easy listening

Ok, here’s a mix by Cenk Akyol, which was for the Valentine’s, yet I forgot to publish it as always.
“I decided to upload a selection of mellow tunes from past and present. File under easy listening although more focused on jazz and bossa nova. Enjoy the most sentimental moments…”

Here we are with part 2 of the Downtempo Selection.
First up is a song by guitarist Duminie DePorres
Heading onto a different vibe, Frank Popp’s six piece outfit makes sugar pop flavoured with 60’s dances, soulful vocal chorus’ and organ work by the man himself.

Bristol’s Ben Westbeech and An artist collective I’ve first heard this year is Free the Robots on Elsewhere Studios

This album’s really the most easy going and cheerful album that we’ve listened to in a few months, completely packed with percussion (including a triangle!), tropical vibes, flute, guitar and it’s seen as the best representation of Forro, the traditional dance & music of northeastern Brazil channeled into a highly accessible easy listening mentality (unlike some of the stale latin jazz).

Zimpala is the brainchild of DJ Fred BNX. A 6 piece band from France, that makes elegant easy listening pop music with all kinds of different influences like nu-jazz, lounge and easy listening. Singer Noémie Brosset is capable of singing and finding melodies in both French and English.