – May-December
Earth, Wind and Fire – Spasmodic Movements
Miles Davis – Nothing Like You
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